Rick West
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How the Elgin Public Museum made the best of its pandemic closureFeb 22, 2021 4:30 am - When the pandemic forced it to close to the public in November, the Elgin Public Museum had a rare opportunity. Sure, museum officials were disappointed. Public is thei...
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Snowmen and smiles make for a happy Monday at The Vines in ElginFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - Ali Isunza visited The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin on Monday with two goals: build some snowmen and bring some smiles. One outta two ain't bad. Isunza, of South Elgin, ...
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Seven Elgin groups to receive arts commission grantsFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - Seven local organizations will receive grants from the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission after preliminary approval last week by the Elgin City Council. The $32,403 in gra...
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Able Shoppe in Elgin brings modern context to vintage fashionFeb 17, 2021 4:30 am - A new shop in Elgin wants you to think differently about buying used. Walking in to Able Shoppe at 23 S. Spring St. feels more like entering a chic boutique on Oak Stre...
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Elgin neighborhood gets preliminary approval for non-highway vehiclesFeb 17, 2021 12:00 am - ...
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Elgin art exhibit celebrates Black culture in AmericaFeb 15, 2021 4:30 am - When Elgin artist Freddrick D. Wimms was asked just after Christmas to curate an art exhibit for Black History Month, he didn't have much time and didn't know what he wa...
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Snow the likely cause of second building collapse in Elgin in three daysFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - No one was injured early Monday when the building that housed Imago Events in Elgin collapsed, the second collapse in town in three days that fire officials believe was ...
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Fire damage closes Stanley's in South Elgin indefinitelyFeb 12, 2021 12:00 am - Just days after Stanley's Restaurant & Ale House celebrated its 10-year anniversary, a Thursday morning fire has indefinitely closed the South Elgin eatery. Owner Scott ...
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Elgin fire chief says despite rumors, Station 6 is not closingFeb 11, 2021 4:15 am - Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann addressed some misperceptions by the public Wednesday by definitively saying Station 6 will not close, no matter what service cuts - if any ...
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Elgin funeral home collecting valentines for veteransFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - An Elgin funeral home is trying to make Valentine's Day a little rosier for area veterans. Symonds-Madison Funeral Home's Operation LOVE Network is hosting a Valent...