Rick West
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Man charged with multiple felonies after suspicious chemical delivery near ElginJul 21, 2025 3:49 pm - A man is facing 36 felony counts after explosives and bomb-making components were found last week at a home where he used to live near Elgin.
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‘Pictures outlast your memories’: 96-year-old Elgin man’s photos featured in book celebrating 70th anniversary of DisneylandJul 21, 2025 3:04 pm - A 96-year-old Elgin man has seven photographs featured in a new book celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra, music director earn top honors from Illinois Council of OrchestrasJul 21, 2025 10:45 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra was chosen as Professional Orchestra of the Year and music director Chad Goodman was named Conductor of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.
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‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws hundreds to suburban protestsJul 17, 2025 6:38 pm - Hundreds of people gathered in Elgin on Thursday for a “Good Trouble Lives On” rally, honoring the legacy of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. Similar events were held around the suburbs.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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Elgin again alerting residents of elevated lead levels in drinking waterJul 15, 2025 3:27 pm - Elgin is alerting residents after some drinking water samples exceeded allowable lead levels during a recent test. Officials say the lead seeps into the water through service lines in older homes and buildings.
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Hot deals for hot dogs: Restaurants celebrate National Hot Dog Day WednesdayJul 15, 2025 11:58 am - Celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with deals at local restaurants.
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New youth soccer headquarters, domed field coming to ElginJul 14, 2025 5:00 pm - The Illinois Youth Soccer Association plans to construct a new headquarters and training facility in Elgin, complete with a 78-foot-tall, air-supported dome and indoor turf field.
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Man killed in motorcycle crash in Geneva Sunday identifiedJul 14, 2025 2:36 pm - The man killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Geneva has been identified by the Kane County coroner.