Rick West
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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‘Long overdue’: Plans revealed for Larkin High School’s new $11.8 million stadiumDec 19, 2024 12:04 pm - After decades of using another school's field, Larkin High School in Elgin will build its own $11.8 million stadium complex to host home games.
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‘A big, bold undertaking’: Elgin plans to move ‘Tent City’ residents to hotel, tear down encampmentDec 18, 2024 9:52 pm - The Elgin City Council approved a plan to offer residents of “Tent City,” a roughly 8-acre homeless encampment on the west bank of the Fox River, rooms at the Lexington Inn & Suites for four months while the site is cleared and remediated.
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Here’s what’s changing for Elgin residents when the new garbage contract starts Jan. 2Dec 17, 2024 4:45 pm - Elgin residents will have a new waste and recycling hauler starting Jan. 2. Most services will stay the same and single family and townhouse residents will pay a flat rate.
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Dining out: Winter pop-up bar, where to dine with Santa or the GrinchDec 17, 2024 4:42 pm - A warm but wintery pop-up bar has returned to the Broken Oar in Port Barrington, while on Sunday you can lunch with Santa or the Grinch, depending on your mood.
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Pedestrian who died after being hit by car in Elgin identifiedDec 17, 2024 2:05 pm - The woman who died after being hit by a car while crossing a street last week in Elgin has been identified.
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Not enough toys for Christmas? Salvation Army ‘very afraid’ over donation shortfallDec 12, 2024 9:27 am - With the days until Christmas dwindling, the Salvation Army Elgin Corps is well behind pace in collecting enough toys for more than 1,700 needy kids for the holidays. And their situation is not unique.
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Elgin mayor touts city’s growth and leadership in annual addressDec 11, 2024 1:53 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain delivered his state of the city address Wednesday, saying the city has become a leader in the state and a welcoming destination for people and business.
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Elgin council considers design choices for Kimball Street bridge replacementDec 10, 2024 4:17 pm - Elgin City Council members will be making design choices for a new $25-35 million downtown bridge by next summer, including aesthetics like shapes, finishes, lighting, and artistic embellishments.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.