Rick West
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Hanover Park man charged with felony DUI after crashing twice with two young children in the carNov 12, 2024 5:02 pm - A Hanover Park man was denied pretrial release Tuesday after police say he was driving drunk when he crashed into another car and then a tree, injuring his two young children who were in the vehicle without child restraints.
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‘Never, never give up’: Former POW Jessica Lynch honored at Aurora Veterans Day ceremonyNov 11, 2024 5:10 pm - Communities around the suburbs held Veterans Day ceremonies Monday, honoring those who served. Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch was the guest speaker at Aurora’s Veterans Day ceremony.
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Elgin general property tax levy to stay flat, but water and sewer rates could go up in 2025Nov 07, 2024 4:45 pm - Elgin’s general property tax levy is expected to stay flat for an 11th consecutive year, but residents could pay more for water and sewer services in 2025 to fund infrastructure improvements.
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Salvation Army in Waukegan collects first gold coins of the Christmas seasonNov 06, 2024 12:09 pm - Ahead of the iconic Salvation Army Red Kettles hitting the streets, the first gold coins of the Christmas season have been donated in Waukegan.
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Incumbent Barreiro leads Catella for Kane County circuit court clerkNov 05, 2024 9:27 pm - Incumbent Theresa Barreiro was holding a lead over challenger Anthony Catella in the Kane County circuit court clerk race.
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Challenger Silva leads Russell in tight race for Kane County coronerNov 05, 2024 8:56 pm - With votes still being counted, challenger Monica Silva led incumbent Rob Russell in the Kane County coroner race.
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Incumbent Wegman leads in race for Kane County auditorNov 05, 2024 8:44 pm - Democratic incumbent Penny Wegman was leading in the Kane County auditor race against Republican challenger Gretchen Butler.
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Suburban restaurants thank service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 05, 2024 4:31 pm - Lots of suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11.
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Drag brunch fundraiser in Elgin to benefit Open Door Health CenterNov 05, 2024 10:44 am - Open Door Health Center will hold its 2024 Chocolate Drop Drag Benefit Brunch fundraiser on Nov. 17.
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Covering a story about a subject you grew up loving brings back all the feelsNov 04, 2024 11:48 am - One of the great things about being a journalist is learning about new subjects that you know nothing about. But the better thing is getting to cover a story about something you love.