Rick West
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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.
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Dining Out: Santa is ready to eat, ‘Wicked’ cocktails and moreDec 10, 2024 9:34 am - Santa has numerous dining dates at suburban restaurants over the next couple of weeks, plus if you want to quench your thirst for all things “Wicked,” head to Bonefish Grill for a pink or green cocktail, depending on which witch you are.
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No injuries in Lombard house fire SaturdayDec 09, 2024 1:28 pm - No one was hurt, and firefighters were able to limit damage to a Lombard home during a fire Saturday evening.
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Day off for the reindeer: Santa choppers in to Schaumburg to greet kidsDec 08, 2024 12:36 pm - Santa Claus and an elf arrived at the Schaumburg Regional Airport by helicopter to attend breakfast and lunch events organized by the Schaumburg Park District Sunday.
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‘They really got creative with the menu’: Elgin students compete to create burger for restaurantDec 06, 2024 6:51 pm - Elgin High School culinary students competed in a burger cook-off judged by the mayor and others Friday. Geraldo Depaz and Mario Perez won with their "Sweetness" burger featuring candied bacon and caramelized onions. It will appear on the Chicago Street Pour House menu starting in January.