Rick West
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Noe brings exclusive supper club dining experience to BarringtonJun 18, 2025 4:32 pm - An acclaimed chef’s intimate new eatery in downtown Barrington promises hyper seasonal ingredients and an exclusive supper club dining experience.
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Dining out: Portillo’s expands breakfast test, Sicilian- and lobster-themed dinners and moreJun 18, 2025 8:38 am - What’s on suburban menus this week: Breakfast at Portillo’s, a Sicilian cuisine-themed dinner at Niche in Geneva, a lobster boil at Main Street Social in Libertyville, summer seafood at Truluck’s in Rosemont and more.
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Exchange program looking for host families for two weeks this summerJun 17, 2025 5:13 pm - A two-week summer language and culture camp for foreign exchange students from China is looking for host families in the communities around East Dundee from July 27 to Aug. 10.
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Custom guitar maker in South Elgin brings musicians’ visions to lifeJun 15, 2025 9:00 pm - After years of repairing and upgrading guitars as a sideline, Ed Snoble launched Penguin Guitar Company in April, making bespoke guitars in his South Elgin home.
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Elgin officials say pilot program to help homeless people is producing positive resultsJun 13, 2025 5:02 pm - Elgin’s pilot program to help the former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment is producing positive results, program officials told the city council this week.
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Elgin receives statewide honor for response to homelessnessJun 12, 2025 10:55 am - Elgin was recognized this week by the state of Illinois for its response in the wake of a series of fires at a homeless encampment and the subsequent relocation of the people living there.
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Pushing the envelope: Upgraded dining spots a worthy opening act at RaviniaJun 10, 2025 5:53 pm - Visits to Ravinia Festival are an integral part of summer in the Chicago area, and while the musical acts are the headliners, don’t sleep on it as a dining destination.
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Aurora chiropractor accused of sexually abusing young patients faces more chargesJun 10, 2025 3:56 pm - An Aurora chiropractor charged last month with sexually abusing two teenage patients is now facing 13 more charges of sexual abuse and assault of three additional victims.
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Dining out: Lobster and rosé at Eddie V’s, chef collab dinner and moreJun 10, 2025 2:14 pm - In time for National Lobster Day (June 15) and National Rosé Day (June 14), Eddie V’s in Oak Brook is celebrating both during Eddie's Golden Nights. Plus, six St. Charles breweries have teamed up again for a special beer for a cause.
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Child rescued during fire in Woodridge TuesdayJun 10, 2025 2:12 pm - A child was rescued by firefighters Tuesday morning during a structure fire in Woodridge.