Rick West
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Kids find tricks and treats on the trail in Schaumburg SundayOct 26, 2025 4:44 pm - Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.
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Aliens attack!: Extraterrestrial theme invades Nightmare on Chicago Street in ElginOct 26, 2025 8:04 am - Thousands of revelers descended on downtown Elgin Saturday night for the annual Nightmare on Chicago Street Halloween event.
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Elgin joins communities looking to ban use of their property for ICE activitiesOct 24, 2025 11:25 am - The Elgin City Council is considering ways that it can make it clear to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that they’re not welcome on city-owned property.
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Elgin could allow DACA recipients to be hired as firefighters and paramedicsOct 23, 2025 2:58 pm - The Elgin City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday to allow people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to be hired as firefighters and paramedics.
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One dead, two injured as train engine collides with landscaping truck in ElginOct 23, 2025 8:34 am - One person is dead and two others were injured Thursday morning when a freight train engine collided with a landscaping truck at the State Street crossing Elgin.
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‘A thoughtful restaurant’: Mockingbird in East Dundee embarks on an expansion while keeping the vibe intimateOct 21, 2025 5:25 pm - Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee is in the middle of an expansion that will see the footprint nearly triple. The restaurant specializes in shareables, small plates and pizzas all cooked in a wood-fired oven while offering a robust wine and cocktail program.
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Dining out: Giordano’s adds tavern-style pizza to its menuOct 21, 2025 1:23 pm - Giordano’s is adding tavern-style pizza to its menu starting this week. Plus, Halloween-themed dining events are haunting the suburbs and Truluck’s in Rosemont is celebrating Florida stone crab season.
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Villa Park woman charged with DUI after head-on crash WednesdayOct 16, 2025 3:04 pm - A Villa Park woman is facing a drunken driving charge in connection with a head-on crash that injured two people.
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Elgin asks residents to weigh in on potential plastic shopping bag banOct 16, 2025 11:02 am - Elgin is asking residents to provide feedback on a potential citywide ban on the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags.
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Brother Chimp Brewing expands to St. Charles with new taproomOct 15, 2025 5:20 pm - Brother Chimp Brewing will open a taproom Friday in St. Charles, taking the space formerly occupied by D and G Brewing. The North Aurora brewery last year took top honors at the prestigious World Beer Cup in the Vienna lager category.