Rick West
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Disasters in Elgin and beyond? This museum crawl will provide a look back at themAug 16, 2022 5:30 am - Four Elgin institutions are working together to plan a catastrophic night - but in a good way. The Elgin History Museum, Elgin Public Museum, Fire Barn No. 5 Museum and ...
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Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation awards scholarship named for retired city employeeAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - When the Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation decided to fund an annual scholarship for a part-time employee, there wasn't any argument about who they should name it af...
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'There is a community here': Elgin Mall vendors seek extension, new home after abrupt newsAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - Elgin Mall vendors seek extension, new home after abrupt news
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Elgin residents show support for reopening Lords Park poolAug 11, 2022 1:00 am - About 50 residents attended Wednesday's Elgin City Council meeting to urge the city to reopen the Lords Park pool next year. While there was nothing on the council agend...
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'They are starting over now': Beagles bred for research meet new foster families in South ElginAug 09, 2022 1:00 am - Ninety-one beagles that had been bred for medical research in Virginia got a new lease on life when they were introduced to new foster families Tuesday in South Elgin. "...
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Edward James Olmos coming to Judson University for World Leaders Forum Inspirational SeriesAug 05, 2022 1:00 am - Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series will take place on their first day of fall classes this year as actor Edward James Olmos visits the Elgin ca...
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Elgin officials: 'No discussions occurring about closing Lords Park pool'Aug 05, 2022 1:00 am - A Facebook post by an Elgin group is causing concern among residents about the future of the pool at Lords Park, but city officials say no decisions have been made. The ...
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'They were found in some pretty bad conditions': Rescued beagles need foster homesAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - Anderson Humane is racing to line up foster homes for 100 rescued beagles that it will bring to its South Elgin shelter next week. Roughly 4,000 beagles were rescued in ...
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Social media phenomenon Crumbl Cookies opening new location in South ElginAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - A long line of cookie fans is anticipated in South Elgin Friday morning for the grand opening of a new Crumbl Cookies bakery. Located at 315 Randall Road, in the shoppin...
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Sugar-free coffee shop in South Elgin wants to be the 'anti-Starbucks'Aug 02, 2022 5:30 am - AJ's Java Joint in South Elgin is looking to be the "anti-Starbucks" as the first sugar-free coffee shop in America. The cafe opened last week in the former home of AJ's...