Rick West
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Two rescued from Fox River in Elgin after boat capsizesMay 12, 2025 3:11 pm - Two people were rescued from the Fox River by the Elgin Fire Department after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
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End of an era: Chief’s retirement ends family legacy of fire service that began in 1931May 11, 2025 9:00 pm - The Herrmann family has dedicated over 100 years to the fire service in Hampshire, but Chief Trevor Herrmann's retirement on May 16 will end their multi-generational streak.
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Mother’s Day memories made at Heritage Farm in Schaumburg SundayMay 11, 2025 4:21 pm - Kids made crafty flowers for their moms at Spring Valley Heritage Farm in Schaumburg on Mother's Day.
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‘He really does make a difference’: South Elgin HS precision manufacturing teacher wins Golden Apple AwardMay 07, 2025 3:47 pm - South Elgin High School precision manufacturing teacher Matthew Erbach was awarded a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching on Wednesday.
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Shots fired after Carpentersville man confronts suspect rummaging through his vehicleMay 06, 2025 4:24 pm - Carpentersville police say a shooting occurred early Tuesday morning when a man discovered a person rummaging through his vehicle.
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Dining out: Italian beef deals, new restaurants and heart-shaped dishes for momMay 06, 2025 4:06 pm - Celebrate National Italian Beef day all month long at Portillo’s and Buona, and in St. Charles, a Chicago chef is bringing her barbecue talents to a burger collaboration with The Graceful Ordinary for a limited time.
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Elgin seeks resident input to improve sidewalks, bike lanes and accessible pathwaysMay 06, 2025 3:52 pm - Elgin is inviting residents to participate in a community survey as part of its planning process to improve sidewalks, bicycle lanes and accessible pathways throughout the city.
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Personalized pairing dinners offer unique fine-dining experience at casual Wauconda eateryApr 29, 2025 10:39 am - The Side Lot in Wauconda is offering personalized pairing dinners hosted by owner Phil Costello, who creates the menu and then prepares the unique custom dishes and drinks himself for parties of two or more.
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Could Elgin adopt a single-use plastic bag ban?Apr 24, 2025 3:36 pm - Following the recommendation of the city’s sustainability commission, Elgin may consider bringing a citywide ban on single-use plastic bags up for a council vote.
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Elgin police chief honored nationally for leadership through progressive policingApr 24, 2025 11:17 am - Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley was honored with the Axon Visionary Leadership Award this week, a national award presented annually to a public safety leader who has positively affected their agency and community through thoughtful leadership.