Rick West
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More felony charges for Elgin man accused of attempted murderJul 18, 2022 1:00 am - An 18-year-old Elgin man already facing two counts of attempted first-degree murder has now been charged with two more felonies in two other shootings in Elgin. Polo Esc...
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$1M bond set for Hanover Park woman charged with illegally obtaining PPP loansJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Bond was set at $1 million in a DuPage County courtroom Thursday for a Hanover Park woman accused of illegally obtaining more than $80,000 in loans from the SBA Payment ...
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Former Elgin Academy headmaster remembered as visionary leaderJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - A former headmaster of Elgin Academy is being remembered as a visionary leader who helped steer the independent school during a challenging time in its history. Frank Ho...
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Elgin offers 'Block Party in a Box' to residents - for freeJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Elgin is looking to bring the party to the people with a new initiative designed to help promote neighborhood gatherings and a stronger sense of community. The city's ne...
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Rising prices and supply and labor shortages causing 'significant impacts' to Elgin budgetJul 14, 2022 1:00 am - Like many of its residents, the city of Elgin is experiencing a budget crunch from rising prices. City officials are hopeful an increase in revenues and dipping into sav...
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Two charged with attempted murder after Saturday shooting in ElginJul 11, 2022 1:00 am - Elgin police have made a pair of arrests after a shooting that left two women injured early Saturday. Police responded at 12:32 a.m. to a call on the 100 block of Tennys...
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Bridge replacement in Elgin to close portion of Coombs Road for 4 monthsJul 11, 2022 1:00 am - The replacement of a 160-foot-long bridge on Elgin's west side could soon cause some drivers miles of detours. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on replacing the bridge...
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HopeFest in Elgin to offer free backpacks, haircuts and end-of-summer funJul 10, 2022 1:00 am - Pastor Abi Raices says New Life Covenant Church in Elgin will have more than 600 backpacks ready for HopeFest, the church's annual back-to-school event coming up at the ...
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With new church as backdrop, Greek Fest back at St. Sophia in ElginJul 07, 2022 1:00 am - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will hold its annual Greek Fest celebration this weekend for the first time since 2019. And a lot has changed since then. “We...
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Illegal fireworks complaints down in Elgin from last year, despite holiday weekend spikeJul 06, 2022 1:00 am - After a monthlong effort to educate residents and curb the use of illegal fireworks, the Elgin Police Department reported that complaint numbers were down overall compar...