Rick West
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'It makes me feel so good': Rotary Club volunteers pack 22,000 meals for Ukrainian refugeesApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - With music playing and volunteers dancing, members of seven local Rotary Clubs came together Thursday night at the Salvation Army in Elgin to pack 22,000 meals for Ukrai...
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Solar farm could be coming to Elgin's west sideApr 06, 2022 1:00 am - A solar farm could be the solution to a long-empty parcel of land on Elgin's west side. Elgin's planning and zoning commission has endorsed plans for Mid-America Green E...
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State lawmakers from Elgin, other suburbs file resolution opposing railroad mergerApr 04, 2022 1:00 am - Add state Rep. Anna Moeller and other suburban lawmakers to the growing opposition to a proposed railroad merger that could triple freight train traffic through Elgin an...
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces next year's schedule and 8 finalists for music directorMar 28, 2022 1:00 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 2022-23 season schedule, as well as eight finalists under consideration to take over as music director for Andrew Gra...
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Miniature wargaming convention draws large crowds to SchaumburgMar 27, 2022 1:00 am - More than 5,000 full-sized people attended one of the world's largest miniature wargaming conventions over the weekend in Schaumburg. Founded 20 years ago, AdeptiCon he...
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Would Nightmare on Chicago Street be worth it? Elgin council debates 51% cost increaseMar 25, 2022 5:10 am - A popular Halloween event might return this fall to downtown Elgin, but it would cost the city significantly more than in previous years. Elgin City Council members on W...
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40 nonprofits in Kane County to share $2 million in relief fundsMar 25, 2022 1:00 am - Kane County has selected 40 nonprofit organizations to receive shares of the $2 million in community support grants the board approved this week. The grants, which range...
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Kane County employees to build volunteer garden, donate harvest to food pantriesMar 23, 2022 5:30 am - A group of Kane County government employees hoping to help people dealing with food insecurity are seeking donated supplies to build a volunteer garden near the county c...
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'Everybody needs a place': Elgin Area Men's Shed helps retirees connect, give back to the communityMar 22, 2022 6:00 am - As he carefully laid the pieces of wood together and prepared to drill some guide holes, Pat Huckeby, a relative newcomer to woodworking, had the support of some old han...
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Two programs in Elgin to promote positive environmental practicesMar 22, 2022 5:00 am - On the cusp of Earth month, participants in the Elgin Area Leadership Academy will be hosting a pair of free programs on environmental stewardship. "Water, drains, the F...