Rick West
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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...
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Behind the Curtain- finding the impactful photoMar 22, 2022 1:00 am - After planning, much of photojournalism is observing and reacting. But it's important that the observation be an active process. A couple of months ago, Kane County hel...
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Centro de Informacion celebrates 50 years, bids 'despedida' to founding memberMar 21, 2022 5:30 am - For 50 years, Centro de Informacion has been serving the Hispanic community in and around Elgin. As the nonprofit prepares many events to celebrate that milestone, it al...
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Middle school in Lake in the Hills goes on short lockdown after bullet found on campusMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills went on a short lockdown Thursday morning after a bullet was found on campus. Huntley Community School District 158 Communicat...
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Larkin senior named Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Club of ElginMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - After being announced as the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin's Youth of the Year on Thursday, Michelle Olsen, smiling from ear to ear, waited patiently for a more than 30-s...
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Elgin Salvation Army honors Golden Kettle winnersMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - After a holiday season in which the Salvation Army Elgin Corps exceeded its fundraising goal of $240,000, the group held a recognition breakfast Thursday to honor volunt...
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Elgin joins fight against railroad merger that could triple freight train trafficMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - While already in the ring, Elgin officially joined the fight Wednesday against a railroad merger that could see freight train traffic nearly triple downtown. The city co...
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'Pretty and more attractive to women': Artist opening a different kind of tattoo studio in ElginMar 07, 2022 4:30 am - A new woman-owned tattoo studio opening soon in Elgin hopes to connect people to meaningful art, and not just on their bodies. Amy Porter will open Alchemy Tattoo & Gall...
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South Elgin restaurant offers lots of flavor without sugar, gluten, wheat or soyMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - A new restaurant in South Elgin wants to bring you in with what they don't offer. AJ's Hangout owner Lance Bell says you won't miss the sugar, gluten, wheat and soy....
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One person injured in shooting Thursday in ElginMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin police say a person was shot just before noon Thursday near the 1200 block of Fleetwood Avenue. Officers responded at 11:57 a.m. to the shooting and found someone ...