Rick West

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Rick West

South Elgin High School precision manufacturing teacher Matthew Erbach is surprised by Alan Mather, President of The Golden Apple Foundation, with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching Wednesday. Erbach is one of 11 teacher award recipients in Illinois. Rick West/[email protected] “Apples to alien oranges.” That’s how precision manufacturing teacher Matthew Erbach compared more traditional English or science classes to what he does at South Elgin High School.

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Rick West

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. The city’s long-term Active Mobility Plan will act as a road map to enhance connectivity, safety and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Rick West

Carpentersville police say a shooting occurred early Tuesday morning when a man discovered a person rummaging through his vehicle. The Carpentersville Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to a report of shots fired just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday in the 300 block of Green Street in the Old Town area. According to police, a resident noticed someone dressed entirely in black rummaging through his unlocked vehicle.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Rick West

Portillo’s is offering buy one, get one Italian beef sandwiches all month in honor of National Beef Day Saturday, May 24. Courtesy of Portillo’s You can celebrate National Italian Beef day all month long at a pair of local chains, while in St. Charles a Chicago chef is bringing her barbecue talents to a burger collaboration with The Graceful Ordinary for a limited time.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Rick West

Elgin has put out a short survey for residents to share their experiences and perspectives on walking, biking, and using mobility devices in Elgin. Rick West/[email protected] 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.