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Rick West

Rick West

Verified

Senior Multimedia Journalist, Daily Herald

Chicago, Elgin

Final Covers

economic development, data journalism city development,local government special districts, social issues

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Education, technology.

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Total articles 1986

  • Dining out: 79-cent pork chop, restaurant weeks and more

    By Rick West Verified| Daily Herald Verified Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is celebrating its opening as a butcher shop in 1979 with a #FlashbackFriday event where the first 100 visitors at each of its three suburban locations will get a 79-cent Pork Chop Friday lunch. The restaurant will announce the date on its social media channels. Courtesy of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille So few things cost less than a dollar these days that I couldn’t even figure out how to type a ¢ symbol on my keyboard without a Google search.

    By Rick West Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodes

    By Rick West Verified| Daily Herald Verified No one was injured Monday during a fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode. According to a press release, the Aurora Fire Department responded on April 14 at about 4:45 p.m. to the 800 block of Enterprise Street. Firefighters found smoke coming from the warehouse.

    By Rick West Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Hop to it: It’s not too late to make reservations for Easter brunch

    By Rick West Verified| Daily Herald Verified Beatrix in Oak Brook will be hosting Easter brunch Sunday. Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Is there a holiday better suited for brunch than Easter? The important stuff happens early with church or Easter egg fun with the kids. And unlike Christmas morning, almost every restaurant is open. Though it’s getting a little late in the game, you can still find restaurants around the suburbs with Easter brunch specials and reservations available as of early this week.

    By Rick West Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 15, 2025

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Daily Herald

Daily Herald Media Group is a leading content provider and marketing solutions company located in the Chicago suburbs. It is closely linked to the Daily Herald newspaper, which serves the northern, northwestern, and western suburbs of Chicago, covering several counties including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. The company is part of Paddock Publications, Inc., which transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan in 2018. The Daily Herald Media Group offers a variety of services, including newspaper publishing, online content, and mobile services, delivering award-winning journalism that covers both national and local news. It specializes in tailored marketing solutions for businesses targeting suburban audiences, providing print and digital advertising options. The company focuses on engaging a more affluent and educated demographic, making it an appealing platform for businesses looking to connect with this audience. Additionally, the Daily Herald Media Group is committed to community engagement, serving as a key information source for local news, schools, and events.

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