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Continued growth: Community colleges' enrollments rise again, like ECC's at 7.8%Sep 23, 2023 1:00 am - Isabela Olivarez initially planned to attend a four-year university after high school graduation. But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the 2020 Elgin High School grad...
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Over 100 solar installations across the state featured in 2023 Illinois Solar Tour Sept. 30Sep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Wendy Vernon's home in Carol Stream will be featured among over 100 solar homes, businesses, and nonprofits across the state participating in the 2023 Illinois Solar Tou...
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Aquatic studies 101: DuPage ecologists raise mussels, a dragonfly that are basic to local watersSep 22, 2023 5:00 am - At an aquatic laboratory nestled in Warrenville's Blackwell Forest Preserve, freshwater mussels grow in beakers, fish race up and down long holding tanks, and rare endan...
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Doctor, patient urge checkups during Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthSep 22, 2023 5:00 am - A simple outpatient procedure changed Russ Nietert's life for the better. It's why - particularly during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - the Naperville resident and hi...
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Admiral behind bin Laden raid, viral 'Make Your Bed' speech addresses DuPage Veterans Court gradsSep 22, 2023 5:00 am - If you spend much time online or on social media, chances are you've seen at least some of the viral "Make Your Bed" speech retired Navy Adm. William McRaven gave at the...
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Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations, including NapervilleSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep an...
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Aurora man facing drug charges after month-long investigationSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Naperville police arrested an Aurora man on drug charges following a monthlong investigation. Authorities arrested 25-year-old Alejandro Urzua Wednesday afternoon at his...
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Naperville Walk to Remember on Oct. 14 lets bereaved parents honor, connectSep 21, 2023 11:00 pm - The pain of pregnancy loss or neonatal loss - and the world-upending heartache of not being able to take one's baby home from the hospital - can make for especially isol...
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Jump scares: Suburban haunted houses serve up Halloween screams for intrepid fansSep 21, 2023 11:00 pm - For those who prefer Halloween haunts of the terrifying kind, who have a hankering for horror and prefer scares up close and personal, a number of haunted houses open th...
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Learn about home fire sprinklers during live burn demonstrations during Fire Prevention WeekSep 21, 2023 11:00 pm - As part of national Fire Prevention Week, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is teaming up with fire departments in the greater Chicago region to conduc...