Downers Grove
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Child sex offenders can't enter schools to voteAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - People convicted of sex crimes against children are now prohibited from entering schools to vote on Election Day. A measure signed into law by Gov. Rod Blagojevich means...
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Festival goes to the dogs with flying disc competitionAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Local disc dog enthusiast Tom Wehrli's passion for Frisbee dog competitions dates back almost as far as his marriage. "Of course, it's my 30th wedding anniversary thi...
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Lawmakers advance transit tax proposalAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In a Hail Mary-like move, a panel of lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance tax hikes that could prevent fare increases and service cuts at the CTA, Metra and Pace. Yet, ...
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Defense teams finish closings in mob trialAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Lawyers for the last three of five defendants on trial in the "Family Secrets" mob case gave their closing arguments Wednesday, setting the stage for the bulk of the gov...
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Three area teachers nominated for state's bestAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Board of Education says it has chosen eight finalists for the "Illinois Teacher of the Year" award. Finalists were selected from nearly...
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Pedestrian struck, killed in Villa ParkAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - An unidentified man died late Wednesday night after he was hit by a vehicle in Villa Park, authorities said. Villa Park police arrived about 10 p.m. where the pedestrian...
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Police reach out to local skaters through picnicAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Usually the only hot dogs at Naperville's Centennial Beach Skate Park are the skaters doing stunts. But Saturday, Naperville police and KidsMatter staffers will serve ho...
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COD adds extras back into new science buildingAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - College of DuPage is adding $800,000 in features back into its new Health Careers and Natural Sciences building. When first presented to trustees last year, the new buil...
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Big Rock family builds new life on the farmAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Scott and Donna Lehrer were at a crossroads. The Aurora couple was separated and one court case away from a divorce. Scott's salary was cut in half because of corporate ...
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A different look for Glenbard West tennisAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Glenbard West girls tennis coach Rob White shook up his lineup just to keep things interesting. For the second time in less than a week Wednesday, Glenbard West topped N...