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Ex-Joliet Central teacher pleads guilty to sex assault of studentJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - A former Joliet Central High School physics teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a student at a Naperville hotel in May 2017. Thomas Connelly, 34, was...
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Lombard discusses new library, former seminary site redevelopmentJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was changed to correct an error about a variance sought in the number of parking spaces for the new proposed Helen Plum Library in Lombard....
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How biking helped us in 2020 - and a look back at some key trail improvementsJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged - biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. When organized sport...
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COD to host virtual conference on the needs of adult learnersJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Community college student and academic affairs professionals are invited to evaluate recruitment and retention efforts for the post-traditional market from 9 a.m. to 12:...
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First Division Museum continues its 'Date With History' series with 'Desert Storm Air War' Jan. 14Jan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is continuing its popular “Date with History” series, viewable online. Both programs are free but require advance r...
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Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
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Learn about 'Rescue and Restoration' with Elmhurst Art Museum Jan. 13Jan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Art Museum will host a virtual lecture on "Rescue and Restoration" from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, as part of the "Wright Before the 'Lloyd'" exhibitio...
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Executive director out at Plum library in LombardJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Barb Kruser is out as executive director at Helen Plum Library, library officials announced, without providing any reason for the leadership change. Sue Kehoe Wilsey, t...
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Oak Brook electoral board votes to keep Drake Hotel owner on April ballotJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - The Oak Brook village electoral board voted Monday to dismiss an objection to Jim Nagle's candidacy to run for village trustee. The board, comprised of Village Presiden...
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Tragedy and turmoil marked suburban crime news in 2020Jan 04, 2021 5:00 am - The heartbreaking story of the short, tragic life of AJ Freund, the Crystal Lake 5-year-old beaten to death in 2019 then buried in a shallow grave in Woodstock, conclude...