Oswego
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World War II vet narrowly avoided flight on ill-fated bomberJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - Plans for a simple lunch date proved incredibly lucky Monday morning for World War II veteran Ira Weinstein of Glencoe. Weinstein, 92, and his grandson, Max, were suppo...
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Green fest promotes recycling, eco-friendly livingJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Even at a distance it is clear that this is no typical guitar. At four and a half feet long, the body and neck are cardboard, the varnish a colorful array of newspaper c...
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Waubonsee shows off new downtown Aurora campusJun 04, 2011 12:00 am - Waubonsee Community College’s new $50 million downtown campus is just more. More space everywhere, from the library to the bookstore to the classrooms. Thirty percent...
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Canoe and kayak race celebrates 50 yearsJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Since 1961, canoe and kayak racers have flooded the Fox River on the first weekend in June to compete in the annual Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race. The race’s legacy ...
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Which township road chief makes $45,866 to maintain four miles?Jun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Joe Jedlovec is responsible for maintaining just about the same amount of roadway in DuPage County's Winfield Township as Jerome Hulke takes care of for Plato Township i...
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Wage war on terror more effectivelyMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - My prayer is that President Obama will use the termination of the hunt for Osama bin Laden to pivot U.S. strategy in order to fight the war on terrorism effectively. I h...
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Cross' concussion plan goes to QuinnMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — An effort to try to prevent concussions among high school athletes was approved by the Illinois House Sunday and goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for final review. T...
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Other community college president expensesMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Here’s a look at what your community college presidents put on the expense account during 2010. Oakton CC: $2,673 McHenry CC: $9,677* Elgin CC: $13,524 C...
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A history of community colleges in IllinoisMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Harper College’s namesake, former University of Chicago President William Rainey Harper, is largely considered the founder of the community college movement. His vision ...
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How community colleges are fundedMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois community college revenue is sort of a mix, funded about equally by local property taxes and student fees, with a bit of state and federal tax dollars mixed in....