Wheaton
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Huge school aid payments on the wayJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - After months of delay, schools will receive about $560 million in additional state aid for this school year. Lawmakers Thursday approved a plan to give extra aid to scho...
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8th Dist. hopefuls sound off on energyJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Rising gasoline and energy costs are a concern for both of the Democratic candidates seeking to represent Illinois' 8th Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Melissa Be...
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Air traffic controllers go on offensive against FAAJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Air traffic controllers upped the ante Thursday in an ongoing contract dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration, accusing the government of callous disregard for...
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Stop the presses!Jan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Warning! Warning! Danger! Danger! Self-promoting, semi-gloating and perhaps less-than-timely column approaching! Nonetheless, I had a bunch of end-of-the-year vacation t...
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Bailout could render referendum mootJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - It's possible that in less than a month DuPage County's budget deficit could become a surplus. If the state's mass transit bailout proposal goes through in its current f...
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Meadows hits turning pointJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Rolling Meadows' last Mid-Suburban East boys basketball game was not a memorable moment. But a listless 61-48 loss to Buffalo Grove on Dec. 21 served as a wakeup call fo...
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Wheaton City Council won't take position on Hubble referendumJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - If there's a bandwagon of support for moving Hubble Middle School to Warrenville, the Wheaton City Council is jumping out of its way. Members of the council contacted Th...
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Naperville bridge's new roof is last phase in walkway projectJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - A roofing crew is putting finishing touches on a project this week involving one of downtown Naperville's most recognizable features. Workers from Lake Zurich-based All...
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Villa Park to host home rule forumsJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Whether you have questions, concerns or just want more details on Villa Park's efforts to gain home-rule authority, scheduled community forums can provide answers. The f...
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This is no Hawaiian vacationJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Last we saw of Wheaton North graduate Akim Millington he was on television, playing offensive tackle for the University of Illinois in the Rose Bowl. Reached Monday at t...