Winfield
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Birding by the numbers: Keeping lists is what many watchers do, and some take it to extremesMar 18, 2024 12:48 pm - If you are wondering, there are roughly 11,500 officially recognized bird species. It’s unlikely that anyone will ever see them all, or even try to. The list is constantly growing due to genetic studies that reveal new species.
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A year after CP/KC merger approved, mayors see train uptick and brace for moreMar 17, 2024 11:46 pm - One year into a hotly contested railroad merger, suburban leaders report lengthy and more frequent freight trains, and they’re preparing for a future deluge. The U.S. Sur...
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One dead after ‘domestic-related incident’ near Clarendon HillsMar 17, 2024 8:29 am - DuPage County sheriff’s police said they are investigating a “domestic-related incident” that left one person dead and another injured Saturday near Clarendon Hills. Auth...
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Group rallies in Naperville urging city leaders to support Gaza cease-fire resolutionMar 16, 2024 4:46 pm - A group of more than 100 people marched Saturday in downtown Naperville to keep pressure on the city council to adopt a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Naper...
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Putting food on the table: DuPage County budgets $2.1 million to fight food insecurityMar 15, 2024 3:47 pm - As food prices continue to increase, DuPage County Board members are helping to ensure their residents are fed. County board members on Tuesday voted to allocate $2.1 mil...
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DuPage County residents offered a new scholarship opportunityMar 13, 2024 3:22 pm - The DuPage Housing Authority’s new CEO Cheron Corbett has partnered with DuPage County Community Services Division to offer a Community Services Block Grant Scholarship f...
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Three charged with illegal gun sales in DuPage CountyMar 13, 2024 12:58 pm - A statewide grand jury has indicted three Cook County residents on charges they bought and sold guns illegally in several counties, including DuPage. Brothers Gabriel Buc...
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Two seek Democratic nomination for DuPage County coronerMar 13, 2024 11:31 am - Two people looking to become the Democratic nominee for DuPage County coroner say that if they become coroner, they would be more transparent about how the office operate...
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‘A glowing example’: DuPage County recognizes Glen Ellyn couple for embrace of solar powerMar 13, 2024 9:09 am - In some ways, you could call them a power couple. Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens have funded solar power projects across the country. Closer to home, the Glen Ellyn couple d...
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Tough losses reveal strong character with high school athletesMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - Area kids prove how strong they are by composing themselves after some awfully difficult losses on the basketball court. It just reinforces how beneficial sports are to kids as they go through their high school years.