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New census data: Minorities' share of area counties' population continues to rise
By Tim Broderick
Jun 21, 2018 12:01 AM - While overall county populations were little changed since July 2010, new census data show minorities' share of the total population continues to rise.
Summer Tree Identification classes offered July 7 and 12
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Jun 20, 2018 10:43 PM - Expand your ecology knowledge with classes on "Summer Tree Identification," by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the Geneva and St. Charles park districts.
Ex-Lake Park coach, teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting student
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 9:43 PM - A former teacher and basketball coach at Roselle's Lake Park High School has pleaded guilty to the criminal sexual assault of one of his students and is headed to prison. Jared Wissmiller, 27, of Downers Grove was sentenced to eight years.
Naperville rejects 'puppy mill' ban, 4-year warranty for pets
By Marie Wilson
Jun 20, 2018 7:35 PM - Naperville has rejected a proposal that would have required pet stores to offer a four-year warranty on the health of dogs and cats and to begin local enforcement of a state law about the sourcing of animals for sale.
Bail reduced for suspect in Batavia Steak 'n Shake shooting
By Harry Hitzeman
Jun 20, 2018 4:56 PM - A Kane County judge Wednesday reduced bail from $1 million to $500,000 for an Aurora man accused of opening fire at a drive through at the Batavia Steak 'n Shake earlier this year. Terry Hunter's attorney argued his client was acting in self-defense after the victim pulled a gun first.
Harmony Park hits right notes with Naperville council
By Marissa Plescia
Jun 20, 2018 4:40 PM - Plans for a musical Harmony Park near Naperville's downtown Riverwalk have won city council approval.
55 years for gunman who killed shop clerk in Bensenville
By Justin Kmitch
Jun 20, 2018 4:36 PM - Stephan Russell had multiple chances to "break off" an armed robbery in 2014. Instead, a DuPage County judge said, he escalated the situation, eventually shooting and killing a 36-year-old tobacco shop owner.
Constable: Northwestern next for Plainfield author with cystic fibrosis

Jun 20, 2018 4:19 PM - In spite of hospitalizations and the daily grind of treating her cystic fibrosis, 18-year-old Ravina Thakkar of Plainfield is a scholar who still gets royalties from her first novel and just won a scholarship that she can use when she starts at Northwestern University this fall.
Elmhurst 205 building plan may include boundary changes
By Robert Sanchez
Jun 20, 2018 2:29 PM - Elmhurst Unit District 205 officials say they must decide if and how school boundaries would be adjusted before dealing with other aspects of a plan to repair, upgrade or, in the case of Lincoln and Field elementary schools, replace buildings.
Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett with new features
Submitted by Arts in Bartlett
Jun 20, 2018 2:23 PM - The Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett Park Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24.

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