DuPage County
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‘I made a promise to Erik’: Family helps organize heart screenings at Glenbard WestAug 21, 2024 5:46 pm - Erik Lonvick died in March after suffering a cardiac event. On Tuesday, a heart screening event at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn will fulfill a promise that Erik's dad made to his son.
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Kane County high school students invited to showcase photography skills though Regional Office of EducationAug 21, 2024 5:22 pm - As students return to school, the Kane County Regional Office of Education is preparing to begin a fall tradition. Each September, high school students across Kane County are invited to take part in the Student Photography Contest.
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Grant sought for Greene Farm barn patio, kayak launchAug 21, 2024 5:10 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will apply for a state grant to help fund recreational improvements at Greene Valley, including a patio near the Greene Farm barn, an interpretive feature about its history and a kayak and canoe launch that would provide access to the East Branch of the DuPage River.
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Marklund Day School welcomes students for 2024-25 school yearAug 21, 2024 4:57 pm - It’s a new school year at Marklund Day School, and the school hallways in Elgin, Bloomingdale and Geneva are buzzing with laughter and excitement as students arrive.
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Lisle taps veteran chief to fill in as village seeks new chiefAug 21, 2024 4:46 pm - Lisle’s new temporary police chief has an extensive policing career and most recently served as East Dundee’s police chief before his retirement in 2023.
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95-year-old has volunteered in blood banking for a half a centuryAug 21, 2024 12:59 pm - Where’s Carol? It’s not uncommon to hear that question at a blood drive in Des Plaines.
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Habitat for Humanity to break ground for 75th Aurora-area homeAug 21, 2024 12:53 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground for its 75th Aurora-area home on Saturday, Aug. 24.
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Let’s hear it for family reunionsAug 21, 2024 11:43 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos’ fascination with family reunions has grown since having children. In happy times or times of grief, there is joy and strength is found while sharing life with those with whom you have a shared history.
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Man who fled police in Villa Park sentenced to eight years in prisonAug 21, 2024 11:08 am - A Harvey man accused of fleeing from Villa Park police in a stolen car has pleaded guilty to being an armed habitual criminal.
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Neuqua Valley graduate helps implement new Navy robotics programAug 21, 2024 9:55 am - Neuqua Valley graduate Chris Rambert is the Navy’s first robotics warfare specialist.