Kendall County
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Elburn veteran reflects on World War II service as 100th birthday approachesJun 14, 2024 11:05 am - As he nears his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Jack Richtman of Elburn looks back on his life and his service in the Army’s 71st Infantry Division.
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Why Glen Ellyn police chief says Jimmy Buffett saved his lifeJun 14, 2024 5:15 am - The late Jimmy Buffett is best remembered for tropical rock hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” but Glen Ellyn Police Chief Philip Norton fondly recalls the singer for more personal reasons. “Jimmy Buffett saved my life,” Norton told his village board last month.
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Dominican Literacy Center names new directorJun 13, 2024 8:11 pm - Claire Wiesner-Smillie has been appointed director of the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, effective July 1.Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, center founder and director, is retiring June 30.
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A thousand families to get free groceries at Juneteenth Food Giveaway June 14 in AuroraJun 13, 2024 8:04 pm - In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering on Friday, June 14, in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
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Aurora to honor Juneteenth during a weeklong series of eventsJun 13, 2024 7:45 pm - The City of Aurora is celebrate Juneteenth holiday with a week of community events and activities, beginning with the Mr. and Miss Black Aurora crowning ceremony and concluding on Juneteenth with the annual flag-raising ceremony.
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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Aurora police officers cleared in shooting of knife-wielding manJun 13, 2024 4:38 pm - An Aurora police officer who shot a man last year did nothing wrong, the Kane County state’s attorney has decided.
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Neuqua Valley graduate earns Naval awardJun 13, 2024 10:51 am - Neuqua Valley graduate earns Naval honor.
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Interfaith flapjacks and worship: Aurora area clergy band together for Pride DayJun 12, 2024 1:25 pm - Seven clergy from Aurora, Oswego, Batavia and Geneva joined in celebrating Aurora’s Pride Day on Sunday, June 9, with a pancake breakfast and interfaith worship.
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Schwarze sworn in as president of DuPage clerksJun 12, 2024 10:56 am - Carol Stream Village Clerk Julia Schwarze sworn in as president of the Municipal Clerks of DuPage County.