Alexa Jurado
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Why the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District uses livestock as lawn mowersAug 02, 2021 7:44 am - This story has been updated to clarify a statement about agency policy. Driving past the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's treatment plan...
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Hanover Park car show raising money for summer youth programsJul 31, 2021 6:56 am - Hanover Park's upcoming Car and Motorcycle Show will benefit the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition, raising funds for youth summer camp programs. Deputy Village...
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Dog dies in Wheaton house fire Wednesday night; No other injuries reportedJul 30, 2021 11:49 am - A dog died in a house fire Wednesday night in Wheaton, authorities said. No other injuries were reported in the fire, which occurred about 10:45 p.m. in the 200 block of...
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Special sensory garden opening in Hanover ParkJul 30, 2021 7:30 am - A new community garden opening outside the offices of the Hanover Park Park District is attempting to engage all the senses of visitors. More than just pretty flowers an...
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Coroner: Chicago woman died of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Crystal LakeJul 28, 2021 3:47 pm - The McHenry County coroner's office said a 26-year-old Chicago woman shot herself in the head early Sunday morning inside a car parked at the Crystal Lake train station....
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Man killed after being struck by Metra train near LibertyvilleJul 28, 2021 4:47 pm - A man was struck and killed by an outbound Metra train near Libertyville just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, authorities said. Metra officials said the man was standing "on the t...
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How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can doJul 25, 2021 9:14 am - Summer means sunshine and warmer weather, but it also means animal shelters begin to fill up. DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in...
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No injuries in early morning Carpentersville garage fireJul 21, 2021 8:22 am - No injuries were reported today in an early morning fire in Carpentersville. The Carpentersville Fire Department received a call at 4:45 a.m. to the 100 block of Golfvi...
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Bartlett hosting St. Charles artist's first solo exhibitJul 21, 2021 8:22 am - It's only been three years since St. Charles artist Christine Hayman began working with oil pastels to create works featuring still life and landscapes. But her first so...
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New Bartlett police dog 'brings a smile to everyone's face'Jul 21, 2021 6:36 am - A furry new face can be seen around the Bartlett Police Department these days. Maverick is a 14-month-old golden retriever and the department's new "facility dog." While...