Anna Madrzyk
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West Chicago food pantry needs more roomJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Clients have to wait outdoors in all kinds of weather at a West Chicago food pantry because there is no lobby. That’s one reason St. Mary’s Catholic Church is aiming to ...
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Military brides get free dresses in Oakbrook TerraceMay 24, 2011 12:00 am - The first wedding gown Briana Casey tried on was lovely. The second one made her burst into happy tears. The moment she looked in the mirror, she knew it was the dress o...
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Villa Park students praise favorite teachersMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - Teaching is hard work, and teaching middle school might be the hardest of all. But the kids appreciate the teachers who do so much for them — even though they don't alwa...
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West Chicago Blooming Fest’s more than a plant saleMay 19, 2011 12:00 am - This year, the early bird gets the heirloom tomatoes. West Chicago Blooming Fest kicks off the start of the summer festival season on Saturday, May 21, with music, food,...
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State of West Chicago is healthy, mayor saysMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - West Chicago gave its taxpayers a break this month by paying off early a loan for its water treatment plant, saving $4.3 million in interest. “Paying off debt 10½ years ...
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Villa Park dad accepts diploma in memory of slain sonMay 14, 2011 12:00 am - Victor Robles earned his degree from the College of DuPage last year, but he decided to forgo the pomp and circumstance. His father, Aurelio Robles, was disappointed not...
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Oak Brook residents get OK to leave school districtsMay 12, 2011 12:00 am - Residents of a small Oak Brook neighborhood narrowly won their fight to detach from Salt Creek Elementary District 48 and DuPage High School District 88. But District 48...
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West Chicago high school presents 'Aida'May 11, 2011 12:00 am - “Aida” has it all: Romance and action, battle scenes and comedy, and music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice. No wonder its young cast is so enthusiastic about the m...
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Suburban mothers of disabled children face relentless challengesMay 08, 2011 12:00 am - Diane Carpenter will host her family for Mother's Day at her Winfield home again this year. It's work, but it's so much easier than taking her 25-year-old daughter out. ...
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Oak Brook, embattled police chief parting waysApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - Oak Brook trustees unanimously approved a “separation agreement” with embattled police Chief Thomas Sheahan, but so far no one's talking about any details of the pact. “...