Jessica Cilella
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Lombard saves money on salt, but faces high overtime costsFeb 07, 2014 4:30 am - This snowy winter, Lombard is one of a few lucky suburbs that has reported having surplus road salt. But just like other towns, the village can't avoid paying overtime t...
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Winfield referendum asks for another local sales tax increaseFeb 06, 2014 2:36 pm - For the second time in a year, Winfield voters will be asked to approve an increase in the local sales tax to help pay for road repairs. Last April, about 53 percent of ...
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As other towns worry, Lombard reports abundant salt reservesFeb 04, 2014 2:31 pm - While many other communities are facing a road salt dilemma this winter, Lombard is reporting it still has 1,800 tons in reserve. “We have enacted policies and procedure...
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New village manager looking forward to keeping Lombard on 'positive path'Feb 04, 2014 1:00 pm - Scott Niehaus has ideas for how to move Lombard forward, but he compares his new role as village manager to that of a CEO working for a board of directors. “The village...
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Wheaton downtown plan approved, French Market license discussedFeb 03, 2014 5:13 pm - After two years of discussions, the Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a Downtown Strategic and Streetscape Plan that will become part of the city’s comprehensive...
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Dawn Patrol: Pedestrian killed; cheer teams qualify for stateFeb 03, 2014 4:00 am - Pedestrian killed in downtown Aurora crash A pedestrian was killed early yesterday morning when struck by an SUV in downtown Aurora. Police said the unidentified vi...
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Candidates tussle over incumbent's 'effectiveness' in 42nd primaryJan 30, 2014 4:00 pm - The two candidates running for the 42nd state House seat in the March 18 Republican primary — incumbent Jeanne Ives of Wheaton and challenger Adam Johnson of Warrenville...
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Lombard District 44 superintendent stepping downJan 29, 2014 4:35 pm - Superintendent Jim Blanche has decided to step down after serving for a decade as the leader of Lombard Elementary District 44. Blanche, 66, said he had one more year le...
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Dist. 200 declares intent to issue $10 million in bondsJan 28, 2014 2:11 pm - The Wheaton Warrenville District 200 school board has adopted a resolution declaring its intent to issue $10 million in non-referendum bonds to complete critical facilit...
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Wheaton may allow alcohol sales at convenience storesJan 28, 2014 1:00 pm - Shoppers soon may be able to buy alcohol while picking up essentials at convenience stores in Wheaton. During a planning session Monday, the city council was asked to co...