Justin Kmitch
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Legislators speak out on leadership, economics and smokingJan 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Area legislators say they're ready to get to work to improve the state's image and promote job growth when they start a new session Wednesday, Jan. 14. Sen. Linda Holmes...
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Metea staff taking shapeJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - With the "hard part" behind him, new Metea Valley Principal Jim Schmid is eager to get the roof on and get settled into his new digs. After a series of meetings with Ind...
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Battle-tested general gives Neuqua students history lessonJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Neuqua Valley students learned firsthand Wednesday about the evolution of war and what it means to be a citizen from one of the Army's most decorated soldiers. Retired A...
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Aurora music festivals to grow by leaps and boundsJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - After posting record attendance in 2008, Aurora's two biggest weekend music festivals have outgrown their roots. The need to better accommodate tens of thousands of blue...
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Irvin challenges Aurora candidates to debatesJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - In three months, Aurora voters will select their mayor to lead them for the next four years. Mayoral candidate and current Alderman-at-Large Richard Irvin suggested Tues...
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Naperville Municipal Band remembers its 'sound man'Jan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Not even a complete lack of power could hold back the sound of the Naperville Municipal Band if John Lord was backstage. And he always was. Lord, the man responsible fo...
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Aurora drill helps city prepare for worstDec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - When the October Air Angels helicopter crash forced the evacuation of several nearby apartments, Aurora officials weren't sure where many of those residents would go. T...
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Fox Valley Toys for Tots back on trackDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - After a bleak start to the Aurora area's Toys for Tots campaign, organizers say donations have risen markedly in recent days and there will be many happy children after ...
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Motorist killed in Wood Dale after Metra collisionDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Police say Edward Metelica, 86, of Wood Dale, was killed Thursday after driving through a railroad crossing gate and being struck by a Metra train. Wood Dale Deputy Chie...
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Force opens home season in AuroraDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Park District's Prisco Fitness Center is no stranger to high-flying basketball, but it's never seen the likes of the game Kenny Battle is bringing Saturday ni...