Katlyn Smith
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22 months into talks, still no deal in West Chicago District 94Dec 14, 2017 12:00 am - West Chicago High School teachers plan to stage a second "grade-in" next week to show support for union negotiators still locked in contract talks with the school board ...
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New Carol Stream hotel could open next summerDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Construction of an extended-stay hotel is under way near a prominent corner in Carol Stream. Crews last week completed foundation work for the WoodSpring Suites, a four-...
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Developers seek to build Bucky's convenience store, gas station in Glen EllynDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - Developers could receive approval from Glen Ellyn trustees Monday to build a gas station, car wash and Bucky's convenience store on a site that the village would annex i...
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Wheaton College shows off comfy new Welcome CenterDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - Wheaton College admission counselors used to meet with prospective students and their families about life-changing decisions in an underwhelming office that was hard to ...
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Carol Stream recycling center to closeDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - A Texas-based company is preparing to close a recycling plant that has operated for more than 25 years in Carol Stream. Waste Management is shuttering the DuPage County ...
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West Chicago High teachers, school board no closer to new contractDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - Negotiators for West Chicago High School District 94 and its teachers union are no closer to resolving a contract stalemate as the two sides head back to the bargaining ...
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Carlson art store in Lombard to close after 52 yearsDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - In the 26 years that Michael Carroll ran Carlson Paint, Glass & Art, the tiny shop in Lombard provided a much-needed communal space for artists who tend to work alone. C...
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Wheaton marks kickoff of Illinois Bicentennial celebrationDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - Wheaton officials and history buffs gathered outside city hall Monday to help launch a yearlong celebration of the state's 200th birthday. Mayor Michael Gresk read a pro...
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Owner of Jack Straw's dies; site of iconic Wheaton eatery for saleDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - The former Jack Straw's restaurant in downtown Wheaton is drawing interest from prospective buyers as the family of the longtime owner mourns his death. Real estate bro...
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Wheaton Metra station still closed after pre-Thanksgiving fireDec 01, 2017 12:00 am - The Metra station in downtown Wheaton remains closed more than a week after an accidental fire the night before Thanksgiving. Metra does not yet have a timeline for reop...