Katlyn Smith
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Naperville Ribfest judges swear to defend 'excellence in barbecue'Jul 03, 2015 1:00 am - It began with a solemn oath. Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico instructed the judges to stand, raise their right hand and swear to accept a gravely important job. They must...
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Pilot from Bloomingdale dead after plane crash in forest preserve near BartlettJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - The pilot of a Cessna 172 single-engine aircraft died after the plane crashed about 3:45 p.m. Friday in a field in the Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve near Bartlett. The pil...
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When Gary Avenue road construction could be doneJul 02, 2015 5:30 am - Carol Stream drivers: You can throw open that sunroof, turn on some toe-tapping tunes and enjoy the wide open road that is sure to be Gary Avenue. Just try to find a few...
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Glen Ellyn Library plans $1.1M remodel of youth departmentJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - After a well-received renovation for the grown-ups, kids and tweens will see their own space at the Glen Ellyn Public Library get a $1.1 million makeover. The changes ar...
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Glen Ellyn Park District presses ahead with turf projectJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Glen Ellyn Park District will pursue plans to install artificial turf on a Newton Park field after a DuPage County judge denied a bid from neighbors to suspend construct...
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Carol Stream residents give thumbs down to new gas station, restaurant siteJun 28, 2015 5:35 am - Noise-weary neighbors are railing against plans for a convenience store, gas pumps and restaurants rolled into one Carol Stream site that would draw an estimated 270 tru...
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Glen Ellyn working out plan for new, larger police stationJun 26, 2015 5:30 am - After more than 40 years in downtown Glen Ellyn, the police department is firming up plans to move out of an old, cramped former junior high and into a new station that ...
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Firm hired to seek bids -- this time, by trade -- for Lake Ellyn projectsJun 25, 2015 5:30 am - Firm hired to seek bids on various aspects of project
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Glen Ellyn needs your help to put on a great July 4 paradeJun 24, 2015 5:30 am - Organizers of Glen Ellyn's Fourth of July parade chose a fitting if long-winded theme to mark some of their challenges: "Blue, White and Red: North to South Instead." Re...
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Glenbard West addition proceeds despite neighbors' concernsJun 23, 2015 1:00 am - Construction of a $12.2 million addition to Glenbard West High School could begin in August, a long-awaited project for educators but a controversial one for neighbors a...