Katlyn Smith
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Wheaton council candidates debate future of downtownMar 08, 2013 2:12 am - Four city council hopefuls in the race to represent Wheaton’s north district are clashing over strategies to attract new businesses. While city leaders are touting major...
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District 200 voters must weigh cost of new schoolFeb 28, 2013 10:04 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 is seeking voter approval this spring to borrow millions of dollars in tax-backed loans to build a new Jefferson Early Childhood Ce...
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Voters to decide future of Jefferson Early Childhood CenterFeb 27, 2013 6:37 am - Dan Wagner says his son received a wonderful education at Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton. But the challenges John confronted while navigating the 1950s-era ...
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Developer may seek funding help for downtown Wheaton projectFeb 26, 2013 4:26 pm - Wheaton officials say a developer is expected to seek assistance from the city for costs associated with a proposed project to demolish the former downtown Jewel store a...
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Jefferson plans get mixed reviews at Dist. 200 forumFeb 23, 2013 11:59 am - A proposed tax increase to finance a $17.6 million bond issue to replace the Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton is drawing fire from some for its price tag and ...
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DuPage fire alliance 'seamless' after first yearFeb 16, 2013 10:00 pm - Nearly a year after its debut, an alliance of firefighting agencies in DuPage County is lauding improvements in its responses to emergencies and outlining more ways to s...
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Ronnie Dunn replacing Gary Sinise at Rockin’ for the TroopsFeb 13, 2013 7:38 am - A new headliner will take center stage this summer when the eighth annual Rockin’ for the Troops concert returns to Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Ronnie Dunn, a member of co...
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Self-storage facility coming to WheatonFeb 06, 2013 7:59 am - A plan for a four-story, self-storage facility has cleared the Wheaton City Council despite opposition from the owner of a nearby Carol Stream shopping center. Northfiel...
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ARTSpeaks gives voice to benefits of arts educationFeb 01, 2013 12:06 pm - As a teenager in Wisconsin, Charles Staley and a bunch of his buddies decided to provide the music for the annual sock hop. They formed a band, sat down in front of a re...
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Wheaton names newcomer to fill vacant council seatJan 28, 2013 7:58 am - A candidate running in an uncontested race to represent Wheaton’s east side has been named to fill a vacant seat on the city council. The council unanimously approved th...