Katlyn Smith
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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...
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Wheaton eyes requirements for group-care homesJan 24, 2013 10:00 pm - A nonprofit organization is pressing Wheaton to change its requirements for group-care homes, prompting a backlash from some neighbors. Wheaton-based STARS Family Servi...
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West Chicago teen beginning long road back from brain injuriesJan 19, 2013 7:00 am - Step inside the Novak family home in West Chicago and two things immediately wrestle for your attention. First, there's the Christmas tree, still meant as a symbol of jo...
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Gresk: Wheaton moving toward long-term vision for downtownJan 17, 2013 8:00 am - Wheaton officials are working on a long-term vision for downtown even as some long-sought developments begin to change the face of the area, Mayor Michael Gresk said Thu...
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District 200 to seek voter approval for new early childhood centerJan 10, 2013 3:20 pm - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 will seek voters’ permission in April to raise taxes and issue $17.6 million in bonds to finance construction of a new Jefferson Ea...