Katlyn Smith
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Ballot count so far favors Glenbard Dist. 87’s $183 million requestMar 25, 2024 7:36 pm - While election authorities still are counting mail-in ballots, voters in Glenbard High School District 87 narrowly were favoring a $183 million borrowing plan, the latest...
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What’s next at Willowbrook Wildlife Center? Restoration of ‘Back 40’ natural areaMar 24, 2024 4:41 pm - Willowbrook Wildlife Center is buzzing with the construction of a new animal clinic and visitor center as veterinarians and volunteers tend to red-tailed hawks, cottontai...
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Ulta Beauty to close downtown Naperville store, Kendra Scott jewelry shop among new additionsMar 21, 2024 6:05 pm - In Naperville’s ever-evolving downtown, a few vacant storefronts have popped up along high-profile Washington Street. The Barnes & Noble bookstore, a two-level destinatio...
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Vote on Glenbard Dist. 87’s $183 million request too close to call; Roselle voters OK home ruleMar 20, 2024 6:18 pm - Voters across DuPage County delivered a mixed bag of results for taxing bodies seeking additional funding in Tuesday's election. Glenbard High School District 87 official...
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Hanson cruises to victory in Democratic primary for 83rd state House seatMar 19, 2024 9:12 pm - Democratic incumbent state Rep. Matt Hanson appears to have fended off a progressive challenger in the primary race for the 83rd Illinois House District seat. As of 9:50 ...
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Federal funds to support affordable housing development in Glen EllynMar 18, 2024 6:00 pm - Glen Ellyn will receive $750,000 in federal money to help pave the way for an affordable housing development near Roosevelt Road and Park Boulevard. Chicago-based nonprof...
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A leap forward: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils $10 million upgrade to dolphin centerMar 17, 2024 11:46 pm - Kai surfaces from aqua-blue waters for a morning checkup with his trainer. The oldest living bottlenose dolphin born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Kai knows the drill. The 2...
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Ferris wheel opens, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo ChicagoMar 17, 2024 8:36 am - One of the first things you might notice when you arrive to the south side of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the sheer size of a new Ferris wheel. But it’s the view from the t...
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‘A glowing example’: DuPage County recognizes Glen Ellyn couple for embrace of solar powerMar 13, 2024 9:09 am - In some ways, you could call them a power couple. Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens have funded solar power projects across the country. Closer to home, the Glen Ellyn couple d...
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Butterfield Park District voters to weigh annexation of Walmart, other commercial propertiesMar 12, 2024 3:58 pm - The tiny Butterfield Park District serves about 10,000 residents near Glen Ellyn and Lombard. Voters will decide next week whether to expand the district’s boundaries to ...