Katlyn Smith
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Warehouse development surged during the pandemic. Now, it’s ‘a more normalized market.’Feb 25, 2024 5:39 am - In the decades after World War II, Allstate and other corporate giants built their headquarters on vast tracts of land along the Tri-State Tollway. The old Allstate campu...
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Library demolition paves the way for expansion of Lombard’s Lilacia ParkFeb 16, 2024 3:47 pm - Lombard owes a lot to Col. William R. Plum. A telegrapher during the Civil War, Plum donated his lilac garden for the village’s first park. Every May, hordes of lilac lov...
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DuPage forest preserve district likely to keep Springfield lobbyistFeb 14, 2024 1:54 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District leaders plan to continue to use a Chicago-based lobbying firm to push their agenda in Springfield. The forest preserve district has...
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Water, sewer rate increases on tap in ElmhurstFeb 14, 2024 6:38 am - Elmhurst residents can expect to see an increase in their water bills. A committee of city aldermen has issued a lengthy report recommending Elmhurst raise water and sewe...
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French market may set up shop in ElmhurstFeb 13, 2024 5:06 pm - Elmhurst could say “bonjour” to a French market this summer. City officials have drafted an agreement to allow Bensidoun USA to operate a new weekly market near the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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‘Olmec Trails’ to celebrate ancient art of Mexico in DuPage CountyFeb 08, 2024 8:36 pm - Fernando Ramirez allows himself to think big. He dreamed up an exhibition of alebrijes monumentales, larger-than-life, surreal creatures painted by Mexican artists at Can...
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Architect hired for Maple Meadows golf course makeoverFeb 07, 2024 8:35 pm - Golf course architect Greg Martin will iron out the details of proposed improvements to the public Maple Meadows track in Wood Dale. DuPage County forest preserve commiss...
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A handful of politicians switch parties, citing extremism. Others question their motives.Feb 07, 2024 10:46 am - Not so long ago, Janice Anderson was a committed Republican who rose through the local political ranks to become a DuPage County Board member. She blamed former President...
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What to know about early voting in the primary electionFeb 06, 2024 7:09 pm - Early voting kicks off Thursday in DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties, giving residents more than a month to cast their ballots in person before primary election day...
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Danada mourns Nick, the horse that could paint Pollock-styleFeb 06, 2024 12:17 pm - Nick, part Clydesdale and all talent, never starred in a Super Bowl commercial. He was no thoroughbred athlete. But in equine circles, Nick “the painting horse” had his o...