Katlyn Smith
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'It's a miracle': Plane forced to land on Libertyville's Milwaukee Avenue; pilot unharmedAug 05, 2022 11:00 pm - The small plane that passed directly over Jim Moran's Libertyville home had run into engine trouble at the worst possible time. An experienced pilot and former flight in...
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Instead of selling White Pines, park district might seek $20 million tax hike for new clubhouseAug 04, 2022 1:00 am - The Bensenville Park District has scrapped a proposal to sell a significant chunk of White Pines golf course for redevelopment, instead laying the groundwork for a $20 m...
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DuPage County Board member resigns; local Democrats to fill her spot on November ballotAug 03, 2022 1:00 am - DuPage County Board member Amy Chavez has announced she's resigning from her seat, setting up a tight schedule for the local Democratic Party to fill her spot on the Nov...
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334-unit apartment development approved for Wheaton's downtownAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - In the latest sign of downtown Wheaton's broadening appeal, a major residential development is set to reshape a traditionally sleepy section of the city's core. A Deerf...
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Best in show: 4-H kids and their animals compete for blue ribbons at DuPage County FairJul 29, 2022 1:00 am - If there's such a thing as a goat whisperer, Lana Batek may be it. The 17-year-old seems to have a calming effect on the notoriously rowdy, delightfully curious animals....
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DuPage County Fair returns for three days of farm animals, carnival rides and festival foodJul 28, 2022 5:30 am - Mosey on over to the DuPage County Fair, and the worries and cares of suburban life melt away in the barns and exhibit halls. Prize-winning farm animals slumber in their...
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Elmhurst University sets fundraising recordJul 28, 2022 1:00 am - Elmhurst University received more than $10 million in donations during the school's 150th anniversary year, setting a new fundraising record. The school celebrated the s...
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DuPage seeks feedback on new budget, state of county governmentJul 26, 2022 5:30 am - Before putting together a 2023 budget plan, DuPage County officials are asking taxpayers to sound off on various spending issues. Residents have a chance to weigh in on ...
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Wheaton's Cosley Zoo welcomes 'sassy' lynx sistersJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - Sage and Poppy are living up to their names in their new surroundings at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. The lynx sisters have taken over the former bobcat exhibit at the neighbo...
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NBC's 'Chicago Fire' filming at Wheaton cabin in Northside ParkJul 21, 2022 1:00 am - It's one of the more rustic settings in Wheaton: a wood cabin nestled in a grove of trees with views of herons gliding over a peaceful lagoon. The NBC series "Chicago Fi...