Katlyn Smith
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In the suburban counties, the blue wave spread furtherNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - In the 1990s, DuPage County was an epicenter of Republican politics, the home of GOP powerhouses including conservative icon Henry Hyde, former Illinois Senate President...
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'We made history': Conroy edging to victory in race for DuPage County Board chairNov 08, 2022 6:00 pm - State Rep. Deb Conroy is poised to become the first woman to lead the DuPage County Board, an office held only by Republican men for generations. On a strong night for D...
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In a historic first, Delia Ramirez captures 3rd Congressional District seatNov 08, 2022 6:00 pm - Democratic state Rep. Delia Ramirez clinched a barrier-breaking win Tuesday in a new congressional district that runs from Chicago's Northwest Side into DuPage County. W...
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'It's going to save lives': DuPagePads asks county to help fund winter hotel stays for homelessNov 08, 2022 4:30 am - In pre-pandemic times, DuPagePads was providing nightly shelter for about 150 people experiencing homelessness during the winter. The Wheaton-based nonprofit organizatio...
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How DuPage forest preserve candidates would address trails, open spaceNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - Construction projects and regional trail networks have become defining issues in DuPage County Forest Preserve elections. Democrats swept three of the six seats on the f...
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'We weren't going to let it go': Industrial developer drops bid to buy Medinah subdivisionNov 01, 2022 1:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the source of a June letter to Medinah residents. For almost six months, Medinah neighbors have worked to block a developer'...
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'Unprecedented' surge in RSV cases filling up pediatric ICU bedsOct 29, 2022 1:00 am - At first, Logan Bentley had a low-grade fever and no other signs of illness. But several days later, the Geneva toddler had trouble breathing. His mom noticed his nostri...
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Highland Park mayor repeats calls for stricter gun laws in meeting with DuPage boardOct 26, 2022 5:30 am - Aiden McCarthy, a 2-year-old boy with ringlets, is still asking for his mom and dad, who died shielding their only child from a hail of gunfire at the Highland Park Four...
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DuPage County approves $5 million reduction in property tax levyOct 26, 2022 1:00 am - DuPage property owners will see a one-time reduction in taxes they pay to the county government. County board members have agreed to abate $5 million in property taxes. ...
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Big-money race for DuPage County Board chair kicks into high gearOct 25, 2022 5:00 am - The race to succeed DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin is one of the most closely watched in Illinois, with both candidates raking in large donations for the final leg...