Kevin Schmit
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Police chief says Naperville still working on details to enforce ban on selling high-powered riflesAug 29, 2022 1:00 am - While acknowledging the remaining details to work out, Naperville's police chief said he doesn't anticipate significant compliance issues with the recently approved ban ...
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Naperville police chief says major crime in city continues to fallAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - While a "microburst" of high-profile incidents may give the appearance of increased criminal activity, Naperville's police chief said the most-recent statistics indicate...
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Naperville fire officials investigating hotel fireAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - Naperville Fire Department officials are investigating a Friday afternoon fire at a hotel that caused minor injuries to a woman staying there and a firefighter. Firefigh...
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Naperville officials considering plan for shuttered Butera locationAug 25, 2022 1:00 am - Naperville officials are considering a development proposal for the Eagle Crest shopping plaza, anchored by the shuttered Butera grocery store, located on the southwest ...
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District 204 officials hopeful last year's spike in suspensions was an anomalyAug 24, 2022 5:30 am - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 officials say they're concerned about a spike in disciplinary suspensions last school year. But they're also confident the increase was ...
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Divided Naperville City Council calls on state to reconsider parts of the SAFE-T ActAug 24, 2022 1:00 am - A divided Naperville City Council narrowly approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to reconsider elements of the SAFE-T Act, a wide-ranging law enforcement initiati...
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'Moxi is part of the team': A robot is helping ease the burden on nurses at Edward HospitalAug 23, 2022 5:00 am - As Moxi the Robot glides down the hallways at Edward Hospital in Naperville, she's met by stares, double-takes and lots of smiles. Among the newest hires at Edward Hospi...
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Cooper receives visit from former NFL star, no longer needs feeding tube or IV for pain medsAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A burst of good news brought a boost to the mood of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old paralyzed in the Highland Park July Fourth parade shooting. Cooper is feeling much bet...
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'The kindest, smartest person': Elgin community mourns loss of dedicated mental health advocateAug 22, 2022 1:00 am - Joe Follrath joked about his wife's love of oatmeal raisin cookies and their 18-year-old cat, Chloe. More than anything else, though, Karen Beyer loved helping others. B...
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Naperville's ban of sale of certain rifles: Opponents warn of lawsuits, electionsAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - Citing bloodshed at a Texas school, a New York supermarket and - far closer to home - a Highland Park parade, Naperville officials have voted to ban the sale of certain ...