Kevin Schmit
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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 ...
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130 sign up to speak: Naperville gun sale ban debate lingers deep into the nightAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - Naperville community members debated deep into Tuesday night as the city council prepared to vote on an ordinance banning the sale of certain high-powered rifles. More t...
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Janor replaces Bruzan Taylor as Republican state rep candidate in 41st DistrictAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - DuPage County Republican Party leaders have chosen Rich Janor, a Naperville Park District commissioner, as their new candidate to face Democratic incumbent Janet Yang Ro...
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'Absolutely political theater': Naperville gun shop owner questions motives behind sales ban ordinanceAug 15, 2022 1:00 am - Robert Bevis insists his family's future is at stake Tuesday night. When the Naperville City Council votes on an ordinance banning the sale of certain high-powered rifle...
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Naperville City Council to vote on sale ban of high-powered rifles, but with exceptionsAug 12, 2022 5:00 am - The Naperville City Council will vote next week to ban the sale of certain high-powered rifles in the city, but the proposed ordinance will include key exceptions. The c...
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District 204 increasing pay rate for substitute teachersAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - To address a continuing shortage of substitute teachers heading into the new school year, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 is increasing the daily pay rate for subs. The...
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District 204 shifting COVID focus to infection control rather than contact tracingAug 10, 2022 1:00 am - While COVID-19 protocols in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 will remain similar to last school year, at least one major change is coming for returning students. In an u...