Kevin Schmit
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'Mountains are my passion': Naperville native aims to be youngest U.S. woman to top EverestApr 23, 2022 1:00 am - It's not easy packing for Mount Everest. But somewhere along the journey between empty and filled backpacks, Lucy Westlake made sure to include two critical items: cap a...
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Naperville City Council split on future financial burden for residents in sidewalk replacement programApr 21, 2022 5:25 am - While some Naperville City Council members want to ease the financial burden for residents splitting the cost with the city in its sidewalk replacement program, others b...
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No mask rule, remote learning yet amid COVID-19 surge at Dist. 203's Maplebrook ElementaryApr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases at Maplebrook Elementary School, Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said there are no plans to require mask...
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District 204 teachers receiving 5% pay raises in first two years of new four-year contractApr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 teachers will receive a 5% pay raise in each of the first two years of a new four-year contract announced at Monday's school board meeti...
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'Everybody struggles': Neuqua Valley students discuss mental health with surgeon general, UnderwoodApr 18, 2022 1:00 am - Near the end of a conversation with Neuqua Valley High School students, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy asked the students to place their right hands on their hear...
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'It's the science nerd in me': Lisle teacher the only one in Illinois selected for NASA programApr 14, 2022 1:00 am - One of the reasons Tanya Anderson became a teacher was to tap into her love of science. Now she'll get to fulfill a dream. Anderson, a junior high school science teacher...
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District 204 using app for families to track school busesApr 13, 2022 1:00 am - Imagine tracking your school bus while waiting in the comfort of your home instead of a rainy or freezing bus stop. Starting this week, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 ...
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Popcorn, peanuts and ... pretzel-wrapped brats? White Sox make notable additions to concessions lineupApr 12, 2022 5:30 am - A pretzel-wrapped brat? Chicago White Sox fans had better be ready for a tasty season at the ballpark. It all starts with today's home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field — ...
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'We were shocked': $3 million in federal funding secured for LGBTQ-focused 360 Youth ServicesApr 12, 2022 1:00 am - U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Bill Foster say Naperville-based 360 Youth Services will receive $3 million in federal funding to help buy or build a facility for homeless an...
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Dist. 203 officials recommending pay raises to keep up with minimum wage, stay competitiveApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - Naperville Unit District 203 officials are recommending a raise in the pay rates for several groups of hourly employees to keep pace with minimum wage increases and to s...