Lauren Rohr
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'We want change': Hundreds rally in Geneva for Fox Valley Women's MarchJan 18, 2020 12:00 am - During a Saturday afternoon rally to kick off the second annual Fox Valley Women's March, organizer Mary O'Connor challenged the hundreds in attendance with a call to ac...
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Carpentersville searching for community development directorJan 16, 2020 12:00 am - Carpentersville is searching for a community development director to replace Marc Huber, who recently accepted a position as the village administrator in Beach Park. Str...
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Family seeks help finding Xena the dog, who helps Algonquin teen handle cancer treatmentJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - While battling cancer the past few months, 13-year-old Jack Martin has taken great comfort in having his beloved dog by his side, his dad says. The Martin family of Algo...
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Women's March in Geneva to encourage political engagementJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - Organizers of the Fox Valley Women's March say they are kicking off a "big election year" with their second annual demonstration centered around a simple message: Get ou...
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Lauzen ends campaign for third term as Kane County Board chairmanJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - Republican Chris Lauzen withdrew his candidacy for Kane County Board chairman Wednesday, ending his campaign for a third term. Lauzen's decision to drop out of the March...
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Finding heartwarming community stories in daily beat reportingJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - As a beat reporter, I'm often reminded of how important it is to be present in the communities I cover. Sure, there are days when I spend most of my time at my desk send...
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Why St. Charles postponed vote on whether medical dispensary should sell recreational potJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - Zen Leaf operators have no doubt their medical marijuana dispensary in St. Charles can withstand the demands of the recreational cannabis industry. But city aldermen on ...
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Carpentersville to pay $220,000 in settlement with former village managerJan 13, 2020 12:00 am - Carpentersville has agreed to pay $220,000 to settle a 2018 lawsuit brought by former Village Manager Mark Rooney, who claimed the village fired him and refused to pay h...
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New lighting, sound systems installed at Baker Center in St. CharlesJan 12, 2020 12:00 am - Theatrical lighting and sound systems have been installed in the auditorium of the Baker Community Center, creating new opportunities for the historic St. Charles buildi...
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With future unknown, Pheasant Run warns remaining employees of potential layoffsJan 10, 2020 12:00 am - Forty-two remaining employees at Pheasant Run have been notified their jobs may be in jeopardy amid uncertainty over the fate of the St. Charles resort. The property at ...