Lauren Rohr
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St. Charles Fine Art Show to feature 100 artists, chalk painting performancesMay 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Sue McDowell understands the delicate balance of putting on a juried art show. You want enough artists to offer a variety of unique styles and media, but not too many th...
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Pollyanna Brewing Co. to open 3rd location in St. CharlesMay 21, 2019 5:40 am - A downtown St. Charles building overlooking the Fox River has been on Ryan Weidner's radar since he co-founded Pollyanna Brewing Company several years ago. That site at ...
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Construction worker pinned by excavator in downtown AlgonquinMay 21, 2019 1:00 am - A construction worker was severely injured Tuesday morning when he was hit by an excavator in downtown Algonquin, fire officials said. The man had been working on a brid...
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St. Charles plans to borrow $15.7 million to fund police station, other capital projectsMay 21, 2019 1:00 am - Police station construction, 7th Avenue Creek improvements and a new automated utility metering system are among the projects that could be financed through St. Charles'...
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How a forgotten piece of land became Naperville's next big community assetMay 20, 2019 5:30 am - Where most passers-by would see a forgotten piece of land overrun with weeds, 95th Street Library Manager Karen Dunford saw potential. The 2.2-acre property separating t...
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'Transformation is possible': Naperville vigil to support those affected by eating disordersMay 17, 2019 1:00 am - There were times when Andrea Chow didn't think she would make it to the other side. She spent more than 15 years fighting an eating disorder that made her feel ashamed a...
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How a Naperville father-son team are making it easier to exchange toysMay 16, 2019 1:00 am - Fed up with the piles of toys cluttering the basement of his Naperville home, Shabbir Shams handed two garbage bags to each of his two sons. The first was loaded with it...
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Naperville North to incorporate cycling into PE classesMay 15, 2019 5:30 am - For many kids, riding a bicycle starts as a fun childhood pastime. Then, it becomes a primary mode of transportation, essential to an adolescent's independence. But even...
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How a new Naperville group aims to support LGBTQ residents, familiesMay 14, 2019 5:00 am - Naperville's reputation as a thriving, family-friendly destination caused Denika McMillen to move there three years ago with her wife and three children. Though the city...
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Why Naperville is turning to solar powerMay 13, 2019 5:30 am - An array of solar panels slated for installation in Naperville is expected to produce enough electricity to power 145 homes each year. It also will serve as an education...