Marie Wilson
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Naperville holiday parade 'just about having fun'Nov 25, 2015 5:00 am - When pilgrims and turkeys clear out of town and Thanksgiving feasts have settled, it's time to welcome in the big man in red for his turn to shine. And what better way t...
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Cash flow quirk helping library projects in NapervilleNov 25, 2015 12:00 am - Projects to renovate the Nichols and 95th Street libraries in Naperville appear on track despite a couple of wrenches in the process caused by a new city budget cycle. T...
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Naperville cutting capital spending by $2.7 millionNov 24, 2015 12:00 am - Naperville's budget crunch will adversely affect planned spending on some capital improvements as the city aims to rebuild reserves and reduce debt. Staff members are id...
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Naperville college going smoke-free Dec. 1Nov 24, 2015 12:00 am - Smoke-free is the way to be on North Central College's campus starting Dec. 1. The college in Naperville is implementing a smoking ban on college-owned and leased proper...
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Police: Men in masks rob Naperville gas stationNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - Two men wearing masks and gloves robbed a gas station Friday morning in Naperville and now police are asking for help finding them, authorities said. The men entered th...
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Naperville deli owner's alternative to pork bacon: 'Schmacon'Nov 20, 2015 12:00 am - Bacon. Schmacon. No really, Schmacon. It's a beef product that looks and cooks up much like bacon — only better, says its inventor, Howard Bender of Schmaltz Deli in Nap...
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Naperville wants special census to find more people, more moneyNov 19, 2015 12:00 am - A call has begun for a special census to gauge Naperville's growing population - and potentially get in line for more state money. Former city council member David Went...
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Suburban campaigns aim to curb prescription drug overdosesNov 18, 2015 4:00 am - A parent has a tooth pulled and fills a prescription for a 90-day supply of Vicodin. Taking three pills in the days after the surgery, the patient soon feels fine and s...
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Naperville electric rates to rise 8.3%, in part due to water costsNov 18, 2015 12:00 am - First it was garbage collection, then sales taxes, and now electricity will join the list of things that will cost more next year in Naperville. Electric rates will incr...
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Blood drive, greyhound event honors Naperville woman's passionsNov 18, 2015 12:00 am - Emily Driscoll of Naperville was a 22-year-old aspiring nurse, regular blood donor and proud greyhound owner when she was struck by a car and killed last year. Her fami...