Marie Wilson
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Aurora to replace 105-year-old Downer Place bridgesSep 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Built in 1906, the bridges that carry Downer Place over the Fox River and Stolp Island in downtown Aurora are about to be replaced — at a cost of $11.78 million. While ...
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Aurora Early Learning Center fosters respect, love of educationSep 19, 2011 12:00 am - The new Aurora Early Learning Center is home to chairs small enough to seat 6-month-olds, computer desks meant for preschoolers and plenty of multicultural dolls and boo...
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Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexican, Hispanic cultures in AuroraSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Twenty children and teens carrying flags of South and Central American nations welcomed visitors to the second day of Fiestas Patrias on Saturday afternoon in Aurora. Re...
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Dist. 204 science fair sparks project ideasSep 17, 2011 12:00 am - Call it a science fair before the science fairs. About 350 students and parents from Indian Prairie Unit District 204 explored topics in science, technology, engineerin...
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One bid not enough for Lombard accessibility projectSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Lombard received a grant to improve the accessibility of the village hall board room, but requests for bids on the project drew only one response. And because the $48,6...
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Lombard honors firefighter for 32 years of serviceSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - Lombard firefighter Jim Barron came off the clock for good Thursday night after a brief retirement ceremony held in his honor at the village board meeting. The 32-year ...
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Lombard synagogue touts new solar panelsSep 16, 2011 12:00 am - A Lombard synagogue will dedicate “a birthday present for the world” Sunday in the form of 136 newly installed solar roofing panels. The dedication takes place less tha...
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Aurora downtown park on track to meet hiring guidelinesSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - Donors who gave $13 million to jump start construction of RiverEdge Park in Aurora also laid down some rules about what type of companies can get the gig of building the...
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Lombard’s Prairie Days spotlights flatland ecosystemSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - When the first settlers came to what’s now the Chicago suburbs, every day was a prairie day. Tall grasses and wildflowers were common coverings for the vast, flat landsc...
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Aurora man goes to D.C. to get votes for grieving parents actSep 14, 2011 12:00 am - Bill would give employees time off work after death of a child