Marie Wilson
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Lombard debates transparency in public salariesAug 19, 2011 12:00 am - Lombard village board members all agree their town needs to be transparent about salaries of public employees. But they disagree about how to define such openness and e...
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Soulfest continues to make a difference in AuroraAug 18, 2011 1:00 am - Aurora’s annual Soulfest and Black Business Expo is a tradition for Lillian Perry. It’s a tradition she says has helped support “long-lasting” improvements to some of Au...
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Accreditor evaluating Lombard police proceduresAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - It’s been 20 years since the Lombard Police Department first sought accreditation. But the seventh reaccreditation process now under way is still valuable in helping th...
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Aurora mayor: Examine affordable housing citywideAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - Mayor Tom Weisner is urging the Aurora Housing Authority to pull in the reins on plans to redevelop the troubled Jericho Circle housing complex on the city’s west side. ...
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18 charged in Aurora drug probeAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Authorities charged 18 people and seized 335 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of cannabis, 2 grams of Ecstasy and two vehicles in a two-month investigation of drug dealing in ...
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Bikes and barbecues highlight Winfield CriteriumAug 13, 2011 12:00 am - Bicyclists dressed in a colorful array of spandex and helmets went head-to-head Saturday during the first race of this weekend's Winfield Criterium. Those willing to bra...
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'Veg-curious' crowd checks out Naperville's Veggie FestAug 13, 2011 12:00 am - Out of all the community festivals that promise to offer “something for everyone,” Veggie Fest breaks the mold. Rather than trying to cater to a wide variety of interest...
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Naperville rescuer remembered as friend, 'Angel'Aug 11, 2011 12:00 am - Family bids farewell to man who died while saving boy
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Fiestas Patrias gets go-ahead from Aurora councilAug 10, 2011 5:45 am - Aurora aldermen effectively said “Let’s get this party started,” Tuesday night with a unanimous vote to allow Fiestas Patrias to take place Sept. 16-18 in the North Rive...
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Aurora churches plan two school supply giveawaysAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - Members of six Aurora churches are involved in one mission this back-to-school season: To provide free book bags full of supplies to area students. Church members have p...