Safiya Merchant
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Glen Ellyn pool project rejectedNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Glen Ellyn Park District voters appear to have rejected a plan to spend $13.5 million to build an indoor aquatic center in their community. With all 40 precincts report...
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'Mexican bistro' opens in Glen EllynNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - A new restaurant described as a "Mexican bistro" has opened in Glen Ellyn, serving everything from pork tacos with pineapple pico de gallo to fresh oysters. Called a to...
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Villa Park's Conroy claims second term in 46thNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Democrat Deb Conroy of Villa Park won her second term to represent the 46th House District in Springfield. The incumbent beat out Republican candidate Heidi Holan. With...
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Wood Dale's Winger wins House 45 seatNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Christine Winger, a member of the Wood Dale City Council, won the 45th House District seat Tuesday, according to unoffical election results. With all 84 preci...
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Giesche Shoes shutters Glen Ellyn, Geneva storesNov 03, 2014 12:01 am - Glen Ellyn residents said goodbye to yet another downtown shopping landmark after Giesche Shoes closed its doors for the last time. The family run business, which also c...
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Glenbard West coach, others raising funds to fight EbolaNov 01, 2014 7:30 am - For some Glenbard West High School football program members, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is not just a news headline — it hits close to home. Alby Zander, head fr...
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Glen Ellyn moves forward on Lake Ellyn Park fixesNov 01, 2014 7:00 am - Glen Ellyn Park District is one step closer to making major improvements to Lake Ellyn Park and its historic boathouse. The board of commissioners recently gave the gre...
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Glen Ellyn Park District voters to soon decide fate of indoor aquatic centerOct 31, 2014 1:00 am - Glen Ellyn Park District voters in a few days will decide whether to pay $13.5 million to add an indoor aquatic center to the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center. Th...
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Dawn Patrol: Deal reached in Waukegan strike; jail cops indictedOct 30, 2014 5:00 am - Breaking News: Waukegan school district, teachers reach tentative agreement Teachers and the Waukegan School District 60 reached a tentative deal early Thursday mor...
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Elgin man sentenced to 10 years in prison after attack, resisting arrestOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - An Elgin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple offenses he committed during an April 2013 domestic attack, officials said. On April 18, 2013, Patric...