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What’s behind one suburb’s 184% increase in DUI arrests? ‘Unwavering commitment’Jul 18, 2024 5:42 pm - West Chicago increased its focus on arresting drunk drivers last year. The result? Nearly triple the arrests in 2023 compared to 2022.
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Aurora considers loan for new grocery store on west sideJul 18, 2024 4:41 pm - Aurora may loan a local grocer $325,000 to open a store in a former Aldi on the west side.
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Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville awards 7 scholarshipsJul 18, 2024 4:40 pm - The Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville held their annual scholarship luncheon on Friday, June 14. The club awarded $20,000 to seven recipients.
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Gearing up for the Grit: Criterium bike race series begins this week in suburbs, ChicagoJul 18, 2024 4:25 pm - The Chicago Grit bike racing series, formerly known as the Intelligentsia Cup, comes to 10 metropolitan locations from July 19-28.
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Oak Trace-Downers Grove introduces expanded programming in new fitness centerJul 18, 2024 4:19 pm - Whoever doesn’t think fitness can be fun has not dealt with Gina O’Leary.
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North Aurora brewery set to release beer that won gold medal at World Beer CupJul 18, 2024 3:01 pm - North Aurora’s Brother Chimp Brewing will commemorate its recent gold medal in the 2024 World Beer Cup with a weekend celebration starting Friday, July 19.
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Back-to-school success: Mathnasium of South Elgin shares 5 expert tips for parentsJul 18, 2024 2:56 pm - As families gear up for the upcoming school year, Mathnasium of South Elgin is offering valuable guidance for parents and students alike.
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Downers Grove woman accused in health care fraud schemeJul 18, 2024 2:45 pm - A Downers Grove woman who was the office manager for a retail shop that specialized in medical equipment and prosthetics for woman suffering or recovering from cancer is facing federal health care fraud charges.
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Downers Grove village hall closed for moveJul 18, 2024 2:37 pm - The Downers Grove Village Hall will be closed on Friday, July 19, as it moves into the new Civic Center at 850 Curtiss St. Village operations will resume on Monday, July ...
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Nicor Gas launches second Energy Efficiency Workforce Development Program in AuroraJul 18, 2024 2:31 pm - Nicor Gas kicked off its second cohort of the “Novice Workforce Training & Employment Program,” a workforce development program launched in 2023 to increase the number of skilled energy efficiency technicians in the company’s service territory across Northern Illinois.