Articles filed under Counties
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McHenry County Board members approve new budget policy after heated debate over role of chairmanAug 27, 2020 1:00 am - After a heated debate Wednesday morning, McHenry County Board members approved a new budget policy that omits the county board chairman when listing the department heads...
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Process to send Antioch teen charged with murder across Wisconsin border begins Friday morningAug 27, 2020 1:00 am - Before Kyle Rittenhouse can face charges that accuse him of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a protest Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin officia...
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COVID-19 testing site in Wheaton ramps up capacityAug 27, 2020 1:00 am - DuPage County's COVID-19 testing site in Wheaton is now providing up to 600 tests a day as public health officials warn of a concerning rise in new virus cases. The Illi...
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Anderson's Bookshops introduce virtual events calendarAug 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove are beginning a new chapter with virtual author events. After experimenting a bit this summer with various platform...
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Myers Scholarships awarded to Downers Grove, St. Charles studentsAug 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation has awarded $5,000 Thomas O. Myers Jr. and Shirley L. Myers Endowed Scholarships to Gillian Atilano of St. Charles and Nicole G...
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Kane County opens up millions in COVID-19 grants for local businesses, non-profitsAug 26, 2020 5:20 am - Up to $10 million in federal grants for Kane County businesses and not-for-profit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are now available. The county board ap...
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How 4 suburban exhibits tell the suffrage storyAug 26, 2020 5:10 am - Gaining the right to vote took decades of work for women and their allies. Several suburban exhibits aim to make sure their work is not forgotten. Artifacts honoring th...
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DuPage program to help schools with remote learningAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage County Board has agreed to spend $1.5 million to provide low-income students with internet service. Under an agreement approved by the board Tuesday, school d...
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2,157 new COVID-19 cases; death toll of 37 highest since July 7Aug 26, 2020 1:00 am - New COVID-19 infections surged Wednesday with 2,157 more cases, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported, along with 37 additional deaths from the virus. That'...
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LaPlante appointed to challenge Elliott for DuPage board seatAug 26, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage Democratic Party has appointed Lynn LaPlante to challenge Republican incumbent Tim Elliott for a District 4 seat on the county board. LaPlante will enter the ...