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Benedictine University tops list of college volleyball participants

By Matt Smith | Nov 5, 2018

Benedictine University topped the list for student volleyball participation in Illinois, according to a Watchdog analysis of college sports participation.

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Durkin, Fortner join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

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House Democrats from DuPage County receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

DuPage County Democrats in the House Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) and Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

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Hultgren retains District 14 seat in U.S. House

By Matt Smith | Nov 8, 2016

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren of Plano retained his seat in the 14th Congressional District by an approximately 20 percent vote margin over Democratic challenger Jim Walz of Gurnee.

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Olsen tours Flexco manufacturing plant

By Matt Smith | Oct 16, 2016

State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) toured the Flexco manufacturing facility recently.

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Senate candidate Seth Lewis calls for Cullerton to renounce Madigan lawsuit

By Matt Smith | Aug 15, 2016

Seth Lewis, a Senate Republican candidate for the 23rd district, has issued a statement urging his opponent, Tom Cullerton, to openly renounce Speaker Mike Madigan’s lawsuit that will stop the Independent Map Amendment.

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Dive for Pennies at the Itasca Waterpark

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The Itasca Park District will hold a Dive for Pennies event from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Itasca Waterpark.

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Bloomingdale Athletic Club to host football camp

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The Bloomingdale Athletic Club and Lake Park Football are hosting the 2016 Lake Park Lancer Football Camp from July 18-21.

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Glen Ellyn Park District opens soccer registration

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The Glen Ellyn Park District is accepting registration for its Fall House Soccer program.

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Candidate Seth Lewis weighs in on Illinois budget problems

By Matt Smith | Jun 13, 2016

Seth Lewis, a Republican candidate from Senate District 23, has weighed in on the Illinois state budget problem.

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Holan voices opposition to mileage tax plan

By Matt Smith | Apr 19, 2016

Heidi Holan, a Republican candidate for House District 46 in Villa Park, Illinois, released a statement criticizing recent tax hike proposals.

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St. Charles Youth Commission to discuss grants at Monday meeting

By Matt Smith | Dec 31, 2015

The St. Charles Youth Commission will discuss Challenge Grants for the upcoming year at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the Police Department's Conference Room, 211 N. Riverside Ave.

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Lisle trustees OK $16,500 Wine Extravaganza and Art Festival grant

By Matt Smith | Dec 31, 2015

The Lisle Board of Trustees approved a $16,500 grant application for the Lisle Wine Extravaganza and Art Festival at a recent meeting.

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Wheaton arts council plans performance on town's abolitionist, Civil War history

By Matt Smith | Dec 31, 2015

The Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission began planning for an upcoming presentation on the town's history with abolitionists and the Civil War at a recent meeting.

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Start new year with emergency security through Smart911 profile

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

DuPage County is urging residents to sign up for its Smart911 program in the new year.

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Wheaton council OKs permit to build home on Orchard Road

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a pre-annexation application from Craig Wlodarek to build a home on Orchard Road at a recent meeting.

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Duckworth co-sponsors Silent Skies Act to reduce airport-noise pollution

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

U.S. Reps. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Joe Crowley (D-NY) recently introduced the Silent Skies Act in an effort to curb noise pollution from airports.

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Microchip-scan law for animal shelters goes into effect Friday

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

A new law requiring dogs and cats to be scanned for microchips within 24 hours of arriving at an animal shelter is set to go into effect on Friday.

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ComEd to hold open houses on planned transmission line

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

ComEd will hold several open-house meetings in January to discuss a planned transmission line along the Elgin O'Hare Expressway through DuPage and Cook counties.