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WEST CITY, Ill. -- One local hero is being recognized on the state level as police officer of the year.

The award is determined by a 10-member committee of faculty, staff and students.

Local business says there are generally half a dozen large shelters set up on the street housing about 30 people, and Tuesday’s cleanup was the most thorough.

Victoria bylaw staff and police officers closed a block of Princess Avenue on Tuesday morning to clear out an encampment and clean the street.

All proceeds from Spring Showcase shopping event to support the work of National Council of Jewish Women Michigan.

Projects discussed during the town hall included a Late Night Lyft Vans program, housing survey changes and Experiential Orientation reform.&nbsp&#x3B;

Overnight shelters that provide refuge from freezing temperatures in Victoria were forced to close Sunday due to a lack of staff.

Esther Kim helps bring TED Talks to the stage.

On the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21, the University of Georgia’s Vietnamese Student Association hosted their 19th annual Night in Saigon at Tate Grand Hall. Hundreds of students and guests

Honors seniors Natalie Moss and Lauren Wilkes received the honor.