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'Theatrical limbo': Wheaton Grand Theater continues to sit idle

Smack dab in the middle of downtown Wheaton, surrounded by the bustling businesses of Hale Street, sits an empty old theater with a red-and-black marquee.
The Wheaton Grand Theater, first opened in 1...

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Carol Stream's Evergreen Elementary looks to add classrooms

Forecasting a growth in student population, Benjamin School District 25 intends to add six new classrooms at Evergreen Elementary School in Carol Stream.
Carol Stream officials on April 16 met with di...

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Wildfire preparedness in Alberta

Alberta is investing wisely in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program.

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Helping communities save money, lower energy costs

Alberta’s new $6-million program will help municipalities make energy-saving upgrades, reducing costs and emissions.

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RCMP Advisory Board report: Minister Ellis

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement regarding the national report released by the RCMP Management Advisory Board:

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Ribbon-cutting at The Garden Dojo: Barrington's premier karate training center

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 11, to celebrate the opening of The Garden Dojo, 455 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington.
Founded and led...

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Men face home repair fraud charges

Two men have been charged with theft and home repair fraud crimes, accused of taking money and not delivering on promises to seal coat a driveway, replace a stone walkway and do other work at a Glen E...

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Naperville Park District to open synthetic ball field

The Naperville Park District will celebrate the opening of its new synthetic turf ball field at the DuPage River Sports Complex.
Festivities will be held at 9 a.m. on May 11, rain or shine, and will f...

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Naperville among top 100 American cities to call home

Livability.com listed Naperville in its top 100 places to live in America.
Naperville scored 862 out of 1,000 points — the fifth-highest on the list. The cities were scored in eight categories, incl...

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Batavia giving free reusable bags to residents

The city of Batavia is using some of the money collected from the 10-cent non-reusable bag fee to purchase reusable bags for residents.
People can pick up a free jute bag while supplies last at the re...

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Livability.com listed Naperville in its top 100 places to live in America.Naperville scored 862 out of 1,000 points — the fifth-highest on the list. The cities were scored in eight categories, incl...United-states , America , News , Naperville , Communities ,

The city of Batavia is using some of the money collected from the 10-cent non-reusable bag fee to purchase reusable bags for residents.People can pick up a free jute bag while supplies last at the re...Schielke-government-center , News , Batavia , Communities ,

Livability.com listed Naperville in its top 100 places to live in America.
Naperville scored 862 out of 1,000 points — the fifth-highest on the list. The cities were scored in eight categories, incl...

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The city of Batavia is using some of the money collected from the 10-cent non-reusable bag fee to purchase reusable bags for residents.
People can pick up a free jute bag while supplies last at the re...

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