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From John Schmitt: The First Lesson of Politics is to Disregard the First Lesson of Economics

Dear Members: It call comes down to your vote tomorrow, March 20, Primary Election Day! Scores of candidates have walked hundreds of miles, placed thousands of signs, dialed your house phone repeatedly, and filled your mailbox. They are competing for your attention and your vote and I hope Chamber Members turn out in mass tomorrow. [...]

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Wheaton College mock trial team earns championship bid in first full season

Last year, Wheaton College assembled a mock trial team and set out with a goal of making it to nationals. Mission accomplished. “They’re very excited,” said Diane Michalak, a DuPage County prosecutor and one of the team’s three coaches. “This was one of our goals at the beginning of the year. We’ve made it in [...]

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First meeting for proposed Naperville voting districts draws little interest

If attendance at the citys first of six open house meetings on the topic is any indication, HYPERLINK “http://gis.naperville.il.us/mashups/districts/”Napervilles proposed voting districts arent likely to change much before council members see the final recommendation in August.Four residents and a small group of city staff members attended the first open house meeting for the proposed districts [...]

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No raises in first year of new Kaneland teachers’ contract

Kaneland teachers have agreed to no overall salary increases in the first year of the new three-year contract the school board approved Monday. They recognized that the district is facing “big financial crunches,” said Lynn McHenry, the KEA’s chief negotiator. In the second year, salaries would increase 2.7 percent. The third year? That will be [...]

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Aldermen: ‘Peddler ordinance’ update addresses First Amendment concerns

The last time a proposed change to an Aurora ordinance regulating the distribution of printed material came up at a public hearing, some speakers were concerned the rule would hamper their First Amendment rights. But that was more than a year ago, and Tuesday, Aurora aldermen said they believe changes made to the text of [...]

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Edward unveils state’s first Ronald McDonald room

Edward Hospital unveiled a nearly 2,000-square-foot facility for families with sick children Thursday — the first Ronald McDonald Family Room in Illinois. “Having a calm area where they can regroup is really essential,” Edward President… View full post on DailyHerald.com > Naperville

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