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13 hrs ago | Beacon News

Teen charged with bringing marijuana to Aurora jail

Johnnie Gunn, 17, of the 900 block of Serendipity Drive, Aurora, was charged with possession of marijuana and bringing contraband into a penal institution at 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Kane County state's attorney's ...

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Kane County, IL, Drugs

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Beep!

DuPage County may ban BYOB at strip clubs

Plans to regulate of adult businesses in DuPage County could mean soda and water only at gentlemen's clubs that feature all-nude dancers.

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Related Topix: Dupage County, IL, Chicago Metro

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Beacon News

Teen charged with bringing marijuana to Aurora jail

Johnnie Gunn, 17, of the 900 block of Serendipity Drive, Aurora, was charged with possession of marijuana and bringing contraband into a penal institution at 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Kane County state's attorney's ...

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Kane County, IL, Drugs

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Kane Co. Chronicle

Fun reigns at Kane County Fair

ST. CHARLES As the Ferris wheel circled high up in the darkening sky, riders oohed and ahhed at the flashing lights and spinning rides below.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Kane County, IL, St. Charles, IL, Elburn, IL

Sat Jul 19, 2008

West Chicago Press

Local Art at the heart of Railroad Days

Alexis Long first envisioned the idea of a beaded clay dragon while flipping through a magazine.

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Related Topix: Chicago (University of Illinois System), University of Illinois System

Thu Jul 17, 2008

KVUE

Horticulture industry strives to be more green

Horticulture industry strives to be more green 04:53 PM CDT on Thursday, July 17, 2008 Many gardeners feel frustrated they cannot recycle the plastic pots, flats and trays used when planting.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Wild sips for summer

As usual, with insanely hot weather come insanely wacky summer cocktails - some designed for sharing, others created to outdo any other adult beverage that's ever cooled you off.

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Related Topix: Weather, Life, Fruits, Food, Chicago Metro, Lakeview (Chicago, IL), Chicago, IL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Chicago Tribune

In floor plan, less can be lot more

Court Airhart, president of West Chicago-based Airhart Construction Co., admits the design of its Mackenzie model in Wheaton was a 'bit of a change.' 'For many years, each new model meant more square footage.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Wheaton, IL, Home Listing, Home

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Courier-News

St. Charles Twp. couple plead guilty to abduction

A St. Charles Township couple pleaded guilty on Friday to abducting three people at gunpoint after a botched drug deal years ago.

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Related Topix: St. Charles, IL, Drugs, Chicago Metro

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Elgin residents up in arms over prostitution in neighborhood

Worried that prostitutes are taking over their neighborhood, Elgin residents offered a suggestion to city officials: Publish the names and photographs of those convicted of the crime as well as their customers.

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Related Topix: Elgin, IL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Manufacturing.net

Clariant Acquires Rite Systems, Ricon Colors

" Specialty chemicals maker Clariant has acquired the combined companies of Rite Systems Inc.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, World News, Austria,

Beacon News

West Chicago celebrates railroad heritage

Right on time, West Chicago Railroad Days is on track and better than ever. The city's signature event will again be held at Reed-Keppler Park at National and Arbor Streets in West Chicago today through Sunday.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Pop/Rock, Molly Hatchet

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Courier News

A call to curb crime on Elgin's near-west side

Residents on the city's near-west side regularly witness crimes ranging from prostitution to drug trafficking, according to Matt Szymonik, a neighborhood resident.

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Related Topix: Elgin, IL, Chicago, IL

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Daily Herald

W. Chicago schools talk consolidation

It was a lengthy lesson on the intricacies of consolidation. Nearly 40 school officials and parents from West Chicago Elementary District 94 spent Monday learning about how to consolidate West Chicago High ...

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Dupage County, IL, Education Etc.

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Daily Herald

Demolition may bring more green space

Two long-time blighted properties near downtown Elgin are scheduled for demolition by the end of August, signaling a ray of hope for nearby neighbors and businesses.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Elgin, IL, Chicago, IL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Daily Herald

The Produce Man thrives in West Chicago

At the Resurrection Food Pantry, folks call him the Produce Man. At home he's The Farmer.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Life, Food, Wayne, IL, Vegetables

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Virtual L: Blue Line Chicago Ave. stop

Located between the highway and the river, the Chicago Avenue Blue Line stop would be perfect if you had a car or a boat.

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Related Topix: Techno, Ellen Allien, Chicago Metro, Chicago, IL, Sports, Entertainment

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Slaying suspect's recorded police interview can be used at trial, DuPage judge rules

The video-recorded police interview in which a man denies killing and robbing a St.

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Related Topix: St. Charles, IL, Chicago Metro, Tuscola, IL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Daily Herald

Dist. 33 appoints educator to school board

West Chicago Elementary District 33 officials have appointed a local educator to fill a vacant seat on the school district's board.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Chicago Metro, Kids, Family

Mon Jun 30, 2008

West Chicago Press

West Chicago police arrest suicidal man

Wheaton Academy and the Forest Trails subdivision are no longer on lockdown after West Chicago police took a knife-wielding man into custody Thursday.

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West Chicago, Illinois is located in Dupage County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in West Chicago, IL include 60185, and 60186.

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