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Elgin college wants students ready for future today

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

A majority of jobs will demand education and training beyond high school by 2020, according to many predictions, and Elgin Community College (ECC) says it is determined to meet students’ needs with many degree and certificate options, according to a press release.

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Aurora exhibit showcases work by artists with mental illness

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

Art lovers have only a few more weeks to get a look at the Artwork from The Awakenings Project exhibit on display at Aurora City Hill until August 11.

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Aurora golf course aces environmental quality once again

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

Aurora's Phillips Park Golf Course has again earned "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" status through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.

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Hultgren joins League of Women Voters for forum

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 14, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will take part in an informational question-and-answer session hosted by the League of Women Voters on April 18.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Service Academy Day in St. Charles to offer information on military academies

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) are hosting a Service Academy Day from 9 a.m. to noon April 22 at St. Charles East High School for students and their families from from the 14th and 6th Congressional districts interested in U.S. service academies.

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Kinzinger comments on canceled health care vote

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 28, 2017

Following the recent decision by U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to yank a major House vote on health care from the floor due to insufficient support, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released an official statement expressing disappointment.

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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

Hultgren lauds Geneva girls’ hoopsters for winning state title

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 10, 2017

Elevating a winning high school girls’ basketball team to prominence in the halls of Congress, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Illinois) recently congratulated the Geneva girls’ basketball team for taking top place in Illinois.

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Geneva officer honored for Special Olympics dedication

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 6, 2017

You might say Dan Kott has been carrying the torch for 25 years.

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Sinnett wins Dundee Township highway spot in primary

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 1, 2017

Unseating an incumbent and knocking a third party off the grid, Scott Sinnett has emerged as Dundee Township’s GOP highway commissioner candidate by a several-hundred vote lead, according to preliminary results from Tuesday's primary.

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St. Charles prepares for Restaurant Week, small business celebration

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

Over three dozen local eateries participating in St. Charles’ upcoming Restaurant Week will honor special discount coupons Feb. 27 to March 3, city officials recently announced, letting guests support local businesses while enjoying their meals.

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GOP candidate Rogers vows ‘clean-up’ in Dundee Township

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

In an effort to capture local voters’ leanings, Republican candidate for Dundee Township Highway Commissioner Michael Rogers recently took to social media to convince constituents of his strengths.

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Sinnett parries opponent's stone-throwing campaign tactics

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 13, 2017

Plowing ahead with his campaign for Dundee Township highway commissioner, first-time GOP candidate Scott Sinnett recently stood up to criticism from his rivals, defending his reputation and work ethic in a response through social media.

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Sinnett seeks Dundee Township highway spot

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Dundee business owner and Republican Scott Sinnett, campaigning for the position of Dundee Township Highway Commissioner in February’s Illinois Consolidated Primary Election, recently shared his capabilities for constituents as they prepare to cast their votes.

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Sinnett seeks Dundee Township highway spot

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Dundee business owner and Republican Scott Sinnett, campaigning for the position of Dundee Township Highway Commissioner in February’s Illinois Consolidated Primary Election, recently shared his capabilities for constituents as they prepare to cast their votes.

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Rogers runs 'cleanup' campaign for Dundee top highway spot; appearing Feb. 9

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

'Time to put out campaign signs and start cleaning up Dundee Township,' Michael Rogers, a 12-year Carpentersville resident and GOP candidate for Dundee Township’s highway commissioner position, recently stated via Facebook.

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Aurora reveals major Metra upgrades

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 24, 2016

Almost 6,000 individuals passing through Aurora’s Route 59 Metra train station daily — the highest ridership along Metra’s BNSF line — recently experienced enhancements to entry and exit locations, parking and safety following significant construction and renovation.

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New fire chief brings experience, expertise to Elgin

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 31, 2016

Delivering decades of hands-on leadership and overall community familiarity to his new role, long-time Elgin Fire Department staffer David Schmidt will step up as the new fire chief for the city of Elgin come Nov. 18.

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Geneva police collecting unwanted drugs Oct. 22

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 20, 2016

Expired and unused prescription medications can be safely disposed of with the Geneva Police Department 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday as the city participates in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-sponsored National Drug Take-Back Day.