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ECC still seeking to close deal on safety center land
It’s the last major project Elgin Community College will break ground on using funds from its April 2009 referendum. But it has a final few hurdles to clear first.
Osama bin Laden Killed; ID Confirmed by DNA Testing
Osama bin Laden, hunted as the mastermind behind the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, has been killed, President Obama announced tonight. The president called the killing of bin Laden the "most significant achievement to date" in the effort to defeat al Qaeda. Bin Laden was located at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, which was monitored and when the time was determined to be right, the president said, he authorized a "targeted operation." ...ReStore restoring affordability on building supplies
Even though the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore had done no promotion about Wednesday’s opening of the new Aurora store, the first day of business brought in a steady stream of traffic....First State Bank purchase ends Valley Community Bank troubles
The purchase of Valley Community Bank late last month wasn’t the first time First State Bank of Mendota had done business in the Fox Valley. ...Dundees still thinking about merging cop shops
First in a two-part series on proposals to merger some area local government services. Chances are growing slimmer that West Dundee, East Dundee and Sleepy Hollow will be able to combine their police forces to save tax money, as recommended by a recent study....St. Charles considers $2.5M in money-saving ideas
When the City of St. Charles asked the public for money-saving ideas, the public responded. Residents, business owners and city employees submitted more than 130 ideas for the Sustainability Initiative. The suggestions city staff is recommending for approval could save St. Charles $2.5 million, according to city documents....February 13: The Golden Dragon Acrobats for 2 Shows!
The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats dazzle audiences from all ages all across the globe. ...Mubarak Resigns, Delegates Affairs to Army
President Hosni Mubarak succumbed to the demands of hundreds of thousands of his countrymen Friday and resigned from office, bringing to an end three decades of autocratic rule. ...
LivingWell Cancer Resource Center’s 6th Annual Winter Wine Festival: Saturday February 19th, 6:30-11:30PM
On Saturday evening February 19th 250 guests will gather at the beautiful private home of Ed and Karen French in Saint Charles for the 6th Annual Winter Wine Festival. This invitation-only, $250 per guest event benefits LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, a complementary cancer care center devoted to providing support and educational services to all those touched by cancer free of charge....Valentine’s dinner needs a late boost
Residents have shown again and again how generous they are to those in need, says Jeff Turner of In The Neighborhood Deli. He is hoping he can rely on more of that generous spirit to ensure a successful Have a Heart dinner on Sunday....
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