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Perez captures rare double at state track meet to go with her cross country title

CHARLESTON – If Chicago Bears radio announcer and Wheaton resident Jeff Joniak was to watch her run, it would not doubt invoke his signature phrase: Madeline Perez, you are ridiculous. Six months ago, the Glenbard West distance phenom won the Class 3A cross country title in a state record time. On Saturday, Perez finished her junior campaign with a pair of track state championships at Eastern Illinois University. ... Read More »

Glenbard South grad killed in FBI training accident

GLEN ELLYN – A Glenbard South High School graduate working as an FBI special agent was killed in a training accident Friday, according to information on the FBI's website.

Residence, construction equipment reportedly damaged in Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN – Two incidents of criminal damage to property were reported in Glen Ellyn between May 5 and 12, according to police reports.

Wold returns to lead Raiders’ bid for another top-3 finish

OAK PARK – Sidelined with a foot injury for virtually the entire spring, John Wold made his return to the track in a pair of relays at the Metro Suburban Conference meet. A week later, at the Fenwick sectional May 16, the Glenbard South junior proved the long layoff didn’t hurt him at all.

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Glenbard South grad killed in FBI training accident

GLEN ELLYN – A Glenbard South High School graduate working as an FBI special agent was killed in a training accident Friday, according to information on the FBI's website.Chri ... Read More »

Residence, construction equipment reportedly damaged in Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN – Two incidents of criminal damage to property were reported in Glen Ellyn between May 5 and 12, according to police reports.• Someone reportedly damaged a piece of ... Read More »

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Sandy Gbur: Summer inclusion services available for children with special needs

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Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More »

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Wold returns to lead Raiders’ bid for another top-3 finish

OAK PARK – Sidelined with a foot injury for virtually the entire spring, John Wold made his return to the track in a pair of relays at the Metro Suburban Conference meet. A week later, at the Fenwick sectional May 16, the Glenbard South junior proved the long layoff didn’t hurt him at all. ... Read More »

Perez captures rare double at state track meet to go with her cross country title

CHARLESTON – If Chicago Bears radio announcer and Wheaton resident Jeff Joniak was to watch her run, it would not doubt invoke his signature phrase: Madeline Perez, you are ridiculous. Six months ago, the Glenbard West distance phenom won the Class 3A cross country title in a state record time. On Saturday, Perez finished her junior campaign with a pair of track state championships at Eastern Illinois University. ... Read More »

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