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Hate Mail Meant for Wheaton College Sent to Other Wheaton College in Massachusetts

• The hate mail is in regards to the local Wheaton College’s decision to move to fire tenured professor Larycia Hawkins.
  with: Wheaton College Alums Say They Will Withhold Donations Until Tenured Professor Reinstated

Michigan and Coach Harbaugh Rescind Scholarship for DG South Football Star

• Erik Swenson committed to the University of Michigan in 2013. On Tuesday, the Wolverines told the Downers Grove kid they didn’t want him.

Wheaton Central Grad Jason Rezaian Freed from Iran Prison and is Headed Home

• The Washington Post reporter was first detained in Iran in 2014 on charges of espionage and other crimes.

Cold Feet For Cambodian Wedding Scammer?

• Wanted for allegedly swindling a co-worker with promises of a Cambodian bride, she was expected to surrender but has yet to do so.

Alleged Prostitutes Used Naperville Hotel to Conduct Business: Police

• Police arrested two people for prostitution and say they used Internet postings to attract customers.

Microbrewery, Restaurant Could Open in Former Schmid Store

• A longtime suburban restaurateur is hoping to open the microbrewery and restaurant this fall.

Nearly 300 Apply for College of DuPage President Opening

• There are currently 40 applicants under serious consideration.

Hinsdale Humane Society Welcomes Rescued Dogs From Tennessee

• More than 130 total animals were saved in “Operation Rescue.”

United Airlines Jet Stuck at End of O’Hare Runway

• United Flight 734 from San Francisco landed safely but slid into snowy grass.

‘Let’s Stop Criminalizing the Victim:’ Sandra’s Bland’s Mom

• Bland’s mother addressed the Chicago Police Board Jan. 21 to talk about the lack of answers she’s received.

D86 Board, HHSTA Conducting Contract Negotiations

• The board and HHSTA will continue to meet until the negotiation process is complete.

Brazen Burglars Crash Stolen Vehicle, Flee on Foot: Police

• One of the suspects was caught 12 hours later burglarizing a home near Lisle, police said.

Bus Fire Doesn’t Stop Show Choir from Winning Weekend Competition

• The Wheaton-Warrenville South show choirs were enroute to a competition in Wisconsin when their bus caught fire.

Naperville Cops Attacked by Inmate

• The 21-year-old man allegedly pushed one officer into a cabinet and lunged into another with his shoulder.

Shooting Chapter for Women Coming to Bolingbrook

• The first meeting of The Well Armed Woman Chicago Western Suburban Shooting Chapter will take place Feb. 22.

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• Sweaty, Wild-Eyed Houseguest Choked and Battered Host: Cops
• Boy Tried to Hide Cannabis in His Pants When Driver Was Stopped for DUI
• Hinsdale Boys Sprayed Fire Extinguisher at Girls
• Penguin Decoration Reported Stolen from Elmhurst City Centre
• Minors Caught Riding on Hood of Car Had Been Drinking: Police
• Purse Snatched from Inside Broken Down Car: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• Elmhurst Resident Named Volunteer of the Month by BMO Harris Bank
• BNSF Metra Line Resumes Normal Service Following Crash That Injured Welders
• Kate Hudson to Talk New Book in Naperville
• Elmhurst Park District to Host Casino Trip
• Porchlight Music Theatre’s Far From Heaven Will Feature Naperville Actors
• Former Chicago Bulls Star Jay Williams Coming to Naperville

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