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Children Portray Slaves During Lesson on Civil War at Wheaton Elementary School

• The controversial lesson plan has angered some parents.

Heroin Found in Sock of Man Asking Elmhurst Police for a Ride

• He also had a hypodermic needle.

Serial Harasser Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail

• The 57-year-old man left a message for tollway board chairman Robert Schillerstrom threatening to kill him.

Duo Indicted in Armed Robberies of Elmhurst Gas Station, Suburban ATMs

• Kenneth Hayes and Antonio Dunner are accused of robbing or trying to rob people at cash machines in 2015.

Burr Ridge Resident Wins $1 Million Illinois Lottery Prize

• The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway in Burr Ridge.

'Neighborhood Junk Collector' Steals Lawn Decor

• The thief called the decoration scrap metal.

Following Flint Water Issues, Glen Ellyn Officials Assure Residents of Water Quality

• Glen Ellyn officials say they follow federal guidelines set up to help ensure safe drinking water.

Andy's Frozen Custard Plans Several Suburban Openings

• The restaurant will open in Mount Prospect and Naperville with plans to possibly open in Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove and Elgin this year.

Wisconsin Man Gets Probation, Counseling in Naperville College Facebook Threats Case

• A judge said a prison sentence would not have a positive effect on the man.

Man Unhappy with Prostitute's Performance Beaten by Her Friends

• The man was beaten so badly in Naperville he had to be sent to the hospital.

Driver Dies in Car Crash Near Woodridge

• The crash took place Sunday on Interstate 355.

Rabbi Steven Bob to Give Holocaust Lecture at Elmhurst College

• Rabbi Steven Bob will speak April 17 at the 25th anniversary of Holocaust education at Elmhurst College.

DuPage County Unveils Two GIS Map Applications to Assist Residents

• Both applications are mobile-compliant websites and can be accessed from a desktop, tablet or smart phone.

Former COD Student's Documentary 'Raising Bertie' to Premiere at Full Frame Festival

• The latest project by former College of DuPage student Margaret Byrne, the feature-length documentary “Raising Bertie."

Elmhurst College to Host Animal Conservationist Jeff Corwin

• Award-winning TV host and animal conservationist Jeff Corwin will speak at Elmhurst College on April 14.

National Weather Service Offering Free Weather Spotter Classes

• A two-hour class, including one in Clarendon Hills on April 25, teaches storm spotting basics, including tornadoes.

Quigley's 'Mike on the Move' Tour Highlights Pace Suburban Bus System

• Quigley rode Pace Route 301 from the CTA Blue Line Forest Park Transit Center to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

Elmhurst History Museum presents free lecture

• Explore the emergence of suburbia with Roosevelt University Professor Margaret Rung on April 9.

New Taxes in Darien Passed to Help Capital Projects Shortfall

• Taxes will be placed on gas, food and beverages beginning May 1.

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• Several Suburban Men Arrested for Soliciting a Prostitute
• Men Cited for Lewd Conduct in Forest Preserves Identified
• Chicago Woman Dies Following Incident at Lombard Gun Range

WORTH A LOOK

• Girl, 5, Trapped in Laundry Chute Saved by Firefighters
• Hinsdale to Host Parks Clean-Up Day
• Elmhurst College to Host Recycling Extravaganza
• Wheaton Park District Seeks Community Input with Resident Survey
• DGS Key Club Presents 4th Annual Mustang Trot 5K Run/Walk on April 10
• Wheely Big Trucks Returns to Downers Grove April 9
• Noted scientist, WGN's Skilling to address climate change at Benedictine, April 21
• Hinsdale Kitchen Receives Remodeling Excellence Award
• VHS to DVD Converter Available at the Downers Grove Library

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