Katlyn Smith
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Wheaton vet sets up art show for other vetsDec 03, 2011 5:25 am - Ken Jacobs just needed a way to deal with his memories. The retired Army captain survived a Humvee blast during the Iraq War in 2003 that injured his wrist and covered h...
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Villa Park Chamber of Commerce hosts Joyful TraditionsDec 02, 2011 2:15 pm - No matter how much the winter temperatures plunge, Santa will listen to every last child waiting to share his or her Christmas wish at Villa Park’s Joyful Traditions. “T...
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Welcome the season at W. Chicago's Frosty FestDec 01, 2011 11:15 am - Santa, reindeer and even elves are a few of the holiday fixtures who will play key roles Saturday, Dec. 3, at West Chicago's Frosty Fest. “It brings the community togeth...
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Aurora firefighter returns to duty after severe injuriesNov 25, 2011 9:03 am - Firefighter Jason Matile’s physical scars aren’t from battling blazes. His slight limp merely hints at the prosthetic leg he uses after his right leg was amputated belo...
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Wheaton North group tackles body imageNov 16, 2011 1:57 pm - The tattoo on Sophie Slezak’s wrist is one word: change. It’s a reference to the 18-year-old’s favorite quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” She’s trying...
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Benet celebrates state volleyball championshipNov 16, 2011 5:12 am - Benet Academy girls volleyball coach Brad Baker still hasn’t gotten his hands around the state championship trophy his team won Saturday night. “It was a pretty hot comm...
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Naperville science lesson more than just clowning aroundNov 11, 2011 11:46 am - As a clown for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Dustin Portillo wants kids laughing every 30 seconds during his routines. And he wants them learning, too. Alo...
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DuPage honors three for lifesaving effortsNov 10, 2011 1:38 pm - Ruth Carlson listened intently three years ago when she heard a ruckus outside her Wheaton Bank & Trust office. A senior vice president, the Wheaton native was helping a...
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Waubonsie show choir wins national honorsNov 08, 2011 2:49 pm - As an eighth-grader visiting Waubonsie Valley High School, Andres Rivera peeked in on the show choir gearing up for a competition. “They were all so passionate,” Rivera ...
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Volunteers collect shoe boxes of gifts for kids around the worldNov 08, 2011 1:15 pm - Dave Look is always looking to fill red-and-green shoe boxes. Whether it's a pair of socks or a toy car, Look searches year-round for the best gifts to send around the w...