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Somonauk first-grader meets legislators

SOMONAUK — U.S. Sens. Richard Durbin and Roland Burris took time out of their busy schedules recently to meet with children from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Advocacy Network. Among them was Ava Twist, 6, a first grader at James R. Wood Elementary School in Somonauk.

Historic churches recognized

SOMONAUK — As part of a symposium on the abolition movement, the Illinois State Historical Society is recognizing 92 churches – including two in DeKalb County – and one synagogue that were founded during times of slavery.

Registration required every 90 days

SANDWICH — Regardless of the state requirement for annual registration of convicted sex offenders, Sandwich is requiring registration every 90 days.

Derber named pastor at Salem Lutheran

SANDWICH — Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church announced that the Rev. Wayne L. Derber has accepted a pastoral call from the congregation. Derber began his ministry at Salem on March 1.

Demolition order on hold for another month

PLANO – The Feb. 22 meeting of the Plano City Council welcomed a special guest – Joselyn Gonzalez. It’s a familiar name to anyone taking U.S. Route 34 through Plano for the past two years.

State of the district discussed

SOMONAUK — Somonauk school administrators hope to get a variety of stakeholders at the district’s first-ever state of the district meeting, from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 4, at Somonauk Middle School.

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Troop 71 sees record crowd

PLANO — Plano Boy Scout Troop 71 saw a record crowd at their first all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, Feb. 26 at Plano American Legion Post 395.

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