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Author Archives: F. Amanda Tugade

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One Oak Park parent aims to revive a back-to-school tradition

by F. Amanda Tugade August 19, 2022August 31, 2022

Five years ago, when Chris Parente and his wife were searching for a home in Oak Park, they scouted the neighborhood for residents to learn about their community. What the Chicago couple found was that one part of Oak Park had a unique tradition that made the first day of school fun for students who […]

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Concordia early childhood center, a nurturing lab

by F. Amanda Tugade August 16, 2022August 30, 2022
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Triton rolls out new cannabis cultivation course

by F. Amanda Tugade August 16, 2022August 30, 2022
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OPRF changes COVID mitigation plans

by F. Amanda Tugade August 16, 2022August 31, 2022
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COVID vaccine rate high here for children under 5

by F. Amanda Tugade August 15, 2022August 16, 2022
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Go Big or Go Home: That’s the motto for Trinity High School’s Class of 2022

by F. Amanda Tugade August 11, 2022August 11, 2022
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Huskie Booster Club puts out call for new members

by F. Amanda Tugade August 9, 2022August 10, 2022
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Local nonprofit hosts diaper drive during August

by F. Amanda Tugade August 9, 2022August 10, 2022
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Concordia racks up five awards

by F. Amanda Tugade August 9, 2022August 31, 2022
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Dominican University welcomes largest freshman class – ever

by F. Amanda Tugade August 8, 2022August 30, 2022

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