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In a battle reflecting turf wars around the country, Illinois dentists helped defeat bills that would have allowed hygienists to practice in nursing homes and prisons

October 20, 2021 at 10:06 a.m.

This year, the Illinois legislature was considering measures to expand oral health treatment in a state where millions of people live in dental care deserts. But when the Illinois State...

GOP auditor candidates in DuPage question if longevity a good or bad thing for job they want

March 17, 2020 at 1:04 p.m.

In the Republican primary for DuPage County auditor, incumbent Bob Grogan faces off against retired banking officer Jeffrey Mack in Grogan's bid to secure a fourth term in office. Mack,...

Nathan Lanthrum, clinical director of St. Charles-based Lighthouse Recovery, from left, Kane County jail inmates Robert Merriweather and Darius Ellis, and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain speak Wednesday at the "Humanizing the Incarcerated" forum at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.

Kane jail’s ‘recovery pod’ helping inmates end drug habits and get counseling: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

February 27, 2020 at 2:27 p.m.

Robert Merriweather has been in and out of jail numerous times for drug-related offenses. But he'd never been offered any kind of help for his addiction issues. That is, until...

Guzman y Gomez founder says their Mexican food success in Australia can be replicated in U.S., starting in Naperville

January 12, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.

When Guzman y Gomez, the Mexican fast-food restaurant started by two Americans in Australia, makes its U.S. debut Thursday, it won't be in New York, California or even Chicago. "We...

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