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[NORECIRC]Miss a day, miss a lot. Your week in headlines:

Jailed Naperville Man Allegedly Stabbed Woman in Neck, Failed in Murder Bid

• The Naperville man “once had a relationship” with the woman, an official said.

Watch: Navy Dad Surprises Daughter at School

• An eighth grade student got a very welcome surprise when her father unexpectedly showed at her school after being gone since August.

Lisle Musician Anthony Perry Wins First Place in ‘Apollo Live!’ Talent Competition at COD

• College of DuPage Fine Arts student Anthony Perry (above) from Lisle earned first place

Aurora School Mourns Death of Student Who Drowned in Lake

• 18-year-old Ivan Echevarria was walking with a friend near Lake Michigan when he was swept away by a wave.

Nick Offerman to Promote Book in Naperville

• No photos will be allowed to be taken at this event, no matter how much flannel or bacon is offered.

Restaurant Week Gets Under Way in Downtown Wheaton

• Specials will be offered daily through March 6 at downtown Wheaton restaurants.

Naperville Athlete Plans to Ride Stationary Bike for 2 Weeks

• Kevin Millar is hoping to break a world record and donate money to a new charity each day.

Metra to Testing Free Wi-Fi on 11 Railcars

• The railway service announced Monday it has installed Wi-Fi on one railcar for each of its 11 lines.

Glendale Heights Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize

• Terry Palade says he plans to put his winnings in the bank for now.

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• Naperville Man Found Guilty of Threatening to Cut Up Woman, Burn Down Bar
• Man Trying to Buy Weed for Online Gal Pal Robbed: Police
• Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for a Continuing Financial Crimes Enterprise

WORTH A LOOK

• Sipley Teacher Named Woodridge VFW Teacher of the Year
• College of DuPage Hosts Open House March 16
• Kenneth Young Named Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Art Van Furniture to Open Glendale Heights Location Next Week
• Community Invited to Welcome New Hinsdale Police Chief
• Zika Virus Risk ‘Very Low’ in DuPage County: Health Department
• D99 Names Next Principal of Downers Grove North High School
• D99 Names Karen Taylor an Associate Principal of DGS High School

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• Local Jobs: BMO, Walmart, Fresh Thyme, DSW, ComEd

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