Wheaton College Hijab Conflict Ends / Naperville in the Super Bowl / DUI Not Guilty / Firefighter Kiddie Porn

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Wheaton College Gets Larycia Hawkins to Walk Away from Her Job and Controversy

• In exchange, a scholarship will be created in her name. The school tried to fire her for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God.

Naperville Native Owen Daniels is a Super Bowl Champ

• And as a kid, he admired Peyton Manning very much. In fact, his Manning jersey might still be in his closet back at his parents, he says.

Judge Considers Lighter Sentence for DUI Driver at Request of Deceased’s Wife

• William Decero of Downers Grove has pleaded guilty to aggravated drunken driving after a crash that killed a Hinsdale man.

DuPage Board Member Beats DUI Charge

• Paul Grant Eckhoff of Wheaton celebrated after the not-guilty verdict.

Gun ‘Unintentionally’ Fired into the Air After Argument with Girlfriend

• Oak Brook police arrested a Maywood man Friday morning after responding to reports of shots fired.

Firefighter/Paramedic Charged with Possession of Child Porn

• Bail was set at $300,000 for Peter Woitovich of Downers Grove.

York High School Hockey Club Board Member Chimes in on ‘Concussion’ Movie

• Concussion awareness is growing among parents, coaches, athletic trainers and youth sports organizers.

Business Owner Finds Lisle Billboard Installed Upside Down

• Instead of being mad, Jeff Kohl said it’s bringing him more publicity than he ever could have paid for.

Sandra Bland’s Mom Lends Support to Clinton Campaign

• Geneva Reed-Veal will appear with Clinton at a voter event Feb. 17 in Chicago.

Instagram Scammer Tricks Student into Sharing Bank Info

• The victim’s bank accounts were overdrawn.

Kirk Dillard Joins President Obama in a Conversation About Bipartisanship

• VIDEO: Watch a conversation with three former Illinois lawmakers and the president about how they worked together in the Senate.

JAYNE Boutique Coming to Downtown Glen Ellyn

• The trendy clothing store also sells jewelry, accessories, shoes, body products and home goods.

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• Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Home Repair Fraud, Theft
• Former Winnebago Elementary Treasurer Charged With Stealing $19K from PTO
• Pot Operation Found in Naperville Man’s Garage
• Father Banned from Store for Stealing While Dealing with Misbehaving Son

WORTH A LOOK

• Lack of Oversight Led to Fatal 2014 Crash: Safety Board
• Edward-Elmhurst Community Benefit nearly $160 million for FY 2015
• DGN Boys Swim and Dive Team Places 5th in Conference Championships
• Naperville Business Fails Tobacco Compliance Checks

LOCAL JOBS

• Local Jobs: ComEd, Anthem, Trek, HSBC, American Nuclear Society

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