Local Government

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Low-rise tan municipal building with dark glass panels and a landscaped entrance walkway.

Lombard approves Burj Plaza overhaul, hears school-cut warning

The Lombard Village Board on Oct. 15 gave final approval to major changes at the Burj Plaza development on Roosevelt Road, while School District 45 Superintendent Dr. Brian Graber warned trustees that a failed Nov. 3 referendum could force $2.5 million in additional cuts, including possible school closures.

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Glenbard East's Schmidt earns Athlete of the Week before playoffs

Glenbard East football player Colton Schmidt earned the Lombard school's Athlete of the Week honor as the Rams head into the IHSA Class 7A playoffs with a 6-3 record and a first-round home game against Bartlett on Friday, Oct. 23.

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Glen Ellyn police get new records system in $4.5M county deal

The DuPage County PRMS Oversight Committee approved a $4.49 million, seven-year contract with Mark43 on Oct. 6 to replace the Hexagon police records system across 25 agencies, with Glen Ellyn police among the participants and final County Board approval expected Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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