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Weekly News Roundup: Who Won Local Races, Teens Raise Awareness to Underage Drinking and More

Catch up on the news you missed this week.

 

With the elections over, take a look back at some of the other news stories you may have missed this week. And if you didn't get a chance to look at the results, we have those too!

Election 2011: Final Results

Did your favorite candidate win on Tuesday? See which incumbents were reelected and which were ousted in local races including Tri-State Fire Protection District and school districts 86 and 107.

Teens Raise Awareness to Underage Drinking with Project Sticker Shock

As prom approaches, these local high school students are raising awareness to underage drinking and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to minors. See which Burr Ridge businesses they visited and how they are making their message stick.

Public Sector Unions on the Ropes

Legislation passed in Wisconsin has workers, government officials and the public taking a look at the legitimacy of unions and their place in the current economy. Hear what local organizers think about the sustainability of labor unions.

Moms Talk: When Should Your Child Know the ABCs and 123s?

Do you think 18 months is too young for your child to learn colors, the ABCs and 123s? Hear what local moms are saying on this topic and join in on the discussion.

Daily Patchcast: Dead Man in Tri-Cities Forest, String of 'Oak Park Choker' Robberies

Thursday’s Patchcast brought us news of a despondent Batavia man found dead near Geneva and about an attacker in Oak Park targeting women. Tune in to get the details.

About this column: Take a look at some news stories you may have missed this week. Related Topics: News

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