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February 7 In History 457: Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. As can be seen from this decree, Leo was no friend of the Jewish people. "Therefore We, desiring to accomplish what Our Father failed to effect, do hereby annul all the old laws...

Sometimes it seemed 2015 in DuPage County was all about the College of DuPage. But it wasn’t, of course. Here’s a look at some of the other stories that grabbed headlines and got people talking. March supports cops: Hundreds brave cold and snowy weather...

From Michael Buckley’s alien-infested YA debut to poignant explorations of sexual violence and mental illness, the following titles for teens will keep young people coming back for more. Science fiction fans have their pick among several action-packed...

Here is the latest Local News from the Chicago Tribune. More than 2,000 backpacks given away at Elgin Community College Thousands of people arrive at Elgin Community College Saturday to obtain backpacks filled with school supplies donated by area companies...

Black Powder Friday: Xmas shopping starts with a bang at Walmart and Target (srsly): GunFAIL CLXIX By David Waldman Saturday Dec 19, 2015  11:38 PM EST 45 21/ 23 Comments Tweet RSS REBLOGGED BY Shut Down the NRA Daily Kos TAGS Guns GunFail...