Community Corner
The Top 5 Stories from Aug. 26-Sept. 1
Argonne brings jobs to area; local 9/11 survivor to speak at dedication; and more.
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Argonne National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a new protein crystallization facility that, between construction and research positions, could bring more than 1,000 jobs to the Darien area.
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The announced they received a steel I-beam from one of the Twin Towers, which they will display in a memorial to be dedicated on Sept. 11. A Darien man who escaped from the second tower will speak at the event.
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Ali Akel, the Darien man police charged with a hate crime for reportedly spitting on a black man and using a racial slur, failed to appear in court for the second time in a row.
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Bus issues continued to plagued into this week. Westway Coach President John Benish, Jr., released a statement taking responsibility for the disruptions to service.
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New Coach Michael Barry led to a 22-20 win over Romeoville in the first game of the season.
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