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Burlington

A joyful ‘Noise’

Haylofters’ play offers comedic peek behind the curtain By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Haylofters will present a play within a play this month when the Burlington community theater stages “Noises Off.” The play, which is slated for an eight-show run Oct. 11 through 14 and 18 through 21, […]

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Dance of the Demons

The Burlington High School dance team performs its pep routine with senior boys during the Sept. 28 Homecoming pep assembly. Dance coach Ashley Schilleman said the routine has been an annual tradition at the school. (Photo by Jason Arndt)

Union Grove

Armed robbery suspects appear in court

High-speed chase spanned two counties By Jason Arndt Editor Two Illinois men accused of leading authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, which ended in the Village of Bristol, made their initial appearances in Racine County Circuit Court Sept. 27. Dezerric F. Pitts, 18, of Kankakee, and George […]

Burlington

Aurora changes hospital name

Facility will drop ‘memorial’ in favor of Aurora Medical Center By Jason Arndt Editor Since 1924, when Memorial Hospital of Burlington opened, the facility has experienced a series of changes, including transfer of ownership to Aurora Health Care. The one thing that has remained the same, however, has been the […]

Burlington

In this week’s Standard Press…

Since 1924, Burlington’s Memorial Hospital has carried a name that honored soldiers who lost their lives in service to their country. The name changed this week, however, when Aurora Health Care labeled the campus – which also includes the Burlington Clinic – Aurora Medical Center. The new name reflects the […]