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In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Naperville Police Department is ramping up its "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign throughout April. Starting this Thursday, motorists can expect increased patrols and specialized enforcement details focused specifically on illegal phone use while driving. Local officials are also reminding residents that North Aurora Road remains closed between Pennsbury Lane and Frontenac Road for a major four-month construction project, urging commuters to put down the devices and pay extra attention to detour signage to ensure the safety of road crews and fellow drivers.

State Representative Marti Deuter (D-Elmhurst) is championing a new bill that could revolutionize how Illinois handles chronic speeders and reckless drivers. The proposed legislation would allow drivers with suspended licenses to apply for a "speed control device" installation in their vehicles rather than facing total license revocation. Much like an ignition interlock for DUI offenders, this device prevents the car from exceeding the legal speed limit of whatever road it’s on. With speeding contributing to nearly half of all fatal crashes, the initiative aims to keep streets safe while allowing necessary travel for work and family—a move that local officials hope will address the 75% of suspended drivers who currently continue to drive illegally.

Timothy Christian Schools in southwest Elmhurst is moving forward with plans for two significant two-story additions. The expansion is designed to solve a growing "identity crisis" for sixth graders, who were recently designated as middle schoolers but remained in the elementary building due to space constraints. Beyond traditional classrooms, the new wing will feature a dedicated lab for AI and STEM, positioning the state's largest Christian school at the forefront of the future economy. Superintendent Matt Davidson emphasized the importance of preparing students for a tech-driven world, noting that enrollment has seen a steady rise since the pandemic.

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On this day in 1994, the Space Shuttle Endeavour soared into orbit on its STS-59 mission, continuing humanity's incredible journey among the stars! 

Elmhurst University was originally founded in 1871 as a "proseminary" to train young men for the ministry.

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