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Glen Ellyn considers hotel licensing rules
By Christopher Placek
Sep 3, 2013 6:28 PM - Glen Ellyn may regulate its two hotels in the same manner that it does other businesses, by imposing a licensing fee to cover annual inspections. Such a move, officials say, would enable the village to crack down on any code violations and occasional crime. "What we're looking for is to provide high quality properties in the village of Glen Ellyn," said Staci Hulseberg, the village's director of planning and development.
Elgin woman organizes heroin awareness rally
By Elena Ferrarin
Sep 3, 2013 4:32 PM - Tanya Childs can't look back, she can only look forward after her daughter, Liana, died from what she is sure was a heroin overdose in April. To celebrate International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, Childs organized a rally from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Shales Parkway and Chicago Street in Elgin. Afterward, people will gather at 8 p.m. at Diamond Jim's in East Dundee, where Liana's father and his band, Stormcrow, will perform. "We're going to celebrate life," Childs said.
Dist. 211 teachers work to maximize learning on iPads
Submitted by District 211
Aug 30, 2013 12:02 PM - The scene looked similar in classrooms all over Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 as students in the One-to-One Program began to delve into their studies and familiarize themselves with their iPad devices. "The challenge is to get students past the use of the iPad as a simple replacement for paper and pen," teacher Shawn McCusker said. "The best results happen once students have gotten comfortable with the devices and realize just how much more is possible with a connected tool for creation."
Beware of fund requests disguised as policy polls

Aug 30, 2013 11:50 AM - An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Political parties are now gleaning campaign funds for the forthcoming national elections. This is normal for the PACs, who provide the bulk of the financing, but the rank-and-file voter is not being overlooked. He receives requests for funds disguised as policy polls from Washington's party headquarters. The amazing thing is that the requests don't even offer candidates for the offices. Apparently there really are voters who vote straight-party tickets, whoever runs!
State Senate committee hears opinions on tougher boating regulations
By Bob Susnjara
Aug 30, 2013 10:40 AM - Proposed tougher watercraft regulations that would include the loss of driving privileges on land for operating a boat under the influence elicited differing opinions at a state Senate committee hearing Thursday in Libertyville. Lumping vehicle and boating DUIs together are among the proposals spurred by the 2012 death of a 10-year-old boy who was struck by an impaired boater on the Chain O' Lakes in 2012.
Weekend picks: Rock out with Kid Rock, ZZ Top
By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart
Aug 30, 2013 6:29 AM - Kid Rock, who has shifted to a more restrained rocker exploring country and classic soul, brings his live show, along with ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker, to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park Friday. Cram in as much summer fun as you can at Naperville's Last Fling, which features concerts by Jerrod Niemann (Friday), Goo Goo Dolls (Saturday) and Collective Soul (Sunday). "American Idol" season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart is one of the headliners at the annual Buffalo Grove Days festival. Funny man Jon Lovitz performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg this weekend.
31 charged in DuPage County heroin bust
By Josh Stockinger
Aug 29, 2013 6:39 PM - Calling heroin deaths a regional "epidemic," authorities announced charges Wednesday against 31 suspects accused of peddling the drug for a massive distribution network in Cook and DuPage counties. Prosecutors said the charges stem from an extensive investigation that began in February and involved more than 17 court-authorized wiretaps. The case comes as fatal heroin overdoses have skyrocketed locally, with 70 in DuPage since January 2012 alone.
Wheeling resident sings at fundraiser
Daily Herald report
Aug 29, 2013 3:16 PM - Wheeling resident Rick Rosen sang recently with Chicago The Band at Ravinia in Highland Park as part of the first fundraiser for the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation. The foundation provides trained canine companions to diabetics who do not get symptoms of dropping sugar levels in their bloodstream or those who are too young to recognize the symptoms.
Your news CFC holds annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale
Submitted by Citizens for Conservation
Aug 29, 2013 2:32 PM - Citizens for Conservation is now accepting orders for its annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale. Autumn is an ideal time to plant trees. Choose from a large selection of different species of trees in varying sizes.
Spring Valley to celebrate 30th with cake, concert
Submitted by Schaumburg Park District
Aug 29, 2013 1:07 PM - Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, will celebrate 30 years with a celebration Saturday, Sept. 14 with afternoon and early event events, including a concert.

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