Weekend in review: Fireworks spark brush fire; Borgnine dies
Manufacturing resurging slowly in suburbs
Manufacturing, an industry long presumed dead or gone overseas, never to return, is making a resurgence in the suburbs. “Over the last few years, manufacturing in this country has been having a bit of a Renaissance,” Acme Industries CEO Warren Young said. Full story.
Schaumburg mud pit is heaven for pigs
For the first time in a week, Evan Zimmerman of Schaumburg finally is able to sweat like a pig. Pigs don't sweat, and with temperatures plunging into the tolerable 80s, Zimmerman, the farm operations coordinator at the Volkening Heritage Farm in Schaumburg, should be able to step outside without drops of perspiration rolling down his face. Full story.
More suburban Jews embrace conservative candidates
A June 8 Gallup poll showed Jewish American support for a Democratic president at 64 percent — a sizable majority but the lowest level since 1988. At the same time, poll results indicate support for Romney is at 29 percent, the highest level of Jewish support for a Republican presidential candidate in 24 years. That trend is mirrored locally, members of the Chicago chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition say. Full story.
Sleepy Hollow police chief planning next move after he retires
The longest-serving police chief in the history of Sleepy Hollow is ready to give up his badge July 31. Chief James Montalbano, 71, who started his policing career in the village, announced his retirement last week during a board meeting. Plans to consolidate the police force with the Dundees, meanwhile, are expected to remain on ice. Full story.
St. Charles woman uses growing form of therapy to beat tumor
Heaven Alcorn's father died in 2008 from stomach cancer. So when her gynecologist discovered a tumor the size of a cantaloupe in her abdomen three years later, fear washed over the 33-year-old St. Charles woman. After surgery to remove a desmoid tumor, Alcorn turned to the Proton Center at Central DuPage Hospital in Warrenville to help keep it from coming back. Full story.
Bike race returns to Geneva
International Cycling Classic has been a training ground for some of the top cyclists in the world. The event came back to Geneva for the third consecutive year Sunday with the Mill Race Cyclery Classic. Attendees hoped to catch glimpses of the future Tour de France talent with professionals who would whip by at speeds approaching and topping 40 mph in the sprints. Full story.
The North wins again
The Battle of Fort Donelson was re-created over the weekend at the Lakewood County Forest Preserve near Wauconda, as part of the 21st annual Civil War Days, presented by the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Lake County Discovery Museum. The Union prevailed in a battle that opened the Cumberland River in Tennessee to attacks from the North, but the fighting took a heavy toll on both sides. Full story.
Fireworks spark brush fire in Buffalo Grove
A 20-year-old has been charged with lighting fireworks that sparked a massive brush fire in Buffalo Grove Sunday afternoon. The blaze, which produced a 30-foot tall wall of flames, threatened dozens of homes and came within 15 feet of at least one home. Full story.
Woman charged in crash that killed Woodridge man
A Cicero woman has been charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a late 2011 crash that killed a Woodridge man. Authorities originally believed the 26-year-old man who died was behind the wheel, but surveillance video shows Magali Padilla, 24, driving minutes before the rollover crash, police announced Sunday. Full story.
World & Nation
Ernest Borgnine dies at 95. Full story.
Big rewards, less job security for college leaders. Full story.
Student loan defaults can lead to nightmare scenarios. Full story.
6 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan. Full story.
More public schools splitting up boys, girls. Full story.
Liberal party says it's in lead in Libya. Full story.
Sports
Bulls close to bringing back Hinrich. Full story.
Sox solid heading into all-star break. Full story.
Federer wins record-tying seventh Wimbledon title. Full story.
How Konerko and Beckham pulled one over on Peavy. Full story.
Despite Cubs' record, there are positive signs. Full story.
Sox' Ventura refreshingly different. Full story.
Dempster runs scoreless streak to 27 innings. Full story.