Weekend in Review: Talent contest continues; fundraiser for firefighters

Judges wowed by finalists in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition

Southern-flavored rock 'n' roll, jazz piano and beatboxing were among the talents on display Sunday night at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. The acts represented half of the finalists in this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition, an event presented by the Daily Herald and co-sponsored by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. Full story.

Wife carries on husband's dream at Geneva camp

The bright sunshine lights up the smiling faces of these children who all arrive at the Royal Family Kids' Camp carting emotional baggage of unhappy times, abuse and neglect. Facing her first summer without her husband and fellow camp founder, a grieving Jan Krueger of Batavia manages to add her smile to the mix as well. “We see him all over,” she says. Full story.

Report: Truck driver behind wheel too long before fatal crash

The truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a state trooper's car on the Tri-State Tollway in March had been on duty for more than 18 hours, according to a federal investigation. Driver Andrew B. Bokelman and the company he worked for at the time of the March 28 crash that killed 28-year-old James Sauter, of Vernon Hills, have both been fined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Full story.

Maine West hazing investigation cost $115,000

Maine Township High School District 207 spent about $115,000 on an investigation that found staff members responded appropriately to hazing allegations, a spokesman said Saturday. The bill stems from an independent probe launched in January. Full story.

New dine-in theater now open in downtown Arlington Heights

Star Cinema Grill, a new dine-in movie theater in downtown Arlington Heights, opened Friday night at 53 S. Evergreen St. Nearly every part of the former Arlington Theaters, which closed a year ago, was gutted, with the new owners spending millions to install updated seats, tables for food that is served in the theaters, upgraded digital movie screens, a bar in the lobby and a newer ticket window. Full story.

Elgin boater “very lucky” after trip over Fox River dam

An Elgin man was “very lucky” to come out unscathed Saturday after his inflatable vessel was swept over an 8- to 10-foot dam on the Fox River, firefighters said. “Usually, you can't get out of the boil once you're in it,” Battalion Chief Bryan McMahan said. Full story.

Summer of art shaping up for Naperville's Century Walk

The founder of Naperville, the American Navy, the artistic talents of high school students and the spirit of a parade all are being highlighted in works of public art Century Walk has a hand in developing this summer. Century Walk's public art mission has grown since the organization formed in 1996 from an original focus on downtown and telling the story of the city's first 100 years, to a broader goal of placing quality art throughout Naperville, Chairman Brand Bobosky said. Full story.

70 mph limit in suburbs could be up to counties

If Gov. Pat Quinn eventually OKs a plan to raise the tollway and interstate speed limit to 70 mph, the final decision on how speedy suburban drivers can go could end up in front of local county boards. Full story.

Saving Baptist church in Batavia looking less likely

Batavia aldermen seem less than inclined to spend any money on the sanctuary of the former First Baptist Church building, given the cost and the uncertainty about whether a private developer would even keep the building. “We are not in a financial position to do anything, like restoring or razzle-dazzle,” Mayor Jeff Schielke said. “We should sell it and be done with it.” Full story.

Missing elderly woman found in nick of time

A Lake County woman who disappeared on the Fourth of July — her 92nd birthday — is fortunate to be alive, police said, after being found nearly a day later in a grassy area near her home. “A few more hours, she would have succumbed,” said Brian Keller, chief of operations for the Lake County sheriff's office. Full story.

Rosemont mayor endures roast with a smile

If anyone harbored any illusions that Saturday night's roast of Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens at Zanies Comedy Club at MB Financial Park would be “playful” — as promised in the invitation — those illusions were quickly shattered. Roastmaster Pat McGann tore the invitation in half and then, along with several comedians, proceeded to turn Stephens into what McGann aptly described as a piñata. Full story.

Suspect in attack on cab driver appears in court

Bail was set at $650,000 Saturday for a Naperville man accused of stabbing a taxi driver and stealing his cab. Maurice Martin, 33, appeared before Kane County Judge Susan Clancy Boles on charges including aggravated battery and aggravated vehicular hijacking. Full story.

Prospect Heights parents sell shirts for Prescott firefighter families

A local family is selling memorial T-shirts to remember the 19 firefighters lost in Prescott, Arizona last month because their son, a Hersey High School graduate, once applied to be part of that crew and now works in similar dangerous situations in Southern Calfornia. “We saw it on the news and felt like we needed to do something for the families because it was just so devastating,” said Tim Kelliher of Prospect Heights. Full story.

World & Nation

Quinn, lawmakers at stalemate on pension fix, gun law? Full story.

Official: Asiana flight flew too slow before crash. Full story.

Temporary jobs becoming a permanent fixture in U.S. Full story.

Home price gainst bring sellers off sidelines. Full story.

Secretary of state's wife hospitalized in Boston. Full story.

Quebec police: 5 dead in oil train derailment. Full story.

Talks on Egypt leaders hit Islamic block. Full story.

Immigration, student loans top congressional agenda. Full story.

A big Medicaid gap looms in Obama health care law. Full story.

Sports

Nobody's perfect, but Cubs will take win. Full story.

Villanueva does his job in Cubs' win. Full story.

Dismal record fits how Sox are playing. Full story.

Blackhawks get a look at their future this week. Full story.

Plenty to watch as teams play out the season. Full story.

Winners, losers and tankers in NBA free agency. Full story.

Britain's first Wimbeldon champ in 77 years. Full story.