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Lawsuit filed in crash that killed Sugar Grove man
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed against an Oswego man seeking damages for a Feb. 15, 2013, crash in Batavia that killed David Schele, 61, of Sugar Grove. Craig Schindlbeck was ticketed for failure to yield but is fighting it in court and is set to go on trial in early July.Last Updated Jun 17, 2013 5:19 PM -
Suburban districts spend $320,800 opposing online charter school plan
Updated Jun 17, 2013 11:02 AMThe appeal process for a proposed suburban virtual charter school was cut short last week — but not before 18 suburban school districts spent more than $320,800 in legal fees fighting the issue. Not to mention the hundreds of hours school staffs spent researching the proposal, officials say.
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Prison sentence for 2005 slaying of Aurora woman voided
Updated Jun 14, 2013 8:36 PMA state appellate court on Friday voided a 35-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Aurora in 2005. Gareng Deng, now 21, was 17 when he accepted a plea agreement with Kane County prosecutors for the Oct. 31, 2005, murder of 47-year-old Marilyn Bethell of Aurora. On Friday, the Second District Illinois Appellate Court overturned a circuit court ruling, allowing the case to go back to that court where Deng can enter a new plea.
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Being green doesn’t have to be boring, Batavia says
Updated Jun 13, 2013 4:46 PMThe annual Batavia Green Walk Saturday has grown, with plans for 70 exhibitors and vendors on all manner of topics related to healthful living, reducing waste, using less fossil-fueled energy and more.
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- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- At the 9/28/12 football game, the Batavia High School JV and Varsity dance teams looked "pretty in PINK" as they performed at halftime. Donna Bode
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Varsity qualifies at IHSA Sectionals in Palatine to compete at IHSA State Finals in Bloomington January 25&26
BACK ROW: Sona Kaul, Marissa Bode, Allison Hartmann, Caitlyn Smith,Samantha Spengler, Cassie Mirski, Amber Tousana
FRONT ROW: Katelyn Phillips, Abby Smith, Lexy Mueller, Chandler Hrack, Sarah Jacobson, Kalah Anderson, Claire Carlson Janice Moran - BHS Varsity Open Pom Dance: Sona Kaul, Cassie Mirski, Allison Hartmann, Katelyn Phillips, Sarah Jacobsen, Samantha Spengler, Marissa Bode, Abby Wilson, Caitlyn Smith, Ryanne Marks, Chandler Hrack, Claire Carlson,Kalah Anderson Janice Moran
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"Doe visitor"
This past weekend our neighbors had an uninvited visitor who made herself right at home. Our dog didn't seemed bothered by her at all after a couple hours. Jim Corno, Jr. - The Edible Schoolyard at Geneva's Western Avenue School now has walkways and a reading circle, thanks to a largely donated installation of brick pavers by Great Impressions, a subsidiary of Sebert Landscaping. In spring, students will plant the garden. Miguel Munoz
- The stately old willow on the small island south of the St. Charles Piano Factory Bridge, recently felled by strong winds, is removed by a crew in the foggy early morning hours on Wednesday. A birch tree will be planted in its place. Nick Freeman
- Emery Moorhead from the ’85 Chicago Bears (second from right) spins the roulette wheel for Clearbrook at their Spring Casino Night held on March 2 in Palatine. Moorehead was one of five former NFL players who volunteered at Clearbrook’s Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
- A new reading circle in the Edible Schoolyard of Geneva's Western Avenue School. Great Impressions, a subsidiary of Sebert Landscaping, installed 3,000 brick pavers in the garden, donating half of the project cost. Students will plant the garden – and read in it – next spring. Miguel Munoz
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Gather Your Girlfriends for Martinis, Massages, and More: No kids. No men. Just women, wine, and golf.
From left, Bonnie Newman, Carolyn Szaflik, Lori Runquist, and Tracy Baron show off their creative ensembles that won them "Best Dressed Foursome" at last year's Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Outing. Colleen Gallagher - Keith Ozsvath, guest clinician at the Glen Crest Middle School 6th Grade Band Festival, works with band members Sophia Gallo on the left and Emily Gasparro, on the right, and congratulates them on their musical performance during the festival. Katina Berry
- Supporters of JOURNEYS | The Road Home came out to participate in the 1st ever SUPERHERO 5K! Participants raised money for JOURNEYS' supportive services for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in suburban Cook County. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a hero for the homeless! JOURNEYS | The Road Home
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Picture of newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair, Illinois
Danielle Austin. She will be making her inaugural appearance at the EHLS Open House April 24 at 210 W Campus Drive, Suite B, Arlington Heights, and will be signing autographs and answering questions. Danielle Austin - bottom row: Sean Naughton, Jack Housinger, Mason Schaller, Charley Dir, Ryan Patel; middle row: Colin Biesterfeld, Jeff Morton, Jeff Bikus, Austin Ehren, Ethan Ekstrom, Drew Breitenreiter; top row: Coaches Bruce Dir, John Bikus, Terry Biesterfeld, Donn Breitenreiter, Millie Naughton
- The work of Bunky Echo-Hawk, Pawnee/Yakama artist from Oklahoma will be featured in the neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet's 25th Birthday Bunky Echo-Hawk
- Scout arrived at Casey's Safe Haven horse rescue in Elburn looking for a new beginning. Scout and other horses and ponies are available for adoption. Please visit www.caseysil.org Alexis
- Showing school spirit with a snowman and NIU in front of the NIU Newman Center. Jared/Trout
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"Northern Sunset"
This was captured at Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb at sunset. Jodi Dirks of Face to Face Photography - With help from principal Ron Zeman and parent Jen Kelley, a crew from Sebert Landscaping installs the newly built hoop house at Geneva's Western Avenue Elementary School. The school's 300 children will soon plant the garden. Christine Esposito
- A crew from Great Impressions, a subsidiary of Sebert Landscaping, puts finishing touches on a new hoop house for the Edible Schoolyard at Geneva's Western Ave. Elementary School. Students will soon plant the garden, including heirloom gourds that will grow up and over the hoop house to create a green, leafy tunnel. Christine Esposito
- A crew from Great Impressions, a subsidiary of Sebert Landscaping, gets the Edible Schoolyard at Geneva's Western Ave. Elementary School ready for planting by the students. The planting beds were built by school families, and the hoop house was donated by Great Impressions and Midwest Trading. Christine Esposito
- A crew from Great Impressions, a subsidiary of Sebert Landscaping, was at Geneva's Western Avenue Elementary School recently, adding new touches and getting it ready for planting by the students. Sod between the planting beds, built by school families, will help cushion kneeling gardeners. Great Impressions has been supporting the garden through in-kind contributions. Christine Esposito
- Congressman Roskam cancelled his meeting with families to discuss immigration reform and its effect on families. The families then decorated his door with messages written on colorful butterflies. The butterflies symbolize freedom and migration. Colin Tysoe
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Photo taken at Schaumburg Sports Complex on 3/10/13
Front Row: Sam Wade, Andrew Olson, Jack Locascio, Nick DeMarco....BACK ROW: Tommy Craven, Bennett Mortensen, Martin Didier, Jorelle Astudillo coached by head coach Tom Craven, assistant coaches Tom Locascio and Scott Mortensen....for more info, contact Tom Craven 630-209-1057 Roehl Astudillo -
Saturday, December 1st the Saint Peter Math Club competed in a math competition at Saint Francis High School in Wheaton. Ten schools competed from both the Aurora And Joliet deaneries.
The students participated in an individual competition and in a five-person team competition. The sum of all the individual scores and team scores were totaled for a final score and St. Peter came in third in the overall competition. Sarah Hoying
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