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Geneva reminds residents: Aid available to install overhead sewers
In the wake of April's deluge that left some residents with flooded basements, Geneva is reminding residents that it is willing to help pay for one fix: Installing overhead sewers in basements.Last Updated May 14, 2013 5:20 PM -
District 300 first to offer fourth-year math course
Updated May 14, 2013 5:07 PMSeniors at Jacobs, Hampshire and Dundee-Crown high schools will have the opportunity to take a new math class next year with a textbook designed especially for them. The course was developed by the Alliance for College Readiness which includes Elgin Community College and all of its feeder high school districts — Elgin Area School District U-46, St. Charles Community Unit District 303, Burlington-based Central Unit District 301, and Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300, the only district to offer the course next year.
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3rd level of Geneva parking deck delayed over cost
Updated May 13, 2013 11:14 PMCommuters won't see a third floor built on the Geneva parking deck this summer, as Metra has asked Geneva to reject a construction contract that came in 33 percent higher than expected. Metra also said the low bidder didn't seem tobe committed to federal standards for using disadantaged vendors.
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Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher
Updated May 13, 2013 7:18 AMBeing a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High School. He fell in love with teaching. Now, at age 52, he is doing it full-time. "This is a job I look forward to coming to," he said. "This is a really cool place."
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- Garrett Ard and Lisa Dawn Foertsch rehearse for Wheaton Drama's special Broadway musical revue, "Broadway Ballot". Performances are Aug. 17-19 at Playhouse 111. Tickets and information at http://www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
- Baby Great Horned Owl - Fabyan West in Geneva, IL Kim Byrne
- Deven Ferber of Lombard (left) as Sherlock Holmes and Tom Viskocil of Woodridge as the King of Bohemia rehearse a scene for Wheaton Drama's "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". The show opens January 25 and plays through February 17 at Playhouse 111 in downtown Wheaton. Visit www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
- The Comfort Company, an online sympathy gift retailer based in Geneva, will donate $10 to Fox Valley Hospice for every Commemorative ornament sold. Amy Mauldin
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- Chaos reigns amongst the inhabitants of Armageddon, one of three haunts featured in Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attractions at the Odeum Expo in Villa Park. Mark Wedow
- The Choral-aires Chorus placed second in the Community Teams category raising funds for breast cancer research last month, missing first place by only $25. The chorus raised $3,985 by the time the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure rolled around, with more donations still coming, surpassing their original goal of $3,000. The Choral-Aires has five current chorus members that either have, or have had, breast cancer. And this year, 2 of the team members discovered that their mothers have breast cancer, so they were walking on race day for their moms. One member of our team, Kara Gray, celebrated her 10 years without breast cancer this year. While not a Chorus member, she is the daughter of long-time member Martha Anderson, who also walked with the team on race day. Lindsey Herza
- On Jan. 21, Elmhurst City Clerk Patty Spencer presented the Choral-Aires Chorus with a proclamation declaring January "Sweet Adelines Month." The Choral-Aires, an Elmhurst-based Sweet Adelines International chapter, is hosting Guest Nights each Monday in January from 6:45-9:45 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center as part of the SAI Global Open House event. Pictured, from left, are: Co-Director Bonnie Fedyski, Patty Spencer, Co-Director Amy Brinkman, and Chorus President Nancy Smith. Valerie Baxter
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"Delightful and Delicious!"
George and Sarah Naxera of Kildeer sample mouth-watering morsels from 20 local restaurants at Clearbrook's fourth annual "Around the World Food Tasting" on Oct. 16 at Arlington Toyota-Scion in Palatine. Proceeds from the event went to the 3,400 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental/intellectual disabilities that Clearbrook serves. Colleen Gallagher - 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
- From left to right; Franco Tanzi, Frankie Cox, Veronica Tanzi and Lorenzo Tanzi take in the sites at the Geneva Swedish Days parade Sunday Marco Tanzi
- Ben Tomy borrows a self-guided “Family Explorers Backpack” to enhance his experience in the Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum. Stock Photo
- 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
- The Fox Valley Rep Youth Ensemble sing "The Prince is Giving a Ball" during their dress rehearsal of "Cinderella." The production is now playing through December 22, 2012. www.foxvalleyrep.org/Cinderella Trademan Photography
- Batavia Academy of Dance is excited to introduce Flirty Girl Fitness! Batavia Academy of Dance
- 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 - Clearbrook president Carl M. La Mell (center) chats with Newsapalooza creators, Grammy award winner, Richard Marx (left) and radio personality, Roe Conn. Newsapalooza is a rock & roll stage show, featuring Chicago media talents singing and/or playing instruments. This year's show benefitted Clearbrook. M. Samskhina
- Firefighter/Paramedic Jon Collins hangs a wreath at the Hampshire Fire Department to help residents remember their holiday safety. Lindsay Gehringer
- (L to R) Dr. Seeds and Dr. Alpert of the Midwest Bone & Joint Institute (Barrington, Algonquin, Geneva, Elgin) speak at the recent Chicago Soul FC press conference. The physicians have been chosen to provide medical care for players on the new Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) team. The doctors also care for the Chicago Slaughter Arena Football, Chicago Hitmen Hockey, Chicago Outlaws Lacrosse and other area college and high school sports teams. Evan J. Thomas
- A handful of local private ambulances have given resources to the East Coast to help out the preparation of Hurricane Sandy and Noreaster Storm Athena. Bless their hearts A-TEC Ambulance, Inc.
- Talented dancers ages 7-17 are invited to audition to be a part of the Moscow Ballet's annual production of "The Great Russian Nutcracker." Auditions will be held August 29, 2012, at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) located at 3433-37 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Dancers must be no more than five feet tall and have had at least two years of ballet training. Registration required. $5 audition fee. For more information call 773-463-1220 or visit www.southportarts.com Moscow Ballet
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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 - 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
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