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1 - Man accused of molesting children at wife's Naperville home day care
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A Naperville man is suspected of molesting two children at his wife's home day-care center and a police investigation is continuing to identify other possible victims. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A Naperville man is suspected of molesting two children at his wife's home day-care center and a police investigation is continuing to identify other possible victims. FULL STORY
2 - Sarah Palin to resign as governor of Alaska
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.
FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.
FULL STORY
3 - Trucker gets $17,000 ticket in DuPage County
By Paul Meincke | ABC 7 Chicago
Posted 7/4/2009
We've all seen them on the roads - big rigs hauling heavy, oversized loads. The operators of those trucks need permits, or they're subject to fines. Just ask truck driver Bill Carlson. He got hit with a fine that'll take your breath away. FULL STORY
By Paul Meincke | ABC 7 Chicago
Posted 7/4/2009
We've all seen them on the roads - big rigs hauling heavy, oversized loads. The operators of those trucks need permits, or they're subject to fines. Just ask truck driver Bill Carlson. He got hit with a fine that'll take your breath away. FULL STORY
4 - Elk Grove residents upset about Itasca fest parking problems
Alissa Groeninger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Elk Grove Village resident Peter Ciura is not sure where his guests will park on the 4th of July as the city has limited parking in his neighborhood. FULL STORY
Alissa Groeninger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Elk Grove Village resident Peter Ciura is not sure where his guests will park on the 4th of July as the city has limited parking in his neighborhood. FULL STORY
5 - Opening night Ribfest concert in Naperville had lots of Heart
By Melissa Jenco | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Thousands of fans went crazy on Heart Thursday, filling Naperville's Knoch Park to capacity on the opening night of Ribfest. FULL STORY
By Melissa Jenco | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Thousands of fans went crazy on Heart Thursday, filling Naperville's Knoch Park to capacity on the opening night of Ribfest. FULL STORY
6 - No one hurt in 15-car pileup on Tri-State
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A 15-car pileup in a narrow express lane on the Tri-State Tollway near Deerfield snarled traffic for miles this morning, police said. No one was hurt in the accident, which occurred about 10 a.m. between Lake-Cook and Willow roads in the lone northbound express lane, state police Master Sgt. Ed Petrik said. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A 15-car pileup in a narrow express lane on the Tri-State Tollway near Deerfield snarled traffic for miles this morning, police said. No one was hurt in the accident, which occurred about 10 a.m. between Lake-Cook and Willow roads in the lone northbound express lane, state police Master Sgt. Ed Petrik said. FULL STORY
7 - Elgin cops: Woman attacked driver with bottle
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
A driver on the east side of Elgin this morning forgot some key advice: don't pick up strangers, especially close to 3 in the morning. FULL STORY
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
A driver on the east side of Elgin this morning forgot some key advice: don't pick up strangers, especially close to 3 in the morning. FULL STORY
8 - Your guide to the Fourth's fests, parades and fireworks in the suburbs
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/1/2009
Complete list of local fireworks displays, parades and local fests and events. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/1/2009
Complete list of local fireworks displays, parades and local fests and events. FULL STORY
9 - Dangerous Hawk offense also gets better defensively
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
By signing 40-goal scorer Marian Hossa as a free agent, the Blackhawks should have one of the NHL's most dangerous offenses again in 2009-10. But the Hawks also feel they took a big step toward being even better defensively by signing free-agent center John Madden and forward Tomas Kopecky. FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
By signing 40-goal scorer Marian Hossa as a free agent, the Blackhawks should have one of the NHL's most dangerous offenses again in 2009-10. But the Hawks also feel they took a big step toward being even better defensively by signing free-agent center John Madden and forward Tomas Kopecky. FULL STORY
10 - Food and fun, all in your own backyard
By Ted Cox | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Sure, Taste of Chicago and Milwaukee Summerfest are fun, but what have they got that we haven't got (besides sweaty crowds, pricey parking and expensive tickets)? FULL STORY
By Ted Cox | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Sure, Taste of Chicago and Milwaukee Summerfest are fun, but what have they got that we haven't got (besides sweaty crowds, pricey parking and expensive tickets)? FULL STORY
11 - South Elgin mom fighting U-46 for son's health, schooling
By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A South Elgin mom may have lost a battle to get her son help with technology assistance and extra nursing care in school, but she's vowed to keep fighting. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
A South Elgin mom may have lost a battle to get her son help with technology assistance and extra nursing care in school, but she's vowed to keep fighting. FULL STORY
13 - Tallon tries to take the high road on loss of Havlat
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon doesn't want to get in a war of words with either Martin Havlat or Havlat's agent, Allan Walsh, over their failed contract negotiations. FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon doesn't want to get in a war of words with either Martin Havlat or Havlat's agent, Allan Walsh, over their failed contract negotiations. FULL STORY
14 - Low road a logical one for selfish Havlat
By Barry Rozner | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 7/3/2009
Poor Marty Havlat. How sad for him that he didn't feel the love from Blackhawks management, which paid him $18 million - sight unseen - for three years when he arrived, mostly to sit around and milk injuries while becoming a fabulous clubhouse lawyer. FULL STORY
By Barry Rozner | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 7/3/2009
Poor Marty Havlat. How sad for him that he didn't feel the love from Blackhawks management, which paid him $18 million - sight unseen - for three years when he arrived, mostly to sit around and milk injuries while becoming a fabulous clubhouse lawyer. FULL STORY
15 - Bulls figure to stand pat with Gordon gone
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
The Bulls lost their leading scorer of the past four seasons Wednesday when guard Ben Gordon agreed to join the Detroit Pistons as a free agent. FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
The Bulls lost their leading scorer of the past four seasons Wednesday when guard Ben Gordon agreed to join the Detroit Pistons as a free agent. FULL STORY
17 - Eight charged with 18 burglaries in Waukegan
By Bob Susnjara | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Eight suspects are charged in connection with 18 residential burglaries in Waukegan from late February through the end of June, Police Chief Artis Yancey announced Thursday. FULL STORY
By Bob Susnjara | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Eight suspects are charged in connection with 18 residential burglaries in Waukegan from late February through the end of June, Police Chief Artis Yancey announced Thursday. FULL STORY
18 - Kirk takes heat from GOP for backing climate bill
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
As one of the eight Republicans who helped a controversial energy and climate-change bill narrowly clear the U.S. House last week, Mark Kirk continues to take heat from members of his own party for the vote. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
As one of the eight Republicans who helped a controversial energy and climate-change bill narrowly clear the U.S. House last week, Mark Kirk continues to take heat from members of his own party for the vote. FULL STORY
19 - Mulligan questions Quinn on human services cuts
By Sheila Ahern | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday he would outline about $1 billion in cuts to state government operations next week as he continued talking with lawmakers about passing a balanced state budget. FULL STORY
By Sheila Ahern | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday he would outline about $1 billion in cuts to state government operations next week as he continued talking with lawmakers about passing a balanced state budget. FULL STORY
20 - Driver hits tree head-on in Aurora
Posted 7/3/2009
A man had to be extricated from his car after hitting a tree head-on in Aurora about 5 p.m. Thursday, according to Aurora Fire Department officials. FULL STORY
Posted 7/3/2009
A man had to be extricated from his car after hitting a tree head-on in Aurora about 5 p.m. Thursday, according to Aurora Fire Department officials. FULL STORY
21 - Oakton Community College arming campus police this fall
By Madhu Krishnamurthy | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
They carry batons, wear badges, make arrests, protect and serve. But for the first time this fall, Oakton Community College's campus police will carry guns. FULL STORY
By Madhu Krishnamurthy | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
They carry batons, wear badges, make arrests, protect and serve. But for the first time this fall, Oakton Community College's campus police will carry guns. FULL STORY
22 - Itasca prepping state's 2nd largest fireworks display
By Elisabeth Mistretta | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Oh, sure, professional fireworks displays are all glitter and dazzle on July 4. But check them out the day before, when crews are doing the nitty-gritty work to prepare for the big show, and things seem more than a little dull. FULL STORY
By Elisabeth Mistretta | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Oh, sure, professional fireworks displays are all glitter and dazzle on July 4. But check them out the day before, when crews are doing the nitty-gritty work to prepare for the big show, and things seem more than a little dull. FULL STORY
23 - First Lady answers Libertville preschoolers' dog advice letter
By Hayley Kaplan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
The Obama family and the preschoolers at Advocate Condell Intergenerational Day Center have something in common: a love of dogs. When the 3½- and 4-year-old students in Libertyville were learning about the election, they also found out Malia and Sasha Obama were getting a dog. FULL STORY
By Hayley Kaplan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
The Obama family and the preschoolers at Advocate Condell Intergenerational Day Center have something in common: a love of dogs. When the 3½- and 4-year-old students in Libertyville were learning about the election, they also found out Malia and Sasha Obama were getting a dog. FULL STORY
25 - Cops seize 260 pounds of pot in Aurora
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
More than 260 pounds of marijuana and several pounds of cocaine have been taken off Aurora streets in the last six weeks, authorities announced Thursday. FULL STORY
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
More than 260 pounds of marijuana and several pounds of cocaine have been taken off Aurora streets in the last six weeks, authorities announced Thursday. FULL STORY
26 - Rep. Froehlich won't run for re-election
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg has announced he won't run for re-election next year. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg has announced he won't run for re-election next year. FULL STORY
27 - Cops seek Winfield bank robber
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/4/2009
Winfield police are hunting for a man who robbed the Winfield Community Bank at 27W111 Geneva Road just after 4 p.m. Tuesday. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/4/2009
Winfield police are hunting for a man who robbed the Winfield Community Bank at 27W111 Geneva Road just after 4 p.m. Tuesday. FULL STORY
28 - United's bumpy start could cause losses, but not crippling
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Chicago-based UAL Corp.'s United Airlines could face millions of dollars in losses as it recovers from Thursday's computer glitch that canceled about 100 flights and delayed others. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Chicago-based UAL Corp.'s United Airlines could face millions of dollars in losses as it recovers from Thursday's computer glitch that canceled about 100 flights and delayed others. FULL STORY
29 - What's your festival flavor?
Posted 7/3/2009
With more festivals this weekend than strip malls in the suburbs, picking just one or two to hit can be a challenge. But rest easy, we're here to help you fulfill whatever your festival pleasure may be. FULL STORY
Posted 7/3/2009
With more festivals this weekend than strip malls in the suburbs, picking just one or two to hit can be a challenge. But rest easy, we're here to help you fulfill whatever your festival pleasure may be. FULL STORY
30 - Ash borers' favorite meal to slowly fall off the menu?
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Efforts to stop the regional spread of the emerald ash borer - which was found last month to have reached Schaumburg - are meeting with only limited success. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Efforts to stop the regional spread of the emerald ash borer - which was found last month to have reached Schaumburg - are meeting with only limited success. FULL STORY
31 - Suburban fests and fireworks roundup
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/3/2008
Addison's Fourth of July fireworks, Community Park and Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison: Dusk on Friday. Free. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 7/3/2008
Addison's Fourth of July fireworks, Community Park and Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison: Dusk on Friday. Free. FULL STORY
32 - New citizens celebrate becoming an American
By Christopher Placek | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
For Sungjoo Yoo, neither age nor language could prevent him from coming to America and becoming a citizen. The 80-year-old Chicago resident, originally from Korea, got his citizenship two years ago FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
For Sungjoo Yoo, neither age nor language could prevent him from coming to America and becoming a citizen. The 80-year-old Chicago resident, originally from Korea, got his citizenship two years ago FULL STORY
34 - Kane Co. sheriff's union concerned about impact of staff cuts
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
A rare public outcry of concern by Kane County Sheriff's deputies about their ability to protect the safety of residents is clashing with the suggestion that the sheriff's department needs a total overhaul as budget tensions increase. FULL STORY
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
A rare public outcry of concern by Kane County Sheriff's deputies about their ability to protect the safety of residents is clashing with the suggestion that the sheriff's department needs a total overhaul as budget tensions increase. FULL STORY
35 - For Trixie Fender, playing Ribfest is like coming home
By Jake Griffin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Once booted from her Naperville North High School choir class, Trixie Fender is coming back to her hometown to sing from the main stage at Ribfest. FULL STORY
By Jake Griffin | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Once booted from her Naperville North High School choir class, Trixie Fender is coming back to her hometown to sing from the main stage at Ribfest. FULL STORY
36 - Report: Good, bad U-46 teachers go unaddressed
By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Teachers may not come off assembly lines like Fords. But school districts across the country, including Elgin Area School District U-46, treat them as if they do, one study claims. FULL STORY
By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Teachers may not come off assembly lines like Fords. But school districts across the country, including Elgin Area School District U-46, treat them as if they do, one study claims. FULL STORY
37 - Weapons charge dropped for improper arrest
By Barbara Vitello | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Cook County assistant state's attorneys decided not to prosecute a 30-year-old Arlington Heights man for carrying an unloaded gun after Judge John Scotillo ruled Wednesday that police had no probable cause to arrest him. FULL STORY
By Barbara Vitello | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Cook County assistant state's attorneys decided not to prosecute a 30-year-old Arlington Heights man for carrying an unloaded gun after Judge John Scotillo ruled Wednesday that police had no probable cause to arrest him. FULL STORY
39 - Six Illinois banks closed as FDIC proposes new rules
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
Six Illinois banks were shuttered today as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
Six Illinois banks were shuttered today as government regulators proposed new rules for private equity firms seeking to take over failed banks. FULL STORY
40 - New Zealand airline issues nude safety video
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
New Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
New Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. FULL STORY
41 - Gordon on leaving: Bulls fans were cheated
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/2/2009
Parting can be sweet sorrow. Or in the case of Ben Gordon, who verbally agreed to join the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, he feels sorry for some of those he's leaving behind in Chicago. FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/2/2009
Parting can be sweet sorrow. Or in the case of Ben Gordon, who verbally agreed to join the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, he feels sorry for some of those he's leaving behind in Chicago. FULL STORY
42 - Elderly couple rescued after car plunges into Elgin lake
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
An elderly couple was plucked from their vehicle after it plunged into an Elgin lake Thursday afternoon when its driver apparently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
An elderly couple was plucked from their vehicle after it plunged into an Elgin lake Thursday afternoon when its driver apparently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. FULL STORY
43 - No gym for Round Lake High jocks, band members?
By Thomas Edwards | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Round Lake High School will offer students participating in varsity athletics or marching band the option to be exempt from physical education classes beginning this fall. FULL STORY
By Thomas Edwards | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Round Lake High School will offer students participating in varsity athletics or marching band the option to be exempt from physical education classes beginning this fall. FULL STORY
44 - With Soriano sitting, Fuld sets tone and Lee buries Brewers
By Bruce Miles | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Amazing things happen when a baseball team's leadoff man gets on base. That team tends to score runs, and the "RBI guys" tend to get RBI. Enter Sam Fuld. FULL STORY
By Bruce Miles | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Amazing things happen when a baseball team's leadoff man gets on base. That team tends to score runs, and the "RBI guys" tend to get RBI. Enter Sam Fuld. FULL STORY
45 - N. Calif. students get X-rated version of class DVD
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 7/3/2009
A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch. FULL STORY
46 - DuPage judge's appellate run canceled
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Less than two months after announcing his appellate court bid, DuPage Circuit Judge Kenneth Popejoy said a recent high court decision left him without a race to run. FULL STORY
By Christy Gutowski | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Less than two months after announcing his appellate court bid, DuPage Circuit Judge Kenneth Popejoy said a recent high court decision left him without a race to run. FULL STORY
47 - Early birds get the free plants in Libertyville
By Bob Susnjara | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Areas outside Cook Memorial Public Library in downtown Libertyville were torn apart Friday morning, with dirt and other evidence scattered in the parking lot and sidewalks. FULL STORY
By Bob Susnjara | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/3/2009
Areas outside Cook Memorial Public Library in downtown Libertyville were torn apart Friday morning, with dirt and other evidence scattered in the parking lot and sidewalks. FULL STORY
48 - After 0-5 day, will Soriano lose his leadup spot now?
By Bruce Miles | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Maybe now Cubs manager Lou Piniella will take Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. After sitting his highly paid left fielder for two games, Piniella put Soriano back in the lineup and in the leadoff spot for Friday's 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. FULL STORY
By Bruce Miles | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 7/4/2009
Maybe now Cubs manager Lou Piniella will take Alfonso Soriano out of the leadoff spot. After sitting his highly paid left fielder for two games, Piniella put Soriano back in the lineup and in the leadoff spot for Friday's 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. FULL STORY
49 - Without hateful letters, what's left?
Posted 7/3/2009
It is probably unlikely that you would print my letter given your clear bias anyway, but after reading the letter from Carole Burstein from Sleepy Hollow on June 25 I found it incredible the conclusion that she comes to and felt it necessary to respond. FULL STORY
Posted 7/3/2009
It is probably unlikely that you would print my letter given your clear bias anyway, but after reading the letter from Carole Burstein from Sleepy Hollow on June 25 I found it incredible the conclusion that she comes to and felt it necessary to respond. FULL STORY
50 - Even Democrats must reject Sotomayor
Posted 7/3/2009
The Constitution of the United States, which every member of the U.S. Senate has sworn to uphold, gives the Senate the opportunity to review, and if necessary, reject, Supreme Court nominations. FULL STORY
Posted 7/3/2009
The Constitution of the United States, which every member of the U.S. Senate has sworn to uphold, gives the Senate the opportunity to review, and if necessary, reject, Supreme Court nominations. FULL STORY
