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Police release Batavia bank robber photos

Authorities on Monday released surveillance photos of a bank robber wanted for a holdup in Batavia last week.

Full Story published 2/8/2010 3:43 PM

The Batavia school board is soliciting residents' opinions about the proposed 2010-11 and 2011-12 school calendars. They will be adopted The Batavia school board is soliciting residents' opinions about the proposed 2010-11 and 2011-12 school calendars.

Full Story published 2/9/201 12:01 AM

Police reports

A Marengo man was arrested at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe in a traffic stop at Routes 20 and 47 in unincorporated Hampshire, police said.

Full Story published 2/9/201 12:01 AM

Marina's dredging to make boating, fishing easier on the Fox

Boaters and anglers alike can anticipate improved public access this summer at one of the Fox River's more popular entry points.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 3:58 PM

Images of Tuesday's snow

Full Story updated 2/9/2010 3:25 PM

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The Naperville Art League has taken that to heart as it prepares to unveil its "Fabulous Fakes" exhibit to the public for the fourth year in a row.

Full Story published 2/9/201 12:01 AM

Prosecutors seek do-over in ex-Aurora coach's verdict

Five years ago, a DuPage County jury, in a split verdict, found an Aurora gymnastics coach guilty of inappropriately touching seven of the 14 girls who accused him of abuse.

Full Story updated 2/8/2010 6:06 PM

Naperville to cut ribbon on 10th fire station

Naperville firefighters will be rushing toward a fire station today instead of away from it. The city will cut the ribbon at 2 p.m. on its newest station at 3201 95th St., just west of Route 59. Parking will be available on Anna Marie Drive.

Full Story published 2/8/2010 4:45 PM

DuPage forest board wants to sell 2 acres

A 2-acre sliver of DuPage County Forest Preserve property near Oak Brook has been nothing but trouble to the district for years.

Full Story updated 2/9/20 1:04 PM

DuPage County briefs

Marklund sponsors its 14th annual Top Hat Ball, "Celebrate Chinese New Year," at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Proceeds benefit Marklund and its care of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.

Full Story published 2/9/201 12:01 AM

U-46 appeals bilingual waiver decision

Elgin Area School District U-46 is asking the General Assembly to override a state board of education decision denying the district's request to exceed class-size limits for students learning English.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

Kaneland explores cost-cutting measures

Higher fees for sports and clubs may be one way to save some of those activities, speakers suggested during a Kaneland school district budget forum Monday night.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

Naperville to cut capital improvement spending

Naperville is scaling back its capital improvement program for the upcoming fiscal year in light of its budget crunch.

Full Story published 2/9/2010 12:00 AM

DuPage family planning program gets farmed out

Critics of the DuPage County Health Department's changes to its family planning program believe administrators have made it harder for low-income women to receive care and assistance.

Full Story published 2/8/2010 4:46 PM

Kaneland teachers choose not to renegotiate

The Kaneland teachers union decided it will not renegotiate its contract to help offset a projected deficit in the school district.

Full Story updated 2/8/2010 4:59 PM

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