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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 published 7/3/2009 4:07 PM
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 published 7/3/2009 9:54 AM
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 published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
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 updated 7/2/2009 4:01 PM
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 updated 7/3/2009 8:19 PM
Epworth United Methodist Church, 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin, offers vacation Bible school for children of all ages from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the week of July 6-10.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
On Sunday, July 5, Captain Stephen Epperson, a chaplain with the U.S. Navy, will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. service at Larkin Avenue Baptist Church, 1158 Larkin Ave. in Elgin.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
The McHenry County board has an opening for a trustee position that expires in April 2011. Those interested in the post, vacated by Scott Summers recently, must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old and living in the college district.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
The Robert Sherry, pastor of The Church of Holy Apostles in McHenry, will visit the shores of the Fox River for his annual blessing of boats and personal watercraft from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 5.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Two Lake in the Hills men were arrested June 24 and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe, police said.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Elgin police had a successful first test of their Family Finder program this week, reuniting a 87-year-old Elgin woman with her loved ones.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Two Elgin men who were up for an award of up to $1 million through a NASCAR-related contest have came up short.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Fox Valley area commuters might have to adjust their routes next week. Westbound exit ramps at Route 25 and Interstate 90 will be closed beginning late Monday night and continuing through late August.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 3:30 PM
A quick-thinking taxi driver in Elgin fended off an attacker and probably avoided serious injury when he used deodorant spray as makeshift mace.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 4:13 PM
Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg has announced he won't run for re-election next year.
Full Story updated 7/3/2009 4:48 PM
A longtime funeral director and active community volunteer in the Dundee Township area has passed away. Thomas Mullen Sr. met with thousands of families and helped them through their most difficult times over the 36 years he ran Miller Funeral Home in West Dundee, family members say.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:33 PM
American Legion Post 342 in St. Charles presented three local graduating seniors with monetary scholarships in awards ceremonies at each school.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
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 published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
One of the last direct links to Schaumburg's rural roots has passed away. Viola Meyer, who was born on a 19th century farm at Wise and Roselle roads in Schaumburg, and who lived her entire life in the same house, passed away on Sunday. She was 90.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
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 published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
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 published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Hanover Park Acting Village Manager Ron Moser was admitted to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield on Wednesday for chest pains.
Full Story updated 7/2/2009 4:51 PM
The case of the kidnapped doggy waste container inched closer to trial this week when a McHenry County judge denied an Algonquin woman's request he dismiss a criminal charge alleging she unlawfully removed the receptacle from its perch outside her home.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 12:21 PM
With one simple letter it was as if Susan Knight had just been given a second chance to know her uncle, Keith Jennings, an airman who had died after his P-47 bomber was shot down in 1944 over France during World War II. Jennings was only 20 years old at the time.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 3:45 PM
Boulder Golf Driving Range in Hoffman Estates will host a qualifying event for the 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, the premier event in power golf, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 11:47 AM
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
From 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, Fox Valley Unity Church facilitates a discussion of "A Course in Miracles." This is an ongoing class; each week a new topic is discussed. Everyone is welcome at any time and the class is always open to new attendees.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
On Sunday, July 5, the Rev. Paul Bischoff, interim pastor, invites you for Sunday worship at the 10:30 a.m. service at Country Covenant Church, Route 47 and McDonald Road, Campton Hills.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Boy Scout Troop 43 will host its 16th annual corn and brat dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wilson and Lincoln streets in Batavia.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, July 8, Fox Valley Unity Church will be having vacation Bible school for one morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
On Sunday, July 5, the Rev. Michelle McNamara's sermon will be "Limited Good, Unlimited Love" at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St. in Huntley.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Motorists traveling through East Dundee will need to pay close attention when approaching a couple of major intersections or turning right against a red light.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
The state election board may fine two College of DuPage trustees for filing faulty campaign paperwork. Former trustee Kory Atkinson submitted the complaints several weeks ago against current board Chairman Kathy Wessel and recently elected trustee Sandy Kim.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. Due to space limitations, not all "Your Faith" items are listed here. The complete column appears on the Daily Herald Web site, dailyherald.com. To submit items, send them to faith@dailyherald.com.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Educators in Huntley Unit District 158 got an earful from parents Thursday on what's working - and what's not - in the district's special education program.
Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM
Grafton Township's warring supervisor and trustees may have finally found a point of agreement. The township board is set to vote Monday on whether to cancel the bank loan that was supposed to fund a new $3.5 million township hall in Lake in the Hills.
Full Story published 7/2/2009 5:42 PM
7/2/2009
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- » S. Elgin students earn Lions scholarships
- » Library board member banned from library
- » Audit: Chicago air controller fatigued
- » $1 rides to honor 4th, trolley museum
- » From the clubs
- » Fox Valley briefs
- » Shelter offers kids way to learn about pets
- » Make sure pets vaccinated against rabies
- » Police beat
- » Kane plans DUI crackdown this weekend
- » Northrop celebrates 'America Day'
- » C'ville man charged with stealing from mom
- » Man indicted in Hanover Park slaying
- » Wheaton police nab 3 in porn stings
- » Hampshire man dies in car accident
- » Hanover Park man shot in hand
- » Cops: St. Charles man bites woman
- » Neighbor sports
- » 4-mile run to raise money for homeless
- » Tri-Cities briefs
- » From the clubs
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- » Cook County briefs
- » Geneva Republican wants to replace Foster
7/1/2009
- » Cook County briefs
- » Fox Valley arts and crafts shows
- » Enroll young naturalists in forest camp
- » Police beat
- » Fox Valley briefs
- » Elgin's parking ticket appeal challenged
- » Lake Park alum helping medical brigade
- » The day the trains didn't return
- » Super Bowl champs help out charity
- » Family remembers Dillinger associate
- » Lightning strikes twice at W. Dundee store
- » Bar owner banks on hosting MMA fights
- » Public service
- » Networking
- » Police beat
- » Funeral set for cousins killed in wreck
- » Can't make ends meet? There's spaghetti
6/30/2009
- » Kane County Fair not just about animals
- » Books and enrichment
- » 'Shop with Cop' luncheon at Onesti's
- » Police beat
- » Smash-and-grab burglaries hit Elgin
- » Long-lost letter carries friend's farewell
- » Breathing new life into Algonquin eatery
- » Cops: C'ville man swiped boy's iPhone
- » Man gets 81 years for pizza delivery murder
- » Ash borer found in Schaumburg
- » Police beat
- » Fox Valley briefs
- » D158 looks to improve special education
- » Cook County briefs
- » Howard attys want death penalty dropped
- » Residents decry Dundee Twp. tree removal
- » Kane Co.'s free clinic hits 10,000 patients,
- » Teens charged with Marmion vandalism
- » Car in fatal wreck was returning from party
6/29/2009
- » Expanded Poplar Creek library opens today
- » Sherman work progresses, staff prepares
- » Daily Herald's Photos of the Week
- » Speaker thanks Kiwanis for helping vets
- » Fox Valley in 60 seconds
- » Dist. 300 special ed director steps down
- » Hoffman Estates ramps up 4th of July Fest
- » So where do you cut into those new cars?
- » Marmion Academy offers 'Salute to Youth'
- » St. Charles woman charged in rafting death
- » Adult social calendar
- » Kids, teens and family
- » 50 Plus
- » Sun City clubs
- » E. Dundee mulls nonprofit for development
- » Learn about wildlife at Camp Tracks
- » The briefs
- » Four local park districts vie for gold medal
- » Northwest suburbs in 60 seconds
6/28/2009
- » Elgin YWCA honors women for leadership
- » Christian Development rebuilding in Elgin
- » Volunteers needed for Literacy Connection
- » State cuts would hit home in Kane County
- » Police reports
- » Enjoying the Midsommer moments
- » Attack left her wounded, scarred, stronger
- » Schaumburg day care protests likely cuts
- » East Dundee firefighters to host barbecue
- » Fire damages Hampshire building
6/27/2009
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