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Elgin cops: Woman attacked driver with bottle

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

South Elgin mom fighting U-46 for son's health, schooling

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

Photo contest finalists

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

DuPage judge's appellate run canceled

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

Elderly couple rescued after car plunges into Elgin lake

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

Report: Good, bad U-46 teachers go unaddressed

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

Religion - Vacation Bible schools

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

Fox Valley notes on religion

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

Fox Valley briefs

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

Fox Valley religion - Special events

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

Police beat

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's Family Finder reunites woman with loved ones

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

Cook County briefs

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

Route 25 ramps on I-90 to close

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

Elgin cabbie fends off attacker with deodorant

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

Rep. Froehlich won't run for re-election

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

W. Dundee funeral director devoted to community service

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

St. Charles American Legion Post 342 picks scholarships for scholars

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

Ash borers' favorite meal to slowly fall off the menu?

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

Link to Schaumburg's past, she lived entire life in family homestead

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

What's your festival flavor?

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

New citizens celebrate becoming an American

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 manager hospitalized with chest pains

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

Algonquin pet waste drop box fight closer to trial

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

Family honors memory of St. Charles airman who perished in WWII

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

Hoffman Estates range to host long-drive contest

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

Crafts, bazaars and markets

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

Clubs & hobbies

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

Animals, plants and nature

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

Lake County clubs and hobbies

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

Discuss various miracles in Fox Valley group

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

Young adult ministry leads service Sunday night

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

Unlimited corn and brat meal

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

McHenry County notes on religion

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

East Dundee eyes red light runners

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

State election board could penalize 2 COD trustees

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

Your faith in Cook County

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

Parents talk out special needs in Dist. 158

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 may cancel loan for building

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

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