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Bond set for dad accused of torching home

Bond was set at $100,000 Saturday morning for an Elgin man accused of setting a house on fire while his 2-year-old son was inside in a highchair.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 1:59 PM

Long-awaited Eola Road/I-88 interchange opens

The decade-long wait is over for motorists wanting an Eola Road interchange at I-88 in Aurora. Aurora, Naperville, DuPage County and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority officials Friday morning celebrated the completion of the once-stalled project.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 5:52 PM

Feds don't want Crystal Lake murder suspect deported

Federal authorities would be happy to return Esteban Calleja to his native land. The McHenry County State's Attorney's office, however, has other ideas for the 43-year-old Carpentersville man.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 2:30 PM

Trio charged in Kane County jail fight

Three inmates at the Kane County jail in St. Charles face fresh felony charges after attacking a fourth inmate, police said Friday.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 3:52 PM

Lutheran high school coming to St. Charles

At a time when many faith-based schools are struggling to stay open, St. Charles may become the host city for a new Lutheran high school.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 4:55 PM

Tri-Cities police blotter

A burglar broke a window and stole a Garmin GPS device out of a car between noon and 8 p.m. Monday in a parking lot in the 900 block of South Randall Road, police said.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 12:02 AM

Police beat

An Elgin man was arrested and charged Thursday with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm without a firearm owners card - all felonies.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 12:02 AM

Tri-Cities briefs

South Elgin will hold its annual "An Almost Winter Day" from 3 to 5 p.m. today at SEBA Park at South Water Street and West Middle Street.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 12:02 AM

Aurora lays off eight more city employees

Eight more city employees were laid off Friday in Aurora as officials continue trying to offset major revenue declines and balance their proposed 2010 budget.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 4:16 PM

Batavia cuts prices for park programs

A "Recession Relief" program of free and reduce-price programs for the Batavia Park District appears to have been successful in increasing participation.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 3:57 PM

Elgin fire intentionally set, father charged

The father of the 2-year-old trapped in Thursday's house fire in Elgin has been charged with setting the blaze.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 9:43 PM

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