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Carpentersville man accused of fondling girl

A Carpentersville man was accused Wednesday of fondling a 14-year-old girl in a private swimming pool. Edward L. Zimbler, 47, of 53 Robin Road, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse, delivery of alcohol to a minor and permitting a minor to become intoxicated, police said.

Full Story updated 8/7/2008 5:05 PM

South Elgin park finalist for Hometown Award

A memorial plaza dedicated to South Elgin children and police officers whose lives were cut short by accident, illness or other causes is on the shortlist to receive a 2008 Governor's Hometown Award.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Briefs: Aurora hunts con artists

Aurora police want to identify a woman whose picture was captured by a bank security system while she apparently was scamming a 57-year-old man out of several thousand dollars.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

St. Charles, Geneva avoid storm's fury

While some areas were still assessing damage caused by strong storms early in the week, Geneva and St. Charles officials Wednesday said they were fortunate to have missed the brunt of the system.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Naperville Dist. 203 superintendent calling it quits

Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Alan Leis will retire at the end of this school year after roughly 40 years in education. Leis, soon to be 60, notified the school board several months ago, but his decision was not made public until Wednesday.

Full Story updated 8/6/2008 6:41 PM

S. Elgin missing more blood evidence

Two more samples of blood evidence are missing from the South Elgin Police Department, the chief revealed Thursday as he promised a full inventory check.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 5:03 PM

Sugar Grove to get new fire station

The Sugar Grove Fire Protection District is moving ahead with plans to build a 9,000-square-foot fire station on two acres in the southwestern section of unincorporated Denny Road Estates.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 3:34 PM

Social workers aim to help abuse victims finish school

A suburban elementary school student told her bus driver she had been physically abused. The student's school called the wrong student down to the office and interrogated her, trying to get her to admit the abuse.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 3:24 PM

Prosecutors play tape of bombing suspect

Federal prosecutors Wednesday played a tape of an Oak Brook man laughing gleefully as he recounts to an informant how police got his getaway vehicle wrong in a 2003 bombing.

Full Story updated 8/7/2008 12:21 PM

Police: Seat belt saved girl's life in Elgin

A teenage girl flipped her car in Elgin on Wednesday afternoon but escaped with minor injuries, authorities said.

Full Story updated 8/7/2008 6:47 AM

Briefs: Facio hearing set

A Kane County judge will hear arguments next month over whether hearsay should be allowed in the prosecution of an Elgin teen charged with raping an 8-year-old neighbor last August.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Briefs: Kane awards health heroes

The Kane County Health Department recognized five people as "Hidden Heroes of Public Health" on Wednesday. Dr. Gary Ahasic and Dr. Brian Tonner won awards for their creation of "Dentists with a Heart."

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Elgin man convicted in St. Charles burglary

An Elgin man caught breaking into a St. Charles house in February was convicted of felony burglary this week.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Carpentersville officer recovering from accident

A Carpentersville community service officer badly injured when he was hit by a car early Tuesday is making a satisfactory recovery after undergoing surgery to both legs, Carpentersville police said in a statement Wednesday.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Can't afford to see a concert? Volunteer

Want to hear a big name concert in a great location without paying a cent? And be transported in a limousine?

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

U-46 names four new principals

Four Fox Valley schools will have new principals this fall. New principals were assigned to three Elgin schools - Creekside, Hilltop and Huff elementary schools - and Willard Elementary School in South Elgin.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Man used TV money to buy cocaine, police say

An Elgin man gave another man $150 Tuesday afternoon to help him buy a plasma television set, but the man used the money to buy cocaine instead, police said.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Police beat

A brown 1975 Harley Davidson with leather saddle bags and stainless fenders valued at $9,000 was stolen between July 30 or July 31 from Lincoln Avenue.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

South Elgin police misplace evidence in DUI homicide

South Elgin police can't find a key piece of evidence for DUI and reckless homicide charges pending against a St. Charles teen involved in a deadly crash last year, the police chief and the defendant's attorney said Wednesday.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Batavia park district seeks input on rec center

For the second time in less than a month, the Batavia Park District will take feedback from the public with regards to a new recreation center in the city.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

Police beat

A man armed with a crowbar entered an unlocked apartment on the 100 block of Walkup Avenue and demanded prescription medication from the resident. The victim was not injured.

Full Story published 8/7/2008 12:06 AM

CN to take legal action on EJ&E deal

Canadian National is turning to the courtroom to try and get its purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern rail line approved by the end of the year.

Full Story published 8/6/2008 1:18 PM

Kane County gets B- for overall health

Kane County's annual checkup resulted in a slightly above average grade of B- for overall health, but lingering problems which require a communal solution remain unattended.

Full Story published 8/6/2008 3:33 PM

Algonquin man charged in attack on teen

An 18-year-old Algonquin man was behind bars at the McHenry County jail Wednesday, facing a felony charge alleging he beat a 15-year-old boy after luring him to a secluded area.

Full Story published 8/6/2008 4:00 PM

Carpentersville man killed in hit-and-run

A Carpentersville man was killed early Wednesday when he was hit by a vehicle as he walked along Route 72 in East Dundee.

Full Story published 8/6/2008 4:00 PM

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