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Sibling rivalry propels young Palatine filmmakers
May 23 2013 | 3:09 pm
- Two young filmmakers from Palatine are making a name for themselves in the visual arts world and racking up some incredible experiences along the way. Richard, an eighth-grader, is the graphic artist, and Ben, a high school sophomore, is the writer...
How Oklahoma coach helped save Schaumburg couple
May 23 2013 | 8:40 am
- A youth triathlon coach who helped pull a Schaumburg trustee and his wife out of the rubble after Monday's tornado in Oklahoma will be watching his team participate in a race Sunday in Geneva. "(Talbot Cox) was one of the responders that helped my...
Nursing home planned for Elgin's west side
May 23 2013 | 6:03 pm
- A nursing home appears to be headed to Elgin's far west side, but as at least one neighbor complained that's a far cry from the Trader Joe's he was lead to believe would be built there.
Rabbi, author to speak Thursday in Hoffman Estates
May 21 2013 | 11:37 pm
- Ever wondered how to not just manage, but prevent stress from entering your life altogether? Australian author Rabbi Laibl Wolf will tackle the topic in "The Seven Habits of De-Stressed People," a seminar at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Hoffman Estates.
TLC supporters blast Elgin city council
May 23 2013 | 10:27 am
- Supporters of an Elgin faith-based, pro-life organization that provides free ultrasounds and pregnancy tests to women asked the city council to ease what they believe are unfair restrictions imposed on the organization. Elgin is the only community...
Elgin city council keeps sick leave donation policy
May 23 2013 | 8:41 am
- A program that allows Elgin employees to donate their unused sick leave to colleagues will continue to stand for now, as city council members continue debating the topic. Right now, employees can donate sick time to other employees who have a severe...
Cat dies in Elgin fire
May 21 2013 | 10:47 am
- A pet cat died a residential fire early Tuesday morning in Elgin that caused an estimated $140,000 in damages, fire officials said.
Suburban hospitals talk about tornado preparedness
May 21 2013 | 5:58 pm
- The devastation at Moore Medical Center in Oklahoma underscores the value of detailed emergency preparedness plans and routine evacuation drills, suburban hospital officials said Tuesday. For instance, when Sherman Hospital in Elgin is determined to...
Elgin police want to know where surveillance cameras are
May 20 2013 | 1:00 pm
- The Elgin Police Department is asking residents and business owners to let them know if they have surveillance cameras, so that if a crime takes place, police know where to look quickly for potential evidence. And to help people learn more about...
No injuries in Palatine condo fire
May 18 2013 | 11:39 am
- No one was injured in a fire Friday night that left three condominium units uninhabitable in Palatine, authorities said. The Palatine Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire at a two-story, 24-unit condo building at 516 N. Wilke Road,...