Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/aurora/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 06:24:35 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149664/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149664/ Tue, 14 May 2013 21:23:58 -0400 Parking meters in downtown Aurora are history. Literally. The last remaining meter was symbolically removed and given to the Aurora Historical Society on Tuesday as the city transitioned to a free parking system. Signs designating areas allowing parking for 90 minutes or two, three, six or 10 hours have been posted throughout the streets surrounding Stolp Island, and residents now can adjust to the new regulations. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139718/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139718/ Tue, 14 May 2013 05:39:26 -0400 Six women and four men face charges following a two-day prostitution sting staged last week by Aurora police officers. The operation, which was staged Wednesday and Thursday at an undisclosed private residence in Aurora, targeted several different online sites known for advertising sexual services. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139720/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139720/ Mon, 13 May 2013 16:38:52 -0400 Robert G. Byland, 19, of Batavia, was charged at 6:15 a.m. Sunday with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, criminal damage to property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1000 block of Winnebago Trail, according to a police report. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130511/news/705119823/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130511/news/705119823/ Sat, 11 May 2013 19:42:35 -0400 Eight people were injured and 36 people were displaced from an Aurora Housing Authority building after a fire broke out Thursday morning in a second-floor apartment, Aurora spokesman Dan Ferrelli said. The fire started at 10:57 a.m. at the Maple Terrace complex on the 900 block of Second Avenue, Ferrelli said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ Thu, 9 May 2013 18:02:10 -0400 Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159943/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159943/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:06:52 -0400 The few times Christian Taugner finds himself in a jam, he always manages to find that extra gear. It's not a pretty sight for opponents. Behind another masterful pitching performance from its senior ace, Lake Park moved a step closer to the Upstate Eight Conference baseball title with Tuesday's 6-0 victory over Waubonsie Valley in Roselle. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149611/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149611/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:30 -0400 Stephanie Chitkowski struck out 11 in a 3-hit shutout, No. 3 Glenbard South winning at Elmwood Park 10-0 on Tuesday.Payton Carli went 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored an an RBI and Danielle Scarpiniti 2-for-3 with 3 RBI for the Raiders (22-4, 11-0 Metro Suburban Conference).Fenton 5, Timothy Christian 4:Nicole Susmarski's two-out, 2-run single in the fifth inning proved to be the game-winner for the Bison. Marisa Voss struck out 13 for Timothy Christian.Benet 11, Manteno 9:Trailing 9-4, the No. 4 Redwings (19-7) tied it with 4 runs in the sixth and won it with 2 in the seventh.Shannon Mills led off the seventh with an infield single, Marissa Panko, who was 4-for-5, doubled, Ali Michalik, who was 4-for-4, singled in the go-ahead run and Julianne Rurka added a run with an RBI fielder's choice.Nazareth 3, Montini 2:Back-to-back homers by Mia Davis and Colleen McGivney in a 3-run seventh inning rallied the Roadrunners. Cristina Barrett went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and 2 RBI for Montini (23-7).Neuqua Valley 15, East Aurora 0:Mac Spittal (8-3) twirled a 1-hitter, striking out three, and the Wildcats (17-10) pounded out 15 hits.Aurora Central 5, Lisle 4:Gabi Alfaro went 2-for-4 with a triple, double and 2 RBI for the Chargers at the Class 2A Aurora Central regional. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:06:26 -0400 Lake Park got off to a fast start in all three sets in volleyball Tuesday against conference rival and host Waubonsie Valley. Then the Warriors battled back into contention three times, but the Lancers held them off in two of the three sets for a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 victory in the Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division clash. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149973/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149973/ Tue, 14 May 2013 10:10:51 -0400 The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/entlife/705149985/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/entlife/705149985/ Mon, 13 May 2013 13:03:58 -0400 Anime Central 2013, the Midwest's largest convention of Japanese animation and manga, returns for a weekend-long bash at Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Scale a 25-foot rock wall, balance on a paddle board and more during the JustPlay! Sports & Rec Festival at the Carol Stream Town Center. See works created by artists on the autism spectrum in the exhibit "Brilliance of Autism" at the Art Museo in the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149776/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149776/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:13 -0400 Carter W. Myers, 19, of Batavia, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis (between 2.5 and 10 grams), at 9:51 p.m. Monday in the 600 block of South Batavia Avenue, according to a police report. He was also issued a warning for not having a rear license plate. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139688/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139688/ Tue, 14 May 2013 07:24:00 -0400 Is a BlackFinn by any other name still a BlackFinn? Several Naperville officials don't think so.Everyone from the mayor to police chief to the head of the chamber of commerce says local businessman Jim Bergeron's pending purchase and takeover of the downtown BlackFinn American Saloon can only benefit both the city and the business. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139704/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139704/ Tue, 14 May 2013 05:53:51 -0400 A 32-year-old Batavia woman was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to her fourth DUI. Jeanette Baum was more than twice the legal intoxication threshold Nov. 27, 2012 when she crashed into a utility box in Batavia after dropping her child off at school. Baum also was on probation for a drug charge at the time. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139782/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139782/ Mon, 13 May 2013 17:21:07 -0400 An early morning fight Sunday at BlackFinn American Saloon in downtown Naperville left two people injured, including a bar employee, and resulted in charges against six patrons, authorities said Monday. Police chief Robert Marshall said saloon employees called police shortly after 1 a.m. when a "significant rumble" broke out on the third floor of the establishment at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139714/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139714/ Mon, 13 May 2013 16:47:23 -0400 A Warrenville man who ran into the side of a semi while riding his bicycle home from work early Friday morning has died from his injuries. Police say Carlos Cielo, 30, was riding his bicycle home from his job in Naperville just after midnight when he collided with a semi truck traveling southbound on Route 59 at Continental Drive. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109737/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109737/ Fri, 10 May 2013 20:05:02 -0400 The Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271's video gambling plan is off to a rocky start. A video gaming company has sued the post, arguing it has exclusive rights to place video slot machines at the post for the next five years. Gambling at the post went live last month. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109872/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109872/ Fri, 10 May 2013 13:38:30 -0400 State championship banners representing accomplishments in everything from football to badminton are on display at Naperville North High School. Now it's time to hang another banner, although this one has nothing to do with sports. The school's latest winning team was named the 2013 Mock Firms Illinois State Champion in Home Design. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109878/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109878/ Fri, 10 May 2013 13:34:46 -0400 Shelly Weiser of Naperville has been creating wood carvings for ten years, but he got his start a bit later than most having only begun his work at the age of 75. Weiser, now 85, says the art form consumes him. "I love carving, and when I'm not carving I'm thinking about carving," Weiser said. "I'm always thinking about the next piece that I'll be working on." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099649/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099649/ Thu, 9 May 2013 21:36:27 -0400 Naperville firefighters said a malfunctioning bathroom ceiling exhaust fan caused a fire Thursday evening at a home on the 2700 block of Pennyroyal Circle. No one was injured, but the home was deemed uninhabitable. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099814/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099814/ Thu, 9 May 2013 15:42:21 -0400 Within hours of taking the oath of office, Naperville's newest city council member already was making waves. Dave Wentz, 50, raised some eyebrows following Sunday's council inauguration ceremony when he hosted a private reception across the street in the Naperville Township headquarters board room. Some are questioning whether it was appropriate for an elected official to host a private party rent-free in a government building that is not usually available for such uses by the general public.