Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/naperville/ en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:33 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209728/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209728/ Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:55 -0400 Naperville fire officials have ruled the early Sunday morning fire that damaged Naper Settlement's Fort Payne building was an accident but have not concluded their investigation. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209772/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209772/ Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:14 -0400 An Oak Park man has been charged with aggravated battery in downtown Naperville, authorities said Monday. Paul Magee, 25, was charged after police said he attacked a man at 2:30 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Benton Avenue and Washington Street. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209875/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209875/ Mon, 20 May 2013 12:46:52 -0400 As Naperville resident Marty Karlin watched his son, Ryan, 10, grow weaker from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he wanted to raise awareness and funds for research to combat the disease. He and his family came up with ShtankOut, a plush toy that doubles as an odor eliminator in kids gym bags, lockers, closets and other smelly places. A portion of the $4.99 to $5.99 price for every one goes toward research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209831/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209831/ Mon, 20 May 2013 12:39:41 -0400 A Warrenville man is facing a mandatory prison term if convicted of aggravated DUI in a crash that killed Wheaton Warrenville South High School senior Stephanie Pickett, prosecutors said Monday. Karlos Leath, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his first appearance in front of DuPage County Judge Blanche Hill Fawell. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199885/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199885/ Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:09 -0400 Nine students will walk across the stage Sunday at Lewis University's commencement ceremony to receive bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Yet, these students never took classes at the school's campus in Romeoville. Through a so-called 3+1 program partnership between Lewis and College of DuPage, the students earned their four-year degrees from Lewis by taking all their classes at COD's campus in Glen Ellyn. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199854/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199854/ Sun, 19 May 2013 17:19:56 -0400 An early morning fire Sunday damaged the Fort Payne building, part of the Naper Settlement living-history museum in Naperville, authorities said. The fort will be closed while a full damage assessment is made, but other buildings on the site remain open, and programs are running as planned. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179746/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179746/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:24:33 -0400 Naperville's Centennial Beach will open right on time this spring, despite last month's severe flooding that caused the DuPage River to overflow into the property along the downtown Riverwalk. The day after the flood, Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury said he was confident the beach and pool would be ready by 11 a.m. May 25. Recreation Director Brad Wilson confirmed Friday the park is ready to go. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179914/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179914/ Fri, 17 May 2013 00:19:06 -0400 Adjunct professors at the College of DuPage are set to receive salary increases as part of a two-year contract extension approved Thursday by the college's board of trustees. College officials offered the contract extension to adjuncts as a package along with a plan to create a new "lecturer" position that would allow some adjuncts to receive health care benefits under the new federal health care law. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179985/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179985/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:12 -0400 Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finlaists. Here are the finalists for the week of May13th. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/business/705169808/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/business/705169808/ Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:31 -0400 Typically, when you hear the term "hackathon," you picture computer geeks sitting in a large room, rifling through untold number of passwords or other avenues to break into secret websites or files during a competition. That's not exactly the case with the first Logistics Hackathon, an all-day technology-driven work session, on Saturday at the Merchandise Mart. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159695/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159695/ Wed, 15 May 2013 17:33:48 -0400 The longtime guiding force behind the Naperville Sun is being remembered this week for his contributions to the newspaper and community over the past 40 years. Tim West, 66, died Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with cancer. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/news/705219848/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/news/705219848/ Tue, 21 May 2013 10:26:48 -0400 Each week's DuPage County Neighbor section includes at least one entry in our Photo Finish contest. Our photo staff picks some of their favorite submissions to run each week and then one overall monthly winner. This week's entries all focus on wildlife of some sort, from giant ants that have invaded the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to sea lions in the Galápagos Islands. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705219970/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/entlife/705219970/ Tue, 21 May 2013 06:33:41 -0400 Who knew that The Rolling Stones would still be rocking after 50 years. Catch up with these rock legends starting Tuesday, May 28, for three "50 and Counting" tour concerts at the United Center. See acrobats, clowns, contortionists and more when the Piccadilly Circus arrives at the DuPage County Expo Center in St. Charles this weekend. The Butterflies & Blooms exhibition returns this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/sports/705219975/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130521/sports/705219975/ Sun, 19 May 2013 10:54:31 -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 track, baseball, softball, volleyball, water polo and soccer. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209654/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209654/ Tue, 21 May 2013 09:28:26 -0400 It boasts the area's best team. Its best pitcher. Its best lineup. And that's not even including Waubonsie Valley, the hottest team in the group. If there is a better sectional around, particularly at the top, than the one at Neuqua Valley, good luck finding it. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209598/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209598/ Mon, 20 May 2013 22:58:07 -0400 Metea Valley 10, East Aurora 0:Matt Karlins fired a 1-hitter with 8 strikeouts in 5 innings as the Mustangs (16-14) scored all their runs in the first three innings and moved on to the Class 4A Oswego regional semifinals. Sam Hanson, Andrew Fox and Connor Archey each had 2 RBI. Addison Trail 4, Streamwood 3:The Blazers (11-24) scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie and advance to the Class 4A Wheaton North regional semifinals. Jordan Garcia and Joe Kurucar had 2 hits apiece while winning pitcher Anthony Infantino struck out seven. Glenbard East 10, Conant 1:Leadoff hitter Mike Hansen went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and 3 RBI as the Rams (13-22) won in the Class 4A Geneva regional quarterfinals. Joe Kotch added 3 RBI and Nick Vichio doubled twice. D.J. Spears struck out nine in a 4-hitter. Wheaton Academy 6, Genoa-Kingston 0:A 3-0 lead after two innings was plenty of support for winning pitcher Jake Cousins, who struck out six, allowed 1 hit and walked none for the Warriors (7-20) in the Class 3A Burlington Central regional quarterfinals. Sam Perna had 2 of Wheaton Academy's 5 hits. Schaumburg 4, West Chicago 2:Connor Dall and Dave Kordik drove in runs for the Wildcats (4-25), who fell in the Class 4A Schaumburg regional quarterfinals.Neuqua Valley 9, Benet 7:Trailing 7-3 heading to the sixth inning, Neuqua Valley (25-9) scored twice in the sixth and added 4 runs in the top of the seventh to pull out the nonconference victory. Dylan Goss homered and drove in 2 runs. Matt Butler went 3-for-4 while Cody Coll and Matt Wollnik had 2 RBI. Jonathan Vlk picked up the win in relief. Pat McInerney went 2-for-4 with a triple and 4 RBI for Benet (21-9).Glenbard North 7, York 5:The Panthers (19-11) closed the regular season by winning for the fifth time in six games. Ryan Storto went 3-for-3 with 2 doubles. Brandon Kressner and Dom Fornino each drove in 2 runs. Winning pitcher Luke Greenberg scattered 7 hits over 6 innings. River Pitlock went 2-for-4 for York (15-19).Willowbrook 16, Glenbard West 14:The Warriors (22-10) won a wild one in their final regular-season game. Dom Bataglia went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Steven Ferguson went 3-for-5 and Jeremy Kucik drove in 3 runs. Spencer Refer, Tyler Dayton and Dennis Rudolph had 3 hits apiece for Glenbard West (13-19).Glenbard South 2, Burlington Central 0:Ethan Gasbarro improved to 6-2 on the mound by striking out 11 in a 2-hitter over 6 innings. Carl Sanders, Justin Joseph, Will Cornwell and Mike Atkinson had 2 hits apiece.Waubonsie Valley 16, Sycamore 6:Ben Vietri exploded for a double, home run and 6 RBI while going 4-for-5 for the victorious Warriors (18-14). Tyler Hasper, Tad Wegner and Troy Fumagalli had 2 RBI. Batavia 6, Wheaton North 5:Batavia scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to claim victory in the playoff tuneup. Johnny Peltz and Lake Bachar, who drove in 3 runs, homered for Wheaton North (24-8). http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209602/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209602/ Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:21 -0400 Naperville Central High School held its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the school. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209615/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209615/ Mon, 20 May 2013 22:10:38 -0400 Naperville North High School held its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the school. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209626/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/sports/705209626/ Mon, 20 May 2013 21:50:11 -0400 Waubonsie Valley's wait was worth it. Its game with South Elgin Friday suspended after one batter due to rain, the two teams came back on Monday with the No. 4 Warriors' 4-1 win clinching the outright Upstate Eight Valley championship. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/business/705209953/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/business/705209953/ Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:55 -0400 Kukec's People features 91-year-old Chester Matusek, a 57-year employee at Motorola Inc. and now Motorola Solutions. He's survived massive layoffs, technology evolutions, and multiple CEOs. Over the years, he has worked on metals and molds to help shape some of the company's legendary devices, from the first cell phone to other products. He's now repairing devices, such as World War II walkie talkies for the company's museum. And he plans to continue working. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209920/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209920/ Mon, 20 May 2013 05:31:03 -0400 One minute you're in Naperville, the next, you're whistling "California Here I Come," aboard the California Zephyr. Most folks think of O'Hare when it comes to escaping but some of Amtrak's most famous trains stop in the suburbs. Can we get more? Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman talks about expanding service in the Midwest and more. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209873/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209873/ Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:17 -0400 A drive-through restaurant of sorts will be setting up shop Tuesday at Aurora police headquarters, selling barbecue meals to benefit a new team joining the force this summer — a canine unit. The Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora is staging a drive-through dinner event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1200 E. Indian Trail Road to raise money for "wish list" items not included in the $260,000 budgeted for re-establishment of a canine unit. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209922/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130520/news/705209922/ Mon, 20 May 2013 05:34:43 -0400 The "flood journey" that began April 18 drags on for many who make their home at the Towers at Four Lakes in Lisle. None of the apartments in the eight-story towers took on water, but the parking decks and lower levels did. System failures and power outages are keeping residents from their units until June 15. "I am choosing to stay at the towers because I love where I live and I just want to go home," said Debra Schulz. "But this is such a long period of time just to get back into our homes." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199762/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199762/ Mon, 20 May 2013 00:27:13 -0400 West Aurora High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at the NIU convocation center in DeKalb. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199774/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130519/news/705199774/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:57:58 -0400 This edition of The Week in Pictures features things found in the air, including ducks, robins, owls, mosquitos, and rockets. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130518/news/705189887/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130518/news/705189887/ Sat, 18 May 2013 17:21:50 -0400 A 36-year-old homeless Aurora man was found dead in a retention pond Friday afternoon — the victim of an apparent drowning, police said. The man was identified Saturday as Joseph A. Pec, a resident of the Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179672/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179672/ Fri, 17 May 2013 18:06:07 -0400 A 36-year-old man Aurora man was found dead in a retention pond Friday afternoon — the victim of an apparent drowning, police said. A jogger running past the pond near Kirk Road and Mesa Lane on the city's far northeast side saw the body lying in the water and called police. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179748/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130517/news/705179748/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:51 -0400 Sometimes science labs are in windowless rooms with microscopes and laptops and test tubes and all that other stuff you see on "CSI." And sometimes labs are outside, where budding scientists can learn valuable lessons while enjoying a little sunshine and getting their hands — and maybe knees — just a tad dirty. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169758/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169758/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:46 -0400 A Geneva man who says he had a mountain of bills and was facing eviction is now a multimillionaire thanks to a lottery ticket he bought months ago in Aurora and only recently found in a cookie jar in his kitchen. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169828/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169828/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:13:33 -0400 One of three men charged in a gang rape of a drunk woman in Aurora is fighting to have his statements to police banned from court. The attorney for Eric Stallworth Jr., 22, argues he repeatedly asked to speak to his attorney and was denied a phone call before making a statement to police. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169718/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169718/ Thu, 16 May 2013 17:55:41 -0400 A Marmion Academy high school student has sued for injuries suffered during a May 2010 science experiment in which his body was coated with a protective compound and lit on fire. Zachary Bennett, 18, of Aurora, argues a science teacher was negligent when he changed an experiment to coating Bennett's entire body while standing up instead of just his hand. Bennett slipped on the wet floor while on fire and fell on his face. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169744/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130516/news/705169744/ Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:24 -0400 Dozens of home and business owners visited FEMA'S Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday during its first day of operation at the Lisle Police Department. Those affected by last month's floods can get help to apply for federal assistance in the form of FEMA grants and low-interest loans to cover uninsured costs ranging from repairs to alternative housing. "We want to talk to people who are insured and those who aren't because we've got programs to fill in some of the holes of insurance," FEMA spokesman Mike McCormick said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159582/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159582/ Wed, 15 May 2013 23:13:35 -0400 Waubonsee Community College is selling its former downtown Aurora campus for $1.5 million to a firm interested in turning the two buildings into stores and apartments. The college board approved the sale Wednesday night to Gorman and Co. It expects to close the sale in January. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159689/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159689/ Wed, 15 May 2013 17:52:05 -0400 The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening a disaster recovery center in Lisle so DuPage County property owners dealing with flood damage can have another way to apply for federal assistance. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159827/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159827/ Wed, 15 May 2013 11:29:50 -0400 The Sugar Grove Park District is getting $400,000 from the state toward the development of a park near Harter Middle School, the governor's office announced Monday. The Fox Valley Park District is also getting money for redevelopment of Jericho Lake, and the Kane County Forest Preserve District is receiving a grant for the Brunner Family Forest Preserve.