Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/naperville/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 06:35:25 -0400 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/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/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/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/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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159921/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159921/ Wed, 15 May 2013 00:24:28 -0400 Naperville Central (21-7, 16-4) rallied from a 6-1 deficit to clinch the outright DuPage Valley Conference championship, defeating West Chicago 10-8 on Tuesday. Jimmy Nashert homered and drove in 2 runs. Jeff Schank, Nicky Lopez and Bobby McMillen had 2 hits apiece. Zach Aranoff won in relief of Schank. A.J. Seidler went 3-for-5 with a home run and 2 RBI for West Chicago (4-23, 1-19).Wheaton North 10, WW South 2:Johnny Peltz doubled, homered and drove in 4 runs for the Falcons (22-7, 14-6) in their DuPage Valley Conference victory. Cody Gregory added 2 hits and 3 RBI. Winning pitcher Lake Bachar went 2-for-4. Chris Amen went 2-for-3 and drove in 2 runs for WW South (16-13, 11-9).Metea Valley 7, Bartlett 6:Gunner Vega's RBI single in the top of the seventh provided the Mustangs (14-13, 12-12) with the game-winning run in the Upstate Eight Conference. Mike Fitzgerald launched a 3-run homer and Connor Archey added 2 hits. Adam Cielinski was the winning pitcher in relief of Matt Karlins. Glenbard North 7, Naperville North 5:The Panthers (17-10, 14-6) scored a run in fifth and sixth inning to pull out the DuPage Valley Conference victory. Matt Frawley went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. Brett Consitt won on the mound with 4 innings of relief. Ryan Krainz went 2-for-4 and Mark Khoury drove in 2 runs for Naperville North (15-11, 11-9).Glenbard South 7, Ridgewood 5:Tony Tenuta, who drove in 4 runs, blasted a 2-run game-winning home run in the bottom of the seventh as the Raiders (16-8, 12-4) claimed the first game of a three-game Metro Suburban Conference series. Trailing 5-3 after five innings, Glenbard South scored twice in the sixth inning to tie it up. Zach Smith went 2-for-3 and Mike Atkinson had 2 RBI. Will Cornwell was the winning pitcher in relief.Montini 16, Geneva 8:The Broncos (19-6) rallied from a 6-0 deficit after two innings in the nonconference matchup. Austin Kline doubled, homered and drove in 6 runs. Ben Dobosenski and Chris Bartosz had 2 hits apiece while Tyler Tumpane also homered. Reliever Chris Bevis picked up the win. Downers South 8, St. Laurence 3:The Mustangs (27-5) won their 12th straight nonconference game by breaking out to a 4-0 lead after two innings. Joe Becht went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI while winning pitcher Zack Burdi drove in 2 runs. Zach Tayler and Danny Mayer went 2-for-4.West Aurora 9, Glenbard East 4:Danny Ryan and Greg Ludwig homered for the Rams (11-21, 7-13) in their DuPage Valley Conference loss. Nick Vichio went 3-for-3 with a double.Wheaton Academy 15, Plano 4:The Warriors (6-19) exploded for 11 runs in the fourth inning and added 3 more runs in the sixth to help end the nonconference game early. Ryan Bugh went 4-for-5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI. Winning pitcher Sam Perna went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI. Hinsdale South 5, Hinsdale Central 4:Fresh off clinching the outright West Suburban Gold Conference title, the Hornets (22-9) edged their cross-town rivals. Matt Reschke went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI as Mike Rizzo picked up the complete-game victory. Alec Hutcherson went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Hinsdale Central (15-12).Marmion 8, St. Francis 3:Alex Alcantara went 2-for-3 and Chris Smith had 2 RBI but the Spartans (15-11, 10-5) fell in the Suburban Christian Conference. 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/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/entlife/705149977/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/entlife/705149977/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:19:38 -0400 Erica Tomei was on the road to becoming a teacher and tooka detour to culinary school. Today Tomei, 33, is the head pastry chef at the Chicago Marriott Naperville where she says she relies on her teaching training daily. "In a sense, as a chef I am doing the best of both worlds," she says. " I'm baking and teaching my team new skills as their leader." 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/20130510/news/705109660/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109660/ Sat, 11 May 2013 14:15:32 -0400 Local officials Saturday welcomed President Barack Obama action declaring suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas, saying it will help the recovery. "There are many of our residents who don't even have flood insurance, and this is going to help them out," said Lisle Mayor Joe Broda. "We were keeping our fingers crossed that we would, in fact, qualify because it's really going to aid our folks in moving forward."