Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/wayne/ en-us Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:05:51 -0500 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109909/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109909/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:07:19 -0500 Voters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702109928/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702109928/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:36:24 -0500 Lana Brozik is a master teacher, a model educator and a lifelong learner. She teaches students English and language arts at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett but reaches beyond her eighth-graders to improve the quality of education districtwide. A ripple effect from Brozik's mentorship means she will continue to affect student learning long after she retires at the end of this year. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109804/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109804/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:06:05 -0500 About 40 high school dance teams gathered Sunday for the annual Team Dance Illinois tournament at Batavia High School. Nearly 80 performances filled the day as teams from across the region competed for tournament trophies as well as placement in the state competition scheduled for March 3 in Peoria. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089673/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089673/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:35:52 -0500 An insurance company has sued a St. Charles art dealer for $103,000, arguing the dealer lost an original lithography by the French artist, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. "Artistide Bruant dans son Cabaret, 1893" is regarded by some as one of Lautrec's most recognizable pieces. The defendant in the case has had financial problems, including a foreclosure that a bank started but later called off. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089678/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089678/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:41:49 -0500 What's your sign? In Carol Stream, ask village and park officials and they'll say it could cost you $210,000 to find out. That's the estimated maximum price to redo one identification sign at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, where the park district's new recreation center is set to open this summer. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089926/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089926/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:06:14 -0500 Elgin Area School District U-46 will offer tuition-based, full-day kindergarten to students districtwide next year in a pilot program that could see future expansion. Julie Kallenbach, director of early learner initiatives, said the pilot program will be open to 80 students across four classrooms — two on the west side of Elgin and two in the Bartlett area. As the district expects far more interest than available spots, the kindergartners will be selected by lottery. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079954/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079954/ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 11:04:37 -0500 West Chicago Elementary District 33 began calling parents overnight to tell them classes will be back in session this morning after a tentative contract deal was reached just after midnight.Parents Thursday said they were relieved their students could go back to their normal schedule after a three-day teachers strike. "I'm just happy it's over with and they figured it all out because the kids need to be in school," parent Stacy Rachus said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079588/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079588/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:04:11 -0500 Non-incumbent candidates for St. Charles alderman recieved a chance to present their platforms at the VFW Thursday night. The stagnant First Street development was the major topic of discussion. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079752/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079752/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:53:53 -0500 Jose J. Gamino-Hinojoza, 34, of the 500 block of West Chicago Street, was arrested after police executed a search warrant of his home Tuesday, and found marijuania and cocaine, police reports said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069594/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069594/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:02:37 -0500 The teachers strike is over, a tentative contract has been reached and classes have resumed, but financial challenges in West Chicago District 33 remain, officials said Thursday night. "It took a long time to work through them, but we're glad we finally did," school board spokesman Dave Barclay said. "Now we can look forward and get back to our mission of teaching our children." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069756/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069756/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:44:32 -0500 There were signs of possible progress in contract talks Wednesday in West Chicago Elementary District 33 as teachers walked picket lines for the third consecutive day. The school board and teachers union returned to the bargaining table with a federal mediator at 1 p.m. and were meeting into the evening. Mary Catherine Kosmach, the union's chief negotiator, said both bargaining teams are "close" to coming to terms on some issues, but nothing is official. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069764/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069764/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:53:58 -0500 Kane County officials and court security officers, who have been working without a contract since late 2008, are exchanging proposals and will meet again on Feb. 19. The court security officers are on the job today although they have presented the county last week with a five-day notice to strike. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069925/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069925/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 00:16:05 -0500 The Bartlett village board, meeting as a committee Tuesday, heard a proposal for a new ordinance that would give the village staff more support in dealing with vacant properties. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059783/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059783/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 05:11:10 -0500 Negotiating teams for the West Chicago Elementary District 33 school board and teachers union returned to the bargaining table Tuesday in hopes of ending a strike that entered its second day. But so far, it appears no deal is in sight. Hours after a negotiations session with a federal mediator began, key disagreements on salary, health insurance, class sizes and the extended school day remained on the table. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059641/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059641/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:55:00 -0500 After more than four years without a contract, officers that provide security for Kane County courtrooms met with county officials Tuesday. If no agreement is reached, the officers could strike as early as Wednesday. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059669/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059669/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:56:08 -0500 Those who stop at gas station convenience stores in Carol Stream may soon be able to pick up a six-pack of beer along with their beef jerky and lotto tickets. The village board agreed this week to allow the sale of beer and wine at gas stations after hearing from three local business owners who said it would help them compete in an increasingly difficult market. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059939/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059939/ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:39:55 -0500 Despite a second discussion Monday, the Hoffman Estates village board couldn't decide which company to hire for this year's Northwest Fourth Fest fireworks show. The board was asked to award a $39,000 contract to Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. for a 30-minute fireworks show at the festival. But too many unanswered questions resulted in the matter being sent back to a committee.