Copyright 2009 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:16 CST http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338829&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338829&src=98 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:14 CDT A recently released Elgin Area School District U-46 enrollment report gives weight to what some Bartlett parents have been saying for years: Their elementary school is toward the top of the list of those most overcrowded. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338843&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338843&src=98 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:14 CDT They're not necessarily liberals, conservatives or Libertarians. Their uniting belief is that the government, namely federal but those of the states as well, has systemically violated the U.S. Constitution for decades. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338317&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338317&src=98 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:16 CDT On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Institute, with director David Anderson, presents 25 small ensembles in their first concert of the 2009-10 season. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338644&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338644&src=98 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:05 CDT Three inmates at the Kane County jail in St. Charles face fresh felony charges after attacking a fourth inmate, police said Friday. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338672&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338672&src=98 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:44 CDT At a time when many faith-based schools are struggling to stay open, St. Charles may become the host city for a new Lutheran high school. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337849&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337849&src=98 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:25 CDT In the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, there are reminders everywhere to generously help others by giving. One of the biggest reminders to give this season is Operation Christmas Child. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337985&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337985&src=98 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:24 CDT "Peace is Every Step," a film that documents the life, personality, and message of Nobel Peace prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh, will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. Second St. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338361&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=338361&src=98 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:23 CDT A black-and-orange Gary Fisher brand BMX bicycle was reported stolen from in front of the St. Charles Public Library Oct. 30, police said. The bike was left unlocked and leaning against the building just outside the main entrance. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337963&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337963&src=98 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:18 CDT The parents of a Burlington-Central student killed in a head-on crash in St. Charles took the stand at an inquest Wednesday to describe the "big holes in our hearts" left by their son's death. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337486&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337486&src=98 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:20 CDT Bartlett's Centennial School Student Council's annual coin drive is underway and runs through Dec. 15. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337541&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337541&src=98 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:19 CDT Geneva American Legion: The Fox River-Geneva American Legion Post 75 will be offering a "First Friday Fish Fry." http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337901&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337901&src=98 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:19 CDT Two men were arrested and one was cited in a routine traffic stop at 10:41 p.m. Tuesday at Randall Road and Royal Boulevard in unincorporated Elgin. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337951&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337951&src=98 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:18 CDT Tefft Middle School has been named one of 10 "2010 Breakthrough Schools" by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for its work raising academic performance and closing the achievement gap for minority students. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337612&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337612&src=98 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:18:51 CDT The number of Elgin Area School District U-46 students expelled for having weapons may be going down, but the number of students assaulting staff members has gone up in recent years, according to recently released data. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337809&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337809&src=98 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:34:25 CDT Nearly $500,000 in federal stimulus funds is now available to central Kane County residents facing foreclosure or eviction. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337024&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337024&src=98 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:02:24 CDT Holiday bazaar: Ambition Dance and Performing Arts, 184 N. La Fox in South Elgin, will host its first holiday craft bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337595&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337595&src=98 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:02:24 CDT A St. Charles man was arrested at 12:09 a.m. Nov. 11 and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use during a traffic stop on Fox River Drive, west of Weber Road, in unincorporated St. Charles, police said. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337012&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=337012&src=98 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:46 CDT Friends, relatives, neighbors and even strangers welcomed Lance Cpl. Eddie Perez home to St. Charles Monday night. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336895&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336895&src=98 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:41:09 CDT An Aurora teen accused of setting fire to his 3-year-old niece was charged with an additional felony Monday for damaging a sprinkler in the Kane County jail, police said. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336879&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336879&src=98 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:47 CDT About $720 in tools were reported stolen from a trailer in the 900 block of Bluff City Boulevard at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, reports said. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336911&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336911&src=98 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:52:21 CDT In the midst of severe budget cuts, one Elgin Area School District U-46 program is getting a bonus. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336676&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336676&src=98 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:08:44 CDT Daily Herald's Photos of the Week http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336379&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336379&src=98 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:08:42 CDT Your wallet may be running on empty this holiday season, but that doesn't mean your stomach has to as well. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336690&src=98 http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=336690&src=98 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:08:44 CDT A Wisconsin man who says he visited Elgin to play soccer and went home with one less finger will bring his attorney next time he comes to the area.