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District 300 first to offer fourth-year math course May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Seniors at Jacobs, Hampshire and Dundee-Crown high schools will have the opportunity to take a new math class next year with a textbook designed especially for them. The course was developed by the Alliance for College Readiness which includes Elgin Community College and all of its feeder high school districts — Elgin Area School District U-46, St. Charles Community Unit District 303, Burlington-based Central Unit District 301, and Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300, the only district to offer the course next year.
Inmates in Chicago, Russia to play online chess May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Inmates in the Cook County jail are readying for an online chess match against inmates in Russia. The Cook County sheriff's office says the games will be played Wednesday morning.
Daley nephew’s manslaughter trial could start next year May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
McHenry County Judge Maureen McIntyre told attorneys Tuesday to "pencil in January or February" but otherwise gave no indications of when a manslaughter trial could begin for the nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Richard Vanecko faces charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mount Prospect resident and Harper College student David Koschman.
Not a Gacy victim, but DNA identifies teen's remains May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The remains of a New Jersey teen missing since 1972 have been identified, thanks to the machinery put into place to identify the remaining unidentified victims of John Wayne Gacy — although Gacy did not kill this teen.
Dawn Patrol: Arlington Hts. flood survey; Accident survivor thankful May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Arlington Heights closer to flood study. Barrington train accident survivor thanks rescuers. Geneva parking deck expansion delayed. IDOT: Young men top crash victims. 10 charged in Aurora prostitution sting. Glen Ellyn seats new president. Bulls lose to Heat.
Elgin cocaine dealer gets 5 years in prison May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine charges after authorities searched his Elgin home last July. Jayson P. Sturdivant, of Elgin, was on probation for a felony drug charge in 2010, pleaded guilty late Friday in exchange for prosecutors dropping the most serious charges that could have landed him in prison up to 30 years. His trial was set for Monday.
Hampshire HS senior hopes to make a career out of film May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
When Danny Heck was in eighth grade, he and his friends made an Indiana Jones movie with a camcorder. He had such a good time it prompted some research into the film industry and how one could go about breaking into it. Heck, now a senior at Hampshire High School, has worked with Nicole Thompson, the high school librarian, and the District 300 Foundation over the last year on videos for school and district events. "That's when I really knew that this is what I wanted to do with the rest of my life," Heck said.
Chicago man dies in crash that shuts down outbound Kennedy May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A Chicago man was killed and two others were injured in a crash Monday morning that shut down the outbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway. Rufino Sanchez, 65, of Chicago, was killed when his SUV was struck from behind by a semitrailer truck near River Road.
Dawn Patrol: Multiple car crash on I-94; Deng doubtful for Game 4 May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
At least one injured in I-94 crash; chill doesn't keep crowds from Lilacia Park concert; sheriff says Limo driver drunk while taking students to prom; it's time for Blackhawks to take it to next level;lLake Zurich grad impresses Bears' coach; Deng doubtful for Game 4
The Soapbox May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
O'Hare Airport may be getting goats to eat its grass, but there are a few things around the suburbs that get our goats, too. Take a look at Daily Herald editors' opinions.
65 arrested in Cook County on warrantsMay 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Officers in Cook County have arrested more than five dozen people in a domestic violence warrant sweep. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced the 65 arrests on Friday.
How to apply for disaster aid May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have assembled information on how flood victims may receive assistance.
Local officials welcome federal disaster designation May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
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."
No Gacy victims found during search of property May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Investigators did not find any evidence of concealed graves at a Chicago property infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy once managed in the mid-1970s. Using updated technology, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's office searched the property last month with infrared equipment, specially trained dogs and FBI specialists.
Dawn Patrol: Hawks advance; Amrich again Island Lake’s mayor May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Hawks advance to the next round. Amrich returns as Island Lake mayor. Ex-Harper College wrestler's bail cut in DuPage home invasion case. South Barrington supports Rt. 14 underpass in Barrington. Exhaust fan blamed for Naperville house fire.
Harper prepares for sectional test May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting with March snow and followed by April showers, baseball has been a difficult game to play this spring. But as the NJCAA enters the postseason, hope blossoms for the the teams playing in this weekend's six-team sectional. At stake is a spot in the NJCAA Region IV championship series May 17-19, and ultimately a berth in the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Korean educators to visit Harper May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
8.54- page 3 Three years after Harper College's Jill Izumikawa did research in Korea, the college will host Korean educators on its own turf the second piece of a Fulbright-fueled program focused on encouraging cross-cultural learning.
Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Bail cut for wrestler accused of invading cop’s home May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A DuPage County judge cut bail in half Thursday for a former Harper College wrestler whose home invasion trial ended in a hung jury. The reduction means Kerin Ramirez of Addison could soon be freed after more than 18 months in jail, defense attorney Gal Pissetzky said.
Dawn Patrol: Pension vote could come today; TV show in Rosemont May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
State Senate could vote on pensions today. America's Got Talent' draws crowds to Rosemont. Defense attacks Darien gunman's credibility. Beloved Larkin teacher dies at 56. Accused East Dundee cop leaving department. Naperville councilman pledges 2015 mayoral bid. Miami throttles Bulls 115-78.