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Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
“He sleeps almost all day and does nothing, and that fits the profile of a politician,” said 35-year-old office worker Sergio Chamorro, who adopted the 10-month-old feline last year.
Arlington Heights man, police in dispute over confiscating his guns Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Were Arlington Heights police right to confiscate three antique weapons from an Arlington Heights man who told a therapist he wanted to harm the doctor who incorrectly diagnosed his wife? That's the heart of a lawsuit filed by 72-year-old Arthur Lovi, who says the police did not have the necessary evidence to take his guns and keep them for months. The police disagree.
Batavia birder cares for purple martin colony May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Batavia's purple martins have Fred Borchert to thank for their clean, well-maintained birdhouses along the Riverwalk. Borchert, 72, has been a fan of purple martins most of his life. “They all have personalities,” he said, including one male that tries to peck him on the back of his head.
Confederate captain led Elgin’s 1913 Memorial Day parade May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Confederate Captain William Creighton of Elgin led Elgin's 1913 Memorial Day parade accompanied by a Guard of Honor. A few days earlier, Creighton saved the life of Elgin's oldest Union veteran.
Memorial Day especially important for Carpentersville boyMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This Memorial Day will take on a deeper meaning for Christian Sanchez, a 13-year-old boy from Carpentersville whose great-uncle, Army First Lt. Ronald Wolter, was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Christian recently visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall on a class trip to Washington D.C., found his great uncle's name and, at his mother's and grandmother's request, made four etchings of his name.
Elgin Cross-Town Classic hits the lanes Saturday Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Cross-Town Classic will have some special guests when it begins this weekend. Elgin City Councilman John Steffen will help kickoff the event at Bowlway Lanes at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 by rolling out the ceremonial first ball. Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain will appear on Saturday, April 20 at the end of the tournament when he presents the Elgin Cross-Town Classic Mayor’s Cup to the winning team.
Bowlers get ready for Cross-Town Classic Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Lanes will be relying on a wealth of experience and a touch of youth when it faces off against Bowlway Lanes for the inaugural Elgin Cross-Town Classic, starting this Saturday, April 13. “We’ve talked about doing this type of event for the last few years,” said Elgin Lanes General Manager Lex Perly. “It makes sense, and I’m glad to see that it’s finally going to happen.”
Black holes in galaxies rotate really fast, study finds Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
There’s a new spin on supermassive black holes: They’re incredibly fast, astronomers say. They calculated its spin at close to the speed of light — 670 million mph.
Why do Peace Corps volunteers do it? Feb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Batavia natives Matt Flannigan and Kevin King are Peace Corps volunteers; Flannigan in Sierra Leone, Africa; King in Ganja, Azerbaijan. Although their assignments are challenging, they say the rewards are great. "My job is all about little victories," Kevin King said. "Even in the small victories there are great rewards."
Celebrate all things feline at Harper cat show Feb 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lincoln State Cat Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, at Harper College. Cat lovers of all ages are welcome to watch the judging of purebred and household pet cats, browse vendor booths for pet-related products, and maybe even purchase or adopt a kitten of their own. “This is one of the largest cat shows in the Midwest,” said Marci Baturin of Carpentersville, the show manager.
Boosting business, having fun: the guy in the Statue of Liberty costumeFeb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
If you drive up and down the Randall Road corridor any time during tax season, you've probably seen Tim Kelly or one of his co-workers waving at you from the side of the road. Kelly is one of a handful of part-time employees at Liberty Tax Service centers in the area who don the flowing gown and foam crown each winter, posing as the Statue of Liberty in hopes of drawing customers into the tax preparation business.
One Billion Rising event Feb. 14 in Elgin Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
On Thursday, Feb. 14, one billion women and those who love them will rise up, walk out, dance, sing and demand an end to rape and all forms of sexual violence. One Billion Rising will move the earth, activating women and men across every country.
Woodstock, Punxsutawney groundhogs agree on an early spring for us Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Punxsutawney Phil and Woodstock Willie, the two national prognosticators of what lies ahead for us, were in complete agreement Saturday ... we’re in for an early spring this year. Woodstock also is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie "Groundhog Day" starring Bill Murray, which was filmed there.
Glendale Heights VFW can fly flag, property owner says Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The owner of the shopping center that's home to Glendale Heights VFW Post 2377 said Sunday that the post can continue to fly an American flag on the property, despite an earlier letter that Post 2377 members thought suggested such flags were forbidden.
Longtime West Dundee postal employees retiringJan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
There's probably not a West Dundee post office customer that Sue Teas or Gary Steinmann does not know. Together they have been working as either postal carrier or clerk for a total of 69 years. The two longtime employees and customer favorites will retire at the end of January. “When I started, the mail was hand sorted; now, it's all done with automation,” Steinmann said. “After working here a while, we all get to know the regular customers.”
Detective: Prankster registered as Obama in 2008 Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A Pennsylvania detective is trying to figure out how an apparent prankster was able to fill out a 2008 voter registration card signed "Barack H. Obama."
Marine faces charges for urinating on corpses Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A U.S. Marine was set to face court martial Wednesday for urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters in Afghanistan and then posing for photos with the corpses.
South Elgin boy turning 12 on 12/12/12 Dec 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Everyone gets a golden birthday, but for Thomas Nelson of South Elgin, it's platinum. The sixth grader turns 12 Wednesday — on 12/12/12. He's been making the family aware of it for a few years now, but was actually something he'd figured out on his own long before that."I was probably 6 or 7," Thomas said.
Check out model railroad layouts at open houseNov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
In its 63rd annual open house, the Valley Model Railroad Club is doing something different. Members are pairing their three-day open house event with a food drive benefiting the South Elgin Food Pantry. Visitors who bring in a canned good or some other nonperishable item will get a free raffle ticket and be entered into a drawing for model railroading prizes. The public is also invited to learn more about the club's railroad layout and admire the models they have been building up since 1999.
Elgin deserted the Republican Party in 1912 Nov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Elgin broke a long tradition in 1912 and voted for a presidential candidate who wasn't a Republican. Also making news: a "free love" marriage contact crafted by an Elgin man, a request by high school students to hold dances, and the escapades of a man dubbed as "Jack the Peeper." Here's a look at those stories and others that made Elgin news in the early fall of 1912.