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Storm disrupts flights from O’Hare to east coast Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The snow has stopped falling in the Chicago area, but flights at O'Hare International Airport continue to be canceled due to a winter storm pounding the east coast. Nearly 250 flights have been canceled at O'Hare this morning as the storm that dumped up to 10-inches overnight in Lake County heads to the east coast.
More charges in Batavia assisted living center thefts, forgeries Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old caretaker at a Batavia assisted-living facility who was arrested in December on charges that she stole and forged a $1,000 check from a resident now faces a new batch of charges. Batavia police say Teejana S. Perry of Warrenville stole from four other victims at the center. Warrants have been issued for the new charges; Perry is next due in court on Feb. 21.
Icy conditions slow morning commute Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A Winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Chicago area due to freezing rain that is turning to ice.
Dawn Patrol: Woman gets 8 years for dirty dish shootingFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Dawn Patrol: Elementary school resumes in West Chicago. Woman found guilty of sledgehammer attack. Waukegan High teacher charged with possession of child porn. Grayslake Dist. 46 board approves tentative deal for teachers. Joe Walsh considers starting a SuperPac. Downers Grove woman gets eight years for shooting boyfriend. Mount Prospect man gets 24 years for sexual assault.
St. Charles East’s Crocket makes cut to join Heuer at state Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Girls high school bowling can get tense. Even when the girls are not bowling.
Basketball: Week 10 MVPs Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Lakes senior forward Jake Kohler and Benet senior guard Christen Prasse have earned MVP honors from the Daily Herald for their recent basketball performances. Kohler blocked a last-second layup attempt to help Lakes defeat North Chicago by a point and move the Eagles into a first-place tie in the league. Prasse tied a personal best with 30 points plus 7 assists in a decisive victory over Providence.
Schramek leads Benet past Marist Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Emily Schramek scored all 17 of her points in the second half, 13 in the third quarter, and No. 11 Benet hit 10 3-pointers to knock off Marist 78-67 on Wednesday in Lisle.
Woman gets eight years for dirty dish shootingFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A Downers Grove woman was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for blasting her boyfriend with a shotgun -- a crime authorities said was sparked in part by a dirty dish. The shooting happened last February after 44-year-old Vickie Podruzek and her boyfriend quarreled about their relationship. Tensions mounted when the victim left out a dirty dish and then threw it when Podruzek put it on his pillow.
One bird in a flock may not be like the others Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
When our Jeff Reiter started counting a flock of mallards, he discovered an impostor - a black duck - among the fowl. Experienced birders know to expect the unexpected, and Reiter says that's a smart approach if you want to see new birds. "There might be an uncommon species, or even a mega-rarity in our midst, but it takes a careful and patient observer to detect it."
Dawn Patrol: West Chicago Dist. 33 talks go on; Naperville smart meter flap Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Still no deal in West Chicago District 33; Naperville residents upset over smart meter arrests; IDOT outlines Circle Interchange renovation plans; Oberweis' attempt to oust GOP chairman rejected; fallout continues in Schaumburg cop drug cases; Northwestern makes additional Wrigley commitment.
DuPage County keglers getting on a roll Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
It's crowded at the top as teams roll into this weekend's girls state bowling tournament.
Neuqua Valley holding out for top spot Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Neuqua Valley's boys basketball team is zeroing in on a seventh conference title and first since 2010. Defending champion Metea Valley (15-8, 8-2) hopes 5-17 South Elgin — which Neuqua (22-2, 10-1 UEC Valley) beat 71-32 on Dec. 15 — can pull off the upset and the Mustangs can beat Waubonsie Valley and Bartlett to force a first-place tie.
ECC art instructors put their works on display Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Only 23 medieval girdle books have survived in their original form, but visitors to Elgin Community College can see a replica of this 13th-through-16th-century status symbol at an exhibition that recently opened. The artwork of eight Elgin Community College graphic design faculty members will be displayed through Saturday, Feb. 16, in Safety-Kleen Gallery One inside the ECC Arts Center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Bond set for third suspect in Aurora hammer slaying Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
A judge set bail at $100,000 for the third man implicated in last week's murder of Abigail Villalpando, a 18-year-old West Aurora High School student. Jose M. Becerra, 20, of Oswego, is charged with concealment of a homicide; police say he helped move Villalpando's body to Montgomery after another person killed her with a hammer and burned her remains in a barrel.
Fourth suspect charged in home invasion near Villa Park Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Bail was set at $300,000 Tuesday for the alleged mastermind of a home invasion and robbery in which the victim was beaten early Sunday near Villa Park. Artur Pawlina, 26, is the fourth suspect charged with the attack on Dillon Lane in unincorporated DuPage County. Court records show he lives less than a mile from the victim.
Dawn Patrol: West Chicago strike Day 2; Island Lake ex-mayor out Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago strike continues; West Dundee approves video gambling; Island Lake panel tosses Charles Amrich out of election; ex-Schaumburg cop posts bail; three arrested in Villa Park home invasion; Mundelein man revisits his role in attack; bail set in Aurora murder; Bulls lose to Pacers.
Residents unhappy with smart meter related arrests Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Loud and frequent calls for Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger's head on a platter and Police Chief Bob Marshall to turn in his badge and gun went largely unanswered Tuesday night. Naperville residents crowded Tuesday night's city council meeting to voice their displeasure with the recent arrests of two women who stood in the way of crews attempting to install wireless, electronic smart meters on their homes on Jan. 23.
Fernette clutch in Lisle’s OT victory Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Kristina Fernette’s thoughts were filled with past free-throw failures. When it mattered most, she came through. Fernette knocked in a pair of go-ahead free throws in overtime, and Lisle hung on to beat IC Catholic Prep 40-36 in Tuesday’s Class 2A regional semifinal in Elmhurst.
Wheaton Academy wins fourth straight league championship Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Wheaton Academy boys basketball team has become old hat at this. The Warriors clinched their fourth straight title in the Suburban Christian Conference on Tuesday with a 55-42 victory over Walther Lutheran in Melrose Park.
College of DuPage moving on in numbers Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The NCAA begins its football signing period Wednesday, and more than two dozen College of DuPage players will be signing.