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Geneva reminds residents: Aid available to install overhead sewers May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
In the wake of April's deluge that left some residents with flooded basements, Geneva is reminding residents that it is willing to help pay for one fix: Installing overhead sewers in basements.
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.
Geneva stays hot, blanks Bartlett May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva girls soccer team kept its momentum going as the seventh-seeded Vikings took on No. 12 regional host Bartlett in the Class 3A semifinals on Tuesday night at Millennium Field. The Vikings scored 3 goals in the first 10 minutes and cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Hawks (8-15).
Cougars fall 8-4 to Chiefs May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane Count Cougars game report:
Softball/Fox Valley roundup May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Edward stays true to form in sectional semi May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
What has become evident through three postseason games for the St. Edward girls soccer team is that at the very least, seven-goal wins are simply the norm. And Tuesday's win over Woodlands Academy was no exception. Just as they disposed of Elgin Academy (8-0) and Westminster Christian (7-0) similarly last week in regionals, the Green Wave yet again put on a show early in a 7-0 win over the Wildcats in a Class 1A Westminster Christian sectional semifinal in Elgin.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer.
Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
3rd level of Geneva parking deck delayed over cost May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Commuters won't see a third floor built on the Geneva parking deck this summer, as Metra has asked Geneva to reject a construction contract that came in 33 percent higher than expected. Metra also said the low bidder didn't seem tobe committed to federal standards for using disadantaged vendors.
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.
Images: The Week in Pictures May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features a lot of warm weather activities, including fishing, biking, rowing, power washing, ice cream eating, garage sale and art show browsing, and benefit walking.
Tips from a great teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Tips from a great teacher: Al Ochsner's advice
Art Ochsner, in the words of his students May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
What students have to say about Al Ochsner
Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Being a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High School. He fell in love with teaching. Now, at age 52, he is doing it full-time. "This is a job I look forward to coming to," he said. "This is a really cool place."
Youthful St. Charles North searching for consistency May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Perhaps St. Charles North baseball coach Todd Genke should have figured this would be a challenging season when the team's annual trip to downstate Marion was shortened due to a late-March snowstorm. Whatever the case, it definitely has not been business as usual for the North Stars this season.
North Boone ousts Westminster Christian May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The youth of the Westminster Christian baseball team showed Monday in the team's regional opener. Warriors coach Tim Dunderdale said only two players had played in the postseason before Friday's Class 2A Westminster Christian regional play-in game. No. 4 seed Westminster managed 4 four hits as its season ended in a 5-2 loss to No. 5 North Boone.
Cougars close trip with loss May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A quality start from Pierce Johnson was nullified by the Kane County offense as the Cougars lost to the Clinton LumberKings 4-0 on Monday afternoon at Ashford University Field.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
May Out to Lunch in Downtown ElginMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
On Monday, May 20, DNA has invited representatives from cities in the Fox Valley to discuss our downtowns' development successes and challenges, share strategies and take a brief tour of downtown Elgin. Presentation begins at 10AM at Gail Borden Public Library with buffet lunch at Noon at Danny's Pizza on Douglas.
Stop in for hot dog at TriCity Family Services May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
In honor of May's Mental Health Awareness Month, TriCity Family Services will host a "Hot Dog Din Din" from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Join the staff of TriCity Family Services for hot dogs and hospitality at this free community event.