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County officials stands neutral on state pension reform proposalsMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane County officials decided Friday to stay on the sideline on the state's pension debate. The major concern of county officials are problems with the solvency of the state possibly leading to the holding back funds that trickle to the county.
Dawn Patrol: Hawks face elimination; concealed carry vote today? May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Hawks down 3-1 in series against Red Wings. Concealed-carry vote could come in House today. State Senate votes to ban cellphones while driving. Closing arguments in Lindenhurst Burger King trial. Route 14 closed for hours in Barrington. Mental exam sought for Roselle man in peacock case.
Batavia entrepreneurs take 'Wifflot' to next level May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
In the summer of 2010, two Batavia teens created a small Wiffle ball field off Hart Road in Batavia. “The Wifflot” is going to big leagues this summer. Andy Martinez and Ryan Pawlowski have used their love of the game and business acumen to take their regulation field to the next level. “I love it. I'll be honest,” Pawlowski said. “Looking out my bedroom window every day and seeing this masterpiece, it's a great feeling.”
Kaneland puts itself in good position May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Cahokia's runaway success in Friday's Class 2A preliminaries of the 119th boys state track meet did little to dampen Kaneland coach Eric Baron's spirits. "I don't think we have a shot at beating Cahokia. They're going to have to really blow up tomorrow," Baron said of the two-time defending state champs, who advanced an unheard-of 17 of 18 qualifiers into Saturday's finals at Eastern Illinois University. "But I think we're in the top three, we're right there," Baron said. "We'll come here and we'll do what we do. I told the boys, get as many into finals as we can and we were pretty close to what we thought we would get through today."
ECC students win several first-place gold medals at Illinois SkillsUSA May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College students won first-place gold medals in the Illinois SkillsUSA competition held April 11 through 13 in Springfield.
Kane Co. commission wants sales tax dollars for tech upgrade May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Technology Commission wants to dedicate $1.43 million in sales tax dollars to computer purchase and more in coming years.
Nursing home planned for Elgin’s west side May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A nursing home appears to be headed to Elgin’s far west side, but as at least one neighbor complained that’s a far cry from the Trader Joe’s he was lead to believe would be built there. Elgin Memory Care would occupy 5 acres of a 19-acre vacant parcel on the southwest corner of Route 20 and Nessler Road, near the West Point Gardens subdivision.
Dawn Patrol: Des Plaines hazing forum; 2% teacher raises in Naperville May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Forum in Des Plaines on hazing. Did Lake Co. sheriff chief quit or get fired? Dist. 211 superintendent set to retire in 2014. Naperville teachers get 2% raises. St. Charles teachers get 2.8% raises. Owners of Lisle-based firm accused of fraud. Longest-serving male teacher in U-46 retiring. Lincolnshire boy 2nd in National Geographic Bee. Cubs lose to Pirates. Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2.
Cougars get squeezed in 14th inning May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane Count Cougars game report:
ECC graduates offer advice to high school grads May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Few would argue that earning a college degree is a smart choice. But what are the advantages of attending a community college before moving on to a four-year university? How can community college students get the full college experience while still living at home? Several recent Elgin Community College graduates shared their stories with the Daily Herald — and offered some advice to high school graduates heading to college themselves this fall.
Man wanted in McHenry, Kane and Cook counties found in Milwaukee May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A man wanted by the sheriff's offices in McHenry, Kane and Cook County counties has been arrested in Milwaukee, according to a news release. Brandon A. Williams, 21, formerly of Carpentersville, was charged with one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and two counts of aggravated battery in McHenry County, along with one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Kane County and driving with a suspended license in Cook County.
St. Charles teachers get 2.8 raises for each of next three years May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Charles Unit District 303 teachers will get 2.8 raises each of the next three years under a new contract approved by the school board. The teachers' union has already ratified the deal. The contract also reduces the large salary bumps teachers preparing to retire receive to 4 percent, down from 6 percent.
Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg trustee tells of surviving Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg trustee details Oklahoma tornado experience. Barrington Dist. 220 still ndecided on Rt. 14. Union-backed pension reform savings in question. Grayslake Dist. 46 teacher admits to harassing message. Former Elgin deputy chief charged. Carpentersville honeybee ban lifted. Cubs' bullpen blows Garza's return.
Cougars lose to Peoria Chiefs 9-2 May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane Count Cougars game report: Albert Almora, the Cubs' 2012 first-round draft choice, made his debut for the Kane County Cougars and collected 3 hits in a 9-2 loss to the Peoria Chiefs on on Wednesday night at Dozer Park.
Former Elgin deputy chief accused of misconduct, identity theft May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Elgin deputy police chief was indicted and arrested Tuesday on charges of identity theft and official misconduct. Bob Beeter, 51, of Elgin was arrested at his job as Stockton Illinois police chief. He is accused of hacking into email to help his mistress in her divorce and improperly using the department's record system.
Suburban hospitals talk about tornado preparedness May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The devastation at Moore Medical Center in Oklahoma underscores the value of detailed emergency preparedness plans and routine evacuation drills, suburban hospital officials said Tuesday. For instance, when Sherman Hospital in Elgin is determined to be in the path of a tornado, a “code black” is activated to evacuate patients into hallways and other designated safe areas. “It is very, very labor intensive, especially with people who are hooked up to life monitoring equipment,” a hospital official said.
State wants $216,000 seized in Aurora investigation forfeited May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane County authorities want to have more than $200,000 that was seized from a propane tank after a search of a hotel in February in Aurora permanently forfeited to the state. Two men have been charged with money laundering.
Controversial Kane Co. temporary hire will stay on through end of yearMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Robert Sauceda will have a temporary job as billing manager at Kane County Animal Control that extends at least through the end of the current budget year. That's the only way to measure the financial value of the position, according to the county's public health director. Sauceda's job prevents the hiring of an animal control administrator because he is being paid from money that would fund that position.
St. Charles sees high interest in vacant city council seat May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Two weeks ago there were no candidates to fill St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina’s vacated city council seat in the Third Ward. Today, 13 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring, prompting formation of a task force to narrow the list down to three finalists.
Dawn Patrol: Islamic center plan in DuPage; W. Dundee roadwork May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Islamic center plans go before DuPage County again. Arlington Heights approves senior day care. Two big West Dundee road projects beginning. Schaumburg woman held in cyclist hit-and-run. McHenry man accused of threats to ambassadors, Serbs. Naper Settlement fire ruled accidental. Blackhawks lose.