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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.
Kane County hiring freeze changes called out for ‘gaping loophole’ May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
All eyes will be on the number of temporary employees and consultants employed by Kane County in the next six months. County board members approved changes Tuesday to the county's hiring freeze that several members said turns it into a "hiring slushy" because of the potential abuse of temporary hires the changes create.
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.
St. Charles agrees to tax refund for motorcycle business May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A new business expecting to generate $18.5 million of sales in its first five years in St. Charles has told city officials it can’t afford to relocate to the city unless it receives a tax incentive of up to $70,000. The city obliged. Representatives from motorcycle dealer Windy City Triumph want to relocate to St. Charles by leasing an unused portion of the Fox River Harley-Davidson building at 131 S. Randall Road. That’s the same location US Adventure RV hoped to relocate to when it secured a tax incentive from aldermen back in January.
Batavia woman gets 4 years for 4th DUI, probation violation May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A 32-year-old Batavia woman was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to her fourth DUI. Jeanette Baum was more than twice the legal intoxication threshold Nov. 27, 2012 when she crashed into a utility box in Batavia after dropping her child off at school. Baum also was on probation for a drug charge at the time.
Cary man pleads guilty to export scheme May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A 44-year-old Cary man has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges Monday, admitting he bilked as many as 10 clients out of more than $1 million. Prosecutors said Clare Thomas Anderson obtained payments in advance for shipping wood pulp and other raw materials to mainly foreign customers that never arrived.
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.
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
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.
Kane County State’s Attorney puts diversion information up front May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office wants to make sure first-time offenders get the information they need for a possible second chance. The office recently consolidated information about the county's five pretrial divesion programs onto its website.
Cougars fall in 10 innings May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Dillon Maples worked 5 innings in his Kane County Cougars debut and exited with the lead, but the Clinton LumberKings rallied for a 10-inning, 7-6 victory Sunday at Ashford University Field.
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.
Cougars get third straight win May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Overcoming an early deficit, the Kane County Cougars scored their third consecutive victory as they knocked off the Clinton LumberKings 7-4 on Saturday night at Ashford University Field.
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."
Sugar Grove American Legion Post sued over video gambling May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271's video gambling plan is off to a rocky start. A video gaming company has sued the post, arguing it has exclusive rights to place video slot machines at the post for the next five years. Gambling at the post went live last month.
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.
St. Charles man explains why ‘complicated’ addition has taken decadesMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Why has it taken Clifford McIlvaine decades to finish an addition to his St. Charles home? "It's complicated," said the 71-year-old after offering the local media a tour of his property Thursday. "It's not a simple home structure. That's what people don't understand. What is the crime for taking too long to do something? I should be commended for taking time to do it right."
Lemke widens victory margin in St. Charles recount May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
There was a surprise change in the vote totals by the time the Kane County Clerk's office completed the recount of the Second Ward race in St. Charles Thursday. But it wasn't the surprise incumbent Cliff Carrignan was hoping for.
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.