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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.
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.
Documentary chronicles the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeon May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A new documentary, "From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction" will tell how the incredible story of the extinction of the passenger pigeon 100 years ago highlights conservation issues today.
St. Charles looking to unload weapons cache back into the marketMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Charles police want to sell several years worth of firearms they've confiscated for a profit. Aldermen, meeting as a committee, reviewed a list of about 20 firearms department officials decided they no longer needed and could sell to dealers.
Ex-U-46 teacher accuses district of forcing resignation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A former U-46 teacher has sued the district, arguing she was essentially fired in February 2012 after a hospitalization in fall 2010. Schaumburg resident Jeanette Boland, a former tenured teacher at Larsen and Kenyon Woods middle schools in Elgin and South Elgin, respectively, argues Elgin Area School District U-46 violated the Illinois Human Rights Act by saying she had a psychological problems, thus discriminating against her.
Elgin police want to know where surveillance cameras are May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Police Department is asking residents and business owners to let them know if they have surveillance cameras, so that if a crime takes place, police know where to look quickly for potential evidence. And to help people learn more about surveillance systems, the police department will offer a special class on June 22.
Settler's Hill redevelopment talk gearing up againMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Progress toward redeveloping the Settler's Hill landfill has been slow and quiet as of late, but the first phase is gaining some momentum. That phase will be the installation of trails and a cross country track on a major portion of the old landfill.
Dawn Patrol: One shot in Elgin; Hawks need top players to step up May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
One hurt in Elgin shooting; Des Plaines River racers pay tribute to event's founder; Fox Lake dedicates firefighter memorial; Lombard's Lilac Parade gets nostalgic; Hawks' best players were invisible in Game 2
Cougars fall to Kernels 8-7 May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County Cougars held leads of 3-0 and 6-3 in the second and fourth innings, but a two-out, 3-run triple by Niko Goodrum in the sixth inning clinched the game for the Cedar Rapids Kernels as the Cougars fell 8-7 on Monday at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Elgin event asks: “Who Is My Muslim Neighbor?” May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
An event held Sunday at Elgin Community College brought a roomful of people earnestly searching for answers about the religion nearly one in four people on the planet claim as their own. “Who Is My Muslim Neighbor?” was organized by the Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders and the Elgin Human Relations Commission.