Articles filed under Kendall County

• How to contact your legislator May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  How to contact state lawmakers, May 2012
  

   

• How to contact your legislator May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  How to contact state lawmakers, May 2012
  

   
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  35 years for Hoffman Estates man convicted of sexual abuse, child pornography May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Hoffman Estates man pleaded guilty Monday to predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and two counts of child pornography. In exchange for John Agresta's guilty pleas, Cook County Judge Ellen Mandletort sentenced him to a total of 35 years, acknowledging that he has a Kendall County case pending that will tack another 10 years onto his sentence.
  

   
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  Weekend in review: Fires kill man, pets; Sox winMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  What you may have missed this weekend: Libertyville native a military strategist for NATO summit; Hoffman Estates man killed in fire; pet shop fire kills animals inside; friends, family remember Lucky Boys Confusion guitarist; Conant students win for electric vehicle; rare eclipse thrills millions; spontaneous NATO protest erupts; Bee Gees' Robin Gibb dies; White Sox beat Cubs in crosstown series; and Konerko expects to be back Tuesday.
  

   
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  Suburban protesters converge on NATO summit May 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Roger Fraser has been politically engaged for decades, participating in countless rallies and protests in Chicago and the suburbans. “I'm just your ordinary gum-chewing citizen who is outraged that there's money to bail out banks, untold billions to give to the U.S. military for adventures overseas, but there's no money at all to help the families down the street,” Fraser said.
  

   
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  Tollway use is down, but revenue is upMay 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  Higher rates drove some motorists away from the Illinois tollway in the first quarter of 2012, statistics released Wednesday indicate. There were about 4 million fewer passenger vehicle transactions January through March as a result of tolls nearly doubling on Jan. 1. In the first quarter of 2011, 169 million passenger transactions occurred compared to 165 million this year, a 2.4 percent drop, the agency reported.
  

   

• It’s graduation time at Waubonsee Community College May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  One of the most important days of the year is fast approaching. At Waubonsee Community College, this exciting day takes place May 17. Its graduation day or commencement the day graduates walk across the stage and are recognized for earning their degrees.
  

   
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  Woman who killed 5 Oswego teens in 2007 DUI crash appeals sentence May 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  An Aurora woman in prison for killing five Oswego teens in a 2007 drunken driving crash has appealed her sentence. She argued that a state statute that allows a judge to consider probation in a multiple-fatality DUI crash is unconstitutionally vague. Sandra Vasquez, 28, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and at one time faced up to 28 years in prison.
  

   
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  Weekend in Review: Suburban family may be homeless after Wednesday May 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  What you may have missed over the weekend: Arlington Heights family may be homeless after Wednesday; Sox' offense to blame for loss; Cubs hold off Milwaukee Brewers; man in Des Plaines shot; man in area near Arlington Heights shot and killed; former DuPage airport CEO dies; Lake County transportation official calls it quits after 39 years; Bears draft pick not worried about concussions; and what will the Bulls do during the off-season?
  

   
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  Metra riders can expect delays, restrictions for NATO summit May 11, 2012 12:00 AM
  North, Northwest and West suburbanites won't have to worry about Metra lines or stations closing during the NATO Summit May 19 to May 21. But commuters can expect extra security checks, delays and temporary restrictions on - gasp - coffee.
  

   
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  Performers jumping in to suburban talent contest May 11, 2012 12:00 AM
  Contestants are heeding the call to compete in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, a summer-long talent contest co-sponsored by the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Herald. More than 50 performers have signed up since the competition was launched last Friday. “We've had a great response so far,” said Metropolis executive director Charlie Beck. “We're very comfortable that we'll hit our numbers.”
  

   

• Aurora man accused of trying to film woman in Waubonsee restroom May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  An Aurora man is behind bars after he attempted to film a woman in a bathroom at Waubonsee Community Colleges Aurora campus, college officials said. Jason Whitson, 41, 100 block of West Galena Boulevard, was charged with unauthorized video recording and disorderly conduct after he was arrested Friday by campus police, said Jeff Noblitt, communications director at the college.
  

   
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  Suburban parks bill taxpayers for Chicago hotel staysMay 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  Twenty-nine suburban park districts spent more than $200,000 combined to pay for hotels, meals, registration and other costs for a weekend conference in January in Chicago, an analysis of invoices showed. Arlington Heights parks spent the most -- $18,664 for 32 people -- while Oakbrook Terrace spent the most per person, at $921.
  

   
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  Weekend in Review: DUI crash and supermoonMay 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  What you may have missed from the weekend: Bulls lose to Sixers; the 'supermoon' rises; child struck by car near Palatine; Wood Dale homeowners get surprised by tree falling; 1,000 support Honor Flight at DuPage fundraiser; Rolling Meadows' downtown may be on brink of turnaround; Libertyville, law firm settle fight over accident information; Carpentersville man charged with hate crime; and Mayweather wins unanimous decision.
  

   

• Dawn Patrol: Palatine teen dies, campaign amendment push May 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  Palatine teen dies a week after being struck by vehicle. Kane County group pushing for repeal of Citizens United ruling. Pedestrian crossing Rand Road struck in Palatine. Parolee caught with loaded handgun. Bulls fall behind 3 games to 1. Cubs win on walk-off walk.
  

   

• Golden Diners seeks way to eliminate waiting list May 4, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Salvation Army Golden Diners program is looking for a way to provide home-delivered meals for less money, because requests for the meals has grown, leading to the start of a waiting list.
  

   
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  Daily Herald website garners top Illinois honors May 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald's website, dailyherald.com, was awarded first place honors at the Illinois Associated Press Editor's Association recently. Photographer Steve Lundy placed second in the pictorial photo category and third place honors were bestowed for enterprise series, public service, multimedia storytelling and breaking news.
  

   
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  Kane County committee says yes to cameras in courts May 3, 2012 12:00 AM
  A new era is near in Kane County as a committee has recommended the 16th Judicial Circuit move forward and apply for cameras in courtrooms. The state's Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that cameras could be allowed in an experimental, circuit-by-circuit basis.
  

   
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  Tollway tries to stay honest on new projects Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Millions of dollars coming from your tolls will pay for contracts with professional firms to handle the tollway's $12 billion construction program. But these contracts aren't bid openly, so how does the agency make the process fair? "There's a long and troubling history of abuse," said Illinois Campaign for Political Reform Deputy Director David Morrison. "We have also seen improvements in the state laws to protect against such abuses."
  

   
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  West suburban athletes go for gold in Special Olympics Spring Games Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  At the Special Olympics Spring Games, there'll be some die-hard athletes and there'll be some showboaters. Above all, there'll be some competitors as more than 650 athletes from DuPage, Kane, Kendall and western Cook counties participate in the 2012 Areas 2 and 5 Special Olympics Spring Games on Sunday in Naperville.