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Moving Picture: Batavia man takes care of bison at FermilabMay 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Cleo Garcia doesn't get too much attention from people when he tells them he works the roads and grounds crew at Fermilab in Batavia. But when they find out he also takes care of the bison herd there, they are much more interested. "Then they want to come and see them and they say that they wish they had my job," Garcia said.
Attorney: New Carol Stream Library board legitimate May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Carol Stream Public Library's attorney said Thursday night the five elected trustees sworn in Wednesday are indeed properly seated members of the board of trustees. The 3-page written legal opinion by Stewart Diamond of the Ancel Glink law firm brings to resolution a pending legal question that left direction and oversight of the library in limbo for 24 hours.
Illinois House showdown on pensions possible today May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A committee of state lawmakers Wednesday set up a showdown in the Illinois House Thursday over legislation to cut public employees' pension benefits.Unlike previous proposals that have sputtered for months, the plan approved by a House committee was sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan, a powerful Chicago Democrat. It would raise the retirement age for teachers and state workers, make them pay 2 percent more of their salaries toward retirement and reduce retirees' annual benefit raises.
FEMA tours flood-damaged Des Plaines homesMay 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A team of local, state and federal officials Tuesday toured flood-damaged homes in Des Plaines, Wheeling and unincorporated Cook County on Tuesday to assess the extent of flood damage. "This is one of the first steps. All of that information feeds into what goes to the governor and he requests a federal disaster declaration," said a FEMA spokeswoman.
SuperCroc exhibit opens Friday at Gail Borden library Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The SuperCroc has arrived at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin and is already causing a stir among library patrons and staff members. "It's really exciting to see people's reactions to watching us put the things up and then to actually watching them interact with it," said Carl Gustafson, director of operations for Project Exploration, which rents the exhibit to the library. It runs through Aug. 18 at the main library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Could Madigan’s pension move bust gridlock? Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's decision to write legislation cutting teachers' and state workers' pensions could reignite the push for lawmakers to reach agreement on the issue this month. His bill would raise the retirement age for public employees, cut retirees' annual pension raises and cap how much of a worker's salary could count toward calculating his or her pension.
Images: Cardinal George visits Alexian Brothers Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Some of the smallest patients at Alexian Brothers Health Center in Hoffman Estates had a special visitor Monday. Cardinal Francis George spent the afternoon walking the halls of the new Women and Children's Hospital, sprinkling holy water on the doors of those in intensive care, blessing the doctors and nurses and personally praying with many families, including women in labor, premature babies and sick children.
Cardinal blesses babies, families at new hospitalApr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Some of the smallest patients at Alexian Brothers Health Center in Hoffman Estates had a special visitor Monday. Cardinal Francis George spent the afternoon walking the halls of the new Women & Children's Hospital, sprinkling holy water on the doors of those in intensive care, blessing the doctors and nurses and personally praying with many families, including women in labor and sick children.
Perfect storm launches 19-year-old Wheeling native into political punditryApr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the newest political pundits on the national scene comes from an apolitical family in Wheeling, and still sleeps in a bedroom with giraffes on the walls. Yet, Charlie Kirk — founder of political Internet startup group Turning Point USA — has far more experience in the political arena than the average 19-year-old, with regular appearances as an analyst on national television networks and spots introducing key speakers at conservative political action conferences attended by thousands.
Island Lake trustee-elect denies making threatsApr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
In the months after he was removed as Island Lake's interim police chief in 2010, Anthony Sciarrone was accused by three officers of earlier threatening violence against them or village officials, department records reveal. Now a trustee-elect who's set to take office May 9, Sciarrone downplayed the allegations in a conversation with the Daily Herald, saying the comments attributed to him were made without any intent to harm.
Dual language programs prepare students for a global society Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Most kids get excited about pizza and cupcakes when their parents let them host birthday parties. Chase Dorn, now 15, always preferred sushi and seaweed. The Conant High School sophomore's connection to Japanese language and culture was cemented over eight years in one of the nation's only Japanese English dual language programs.
Darien shooter in triple murder: 'I didn't know it was real' Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Jacob Nodarse "thought it was a dream" when he fatally shot three members of a Darien family, he said on his second day of testimony in the Johnny Borizov trial. "It was like a nightmare," he testified Friday. "I didn't know it was real."
Moving Picture: Island Lake magician is shy no more Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Magician Mark Doetsch of Island Lake used to be shy. But performing magic has brought him out of his shell, and brought smiles to the faces of countless people in the process. "Half of it is the magic, the other half is the presentation. That's a lot of fun for me, to watch their faces when I do a trick and they're amazed and laughing at the same time, that is very cool, very rewarding," Doetsch said.
State appealing pension board decision on Naperville police chief Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
State pension officials, unhappy with a Naperville Police Pension Board ruling, are prepared to go to court to prevent Chief Robert Marshall from collecting his police pension while also earning his chief's salary. The Illinois Department of Insurance is asking a DuPage County judge to review the local pension board's ruling that Marshall never re-entered active service in the police force by becoming chief.
Illinois nets almost $6 billion more in taxes in 2012 Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly $6 billion more taxes and fees were collected by Illinois in 2012 than the year before. That's the greatest increase of any state in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's annual State Government Tax Collections report that was released a few days ago. The increase from $30.6 billion to $36.4 billion represents a 19.1 percent spike in the state's total tax haul.
Fox Lake-area businesses struggle with flooding Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Homeowners aren't the only ones in Fox Lake affected by flooding. Officials estimate more than 25 businesses — many of them waterside marinas or taverns — were hit hard by water from the swollen Chain O' Lakes. How much the widespread flooding has cost Lake County residents, business owners and communities is being determined. Officials are scrambling to compile damage assessments.
Des Plaines inspects homes damaged by flood Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Four crews of Des Plaines housing inspectors were out in force Tuesday, knocking on doors of homes along the floodplain to gauge the extent of damage. Inspections began last Thursday after the Des Plaines River breached its banks Wednesday night and flooded residential neighborhoods all along the river, and many businesses downtown and along Oakton Street.
Baby bison arrive at FermilabApr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
It's a bouncing baby bison. And another. And another. Spring is birthing season for the resident bison herd at Fermilab in Batavia. The lab has 24 bison. It will sell any of the females born, to keep the number in the 20s, since only a part-time worker manages the herd, and to avoid inbreeding. Fermilab's first director, Robert Wilson, installed a herd in 1969.
Moving Picture: Rock drummer teaches youngsters his craft Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Barret Harvey of Downers Grove knew from an early age that he wanted to be a drummer. He performs in a southern-stylel rock band called the Righteous Hillbillies, and also teaches young musicians at the School of Rock in Naperville. "The drums chose me, I didn't choose them." Harvey says as he reflects on his childhood growing up in Joliet.
Images: Heavy rain leads to suburban flooding Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
With over 5 inches of rain as of Thursday morning and several more inches in the forecast, area rivers are spilling over their banks forcing several suburban schools to close.