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St. Charles sees high interest in vacant city council seat May 22, 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.
Annual concert becoming more popular in St. CharlesMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The annual Tyler Caruso concert is Thursday in St. Charles. Donations at the concert help fund scholarships in memory of the former St. Charles East student who died of a heart attack in 2002.
Images: St. Edward High School graduation May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Edward Catholic High School held their commencement ceremony on May 21st at St. Patrick Mission Church in St. Charles.
Heartbreak again for St. Edward May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This might be the worst case of déjà vu for the St. Edward girls soccer team. For the second year in a row, the Green Wave was oh so close to a trip to the IHSA Class 1A state Final Four. But just as it happened last year in the sectional final against Lisle, the season ended in heartbreak for coach Tim Brieger’s team. Francis Parker was this year’s Lisle, coming from behind to beat the Green Wave 3-1 in the Concordia University supersectional in River Forest Tuesday. The IHSA added a supersectional round to Class 1A girls soccer this year for the first time.
Humanitarian Disaster Institute to Host Disaster Leadership Workship June 4-7May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) at Wheaton College will present a Disaster Leadership Workshop June 4-7 on the campus of Wheaton College.
One-man show takes comedic look at Parkinson’s disease May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Fox Valley Repertory will present a daringly funny and provocative one-man show about early onset Parkinson's disease called "Side Effects May Include "
Elgin downtown group celebrates rebuilding along Fox May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Aurora is developing a new park along the Fox River. Batavia's downtown has a streetscape project. Geneva is known for its development of Third Street. St. Charles, too, has focused on beautifying its downtown and harnessing the Fox River as a natural resource. "I think it's just amazing what's going on in all of our communities up and down the Fox River," said Tom Armstrong, chairman of Elgin's Downtown Neighborhood Association design committee who met with other town leaders to share ideas.
Best bets: Get rolling with The Stones at United Center May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Who knew that The Rolling Stones would still be rocking after 50 years. Catch up with these rock legends starting Tuesday, May 28, for three "50 and Counting" tour concerts at the United Center. See acrobats, clowns, contortionists and more when the Piccadilly Circus arrives at the DuPage County Expo Center in St. Charles this weekend. The Butterflies & Blooms exhibition returns this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from track, baseball, softball, volleyball, water polo and soccer.
Fox Valley Repertory uses laugher to fundraise for brand new Academy Classroom, "Comedy For A Cause," June 20, 2013May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Fox Valley Rep hosts benefit comedy night at Zanies to help fundraise money in order to build a new FVR Performing Arts Academy classroom in the Fox Valley Rep administrative office.
Fox Valley Festival Chorus to make Carnegie Hall debut May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Fox Valley Festival Chorus will be performing at Carnegie Hall on Memorial Day. One year ago, Naperville resident and Mary Beth McCarthy, director of the chorus, received a formal invitation to perform John Rutter's Requiem under the direction of Rutter himself.
Obama can’t turn things around May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A St. Charles letter to the editor: The article about the Stephanopoulos-Obama ABC News interview explains once again that the president can't cope realistically with the mess the U.S. is in as far as our ability to skillfully run country is concerned. When he tells ABC News that we don't have an immediate crisis in terms of debt for the next 10 years, he is negligent about facing up to the magnitude of the federal debt.
U-46 initiative strives for early literacy in kids May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Leaders of the "Give Me Five!" school readiness initiative updated Elgin Area School District U-46 school board members Monday, one year into their effort, which has focused on informing parents, community members and staff members of their roles in making sure 98 percent of first graders are reading at grade level by 2015.
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.
Head to Geneva Commons for outdoor concerts May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Some popular favorites and fun newcomers are heading to the Randall Road corridor as part of the 11th annual summer concert series at Geneva Commons. The free series is set to begin at the outdoor mall on Wednesday, June 5, and continue throughout the month of June.
Waubonsie Valley defeats South Elgin to win Valley May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsie Valley's wait was worth it. Its game with South Elgin Friday suspended after one batter due to rain, the two teams came back on Monday with the No. 4 Warriors' 4-1 win clinching the outright Upstate Eight Valley championship.
Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.
Find The Courage To Quit TobaccoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Quitting anything can be difficult, but quitting tobacco on your own can be almost impossible. With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013 it is time to stop using tobacco for good.