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Winter whiplash? Weather goes to extremes Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Residents in the Chicago area have been whiplashed by recent weather extremes. Workers strolled through downtown without coats Tuesday as temperatures soared into the mid-60s. But the deep freeze has set in this morning.
Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg cop fallout; gays in Boy Scouts? Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Cook County dismisses drug cases involving charged Schaumburg cops; suburban Boy Scout leaders react to proposal on gays in scouting; Round Lake Dist. 116 to revamp grade-school learning; U-46 considers making Veterans Day a school day; dog jumping for pizza sparks South Elgin fire; Butler scores 19 in Bulls victory.
Dawn Patrol: Winter warm-up on the way; Hawks keep perfect start Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Ice turns to thunderstorm as temperatures rise; Quinn signs bill giving undocumented immigrants access to licenses; suburbanites audition for America's Got Talent'; weather doesn't deter hardy' ski jumping fans; Hawks keep historic streak alive with win over Detroit; Two suburban skaters place in top 3 at National Championship.
Dawn Patrol: 2nd Maine West coach fired; McHenry County fugitive caught Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
District 207 fires second Maine West coach. Sen. Kirk working on bipartisan gun control. Authorities nab McHenry County's No. 8 fugitive. Cameras approved in Lake County courts. Elburn woman gets seven years in fatal DUI crash. "America's Got Talent" auditions draw from suburban competition. Hossa, Kane do it again for Blackhawks. Bulls land Noah, Deng on all-star team.
Legislators to give insights on new session in Springfield at breakfast Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The Metro West Council of Government will host its annual Legislative Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. It is a nonprofit organization that represents municipalities in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties.
Dawn Patrol: Search for hit-and-run suspect; Bulls beat Pistons Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Search for hit-and-run suspect. Term limits off Arlington Hts. ballot. Elgin council moves to OK video gambling. Lombard man charged in drive-by shooting. Carol Stream considers alcohol sales at gas stations. Bulls defeat Pistons 85-82.
Warrenville asks Dist. 203 to drop lawsuit Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight years and $803,000 later, Warrenville officials have had enough. Tuesday night they took their message to the Naperville school district that has been suing them for nearly eight years. “We didn’t come here tonight to poke them in the eye. We came here tonight to ask them to take a closer look at whether this suit is a good use of taxpayer dollars,” Warrenville Mayor David Brummel said.
Dawn Patrol: Hawks win, chickens lose, and police receive bonuses Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Blackhawks are off to a 3-0 start after a win over St. Louis in their home opener. The Arlington Heights village board rejected two residents' requests to raise backyard chickens. And Aurora approved $500 bonuses for police officers after a year without any murders in the city.
Suburban residents charged in unemployment scams Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Several suburban residents are among 32 people indicted by the federal government on charges of fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits. Federal prosecutors said the 32 people combined to defraud the Illinois Department of Employment Security out of roughly $874,000.
Dawn Patrol: Grayslake classes resume; Township drops Dems Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Classes resume in Grayslake; Grayslake board member threatened; Schaumburg Twp. drops Dems from ballot; "rooftop pastor" speaks in Carol Stream; state funds to run out by summer, comptroller says; Bulls beat Lakers.
Cold may be cause for several suburban deaths Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Several suburban deaths, including a man who died in his unheated home, are being investigated to determine if the extreme cold weather is to blame. Investigators at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office say the Des Plaines man's death is one of seven related to the cold spell that has frozen the area for the past two days.
Dawn Patrol: Gov. Ryan free Jan. 30; contract deal in Grayslake Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A teachers strike in north suburban Grayslake is over. According to Grayslake School District 46 school board and union officials, a tentative agreement between the two sides were reached at about 1 a.m. Monday morning. School will resume Tuesday.
Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg police fallout; no school in Grayslake area Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg leaders say the arrests of three cops on drug charges shouldn't taint whole force. Grayslake District 46 strike continues. Dying teen's words to be heard in trial. Metra giving raises up to 33%.
Murder parolee accused of stalking in Kane County Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
An Oswego man, on parole just three months after serving 19 years for murder, is back behind bars, accused of stalking a dancer from a South Elgin gentlemen's club.
Judge says mom wasn’t abusive in belt beating Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Will County has ruled a Mokena woman wasn't abusive for using a belt to discipline her child, who is the son of former Chicago Bull Eddie Curry. Korie Kellogg was arrested after taking the 10-year-old to a hospital in April to treat swelling bruises on his back, leg and face.
Arsonist admits targeting black family Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A 36-year-old Joliet man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to the home of a black family that moved onto the street of his residence. In a plea deal, Brian James Moudry admitted he splashed gasoline on the home in the early morning of June 17, 2007, and ignited it. Eight children and an adult were inside at the time but were able to escape the blaze.
Dawn Patrol: Arrested Schaumburg cops in court; day 2 of Grayslake Dist. 46 strike Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Arrested Schaumburg cops in court today; Dist. 46 teachers start second day of strike; Dist. 33 teachers agree to set date for strike; voters may have say on making Longmeadow Parkway project a tollway; Elgin talks video gambling; Marc Trestman NFL material?
Illinois ranks lowest in pet ownership. Really? Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois residents don't appear to be too fond of pets. Our state ranks in among the lowest in the nation for pet-owning households, with roughly a third of us owning dogs or cats. We have to admit, us animal-loving editors were a bit surprised.
Algonquin hires village manager from Lockport Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Algonquin officials hired a new village manager Tuesday night, one they hope will be around for at least as long as their current village manager, who is retiring after 21 years. Schloneger did not attend Tuesday night’s meeting, but said in a statement that he said he’s excited to get to work. “I am looking forward to becoming part of such an energetic, proactive and visionary organization,” Schloneger said. “It is clear that those serving in Algonquin care about the community and work well together.”
What would teacher pension shift do to your taxes?Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
How much would it cost average suburban homeowners to have the state's pension obligations for teachers shifted to them? It turns out, about $160 more a year, an analysis shows.