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West Dundee Lotto winner still out there
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Someone is $250,000 richer but apparently unaware of the riches awaiting from second prize in the Nov. 10 Illinois Lottery Mega Millions drawing. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Someone is $250,000 richer but apparently unaware of the riches awaiting from second prize in the Nov. 10 Illinois Lottery Mega Millions drawing. FULL STORY
W. Dundee looking at utility tax to bolster sagging revenue
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
A utility tax could hit West Dundee residents and businesses come January, as the village looks for ways to fill a projected budget shortfall based on weak revenue numbers from the first half of the fiscal year. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
A utility tax could hit West Dundee residents and businesses come January, as the village looks for ways to fill a projected budget shortfall based on weak revenue numbers from the first half of the fiscal year. FULL STORY
Carpentersville public works building moves ahead
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/18/2009
The Carpentersville village board may have been in consensus on the need for a proposed $12 million public works facility, but trustees are not in accord on decisions relating to the facility's location or the building's components. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/18/2009
The Carpentersville village board may have been in consensus on the need for a proposed $12 million public works facility, but trustees are not in accord on decisions relating to the facility's location or the building's components. FULL STORY
E. Dundee seeks resident input on vieo gambling
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/17/2009
East Dundee trustees made it clear where they stand on video gambling machines in eligible village establishments: they don't want them. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/17/2009
East Dundee trustees made it clear where they stand on video gambling machines in eligible village establishments: they don't want them. FULL STORY
Man celebrates 50 years working for Carpentersville company
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/16/2009
When Bernard "Bernie" Volkert started working at Revcor in Carpentersville, it was the same year the 49th and 50th U.S. states were formally admitted, Fidel Castro's government took over in Cuba, Disney released its sixteenth animated movie, "Sleeping Beauty," and "Gigi" won the Oscar for Best Picture. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/16/2009
When Bernard "Bernie" Volkert started working at Revcor in Carpentersville, it was the same year the 49th and 50th U.S. states were formally admitted, Fidel Castro's government took over in Cuba, Disney released its sixteenth animated movie, "Sleeping Beauty," and "Gigi" won the Oscar for Best Picture. FULL STORY
Green development approved near Hampshire
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/15/2009
A housing development planned near the border of Hampshire and Burlington in unincorporated Kane County will take the concept of green living beyond energy efficient light bulbs and rain barrels. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/15/2009
A housing development planned near the border of Hampshire and Burlington in unincorporated Kane County will take the concept of green living beyond energy efficient light bulbs and rain barrels. FULL STORY
Police say Lake in the Hills man led them on chase
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/15/2009
A 48-year-old Lake in the Hills man faces a slew of felony charges after authorities say he led police on a chase Friday night that started in Crystal Lake and ended near the man's home. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/15/2009
A 48-year-old Lake in the Hills man faces a slew of felony charges after authorities say he led police on a chase Friday night that started in Crystal Lake and ended near the man's home. FULL STORY
West Dundee gets funds for riverfront work
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/13/2009
West Dundee has received a grant that village officials say will turn the tide of erosion and destruction along the Fox River in the village's downtown. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/13/2009
West Dundee has received a grant that village officials say will turn the tide of erosion and destruction along the Fox River in the village's downtown. FULL STORY
Car sales high in East Dundee
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/9/2009
Although one of the biggest auto dealers in East Dundee was forced to close its doors because of a decision from the dealer group, the village and the dealer reaped some benefits from the auto buyers incentive program. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/9/2009
Although one of the biggest auto dealers in East Dundee was forced to close its doors because of a decision from the dealer group, the village and the dealer reaped some benefits from the auto buyers incentive program. FULL STORY
Local Marines welcomed home in St Charles
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/8/2009
Bill and Laurie Milbourn's neighbors said they knew something was brewing when they recently saw Laurie cleaning the windows at the couple's St. Charles home. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/8/2009
Bill and Laurie Milbourn's neighbors said they knew something was brewing when they recently saw Laurie cleaning the windows at the couple's St. Charles home. FULL STORY
Green expo grows in its second year at McHenry County College
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/8/2009
From recycled sneakers to hundreds of pop cans that can help heat a home, environmental innovations were on display Saturday at McHenry County College's Bioneers Symposium. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/8/2009
From recycled sneakers to hundreds of pop cans that can help heat a home, environmental innovations were on display Saturday at McHenry County College's Bioneers Symposium. FULL STORY
Fire breaks out at Naperville warehouse
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/6/2009
Naperville fire crews have yet to determine the cause of a midday blaze Thursday at the commercial warehouse of Odermath Inc. at 1651 Frontenac Road. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/6/2009
Naperville fire crews have yet to determine the cause of a midday blaze Thursday at the commercial warehouse of Odermath Inc. at 1651 Frontenac Road. FULL STORY
Carpentersville considers property-tax hike
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
Carpentersville property owners could see a slight increase in property taxes due to an estimated dip in the total value of properties in the village after the village board approved preliminary figures Tuesday. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
Carpentersville property owners could see a slight increase in property taxes due to an estimated dip in the total value of properties in the village after the village board approved preliminary figures Tuesday. FULL STORY
Flu clinics added in McHenry County
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
The McHenry County Department of Health has added three more dates for H1N1 vaccination clinics as the county works to administer the 3,400 nasal vaccinations it has received thus far. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
The McHenry County Department of Health has added three more dates for H1N1 vaccination clinics as the county works to administer the 3,400 nasal vaccinations it has received thus far. FULL STORY
Carpentersville gets grant for canoe launch at McNamee Park
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
When Thom McNamee donated land for the Tim "Mackers" McNamee Park along the Fox River in Carpentersville in 1998 to honor his slain brother, the local entrepreneur had grand plans for an elaborate canoe launch complete with a raised boat dock, stairs and landscaping. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/4/2009
When Thom McNamee donated land for the Tim "Mackers" McNamee Park along the Fox River in Carpentersville in 1998 to honor his slain brother, the local entrepreneur had grand plans for an elaborate canoe launch complete with a raised boat dock, stairs and landscaping. FULL STORY
East Dundee trustees say no to video gambling
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/3/2009
East Dundee has joined a growing list of municipalities that have folded on video gambling. Trustees voted 6-1 on Monday to prohibit video gambling machines that the state intends to use as a revenue source to fund multibillion-dollar capital improvement projects. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/3/2009
East Dundee has joined a growing list of municipalities that have folded on video gambling. Trustees voted 6-1 on Monday to prohibit video gambling machines that the state intends to use as a revenue source to fund multibillion-dollar capital improvement projects. FULL STORY
West Dundee Village Hall to celebrate 100 years
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
The Dundee Township Historical Society will throw a birthday party Sunday for West Dundee Village Hall - and a few other structures - to commemorate 100 years. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
The Dundee Township Historical Society will throw a birthday party Sunday for West Dundee Village Hall - and a few other structures - to commemorate 100 years. FULL STORY
East Dundee residents question FEMA's flood line
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
A group of East Dundee residents that united to take on the Federal Emergency Management Agency over redrawn floodplain maps might prove the agency's updated charts are incorrect. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
A group of East Dundee residents that united to take on the Federal Emergency Management Agency over redrawn floodplain maps might prove the agency's updated charts are incorrect. FULL STORY
Suburban organizations facing a shortage of bilingual volunteers
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
Suburban organizations need more people like Veronica Patino - willing to volunteer, but most importantly, able to speak Spanish. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/1/2009
Suburban organizations need more people like Veronica Patino - willing to volunteer, but most importantly, able to speak Spanish. FULL STORY
W. Dundee taking action against bottled water
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/26/2009
West Dundee officials are considering a green initiative similar to programs that other communities across the country - and the globe - have embraced, or are considering to reduce the number of plastic water bottles dumped into landfills. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/26/2009
West Dundee officials are considering a green initiative similar to programs that other communities across the country - and the globe - have embraced, or are considering to reduce the number of plastic water bottles dumped into landfills. FULL STORY
Carpentersville officer on duty full time a year after horrific accident
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/26/2009
The severe injuries Carpentersville police officer Jason Caudle suffered in an August 2008 accident would have ended the careers of some lesser officers, veteran cops say. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/26/2009
The severe injuries Carpentersville police officer Jason Caudle suffered in an August 2008 accident would have ended the careers of some lesser officers, veteran cops say. FULL STORY
Carpentersville cops issue warning to parents after incidents
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/24/2009
Carpentersville police are urging parents and children to stay alert after two cases involving strangers attempting to lure schoolchildren into vehicles were reported this week. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/24/2009
Carpentersville police are urging parents and children to stay alert after two cases involving strangers attempting to lure schoolchildren into vehicles were reported this week. FULL STORY
Dundee Township loses an athletic legend
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/22/2009
One of the last known surviving members of the 1938 state championship boys basketball team from what is now Dundee-Crown High School has died. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/22/2009
One of the last known surviving members of the 1938 state championship boys basketball team from what is now Dundee-Crown High School has died. FULL STORY
South Elgin woman helps runners achieve their goals
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/21/2009
For those readers who think running a 5K race - or running at all - is out of their reach, think again. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/21/2009
For those readers who think running a 5K race - or running at all - is out of their reach, think again. FULL STORY
Contractor breaks Carpentersville water main
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/20/2009
A midmorning water main break on Main Street in Carpentersville is causing traffic delays in the village's Old Town area as crews work to repair the damage. FULL STORY
By Larissa Chinwah | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/20/2009
A midmorning water main break on Main Street in Carpentersville is causing traffic delays in the village's Old Town area as crews work to repair the damage. FULL STORY

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