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| Stories By Marco Santana |
Carol Stream rec center spot not set in stone
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
As the saying goes, the three most important things in real estate are location, location and location. That's exactly why Carol Stream Park District officials will take their time to determine where to build a new recreation center. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
As the saying goes, the three most important things in real estate are location, location and location. That's exactly why Carol Stream Park District officials will take their time to determine where to build a new recreation center. FULL STORY
All welcomed at table tennis tournament in Naperville
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
Naperville Park District's table tennis tournament Saturday offered two very different and very telling scenes. On one side of the room, several boys played an informal match, barely keeping score and paddling the ball back and forth. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
Naperville Park District's table tennis tournament Saturday offered two very different and very telling scenes. On one side of the room, several boys played an informal match, barely keeping score and paddling the ball back and forth. FULL STORY
Itasca students get their science on
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
As far as squirrels are concerned, a nut is a nut is a nut. If you want a rose to reach its potential, place it in a bottle of Sierra Mist. And if you need someone to remember something for you, make sure you ask a girl because their memories are better than boys' memories. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
As far as squirrels are concerned, a nut is a nut is a nut. If you want a rose to reach its potential, place it in a bottle of Sierra Mist. And if you need someone to remember something for you, make sure you ask a girl because their memories are better than boys' memories. FULL STORY
Local teen at Super Bowl after winning photo competition
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
Casey Berner has already won his Super Bowl. While the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts square off on the field for the NFL title tonight, the Naperville native will be sitting in a seat at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, having earned the spot by winning a national photo competition. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/7/2010
Casey Berner has already won his Super Bowl. While the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts square off on the field for the NFL title tonight, the Naperville native will be sitting in a seat at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, having earned the spot by winning a national photo competition. FULL STORY
Why did Carol Stream tax hike succeed while others failed?
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
A "no" vote from residents has left Villa Park scrambling to find money to pay for road repairs. The Winfield Public Library will remain in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act until officials can find a way to pay for an elevator. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
A "no" vote from residents has left Villa Park scrambling to find money to pay for road repairs. The Winfield Public Library will remain in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act until officials can find a way to pay for an elevator. FULL STORY
Glenbard community makes valentines for veterans
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/4/2010
A project to create Valentine's Day cards for veterans had a little bit more significance for Glenbard South High School senior Ronel Parayno than for others. Every week, the 18-year-old speaks to his brother, who is in the Navy and stationed in Alsaska. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/4/2010
A project to create Valentine's Day cards for veterans had a little bit more significance for Glenbard South High School senior Ronel Parayno than for others. Every week, the 18-year-old speaks to his brother, who is in the Navy and stationed in Alsaska. FULL STORY
Injured Glenbard West student's condition upgraded
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
One of the Glenbard West High School students hospitalized following a one-vehicle crash Friday has shown signs of improvement, according to a hospital spokeswoman. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
One of the Glenbard West High School students hospitalized following a one-vehicle crash Friday has shown signs of improvement, according to a hospital spokeswoman. FULL STORY
Carol Stream voters backing rec center plan
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Carol Stream Park District will have the money to build a new recreation center and improve parks thanks to voters, who approved a $37 million bond issue. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Carol Stream Park District will have the money to build a new recreation center and improve parks thanks to voters, who approved a $37 million bond issue. FULL STORY
Glenbard West officials help students cope
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
Pierre Washington-Steel and Demarco Whitley are known around Glenbard West High School for their positive attitudes and big smiles. On Monday, friends and family hoped that optimism carried them through as they battle for their lives. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
Pierre Washington-Steel and Demarco Whitley are known around Glenbard West High School for their positive attitudes and big smiles. On Monday, friends and family hoped that optimism carried them through as they battle for their lives. FULL STORY
St. Mary's parishioners upset over school's closing
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/1/2010
At first glance, the children's prayer service Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Parish in West Chicago seemed no different than in the past. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/1/2010
At first glance, the children's prayer service Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Parish in West Chicago seemed no different than in the past. FULL STORY
Bowlers toss frozen turkeys all in the name of charity
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/1/2010
For the most part, the concepts sure resembled bowling. Players aim at 10 pins set up at the end of a lane. As the sounds of crashing pins permeate throughout the alley, players decked in bowling shirts celebrate. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/1/2010
For the most part, the concepts sure resembled bowling. Players aim at 10 pins set up at the end of a lane. As the sounds of crashing pins permeate throughout the alley, players decked in bowling shirts celebrate. FULL STORY
Local men helping Haitians build orphanage, spirit
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/30/2010
When Dr. Dan O'Reilly saw the images that followed the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, he knew his previously planned trip to the impoverished country would change in scope. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/30/2010
When Dr. Dan O'Reilly saw the images that followed the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, he knew his previously planned trip to the impoverished country would change in scope. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn wants Montessori lawsuit dismissed
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
Glen Ellyn's attorneys have asked a DuPage County judge to throw out a lawsuit concerning a dispute over moving a Montessori school into a residential neighborhood. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
Glen Ellyn's attorneys have asked a DuPage County judge to throw out a lawsuit concerning a dispute over moving a Montessori school into a residential neighborhood. FULL STORY
Dist. 6 hopefuls not worried about handling larger budget
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
With an 18-year veteran board member's seat up for grabs, the race in DuPage County Board District 6 offers its share of uncertainty. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
With an 18-year veteran board member's seat up for grabs, the race in DuPage County Board District 6 offers its share of uncertainty. FULL STORY
Two men arrested in $4 million Ponzi scheme
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/27/2010
The FBI has arrested a Carol Stream man in connection with a two-person Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 100 investors out of about $4 million over the past 31/2 years. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/27/2010
The FBI has arrested a Carol Stream man in connection with a two-person Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 100 investors out of about $4 million over the past 31/2 years. FULL STORY
Carol Stream may boost sales tax, cut Town Square programs
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
Carol Stream residents will be asked to pay a little more this year as officials try to make up a $2.69 million budget deficit. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
Carol Stream residents will be asked to pay a little more this year as officials try to make up a $2.69 million budget deficit. FULL STORY
Village president: State of Glen Ellyn 'sound'
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
In his first State of Glen Ellyn address as village president, Mark Pfefferman called the village's situation "sound" but acknowledged that the next year could be tough. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
In his first State of Glen Ellyn address as village president, Mark Pfefferman called the village's situation "sound" but acknowledged that the next year could be tough. FULL STORY
Carol Stream resident group makes push for referendum
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
The late push is on to win voter approval for a $37 million referendum proposal in Carol Stream Park District. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/26/2010
The late push is on to win voter approval for a $37 million referendum proposal in Carol Stream Park District. FULL STORY
Local chefs line up for shot at Ramsey reality show
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/25/2010
Marisol Ramirez acquired the cooking bug at a very young age. At five years old, she often helped prepare meals for her family. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/25/2010
Marisol Ramirez acquired the cooking bug at a very young age. At five years old, she often helped prepare meals for her family. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn's Ackerman center opens Saturday
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
After two attempts at securing financing, 14 months of construction and roughly $11.2 million, the Glen Ellyn Park District finally has its crown jewel: an 88,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art sports and fitness center that officials say is a dream realized. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
After two attempts at securing financing, 14 months of construction and roughly $11.2 million, the Glen Ellyn Park District finally has its crown jewel: an 88,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art sports and fitness center that officials say is a dream realized. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn sports complex stunning ... and stunningly over budget
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
When the Glen Ellyn Park District officially unveils its new sports and fitness center Saturday, it will feature plenty of state-of-the-art facilities. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
When the Glen Ellyn Park District officially unveils its new sports and fitness center Saturday, it will feature plenty of state-of-the-art facilities. FULL STORY
Carol Stream police get pay raise
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/21/2010
Carol Stream police officers will receive a 2 percent pay raise during the first year of a new three-year contract, but financial terms for the remainder still are being negotiated. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/21/2010
Carol Stream police officers will receive a 2 percent pay raise during the first year of a new three-year contract, but financial terms for the remainder still are being negotiated. FULL STORY
Dist. 87 changes worry parents
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/21/2010
An effort by Glenbard High School District 87 to create one consistent curriculum across all four schools has some Glenbard West parents upset. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/21/2010
An effort by Glenbard High School District 87 to create one consistent curriculum across all four schools has some Glenbard West parents upset. FULL STORY
Glen Ellyn parks discuss roof leak on new complex
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
As construction on Glen Ellyn Park District's new sports and fitness center wraps up, the $11.2 million facility remained a hot topic at the board's meeting this week. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
As construction on Glen Ellyn Park District's new sports and fitness center wraps up, the $11.2 million facility remained a hot topic at the board's meeting this week. FULL STORY
Friends, family turn out on Sunday to honor legendary track announcer
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/18/2010
About 100 family, friends and fans of Jan Gabriel's gathered at his Lombard home Sunday to pay their respects. FULL STORY
By Marco Santana | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/18/2010
About 100 family, friends and fans of Jan Gabriel's gathered at his Lombard home Sunday to pay their respects. FULL STORY
