WED, 11/14/2018

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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DuPage County | Suspect charged, more expected to be charged in slaying of West Chicago man

A reputed gang member and drug dealer with a lengthy criminal history has been charged with Friday's shooting death of 26-year-old Alexander Nicolas in West Chicago, according to DuPage County court records, and sources suggest more will be charged.
Scholarship recipients stand with Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, second from left in front row, during the Reflejos awards event Wednesday at Stonegate Banquets in Hoffman Estates.

News | Reflejos honors suburban Latino students, business leaders, nonprofits

Roughly 40 awardees, including seven suburban Latino students, business leaders, nonprofits, community colleges and governmental agencies, were recognized Wednesday for their contributions to Latino communities during Reflejos' seventh annual Reflecting Excellence Awards.
Benny is fitted with a pet oxygen mask Wednesday at the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District in Lisle.

News | Oxygen masks for pets donated to Lisle-Woodridge Fire District

Lisle-Woodridge Fire District has received a donation of special oxygen masks that will help prevent pets from falling victim to smoke inhalation because of fire.
Video attached to article St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Lake Zurich celebrated its Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence Wednesday. Students took to the dance floor during the celebration in the church’s basement.

Lake County | Community spirit big part of the success at Lake Zurich school

Students, staff and the community of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Lake Zurich on Wednesday celebrated the school's receiving the 2018 National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Education
Oprah Winfrey introduces former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday night during the kickoff event for Obama’s new book, “Becoming,” at the United Center.
Politics | Listen to Michelle Obama: You have a voice, ladies
A Daily Herald executive talks about why she took her mom to see Michelle Obama talk about how she shaped her life.
David Brocksom
Lake County | Ex-husband who said he killed wife in self-defense will not testify in murder trial
A Wisconsin man who said he killed his former wife in self-defense during a confrontation in her Gurnee home will not take the witness stand to explain that to the jurors deciding his fate.
Martin I. Vilchis-Caralampio
McHenry County | Huntley man who had child porn sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 42-year-old Huntley man was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony child pornography possession. Martin I. Vilchis-Caralampio was arrested in early March on charges he took video of a girl who was getting ready to shower, McHenry County prosecutors said.
Kane County | Settlement reached in suit against West Dundee couple who posted negative comments
A settlement has been reached in a libel suit against a West Dundee couple for disparaging social media comments after a dispute at a private campground off the Rock River near Dixon.
Raymond Vieyra
DuPage County | Man accused of shooting at Bloomingdale officers faces 10 felony charges
A man accused of firing several shots at Bloomingdale police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call last month has been indicted on 10 felony charges related to the shooting.
Companies leasing property from DuPage Airport are not paying property taxes on those parcels and there's nothing that can be done to force them to. Nearly $770,000 in back property taxes are owed on seven parcels.
Columns | How DuPage Airport business tenants have avoided paying property taxes for years
For years, tenants renting land or buildings at the DuPage Airport to run their businesses have not been paying property taxes. DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry's latest tax sale data shows at least seven current and former tenants owe nearly $770,000 and there's no mechanism to make them pay.
Entertainment | What we're watching today: 'Pokemon' movie trailer with cute Pikachu voiced by Ryan Reynolds
What's cuter than fuzzy little Pikachu in the new "Pokemon" movie trailer? Cute Pikachu played by the even cuter Ryan Reynolds.
The US Food and Drug Administration says another heart medicine is being voluntarily recalled after tests showed that it was tainted with a potential cancer-causing chemical.
News | Report: Blood pressure drug recall expands again due to cancer concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration says another heart medicine is being voluntarily recalled after tests showed that it was tainted with a potential cancer-causing chemical, ABC 7 reports.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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