Briefs: Governor target of anger
Leaders from across McHenry County rallied in downtown Algonquin Friday demanding Gov. Rod Blagojevich fund a proposed $70 million bypass around the village center and other local road projects. If Blagojevich did hear the din from Algonquin's Cornish Park, he probably didn't like much of what he heard. Representatives from Congress all the way down to village hall made a human pinata of the governor, repeatedly bashing and blaming him for the state's lack of action on local roads. "As long as he continues in office without listening to the people of McHenry County, he's worthless," Congressman Don Manzullo said, later leading a "Blago must go" chant by about 100 onlookers.
Infected mosquitoes found
The DuPage County Health Department found a sample of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus Friday in a surveillance trap near the intersection of St. Charles and Kuhn roads in Carol Stream. The village is warning residents to take precautions to minimize the risk of creating breeding areas for mosquitoes on or near their homes.
Overnight 355 lane closure
Two southbound lanes of the North-South Tollway, approaching the Army Trail Road Toll Plaza, will close at 11 p.m. today for overhead sign maintenance. Two full-lane 15 minute closures of the southbound lanes also are scheduled between midnight and 1 a.m. All lanes will reopen at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Model Ts take to streets
The Fox Valley Chapter of the Model T Ford Club International today will hold its annual car show and parade lap. This event is in remembrance of the Elgin National Road Races, held from 1910-33 on Elgin's west side. All cars are welcome. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at Larkin High School, 1475 Larkin Ave. in Elgin. The registration fee is $5. It is free to spectators. This year's show will feature an original 1933 race-winning Ford on display. There will be a raffle at 2 p.m. and a parade lap over original race course at 3 p.m. Call Steve Thoren at (847) 840-7319.
Lawyer disciplined
A St. Charles-based lawyer has been ordered by a state review board to repay $50,000 to a client who was overbilled. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recently found that Sheldon B. Nagelberg charged an "unreasonable fee" and improperly divided his legal fee with a lawyer in a separate firm without his client's consent. Nagelberg was placed on two years' probation and if he fails to repay Hilary Marel Winniczek within two years, his law license will be suspended for six months. "I am aware of the decision," Nagelberg said Friday. "But I don't want to make any comment on it."