Weekend in review: Laws for kids on motorcycles
Kids in cars covered by safety rules, but kids on motorcycles aren't
New moms and dads eager to bring their little one home from the hospital can't get out the door without an infant seat. Likewise, parents could face a $75 fine if they don't secure their child in a properly fitting car safety seat. But allowing an 8-year-old to ride on a motorcycle going 45 mph without a helmet? Perfectly legal in Illinois. Full story.
Environmental effort on tap at LZHS
New water coolers at Lake Zurich High School are encouraging students and teachers to stay hydrated and help the environment at the same time. Full story.
DuPage County expanding dental program
Roxanne Vertnik already was in poor health and unable to work last year when she stood to lose something else she held dear: her smile. But a DuPage County program provided her with the dental care she needed. Full story.
Former Rolling Meadows family grappling with killer's confession
After 36 years, Marvin Mansfield expressed relief Saturday over finally knowing the truth about his son Michael's disappearance and death. The 19-year-old disappeared from his Rolling Meadows home in 1975. On Friday, police announced that his one-time college roommate confessed to the killing on his prison deathbed. Full story.
2,100 Buffalo Grove residents to get sewer rebates
Buffalo Grove residents who live in Lake County will be getting a letter in the mail from the village this week, with the latest news about rebates on their sewer bills, Finance Director Scott Anderson said. Full story.
Humiliation as a teen, success as an activist
Denied access to a store's employee bathroom, a 14-year-old Vernon Hills girl with Crohn's disease soiled herself. She missed chunks of high school due to surgeries. Friends turned on her and became bullies. Ally Bain, now 21, responded by growing into an activist who has changed state laws and won awards. Full story.
$12.6 million to cover a mistake?
Is Kane County's quest to buy a $12.6 million computer upgrade for its court system just a big coverup for bad decisions of the past? The makers of the current system think so. Full story.
I-90 crash kills South Elgin man
A 24-year-old South Elgin man was killed in a car crash on Interstate 90 Thursday evening. Charges are pending against the driver of the vehicle, another 24-year-old from Carpentersville, police said. Full story.
Sergeant returns to a home makeover
Army Master Sgt. Christopher Winling stared at his completely revamped Round Lake Beach basement, in awe of what had been accomplished while he was on duty in Afghanistan. At the same time, his wife Jill and his twin children stared at him in awe that he's home. Full story.
Redone theater to open Nov. 11
After more than a year of renovations, the Des Plaines Theater in downtown is scheduled to reopen Nov. 11. While there's been much drama with the renovation project, the owner is determined to make it work this time around by not only showing Bollywood and Hollywood films, but also having live stage performances in the large auditorium that will eventually seat up to 950 people. Full story.
World & Nation
• Storm hits Northwest; power could be out for days. Full story.
• State budget cuts clog criminal justice system. Full story.
• Companies focus on worker health to curb costs. Full story.
Life & Entertainment
• James Brown estate saddled with debt. Full story.
• A fairy-tale role for Ginnifer Goodwin. Full story.
• ‘Field of Dreams' property sold. Full story.
• Sugarland: ‘We are all changed' by state fair stage collapse. Full story.
• ‘Puss in Boots' tops box office. Full story.
Sports
• White Sox' Buehrle files for free agency. Full story.
• Grading the Bears at the bye. Full story.
• Did LaRussa just run his final lap? Full story.
• Hawks looking to improve power play. Full story.
• Tony Stewart climbs into Chase contention. Full story.