Briefs: Not guilty plea in newborn's death
A former Lake in the Hills woman accused of secretly giving birth in her boyfriend's bathroom then leaving her newborn to die formally pleaded not guilty Monday.
Lyndsey R. Tucker, 27, asked for a jury trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter and concealment of a homicidal death stemming from the July 2007 incident in northern McHenry County.
Tucker currently is serving a 53-month prison term in federal prison for robbing two Lake in the Hills banks in February 2007. She was free on bond on those charges when she gave birth to a son, authorities say.
Tucker is scheduled to return to court Dec. 15 for a pre-trial status hearing.
Election hotline
An election complaint hotline has been created for Kane County voters who observe or experience problems voting on Election Day. The hotline, (630) 208-5328, will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Questions about polling times and places still should be directed to the Kane County Clerk's Election Help Line, (630) 232-5990.
Radio salute to vets Sunday:
In a special five-hour broadcast Sunday, Nov. 9, WRMN 1410 AM and State Street Publishing will air their second annual Tribute to the Troops, a salute to those who served and those still serving. The live broadcast airs from noon to 5 p.m. John Prigge, Jeff Myers, Steve Thoren and George Rawlinson will help host the show, which will feature a number of guests, including Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth, Soldiers Angels CEO Patti Patton-Bader and Col. Roger Donlon, a Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. Donlon was the first man to receive the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, as well as the first Green Beret honored. There are fewer than 100 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon a member of the Armed Services. Other scheduled guests include area officials and military personnel, both retired and active duty. If you want to salute a veteran, share a story or pay tribute to someone serving today, call WRMN on the day of the broadcast at (847) 931-1410.