News Stories from July 1, 2015
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Lisle's Eyes to the Skies carnival kicks off fest
Jul 1, 2015 9:28 PM - Lisle's Eyes to the Skies festival officially opens Thursday, but those seeking to get an early start on the holiday weekend got a chance Wednesday evening to test out the carnival rides. -
Episcopalians vote to allow gay marriage in churches
Jul 1, 2015 8:51 PM - The vote eliminates gender-specific language from church laws on marriage so that same-sex couples could have religious weddings. Instead of "husband" and "wife," for example, the new church law will refer to "the couple." Under the new rules, clergy can decline to perform the ceremonies. The changes were approved 173-27. The deputies also approved a gender-neutral prayer service for marriage on a 184-23 vote. -
Learn about Liberty Liberal Arts Academy at July 7 meetingJul 1, 2015 8:46 PM - Topical programs are fixtures of the weekly meetings of the Kiwanis Club of Elgin. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, are Ann McNeill and Leanne Oleson of the Liberty Liberal Arts Academy.
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CASA plans informational meetings for volunteersJul 1, 2015 8:16 PM - CASA Kane County will hold general information meetings for individuals interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer for abused and neglected children. Volunteers are appointed as guardians ad litem for children under age 21 and act as the eyes and ears of the judge by documenting each child's circumstances and making recommendations for services and permanency.
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Hearing set on Fox River Grove's downtown redevelopment plans
Jul 1, 2015 7:49 PM - A massive, $250 million redevelopment project in Fox River Grove's downtown is kicking into high gear. The 20-acre downtown redevelopment would comprise a mix of apartments, commercial office space and retail built in four phases along both sides of Route 14 from Algonquin Road on the east to the Fox River on the west. -
Macy's dumps Trump as fallout from comments continues
Jul 1, 2015 7:43 PM - Macy's said in a statement that the retailer is "disappointed and distressed" by Trump's remarks and will end its relationship with him. Macy's has carried a Donald Trump menswear line since 2004, including $70 button down-shirts and $65 striped ties. Most items were heavily discounted on Macy's website on Wednesday. -
Robber killed in shootout with ex-CNN anchor's husband
Jul 1, 2015 7:37 PM - Lynne Russell told reporters Wednesday that her husband, Chuck de Caro, decided to stop at a Motel 6 on Albuquerque's western edge because they were tired after a long day of traveling. When she went out to the car to get something and returned to the room, a man was at the door with a handgun. -
Lawmakers spar over their own pay while workers' pay in limbo
Jul 1, 2015 7:35 PM - Two suburban Republican lawmakers say they won't take a paycheck if state workers miss theirs later this month. But other questions about whose salaries will get paid are still up in the air as Illinois' budget standoff continues. -
2 suburban educators receive presidential award
Jul 1, 2015 6:55 PM - Two suburban educators have been honored with the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. -
Des Plaines records requests now can be made onlineJul 1, 2015 6:31 PM - The public can now submit Freedom of Information Act requests to the city of Des Plaines online.
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