Kane County
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Bean opponent faces a petition challenge from fellow DemocratNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - One of the Democrats hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is trying to knock another challenger off the Feb. 5 primary ballot. Writer and activist Randi Scheurer has ...
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Farmer among last to work land the old-fashioned wayNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Over the last few months, illness kept Leslie E. "Les" Spohr from pursuing the annual fall ritual of harvesting the family farm. Instead, he sat in the enclosed front po...
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CTA union boss: Maybe we have to show you what doomsday looks likeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Transit officials turned up the heat on feuding lawmakers today with the threat of union walkouts that would shut down buses and trains next year if taxes aren't raised....
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A tradition of children helping moms in PalatineNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A quiet tradition played out Wednesday on the streets of Palatine as a procession of children walked from St. Theresa Catholic School to the nearby PHD women's counselin...
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Reporter finds I-355 commute easyNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - To steal a line from George Carlin, I've added highway gapers to my personal list of people I can do without. I'm positive the people who basically parked their cars in ...
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Bottom line: Fans ought to be in the standsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - There are plenty of scenes of fan celebrations that have been fun to see over the years. I still have a picture from 1980 with future NBA all-star and Celtics coach Doc ...
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Elgin Hispanic Network awards three scholarshipsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Scholarships to help three students pursue their dreams highlighted the Elgin Hispanic Network's annual celebration of service and growth. The $1,000 scholarships, award...
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Cockpit safety device alerted pilots in near mid-air collisionNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A cockpit safety device is credited with helping pilots avoid a mid-air collision at 25,000 feet over Indiana. According to a preliminary investigation by the Federal Av...
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Briefs: Kitchen Solvers places on sales listNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - ELGIN -- The Kitchen Solvers corporate office announced Warren and Kathy Schmitt, owners of the Kitchen Solvers of Elgin, ranked number five in monthly sales for Septemb...
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Looking to match success on airwavesNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - The "Tribute to the Troops" radio show has been the talk of the town ever since it aired on Veterans Day. WRMN-1410 AM radio officials said they've heard nothing but po...