Eric Peterson
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Schaumburg seeing new activity in old buildingsSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - While it's still too early to interpret exactly what it means to the overall economy, Schaumburg is experiencing a sharp increase in the use of long-vacant business prop...
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Expansion of Barrington rec center ahead of scheduleSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - The Barrington Park District's expansion of the Langendorf Park recreation center is nearing completion, and the grand opening is now expected a couple months ahead of s...
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Relocated rocks brings avalanche of complaintsSep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Bob Fecarotta says all the decisions he's made as Schaumburg Township Highway Commissioner have been in the public's best interest. Nevertheless, he believes he's recent...
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Maday made no secret of ID during bank robberySep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Employees of the First American Bank branch in Bloomingdale didn't relish their surprise reunion Friday morning with their least favorite patron, Robert R. Maday. But th...
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Learn the life of a real copSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - After a temporary hiatus resulting from financial constraints, the Schaumburg Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is returning this fall. I chronicled my own wee...
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Barrington embarks on new projects, saves moneySep 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Barrington is embarking on $11 million in public works improvements. At the same time, it's seeking savings for taxpayers through refinancing debt it incurred to pay for...
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Schaumburg couple killed in crash, left behind quartet of poochesSep 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Though a Schaumburg couple killed on their motorcycle on Labor Day had no children, a search is on to find adopters for the four dependents they left behind. Mike Kelm, ...
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Dist. 220 forced to pass temporary budgetSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Faced with both a looming legal deadline to approve an annual budget and a big blank space on the salaries line as negotiations over a new teachers' contract continue, B...
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Motorcyclist mistaken for Schaumburg bank robber arrestedSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Schaumburg police have charged a motorcyclist from Western Springs who fled from officers Tuesday after being mistaken for a bank robbery suspect, authorities said. Matt...
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Froehlich resigns from Schaumburg library boardSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Marilyn Froehlich, wife of Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich, has resigned from the Schaumburg Township District Library board, citing regular violations of the Illin...