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Get ready for St. Paddy’s DayMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
It’s almost time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in East Dundee. The annual Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Rosie O’Hare’s Pub on Water Street, before marchers head to Bandito Barney’s on North River Street. The grandstand will be held at Barrington Avenue and River Street.
Businesses compete to help FISH Food PantryFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
No one is looking forward to the coming spring months more than Mary Graziano, president of the Carpentersville-based FISH Food Pantry.
Community breakfast serves those in needFeb 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Vineyard Church of Elgin, with the help of other area congregations and groups, serves a hot breakfast to the homeless Monday through Friday. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. for anyone who’s hungry, and about 60 people are served every day. “They’re here for the food and a warm place,” organizer Nancy Merlak says. “And that’s OK."
Macabre milestone reached at Dundee cemeteryFeb 12, 2014 12:00 AM
This year, Dundee Township officials reached a macabre milestone. The elected officials, keepers of two cemeteries, filled their 10,000th grave.
West Dundee native battling rare cancerJan 30, 2014 12:00 AM
Kayleigh Iatarola, a 24-year-old West Dundee native, is battling renal medullary carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. “I do think about it every day,” she says. “I think the scariest part is probably the uncertainty. You just don't know until the next scan what might show up.” She also refuses to let the disease define her, as she's raised $113,000 to help find a cure.
Harsh winter means more tasks for public worksJan 24, 2014 12:00 AM
You know all those other public services that need fixing or updating in Dundee Township: the broken streetlights in West Dundee or the dead ash trees that need to be cut down? Don’t worry; public works employees haven’t forgotten them. They will get to them ... when the snow stops falling.
Dist. 300 superintendent Bregy leaving for new job Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
Michael Bregy, superintendent of Community Unit District 300, is leaving the sixth largest school district in the state to head Highland Park-based North Shore School District 112, officials confirmed Tuesday night. Bregy, 47, has spent 14 years in the Carpentersville-based district. “I would not be the educational leader that I am today without my experiences in District 300,” Bregy said.
Filling West Dundee's Target vacancy might not be easy Jan 14, 2014 12:00 AM
With Target's pending departure from West Dundee, securing another retailer may not be as easy as some people think, since Target, which owns the building it occupies, might not want a similar operation taking its place. West Dundee leaders hope to avoid that situation by having a conversation with the corporation, Village Manager Joseph Cavallaro said. “Target may not be willing,” Cavallaro warned, noting that the corporation runs three other stores nearby in Algonquin, Elgin and Hoffman Estates.
Christmas trees become wood chips in Dundee Township Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM
Even before the holidays, Larry Braasch can usually tell which type of Christmas tree is popular: artificial or fresh cut. “When the weather in the weeks leading to Christmas is mild and dry, people buy fresh-cut trees,” Braasch said. “When they are cold, snowy, or wet, people put up artificial trees. They don’t want to mess around with the cold.”
Randall Oaks Zoo peacock escapes for 90 minutes Jan 7, 2014 12:00 AM
A peacock that spent 90 minutes in the subzero weather after escaping from the Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo on Tuesday, is back at the zoo and recovering from frozen feet, an official said. “It was kind of a freakish accident and we just hope everything works out,” said Brian Mangiaracina,who runs the petting zoo.
Critter stories of 2013 Jan 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Animals are newsmakers, too, and the year 2013 saw plenty of critters making headlines in the Fox Valley. Here are some of the top animal stories of the year.
Depot manager honored for volunteerism in E. Dundee Dec 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Bill Zelsdorf, 64, a retired musician from Carpentersville who has been the face of the Dundee Township Visitor's Center for nearly two decades, recently received East Dundee's inaugural community service award, which recognizes outstanding volunteers. “I really hope this award goes on for many, many, many years because there so many people who are so well deserving of this award. Obviously, they must have started at the Zs and they’re going to work their way backwards," Zelsdorf said.
Higher bond rating in Dundee Twp. will save $70,000 Dec 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Dundee Township has earned a AA+ grade from Standard & Poor/s, a move estimated to save thousands of dollars in interest on an outstanding bond for open space, Township Supervisor Sue Harney said. The AA+ rating means the township has a “very strong capacity to meet financial commitments,” according to Standard & Poor’s website. “What this means is that when we’re ready to pay back the bonds it’ll be $70,000 less,” Harney said.
Roeser buys Summit School, converts it to office space Dec 19, 2013 12:00 AM
A school building that had been vacant for years has been revamped and had a positive ripple effect in East Dundee. Businessman Tom Roeser has bought, gutted and created several office condos within the old Summit School, a move that allowed Dundee Township officials to escape the cramped basement in the Fox River Valley Public Library that had been their office for 38 years.
Dundee Township officials move to new offices Dec 18, 2013 12:00 AM
For Christmas, Dundee Township employees received new offices, new furniture, a new address for their jobs; and residents may receive a break on the property taxes they pay for the open space district.
Nestlé Café plans January opening at mall Dec 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee will be home to one of the first Nestlé Toll House Cafés in the country, West Dundee Village President Chris Nelson said Tuesday. The café, now under construction, will feature gourmet coffee, fresh baked cookies, pastries and premium sandwiches and paninis, according to a news release.
W. Dundee holding board meeting at Spring Hill Mall Dec 13, 2013 12:00 AM
If you happen to be doing some last-minute Christmas shopping at Spring Hill Mall Monday night, you can also attend West Dundee's village board meeting, also being held at the mall. The mall meeting is part of the village’s ongoing efforts to get to know its neighborhoods and to make trustees more accessible to residents.
Restaurateur seeks TIF assistance from E. Dundee Dec 11, 2013 12:00 AM
An experienced restaurateur is looking to plant his flag in East Dundee by opening a combination speak-easy and eatery in the downtown. And he's hoping East Dundee steps in financially to help make it happen. “I’ve always been interested in the Fox Valley area, and this is an opportunity that presented itself ... like someone making me an offer I can’t refuse,” George Arsoniadis said,
A look at the Fox Valley’s biggest news stories in 2013 Dec 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The year 2013 saw at least a half dozen court cases across the Fox Valley came to an end, turnover in key political positions, progress on several construction projects and important property acquisitions. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair also made a trip across the pond to speak to a select group at Judson University and Batavia rejoiced when after more than 100 years its football team won the Class 6A state football championship. Those stories and the others that follow, had all of us talking.
W. Dundee embarks on vision for downtown development Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
West Dundee leaders have taken a major step toward setting an agenda for downtown redevelopment, a move officials said has been discussed for years and that the village has made its No. 1 priority. “That has been one of the primary goals since I took office and I know it’s a goal the rest of the board shares in trying to create a plan for downtown development,” Village President Christopher Nelson said.