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Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper both owned and published by Paddock Publications, Inc. First published in 1872, the Daily Herald is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill.The third largest newspaper in Illinois, the Daily Herald serves an area of about 1,300 square miles that includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. The largest suburban newspaper in the Chicago area, the Daily Herald covers local and national news, as well as neighborhood and community events in the more than 90 communities it serves. Family owned and operated by the Paddocks for four generations, the Daily Herald started expanding in the late 1960s, growing from a weekly paper to five days a week and, finally, daily in 1981. It expanded its coverage area in the late 1980s and since 2000 has experiencd a growth in circulation of almost 20 percent in the suburban Chicago market. In 2010, the Daily Herald received a total of seven awards from the Inland Press Association's national journalism competition. Three of the awards were first place prizes in the areas of community leadership, explanatory journalism in the large-newspaper category (circulation over 75,000), and sports photography. In 2002, reporter Rukmini Callimachi was a finalist for the AP Managing Editors (APME) International Perspective Awards for a story and photographs that told about the lives of area immigrants through their own words. John Lampinen is Senior Vice President/Editor and Daniel E. Baumann is the Publisher.
Articles from February 12, 2000
Airport Target of Criticism Lack of Radar to Blame for Collision, Some Controllers Say
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The absence of a radar display at Waukegan Regional Airport's control tower and the fact its controllers work for a private company is sparking criticism from union air traffic controllers long upset over the federal government's decision to privatize...
An Unlikely Champion Leaves a Loving Legacy
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There are lots of funerals today. The memorial service for Bob Collins, WGN radio star and part-time Daily Herald columnist, will be televised. The one for Al Stevenson of Schaumburg will not. "He just became beloved by people who really work...
Area Players Take Carthage Program to a Higher Level
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KENOSHA, Wis. - No one was granted immunity for past transgressions when they chose to go north of the Illinois- Wisconsin border. Nor does anyone take the fifth when it comes to not-so-distant glory days. So it's difficult to forget old times...
Area Volunteer Makes Toys and in Doing So, Touches Lives
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"My uncle touched my life a great deal; he taught me to take life as it comes," said 73-year-old Delores Leahy, Chairman of the Telephone Pioneers of America's Hug-A-Bear program. The program recently made and presented stuffed toys to patients at...
Arlington Heights Park District Raves about Long Skating Season
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Heading into this year's final week of ice-making with the burden of another warming spell on their shoulders, Arlington Heights Park District staff members still have one thing to smile about. The 1999-2000 skating-hockey season has iced the competition...
A Shot in the Dark Saints Claim 9th Straight Win despite Early 15-Point Deficit
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With a 15-point deficit, and a Lake Park defender, staring him in the face, Pete Schmit launched the shot that changed the game. The St. Charles guard's 3-point shot from about 25 feet swished but never was added to the Saints point total. It was...
Associations Tend to Forget about Their 'Legal Checkup'
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Most associations have a relationship with a law firm, but many boards of directors fail to use their lawyers for one of the most important services they offer: legal risk management. When was the last time your board had a "legal checkup"? It may...
Bartlett's Calusinski Rolls 297 Game, Record 775 Series
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ROCKFORD - Although she is a veteran youth tournament bowler, Bartlett junior Jaime Calusinski would prefer coming from behind to win rather than be the bowler to beat. "I don't like being in first after the first day," Calusinski said. Like...
Bartlett Town Center Plan on Hold Pending Metra, Flexonics Land Deal
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Byline: Matt Arado Daily Herald Staff Writer Bartlett officials are awaiting word on a possible land-swap deal they believe would help move the Town Center project toward completion. The potential swap involves Metra and Flexonics Credit Union,...
Basketball Keeps Together These Coaching Couples
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Out on the recruiting trail, college coaches say a lot of things. One of their favorites is, "At this university, our team is like a family." They all say it - over and over and over again. Some actually mean it. Literally. In women's basketball...
Batavia Puts the Pressure on Minooka
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There are two types of full-court pressure you experience when playing Batavia. First, there is the pressure you hear about, that you see on videotape, that you try to prepare for. Then there is the pressure you actually see when playing the...
Batavia Quartet Makes Finals
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Thanks to Friday night's only upset and a gritty effort, four of the seven Batavia sectional qualifiers are alive for today's semifinals and wrestlebacks of the Class AA Naperville North sectional Greg Reardon (189) and Matt Weight (215) are a win...
BG Tightens Up East Race; Meadows, Elk Grove Win
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The worst possible situations seem to be bringing out the best in Buffalo Grove. And junior Grant Sandstead was better than ever when it mattered most in Friday night's Mid-Suburban East visit from Hersey. Sandstead erased a 3-point deficit with...
Bike, Golf Shows Held in Rosemont
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Bikers and golfers rubbed shoulders Friday as they arrived for two shows at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. At the Chicago International Motorcycle Show, manufacturers and local dealers were on hand to showcase this year's...
Bridesmaid Dress Got You Down? Contest Offers Some Hope for Owner of Ugliest Gown
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You know the drill. You were asked to spend hundreds of dollars on an ugly bridesmaid dress at the whim of your close friend, who happened to be getting married. She consoled you with those dreaded words, "Don't worry, you can cut it off later."...
Capturing the Beauty around Us Wheaton Photographer Exalts Local Landscape in New Book
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For photographer Gary Irving of Wheaton, his latest book is a labor of love. That is, his love of the Midwest. "I think that the Midwest is perhaps the most beautiful area of the country," he said. "Many people think that these states are flat....
Chargers Hold off Wolves 40-34
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After losing to Jacobs earlier this week, all Dundee-Crown really wanted to do Friday night was get back on track. And while the Chargers took some time doing it, they finally broke out of their mini-slump in the second half and posted a 40-34 Fox...
Conant Solid in Third Place; Prospect Still Alive in Team Tourney
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ROCKFORD - If Conant coach John Braglia were given his preference, he would rather not be sitting atop the field after the first day of the 2000 Illinois High School Association girls state bowling tournament. This year, Braglia's forces are in...
Conant Spoils Hoffman's Plan Schaumburg Stays on Track; Fremd Avenges Earlier Loss
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Conant took away Hoffman Estates' inside game Friday, and with it went the Hawks' chance at an outright Mid-Suburban West championship. The Cougars (14-8, 5-4) knocked Hoffman (13-8, 7-2) out of its share of the lead it had held with Schaumburg...
Construction of Marriott Hotels Set to Kick off at Windy Point Project
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Preparations are under way to begin construction of two hotels at the 30-acre Windy Point of Schaumburg development near the Northwest Tollway and Meacham Road. Chicago-based Fifield Realty Corp.'s development already boasts a newly opened Morton's...
Cream Rises to the Top after First Session at Barrington
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There were a lot of close calls for area wrestlers Friday night at the Class AA Barrington individual sectional. And, while a few elite wrestlers lost their quarterfinals matches, the vast majority of the favorites will be ready to go Saturday when...
Dean Looking at Trade's Silver Lining Ex-Star Will Make Most of Being a Blackhawk
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ATLANTA - Talk about a drop in the standings. With one phone call, Kevin Dean went from first place in the NHL's Pacific Division to last place in the Western Conference when he was traded by the Dallas Stars to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. But for...
Developer Gets More Time in Prison after Resentencing
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A developer convicted of bribing the former mayor of Oakbrook Terrace was re-sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison - almost two years more than his previous sentence. U.S. Northern District Judge David Coar gave developer Robert Krilich...
Dist. 47 Disbanded Citizens Group after It Became Target, Official Says
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District 47 Superintendent Rick Bernotas' concern last month that residents who sat on an advisory boundary committee might become unwitting targets of disgruntled community members unfortunately came true, he said, leading him to disband the group...
District 46 Officials Are Confident That New School Will Open on Time
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With construction moving right along, Grayslake elementary school officials say classes should begin on time at the new Frederick School. "The weather has been good, we're on time and on budget," said Don Selzer, assistant superintendent of business...
Don't Worry, Parents, It's Natural for Teens to Think You're Stupid
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It probably all came to a head when our 11-year-old responded to our "good night" with his fourth "I know" of the evening. Usually he simply used "I know" to dismiss whatever it was we'd just said. And on some occasions he might even wield his "I...
DuPage Power Plant Plans Drawing Fire from Residents
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Opposition has begun to organize against a handful of natural gas-fired power plants proposed for western DuPage County. Neighbors living near one potential site in Aurora - just west of Warrenville and Naperville - plan to blanket several subdivisions...
Easter Seal Telethon Ready to Roll Today
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The stage is set for rolling cameras and ringing phones today as Jayne Shover's 18th annual telethon begins. The live Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center broadcast runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in a makeshift studio at Elgin Community College's Visual...
Editorials
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Delays small price to pay for safety Airline travelers may run into a few delays here and there over the weekend. In many of these cases, the inconvenience will be a small and tolerable price to pay for peace of mind. On Thursday, the Federal...
Elgin Teen 1 of 100 in State to Win Scholarship Award for Future Teachers Includes $28,000 for College
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When Elgin High School senior Ron Richard heard over the intercom Tuesday he was wanted in the dean's office, he couldn't think what he had done wrong. But he was wanted for what he had done right. Waiting in the office for him was Dean Barbara...
Elk Grove Village to Trade off Skate Park Time for Good Grades
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Skaters who study will pay less at Elk Grove Village's new skate park under a program to be launched next month. The so-called "achievement plan" when coupled with the Elk Grove Park District's "loyalty plan" for Audubon Skate Park could mean as...
Everyone Gets into Act in Geneva Win
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When Scott Lindenmuth put up 9 second-quarter points on Morris Friday night, it looked like Geneva could count on its point guard to carry it to victory. When Morris pulled to within 2 points early in the third quarter and Lindenmuth headed to the...
Fenton Surges into Second Round
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ROCKFORD - There is a more in store for Fenton's bowling team and four Herald City bowlers from DuPage County. For that group, today's second and final day of the Illinois High School Association state bowling tournament at Rockford's Cherry Bowl...
Fenton Wins
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Fenton 69, Glenbard South 49 The first few minutes after halftime haven't often been kind to the Fenton Bison this season. In fact, coach Tim Anderson calls the third quarter his team's Achilles heel. Funny, someone forgot to tell Pam O'Connor....
Fire Department Gushing over New Water Pumper in Wheeling
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Byline: Aurora Aguilar Daily Herald Staff Writer After 12 years on the job, a trusted, reliable member of the Wheeling Fire Department recently was let go because of old age. But firefighters were not saddened, because on its way out was a fire...
Firm to Help Dist. 10 Find New Schools Chief
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Superintendent candidates aren't easy to find these days. That's why Itasca Elementary District 10 officials are turning to a search firm for help finding a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Glennon Acksel. Acksel, who has been superintendent...
Five Minutes With
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A Naperville neighbor with a soft spot for Valentine's Day - Julie Bau: Florist - Is Valentine's Day your busiest holiday? Actually, Mother's Day is the biggest, but next would be Valentine's Day. We work longer hours. Normally, if we have enough...
Freeman Wins MSL Diving
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There are days when divers feel truly appreciated. Today is one of those days. Setting the stage for what promises to be the most competitive and exciting Mid-Suburban League boys swimming and diving conference championships in years, divers...
Fuji Hunt Sets Up Distribution Center in Rolling Meadows
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Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals Inc. is the new owner of the 30,000-square-foot building at 980 Carnegie St. in Rolling Meadows. The seller in the transaction was not disclosed. The purchase marks an expansion for Fuji Hunt, which manufactures...
Glenbard North Holds Lead to Fend off Glenbard East
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Glenbard North coach Bob Miller was just a little curious. So was the Panthers' team, not to mention the entire home crowd in Carol Stream. Curiosity reigned supreme Friday night as Glenbard North played with a lead in the final minutes of its...
Glenbard South Registers Third Straight SPRC Crown
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Three years ago on a basketball court in Minooka, a group of sophomores playing with the big boys on varsity pulled out a thrilling victory to give Glenbard South the Suburban Prairie Red championship. In the locker-room celebration after the game,...
Glen Ellyn Panel Endorses New Warning Sirens
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Calling it a "necessary evil," Glen Ellyn's plan commission Thursday recommended placing three of five new warning sirens in parks, but it ordered provisions to decrease risk and nuisance to neighbors. The plan drew criticism last month from a handful...
Good Morning!
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THE BRIEFS Kids can learn about pioneer days during history center program The Geneva History Center will conduct the program "What Was It Like? ... Pioneer Cooking" from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the museum in Wheeler Park off...
Guest Houses Offer Home-Like Care for Seniors
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Samia Dean has lived with her daughter in Villa Park for more than four years. The 79-year-old woman is sprightly for her age, but living alone is no longer an option. That leaves Dean's daughter, Sharilyn Pope, to take care of her. But sometimes...
Gurnee Sales Tax Revenue Continues to Grow Auto Dealerships Help Keep Village Ahead of Other County Towns
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Gurnee continues to flex its muscle as Lake County's sales-tax champion. Illinois Department of Revenue's latest quarterly figures, from July through September of 1999, show Gurnee received a $2.82 million share of the sales tax it generated to...
Hampshire Runs Past Westminster to Gain 3rd Straight Win
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After leading by just 5 points at 20-15 at halftime, Hampshire went on an 18-4 third-quarter run over visiting Westminster Christian, en route to a 48-35 nonconference win Friday night. With the win, the Whip-Purs have now won three in a row for...
Health-Care Providers Consider Sun City Untapped Gold Mine
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When he moved to Del Webb's Sun City in October, Gene Szymczak left behind his doctor of 25 years. Nearly four months later, Szymczak is still looking for a replacement. "It's a problem because I've been with the same person so long," the former...
Hersey Tips Loyola Maine W. Earn Perfect Marks
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Just like it knew it was time to get rolling for the state tournament, the Hersey girls basketball team kicked into gear toward the end of the third quarter Friday night. Trailing Loyola 45-35, Huskies coach Mary Fendley put her club into a full-court...
High School Rewards, Welcomes Back Its Distinguish Alumni
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Leaders in politics, business and education are among those who will be honored in April with 1999 Distinguished Alumni Awards for St. Charles High School. The awards honor those who have helped shape the tradition of the school and whose achievements...
Hill Helps Redhawks Drop Tigers, Keep DVC Hopes Alive
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On Naperville Central's revolving team of stars, Friday was Ken Hill's turn. Hill came off the bench to lead Naperville Central with 16 points in the Redhawks' 71-51 win over visiting Wheaton Warrenville South. The Redhawks led 30-28 at halftime,...
Homes Plan Advances despite Concerns
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The developer of a large residential subdivision proposed for Huntley finally got the nod from the village board for its design, but how the project may be financed still is up in the air. Jerry Conrad, vice president of Cambridge Homes, dropped...
Huntley Stays in Thick of Big Northern White
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It was career night at Huntley High School on Friday. The Redskins, behind a career-high 29 points from Jason Kalsow and a career-high 21 points from Daren Crabill defeated Stillman Valley 72-61 to keep their Big Northern White title hopes alive....
Huskies Survive Wildcats' Final Shot
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Naperville North has shown a knack for pulling out close DuPage Valley Conference games this season while West Chicago has yet to break through in similar situations. That trend played out true to form Friday night as Steve Gilbert's potential game-tying...
Illinois Took Step Forward, but Danger Lurks with Iowa
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CHAMPAIGN - The giant step forward that Illinois took in the last three weeks was encouraging, as far as it went. In the Big Ten, and especially this season, it's not far enough. Another hurdle always awaits and more danger constantly lurks throughout...
Ingenious Youth Catches Dog for Police Authorities Feared Stray May Have Given Girl Rabies
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A Dundee-Crown High student is being hailed as a hero for capturing Thursday evening the stray dog that bit a 10-year-old girl in West Dundee. Peter Dall of 162 Tay River Drive in Carpentersville said he read the article in Thursday's Daily Herald...
Intersection Improvements Are Three Years Away
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The Daily Herald continues its weekly series that answers your questions about traffic and road construction. Q. The roadway conditions by the intersection of Russell and Green Bay roads in the Wadsworth/Zion area is awful. A lot of trucks have...
It Has Retail, Now Algonquin Wants Industry Town Leaders Envision Massive Business Park along Randall Road
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Farm fields, barns and even cows still line the 1,000-acre tract on Algonquin's southwest side. But when village leaders gaze upon the prime land off Randall Road, they see so much more. They have a vision of corporate campuses, industrial uses...
Jacobs Stays Alive in State Tournament by Grabbing Final Qualifying Spot
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ROCKFORD - The best season Jacobs ever experienced still has legs. The Golden Eagles kept their record season going at least into today's morning round by finishing 12th to claim the final team berth through two rounds on Friday at the IHSA state...
'Koinonia' Emphasizes Community of Spirituality
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People who want a deeply spiritual experience and a sense of community might consider participating in an upcoming Koinonia, sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet. The event will take place Feb. 25 through 27 at the Carmelite Retreat Center in Darien....
Libertyville Community Gardens Trying to Find Permanent Home
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Libertyville's community garden project should have a temporary home along Garfield Avenue for at least another year. Organized by Gardeners of Central Lake County, the community gardens have been offering people space - for a nominal fee - to plant...
Libertyville, Warren's Echtenacher Unable to Advance
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The first day of the 2000 Illinois High School Association state bowling tournament was the last for Libertyville, its individuals and Warren senior Krysy Echtenacher. The Wildcats as a team and individually, as well as Echtenacher - who qualified...
Life Time Fitness Chooses Warrenville for Latest Health Club
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Life Time Fitness Inc. will build a 115,000-square-foot health club complex in the Cantera development in Warrenville, the seventh center the company plans for the Chicago area. The company purchased 13.4 acres at Winfield and Diehl roads, south...
Local Educators Up for State Award Glen Ellyn Instructor Urges His Students to Dig Right In
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Timothy Brinker meticulously places almond slivers, chocolate chips and chopped nuts into a pan of raw brownie dough. After his "city of ruins" is baked, Brinker's students will inspect the brownies with toothpicks and paper clips. He wants students...
Local Educators Up for State Award Wheaton Teacher Taps Creativity in Gym Class
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Three years ago, Kenneth Strayve just wasn't sure he and a classroom were the best partners. A sneaky twinge of doubt had crept in: "Is this really the best job for me?" The answer is clear with the announcement that Strayve, of Washington Elementary...
Location Has Buyers Putting Down Roots in Villas of Red Oaks
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- Price range: $139,900 to $179,900 - Models opened: June 1999 - Schools: Churchill Elementary and Hadley Junior High schools in Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 and Glenbard West High School in Glenbard High School District 87 - Parks: Glendale...
Maine W. Prevail
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It was kind of a cruel way to extend all the fun and celebration associated with senior night at Maine West on Friday. Playing nearly a 30-minute fourth quarter, the Warriors shot 37 free throws - and made just 14. It turned the Warriors' faithful...
Making His Own Luck Achievement Award Recognizes Hard Work of St. Charles Banker
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St. Charles banker Robert Hoge believes the harder you work, the luckier you get. Hoge, 61, counted himself quite lucky Friday night as the Greater St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce recognized his many efforts by honoring him at Pheasant Run...
Marengo Tops BC to Lock Up BN-Red
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Burlington Central and Marengo may not have seen the last of each other this year. If both teams win their respective regionals, as anticipated, they would meet for a third time in a sectional semifinal. The Rockets would love to get one more crack...
Monk Finds Common Threads in All Traditions
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For someone who calls himself a hermit, Brother Wayne Teasdale sure gets around. As a lay monk, he is not attached to a religious community. From his home base at the Chicago Theological Union, Chicago, he teaches, gives retreats and lectures. ...
Montini Triumph Catches St. Francis Broncos Pull Even with Spartans in SCC Race
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So, Tom McCloskey, Montini coach, how did Friday's performance rank in your career? "There isn't even a close second," he said. "I'm just so proud of the kids." Montini entered St. Francis' famed Slant Dome one game behind St. Francis in the...
Morrissey's Cult Treated to Intense One-Act Show
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In the early '80s, Sting declared himself the King of Pain but all the high school kids - the brainy ones who wore black, anyway - knew Morrissey meant it. That explains the cult of The Smiths, the band Morrissey led until 1987; it was the only...
Mt. Prospect Police Hit with Discrimination Lawsuit Again
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A class action civil rights lawsuit was filed Friday against Mount Prospect on behalf of a Hispanic Mount Prospect resident and all other Hispanics who believe they were targeted by police for traffic stops. Named in the lawsuit are the village,...
Naperville's Golden Boy Young Skater Rallies to Win Junior Crown
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CLEVELAND - Going into his free skate Friday morning, Evan Lysacek needed a little luck, a lot of poise and a near-flawless performance to win his second consecutive national title. All three fell surprisingly into place for the 14-year-old Naperville...
New Borders Might Help Revive Shuttered Randhurst Properties
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Byline: Amy McLaughlin Daily Herald Staff Writer The opening of the new Borders Books and Music store at Randhurst Shopping Center is apparently generating plenty of interest from potential businesses for several vacant pieces nearby. Randhurst...
New Warriors Cast Defends UEC Title
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The song remained the same with different singers for Waubonsie Valley. A new group of Warriors won the program's fourth-straight Upstate Eight crown by stifling Neuqua Valley 41-29 before a large crowd Friday night in Aurora. The key players...
Nicor Closes in on Pipeline Land
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An official with Nicor Gas said the utility company has most of the land it needs to install a underground natural gas pipeline through the West and Northwest suburbs. Nicor spokeswoman Jane Wiedmeyer said the project should have little impact on...
NIU Gearing Up for Stretch Run in MAC
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When the 1999-2000 college basketball season began for Northern Illinois University, spirits were sky high. The Huskies were getting back their leader, 6-foot-9 T.J. Lux. Without Lux, who sat out most of last year suffering from shin splints, the...
North Officials Analyze School Actions Following Computer Threat
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By the end of the school day, students at Naperville North were wandering the halls and chatting about what they were going to do over the weekend. It seemed a typical Friday afternoon, but it came after an unusual twist of events. Students had...
Noyes Will Step Down as Dundee-Crown AD
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There comes a time when enough is enough. That time has come for John Noyes. Noyes, an area coach and athletic administrator since the middle 1980s, announced Friday he will step down as assistant principal for activities and athletics at Dundee-Crown...
Oakbrook Terrace Winter Fest to Feature Ice Sculptures, Games
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A local park will be transformed into a melting art museum for a brief time this weekend. Ice-carvers from throughout the Midwest will be competing in the Oakbrook Terrace Park District's 3rd annual ice-carving festival from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Obituaries
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Brian Cordrey of Palatine Prayers for Brian Cordrey, 18, will be said at 10 a.m. today, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Born...
Officials Say Proposal to Share Sites Has Potential
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Formal talks will begin Wednesday between the park district and libraries board concerning the possibility of sharing a site in south Naperville. Library officials want to build a 73,000-square-foot facility at 95th Street and Book Road. But before...
One-of-a-Kind Nurseries Do It Yourself or with a Designer's Help, the Century's First Babies Are Being Pampered with Rooms That Are Unique and Upscale All the Way
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No one asks a baby what kind of room he or she would like to grow up in. It's up to us parents to try and come up with a design that is both useful and cute. Today's parents have a lot of places to turn for inspiration. With specialty megastores,...
Palatine Official Wants Another Look at Allowing Youngsters in Pool Halls
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Byline: Sandra Del Re Daily Herald Staff Writer On Monday, Palatine District 3 Councilman Daniel A Varroney will ask other council members to take another shot at discussing whether those under 18 should be allowed to enter an alcohol-free billiard...
Performance a Dream Come True Musical Teaches Patterson Students a Thing or Two about George Washington
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A dream world opened up to students at Patterson Elementary School in Naperville Wednesday. The dreamer was George Washington, the night before his presidential inauguration in 1789. And the dream - a musical presentation crafted by Chicago-based...
Piano Factory Mall Might Be Razed to Make Way for New Town Houses
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If developer Sean Williams has his way, the Piano Factory outlet mall in St. Charles will fall in favor of 64 brownstone-style townhouses. A year ago, city leaders had hoped to save the building - once a piano factory - but preliminary plans submitted...
Plan to Combine Special Education Concerns Parent
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A few years ago, a teacher told Laura Jurey that her son Matthew did not have the capacity to recognize colors. Now, the 7-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, is thriving and learning to read. Jurey, a Mundelein resident, chalks her son's progress...
Plenty of Long Grove Shops Offer What Your Valentine's Heart Desires
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A candlelight dinner, a stroll through cobblestone paths, shopping at cute shops and a kiss under a romantic bridge aren't the only things the historic village of Long Grove offers couples this Valentine's Day weekend. Cupid's arrow points to a...
Police Check into Business Affairs of Slain Palatine Man
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Palatine investigators are questioning friends, relatives, and business associates in hopes of finding information that may lead to Michael B. Fischer's killer. They are focusing on the 34-year-old Palatine man's business practices. Fischer,...
Police Reports
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Former Elgin woman dies in vehicle crash A car accident in Rockford Wednesday claimed the life of a former Elgin resident. Margaret E. Markham, 26, of Rockford, died around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday after she lost control of her car and slid into the...
Red-Hot Planet Mars Theme Eatery Set to Open in July
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Martians soon will invade Woodfield Shopping Center. The extraterrestrial life forms are part of a spectacular new theme restaurant set to touch down in July in the Schaumburg mall. Mars 2112 is an upscale interactive dining experience that debuted...
Residents Don't Want District 95 to Purchase Land near Their Homes
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Residents near Fairfield Road northeast of Lake Zurich are opposing a proposed land purchase for future schools in that area. About 20 residents who attended a Lake Zurich Unit District 95 committee-of-the-whole meeting Thursday night cited flooding...
Residents of Kildeer Object to 23-Acre Shopping Mall
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About 100 Kildeer residents told plan commissioners they are against a developer building a 23-acre retail shopping center next to Charles Quentin Elementary School. The residents spoke recently during the Kildeer plan commission's public hearing...
Rodriguez, Elgin Drop Lake Park to Take 3rd in UEC
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After leading her team to a 48-45 win over Lake Park and securing third place in the Upstate Eight Conference, Elgin senior Christina Rodriguez admitted she brought some extra fire to the court on Friday night. But Rodriguez didn't need to explain...
Rolling Meadows Teen on Verge of U.S. Title Goebel Takes to the Ice Today in Quest for Men's Figure Skating Crown
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Not too many towns - just three, in fact - can lay claim to the fact that one of their own is in a good position to win the Men's U.S. Figure Skating Champion title in Cleveland this afternoon. Rolling Meadows, listed as the official hometown of...
School Art Programs' Results Are Beautiful
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An expansive and impressive art exhibit of works created by St. Charles students from kindergarten through 12th grade is on display inside the St. Charles Public Library. The special Millennium Show is filling the artist-of-the-month spot in the...
Soccer Camp to Show Moms What Kids Do
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There was a time when many family activities revolved around the church. These days, the opposite often is true. One of the more unique efforts to bring a secular activity into the church is the Soccer Mom's Camp, which is from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb....
So Much Automotive Fun and Information under One Roof
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Attention all car shoppers. If it's snowtime in Chicagoland, that means its showtime for the nation's largest auto show; the 92nd edition of the Chicago Auto Show. This winter marks the fourth consecutive year the show is being held at McCormick...
Sports Day Encourages Girls' Self-Confidence
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When Arnett C. Lines Elementary School gym teacher Jodi Schoeck opens the sports page, it bugs her to see more articles about boys playing sports than girls. So, every year for the past decade, Schoeck has taken steps to encourage the girls at the...
St. Charles Hangs on to Down Larkin; Bartlett Trips East Aurora
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The Upstate Eight Conference seventh-place playoff game Friday came down to one possession. St. Charles took a 45-43 lead over Larkin on a free throw by Jenna Stormo with 23 seconds left. Larkin coach Amy Silverman called time-out after Stormo's...
