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Monday, July 6, 2009
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Elgin animal control Officer James Rog takes control of a pit bull following an attack on a small dog and its owner along Gertrude Street in late January 2008. A 53-year-old woman was injured in the attack while trying to defend her 11-year-old, 8-pound dog from the pit bull. (Courier-News File)
In the wake of a Chihuahua being mauled to death by two pit bulls in May, some local residents want the city to toughen its animal control laws or even consider an outright ban of the breed. While city leaders ponder what steps to take, suburban Buffalo Grove, the city of Denver, and a Utah-based animal welfare group offer examples of what has been done elsewhere and what costs might be associated with such moves.


How Buffalo Grove restricts certain breeds


Plenty of people, fun at Huntley event
Gray skies and cool temperatures did not dampen the spirits of Huntley residents who came out to the inaugural All American Family Fun Day at the farmers' market on July Fourth.

Photos: Family Fun Day
At South Elgin parade, lots of attention on bystanders
Residents were left with fond memories from this year's Fourth of July parade, but a local agency will receive something even more tangible from the event. Volunteers who walked the route with shopping carts prior to the parade collected about two small truck beds full of food for the South Elgin Food Pantry.

Photos: South Elgin parade
Some want tougher laws for pit bulls
Donors needed: Blood center hits summer lull
Blotter: Drowning reported
How Buffalo Grove restricts certain breeds
Gang-linked felonies are on the decline in Elgin
13-year-old boy killed, 4 hurt in crash
Flag is World War II vet's battlefield souvenir
Elgin doesn't let weather rain on its parade
July shortage feared: A plea for blood donations
July blood drives
Blotter: Drowning reported 13-year-old boy killed, 4 hurt in crash Police Report: Man struck in head with bottle
D300 seeks more high-tech white boards
Community Unit School District 300 applied last week for about $300,000 in technology grants to bring interactive white boards, like the SMART Board, to all its middle schools. Putting interactive white boards in each middle school classroom across the district fits into the school district's strategic plan, in its third year, which calls for an increased focus on technology.
D300 director of special education resigns
Training its sights on Amtrak line The buck stops with the chief East Dundee businessman McNamee dies News photographer Stuertze 'lived four lives'
Flag is World War II vet's battlefield souvenir One extricated after Sleepy Hollow car crash Elgin doesn't let weather rain on its parade Plenty of people, fun at Huntley event Burlington fetes Fourth Five questions with an assistant theater manager Elgin OPERA plans first Summer Music Festival Five questions with an assistant theater manager July Fourth briefs Five questions with an assistant theater manager One extricated after Sleepy Hollow car crash Elgin OPERA plans first Summer Music Festival At South Elgin parade, lots of attention on bystanders Elgin OPERA plans first Summer Music Festival Area a fitting setting for 'Public Enemies' One extricated after Sleepy Hollow car crash Five questions with an assistant theater manager Elgin OPERA plans first Summer Music Festival

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It may not have been the "date which will live in infamy," but it was one that Gordon Schnulle will never forget. The 84-year-old Elgin resident does not need the flag he took from a fallen Japanese soldier to remember the fateful day of Feb. 23, 1945 -- a day immortalized in the Marine Corps War Memorial of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima.




All Around E-Town


Roger Federer hoisted the winner's trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year after an epic five-set loss to Rafael Nadal sent him away from Wimbledon with his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered. Federer waged another five-set marathon Sunday and this time left as the holder of the most prestigious record in tennis.
Lilly's sights set higher
The result gave the Cubs an even more important series victory. They took three of four in the first series of an 11-game homestand. Lilly improved to 5-1 with a 1.96 ERA at Wrigley Field. ''He's pitched exceedingly well at home, and his home ERA is outstanding,'' manager Lou Piniella said. ''We told him before the game [of his All-Star selection], and he went out and pitched like an All-Star.'' Lee says he didn't deserve All-Star bid
Cubs survive minus Aramis
De Luca: Left with two Stars
Not-so-great divide
Bartolo Colon suddenly has become like Bigfoot to Ozzie Guillen: The White Sox manager is guessing that his veteran pitcher is out there somewhere, but he just isn't sure where. After a 6-3 loss to Kansas City on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, the Sox might want to start tracking him down. Buehrle on his way to Busch
Future uncertain for demoted Fields
Not-so-great divide


Pruning sets up trees for success
So you planted trees this spring. Those trees' first years in the ground — and especially this very first year — are important to their future strength and beauty. Pruning is one way to direct development of what will become their permanent limbs, and the best time for this pruning is while the trees are still small.

Two Buck Chuck maker sets sights on Australia
Cool down this summer with creamy shakes
Chroncling Independence Day traditions
Noisy fireworks displays can be too much for pets



Stuck in jobs, more workers bullied by bosses: expert
The recession is creating a "blank check" for office bullies, according to a workplace advocate. Shrinking job markets make a bad situation worse for victims, said Gary Namie, director of the Workplace Bullying Institute, an advocacy group. Namie is the author of the "The Bully at Work." It was originally published in 2000, with an updated version released this June. The "absolute control of an employer is more apparent in a recession," he said.


Are you being bullied? Tell us about it.

Real Estate Transfers
Expo shows ways to keep financial health
New iPhone a hit with local game developer

Saturn Aura sedan has great fuel economy, upscale style Stalling Econoline van has owner, mechanic stumped All-new KIA BORREGO Waukegan history on tap in weekend housewalk Brave new plan for downtown Frustrated sellers coping with unwanted property
A spinoff series so good, it took 10 years to do
I'm not sure why anyone would turn a teen movie into a TV series 10 years after the fact. All the original fans of "10 Things I Hate About You" are still bitterly living at home with their parents, unable to get their careers started because of the economy, and disillusioned by the death of the movie's star, Heath Ledger. They probably will not be watching.

West Dundee Comedy Showcase returns
Elgin museum celebrates 'Day of the Dead'
Desserts just part of the story at White Chocolate Grill
Summer good time for bargain shopping
Five things to know
Freshness is order of the day at Carmina's

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Michael Jackson’s dancing and music had a positive impact on my life.
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