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Monday, July 6, 2009
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Roger Breisch, chairman of the fireworks committee in Batavia, poses before the field where his last fireworks show will be launched over the weekend.  (Heather Eidson/Staff Photographer)
There were more last-minute close calls than he cares to remember, when it was in doubt whether the fireworks display would actually happen. Through it all, Batavia's "Mr. Fireworks," as Roger Breisch is fondly known, says he has had a blast.


Community proud of its tradition
Google Map: Area fireworks shows
Getting to Aurora fireworks
Fourth festivities in the Fox Valley
Online: Fireworks Committee




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Waukegan house walk rich in local lore

The history of Waukegan is on display during a house walk scheduled for July 12.


Photos: Waukegan walk
Kay: Downtown boomlet?
Outdoors: Rain gardens
Renting: Electricity problems
Tough sells
Antiques: Hall chair

I scream, you scream ...
... we all scream for ice cream!
Our GO section is planning a story on the area's best ice cream shops and we'd like your input. Tell us about your favorite spot for frosty treats and why you think it licks the competition.


Murray closes in on coveted role
With the closer's role up for grabs for the Kane County Cougars, Justin Murray showed Wednesday he has one of the qualities needed to fill the position: a short memory. Called on in the ninth inning with his team holding a one-run lead against Peoria, Murray came on and retired the side to pick up his third save of the season as the Cougars made it 2-for-2 in the series with a 3-2 win.

Kleen slate
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun. It is that way for former Cougars first baseman Steve Kleen. After missing the entire 2008 season with a torn labrum in his right (throwing) shoulder, the 26-year-old came back to earn a starting nod in the Midwest League All-Star Game on June 23 in Clinton.


Home under siege will be blessed with lots of love
Like an abused pup or a neglected orphan, my new home needs a whole lot of TLC.

Home under siege will be blessed with lots of love
Butterflies are free



Portraits to the people
John Sibley thinks "highbrow" art is overrated. Art selling for millions just isn't his style, he says. Sibley, from North Aurora, draws portraits on the spot for about $10 or $20. He believes that art should be accessible to everyone, which means affordability and availability. So with his black easel and drawing paper, Sibley sets up every weekend in the summer at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora and creates art for people to enjoy.



Business Briefs
Gastrointestinal Health Specialists
Eclectibles
Business Briefs
Trend expert to give biz tips
Cubs not helping WGN
Two heads together can stretch one income
Local GM dealers mum on new round of closings
Asbury Gardens

5 questions for a hammered-dulcimer player
Ted Yoder knows he'll have some explaining to do. Any time someone asks him about his music, he knows he'll have to start with the basics. Yoder, 37, plays a hammered dulcimer, an uncommon instrument that's part harp, part piano, that one plays by striking the strings with metal hammers.



Homing in on our feathered friends
'Agnes of God' opening delayed due to illness
Albright troupe announces lineup for 36th season






 
 
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