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St. Charles Marine gets warm welcome home
Laurie Milbourn said prayers and hope are what sustained her and her husband, Bill, during their son Nicholas' recent 7-month deployment in northern Iraq. On Saturday, the St. Charles couple celebrated his Nov. 3 homecoming with more than 300 friends and community members. The Marine corporal is a 2003 graduate of St. Charles North High School.
Laurie Milbourn said prayers and hope are what sustained her and her husband, Bill, during their son Nicholas' recent 7-month deployment in northern Iraq. On Saturday, the St. Charles couple celebrated his Nov. 3 homecoming with more than 300 friends and community members. The Marine corporal is a 2003 graduate of St. Charles North High School.
On the road with Elgin's gang unit
A typical shift for members of the Elgin Police Department gang unit can include many situations, from traffic stops, to arrests, to trying to reach out to kids before they join a gang.
A typical shift for members of the Elgin Police Department gang unit can include many situations, from traffic stops, to arrests, to trying to reach out to kids before they join a gang.
U46 cuts may run deep
It's a situation that is seen by coaches across the area: juniors who don't make the varsity squad often end up as stars the next year. Even though it's more typical for exceptional athletes in School District U46 to be good from the start, there are exceptions to the rule, coaches say. Lower-level teams provide a chance to play for athletes who may not be as talented, are less experienced or are not as physically gifted, parents and coaches say. But budget cuts threaten some sports.
It's a situation that is seen by coaches across the area: juniors who don't make the varsity squad often end up as stars the next year. Even though it's more typical for exceptional athletes in School District U46 to be good from the start, there are exceptions to the rule, coaches say. Lower-level teams provide a chance to play for athletes who may not be as talented, are less experienced or are not as physically gifted, parents and coaches say. But budget cuts threaten some sports.
Body betrayed, Geneva man fights on
In just three years, the Paul Ruby Foundation has raised about $200,000, which has gone toward funding research projects at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic in Chicago's North Loop. Ruby, manager of The Herrington Inn in Geneva, has the disease.
In just three years, the Paul Ruby Foundation has raised about $200,000, which has gone toward funding research projects at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic in Chicago's North Loop. Ruby, manager of The Herrington Inn in Geneva, has the disease.
Hanover Park man charged with 10th DUI
Richard Niemczyk, 49, of 7846 Jensen Boulevard, Hanover Park, was arrested for his tenth driving under the influence violation.
Richard Niemczyk, 49, of 7846 Jensen Boulevard, Hanover Park, was arrested for his tenth driving under the influence violation.
Police Report: Elgin home burglarized
Approximately $3,000 worth of jewelry along with $180 in cash were reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Lucille Avenue Friday evening.
Approximately $3,000 worth of jewelry along with $180 in cash were reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Lucille Avenue Friday evening.
Union says deputies willing to sacrifice to help budget
Formal talks began this week between the Kane County sheriff's deputies union and the county on contract concessions to help balance the sheriff's budget for 2010.
Formal talks began this week between the Kane County sheriff's deputies union and the county on contract concessions to help balance the sheriff's budget for 2010.
Out of the old, into the new
Aragon, the Great Dane, has some new space to spread out. He's the personal dog of South Elgin veterinarian Jean Waldron Churan. Last week, Churan and her staff at the Animal Clinic of South Elgin at 896 N. LaFox St. (Route 31) moved to a new, state-of-the-art veterinary clinic.
Aragon, the Great Dane, has some new space to spread out. He's the personal dog of South Elgin veterinarian Jean Waldron Churan. Last week, Churan and her staff at the Animal Clinic of South Elgin at 896 N. LaFox St. (Route 31) moved to a new, state-of-the-art veterinary clinic.
Area road construction roundup
Roadwork continues at an almost summer-like pace in several areas of the Fox Valley. Here's a roundup of some of the work slated over the next few weeks.
Roadwork continues at an almost summer-like pace in several areas of the Fox Valley. Here's a roundup of some of the work slated over the next few weeks.
Pub opens at Bowes Creek
Bellying up to the bar is within reach of Bowes Creek residents -- and the public -- who are getting their first chance this week to hoist a pint or two at Porter's Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin.
Bellying up to the bar is within reach of Bowes Creek residents -- and the public -- who are getting their first chance this week to hoist a pint or two at Porter's Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin.