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Good Morning
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
NEWS ALERTS ::
Late afternoon hours brought heavier snowfall on Tuesday as travel on streets in downtown Elgin and much of the Fox Valley area became more treacherous. (Michael Smart/Staff Photographer)
As a powdery snow continued to lightly fall late Tuesday morning, Public Works Superintendent Dan Rich took time from his schedule to provide a by-the-numbers look at how much material and manpower the city would use to combat the storm.


Photos: Snow battle


Algonquin teen charged with murder of father
A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder in the shooting death of his father Monday night inside their Algonquin home, authorities said. Bail was set at $2.5 million this morning for David Szalonek, 16, of 1461 Westbourne, charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Brian D. Szalonek, David's father, according to Algonquin police.

Divvying up the patient pie
With the recent relocation of Sherman Hospital, Elgin residents who suffer a heart attack or are critically injured in a car crash may be going to a different hospital than they would have six months ago.

Despite pleas, D300 eyes budget cuts
Plowing through Elgin snow battle stats
Prosecutor notes $4M brought into Kane coffers
Foes press county to reverse Navistar OK
Ex-wife: Peterson said he'd kill me, too
Election complaints down for primary
Kane sheriff taps Wagner as his No. 2
Provena Saint Joseph's Brown resigning
Police Report: DUI charged
Annual Elgin Image Awards nominations announced
Projects to temporarily shutter Huntley library
Hampshire VFW Auxiliary seeks donations for vets
Algonquin teen charged with murder of father Police Report: DUI charged Morning snow no problem for drivers
Despite pleas, D300 eyes budget cuts
Gayle Allmandinger spoke on behalf of the five media specialists who accompanied her to Monday night's Community Unit School District 300 Board of Education meeting. She said she also was speaking for some friends.

D300 extends contract for teachers union
Morning snow no problem for drivers
Sounding off on what's acceptable noise Novelty shop sells more than Whoopie Cushions Former Cook Co. Commissioner Hansen dies Former St. Charles fire chief dies
Plowing through Elgin snow battle stats Divvying up the patient pie Annual Elgin Image Awards nominations announced Projects to temporarily shutter Huntley library Hampshire VFW Auxiliary seeks donations for vets Huntley board formulating strategic plans for 2010 Genoa site to expand its services for seniors Briefs: Learn to prepare, preserve photos Downtown Genoa businesses slate Chocolate Walk Algonquin teen charged with murder of father D300 extends contract for teachers union CUB brings 'Don't Overspend in 2010' to East Dundee SC East takes 1st place in regional mock trial event Kane resident finds intruders in kitchen Campton Hills cleared in suit over death Prosecutor notes $4M brought into Kane coffers Election complaints down for primary Kane sheriff taps Wagner as his No. 2

Something to talk about »
If you have visited the Huntley Area Public Library recently, you probably have noticed the addition of the temporary annex on the eastern portion of the building. While most of the construction has been without disruption to patrons, the facility will be closed for a few days later this month.



Weather Alert »
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warming in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Wednesday with accumulations of between 6 to 13 inches and near blizzard conditions expected Tuesday night.
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All Around E-Town


With the game on the line, Huntley seized the opportunity to pick up a much-needed win Tuesday. In a meeting of two struggling teams, the Red Raiders made all the right moves during a critical four-possession stretch in the final two minutes and came away with a 59-50 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division victory against Jacobs.

Green Wave advances to regional final
A balanced scoring attack and team-wide rebounding effort helped St. Edward advance at the Immaculate Conception Class 2A Regional with a 71-51 win over Luther North on Tuesday.
Armato nets 28 points in ECC triumph
Brittany Armato and Lauren Gabler combined to hit 12 3-pointers as the Elgin Community College women's basketball team routed visiting Morton College 85-56 Tuesday in Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference action.
Armato nets 28 points in ECC triumph


Hampshire VFW Auxiliary seeks donations for vets
Standing behind a pile of men's boxers, briefs and tube socks, members of the Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary were all smiles preparing donated items for veterans at Hines Hospital, Transitional Living Services Rehabilitation Center and Elgin Mental Health Center.



Chiropractic care has benefits beyond easing pain
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Channahon's Confederates
'Bob's Hill Boys': Troop 3's adventurous tradition
Romance is her game at Lover's Lane



Sinbad's happy to keep on working
Not much is off limits for Sinbad in his act — he'll talk about "almost everything." Comedians get fodder for their acts from life, and the world today is ripe with inspiration. "In today's age? Please. It's hard to shut it down," he said. The comedian will bring his brand of comedy to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet Saturday for an 8 p.m. show.


Sinbad: Blago a 'cool guy'

Ringo gets Walk of Fame star
Mythic proportions for Columbus film
Travolta stars in 'From Paris with Love'
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Popcorn Panel: 'When in Rome' Popcorn Panel: 'The Book of Eli' Popcorn Panel: 'Leap Year'



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