No-refusal weekend cracks down on DUIs
In an effort to reduce the number of intoxicated motorists on
the road, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said
representatives from his office, along with local police, plan to
conduct operations over the next two nights to hold accountable those
suspected drunken drivers who try to refuse submitting to a test of
their blood-alcohol levels.
• Photos: DUI roadblock
• Photos: DUI roadblock
Ex-director cites library trustee's past behavior
A former Gail Borden Public Library director says Randolph L. "Randy" Hopp was well-known to library staff, even before he was elected a library trustee this year.
Hopp — banned by his own board this week from using the library — often left staff feeling ill at ease when he patronized the old Gail Borden Public Library at 200 Grove Ave., Zack said.
After a special closed-door meeting Tuesday night, the board voted 6-1 to suspend Hopp's library privileges for a year.
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Cops plan Elgin roadside checks
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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.
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Disturbing trend in youth violence
Summer programs get kids to drop game controllers, get outside
East Dundee businessman McNamee dies
News photographer Stuertze 'lived four lives'
When winning becomes the norm, often it's the losses that stay in the mind. Heading into this weekend's Plainfield Tournament, the Elgin Post 57 baseball team is playing at an .895 clip but the disappointment of losing in the championship game of last Sunday's Champaign Tournament against Moline has stayed with the team.
STCN tabs new boys, girls volleyball coaches
The St. Charles North volleyball programs have undergone a face-lift
this summer, with new coaches for the boys and girls squads. Both new
bosses are excited, passionate and highly motivated to make the best of
their new endeavors. Todd Weimer steps in on the boys bench to replace Guy Lum, who left after one season at North.
Cubs slugger playing in Kane County
A turning point in this bizarre Cubs season could come tonight in
Geneva, some 48 miles away from Wrigley Field. Third baseman Aramis
Ramirez, recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, is expected to
begin a three-game rehab assignment with the Peoria Chiefs.
• Cubs slugger playing in Kane County
Crisp whites, cool reds for summer
Wine isn't like your wardrobe. No need to wait until Memorial Day to bring out the whites or save that sparkly red for a holiday party. Still, there is some reason to sip with the season — as the temperature climbs think crisp, light, tangy.
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