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'I've cried for him'

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

It took eight people to move Nancy Hund safely when she was first hospitalized more than two months ago. By the time she first came to the nursing home for rehabilitation, only six people were needed to keep her stabilized. As of last week, she's able to shift from her bed to a padded wheelchair with assistance from two strong helpers. On Aug. 23, she and a friend were bicycling in Joliet when she was struck and nearly killed by an alleged drunken driver.

Lewis launches scholarship, facilities campaign

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Lewis University hosted its 11th annual Signum Fidei Celebration on Sept. 12 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. It was the perfect setting for the launch of the $30 million "Campaign for Lewis University: Touching Hearts and Minds."

Nicor Gas offering financial assistance

From Submitted Reports — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Open enrollment for LIHEAP has begun and Nicor Gas is urging eligible customers who may need financial assistance with paying their energy costs to apply as soon as possible because funds are limited.

Slain soldier was 'angel of the family'

By DAN ROZEK and JOE HOSEY Sun-Times Media — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Update, more details: Michael Pearson, the 21-year-old Bolingbrook man who died in the Fort Hood massacre Thursday, was remembered as "the angel of the family," a good student and a virtuoso musician who relished time with family and friends.

Will County clerk holds ballot lottery

From Submitted Reports — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots held the simultaneous filing lotteries Thursday for ballot placement in the Feb. 2 General Primary election, Schultz Voots announced.

Powers running for circuit spot

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Will County Associate Judge Mike Powers is running for circuit judge.

Back to wall: Is Drew's nephew persecuted?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

A nephew of Drew Peterson's slain third wife says prosecutors will call him to the witness stand during the disgraced former cop's trial, and he believes the testimony is going to cost him a year of his life. "This is definitely political," Charlie Doman said of prosecutors supposedly planning to lock him up for the maximum year sentence if he is convicted of misdemeanor battery and obstructing justice in order to keep his testimony above reproach.

Assistant prosecutor cleared in assault

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

An assistant Will County state's attorney has been cleared of allegations he sexually assaulted an office secretary this summer.

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From Submitted Reports — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Plainfield prepares to activate red-light cameras

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

PLAINFIELD--The village will flip the switch on two red-light cameras in late November or early December.