Some local political trivia around election time Oct 29, 2008
The article also mentioned large delegations came from Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elgin, Kingston, Franklin, Mayfield and South Grove. The newspaper concluded that it was twice as large a gathering that was held in the county on any occasion. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Free: Kirk Ferentz Q&A Oct 29, 2008
We've had some guys, Mike Klinkenborg the last couple years, Mike Elgin before that, Matt Kroul in that same category has done a great job in the classroom. Academically he's been a great leader, tremendous character, and he's a great story. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obituaries for Saturday, October 25, 2008 Oct 25, 2008
Francine Fran Killian, 84, of Elgin, Ill ... died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Elgin ... Francine is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Chris) Carbine of Elgin, and Mary Beck of Hoffman Estates, Ill. (Winona Daily News, MN)
DUI crash victims recognized with memorial signs on state roadways Oct 24, 2008
The first sign, honoring 17-year-old DUI crash victim Caitlin Elizabeth Weese of Elgin, was installed today along Illinois 72 in the north suburbs of Chicago. Caitlin Weese died under tragic circumstances and we are saddened by her loss, said Governor Blagojevich. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Winners for the Ninth Annual McLendon Scholarship Awards Announced Oct 23, 2008
Blalark hails from Elgin, Illinois. Alejandra Diaz-Calderon is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where she earned an undergraduate degree in finance. (Nacda.com)
Threats sent to banks in 8 states Oct 22, 2008
She said they were sent to 10 Chase banks in Colorado, three in Oklahoma, nine in New Jersey and to the Chase credit-card center in Elgin, Ill ... In Elgin, two envelopes containing white powder and threatening notes arrived Tuesday and Monday night at the massive Chase credit-card processing center 40 miles west of Chicago, according to Elgin officials ... One envelope was cut open by a machine at the facility about 5 p.m. Monday, causing the white powder to fly around the room, according to... (Denver Post)
Fresh Betting Fool Oct 11, 2008
The Clippers have finally figured out that Elgin Baylor may not be the man to lead them to the NBA Finals. He could possibly still lead them in rebounding. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Friday's statewide football scores Oct 11, 2008
Elgin 21, Enterprise 13. Gilchrist 48, Elkton 16. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RE/MAX Balloon Celebration Moved From Lakefront to Northside Park to Avoid Traffic Snarl Oct 7, 2008
Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The RE/MAX hot air balloon will make its first ever visit to Chicago on Oct. 8 to celebrate RE/MAX Global Balloon Day, but won't be seen along the city's lakefront as originally planned. Because of concerns that sight of the 75-foot-tall balloon could generate traffic problems on Lake Shore Drive, it now will be on display in Revere Park, 2509 W. Irving Park Road in the city's North Center neighborhood. (PR Newswire)
Business Briefcase (21) Oct 4, 2008
Mueller, a 2002 graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago, holds a paralegal certificate from Elgin Community College that she earned in 2004 ... Mueller, originally from the Elgin area, lives in Sycamore with her family. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Local Briefs Oct 3, 2008
Girl Scouts-Sybaquay Council has its headquarters in Elgin and serves more than 10,000 girls in 50 communities throughout McHenry County and parts of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Lake, LaSalle, and Kane counties. For more information, call 847-741-5521, ext. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Get to know 14th District candidates Oct 3, 2008
Charles and Elgin branches of the League of Women Voters are hosting a forum from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. If you can t make it to that event, you will have another opportunity to hear the congressional candidates during a forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gov. Rod Blagojevich seeks disaster-area declaration for flooding Sep 25, 2008
Ken Nicolai of the group's Elgin office. His branch is working with Willow Creek Community Church to set up construction teams that can help people with repairs and people with special needs, such as the elderly or disabled, remove damaged furniture and carpeting from their homes. (Chicago Tribune)
House panel approves stricter rules on railroad mergers Sep 25, 2008
Measure aimed at Canadian National Railway's deal to buy Elgin, Joliet tern Railway ... The measure was aimed at Canadian National Railway's pending $300 million deal to purchase the Elgin, rn Railway, which runs through an arc of suburbs from to Joliet to Gary. (Chicago Tribune)
Rockford Diocese closes centennial year with Mass Sep 24, 2008
Tess Barry, 17, a student at St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, also described the event as being unified. It was really nice to see the whole diocese come together, she said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
MSOE issues first patent license Sep 23, 2008
Milwaukee School of Engineering is licensing its TetraLattice software to DSM-Somos of Elgin, Ill. an incorporated subsidiary of , said Tom Bray, dean of applied research at MSOE. Financial terms of the license were not disclosed in a press release from MSOE.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
For the love of honey Sep 22, 2008
Born in Wausau, Hansen grew up in northern Illinois near Elgin, where both his father and grandfather raised bees. He didnt grow up around the business, though, because his sisters severe allergy to bees shut down the family operation, but not before the bee boxes and harvesting equipment made a lasting impression on his young mind. (Forest Republican, WI)
Already drenched Ill. gets more rain Sep 15, 2008
In South Elgin, which is along the Fox River, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Crum was recovering Sunday from hours of grunt work the previous day filling sandbags at the village s public works center. Home with family for the weekend from his duty station at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Crum said many neighbors have a foot or more of standing water in their backyards. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Record rains soak patience of Chicago travelers Sep 14, 2008
South Elgin Village President Jim Hansen told the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald that all of the village's retention ponds were full by midmorning Saturday ... Flooding fears led firefighters to evacuate homes in South Elgin, and about 40 families were evacuated from apartments in Rolling Meadows. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A Night of Memories at A Night of Legends Sep 14, 2008
Don Sunderlage 1949-51 Elgin, Ill. 1951 Big Ten Most Valuable Player. (Fightingillini.com)
Saturdays Daily Dose Sep 13, 2008
The Barbs start tournament play against East Aurora before facing Elgin and Marquette in pool play. Hinckley-Big Rock, the other local school in the tournament, face DeKalb s B team before facing Hampshire s A team and Oswego. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Statewide scores Sep 13, 2008
Almira/Coulee-Hartline 38, Columbia (Hunters) 32. Archbishop Murphy 26, Eastside Catholic 23. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Educator hosts show at NIU to benefit fund Sep 11, 2008
She and 17 other local artists, some her students at McHenry County and Elgin Community colleges, will show their work Saturday through Sept. 26 at Gallery 214 of the NIU School of Art. Gallery 214 is on Gilbert Way between Lucinda and College avenues in DeKalb. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Phillip, Kerr and Fletcher Next on List of Honored Jerseys Sep 10, 2008
Don Sunderlage 1949-51 G Elgin, Ill. Rod Fletcher 1950-52 G Champaign, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois credit unions to help with college aid Sep 8, 2008
The credit unions involved in the partnership include: Alliant Credit Union of Chicago, Baxter Credit Union of Vernon Hills, Citizens Equity First Credit Union of Peoria, Corporate America Family Credit Union of Elgin, Credit Union 1 of Rantoul, I.H. Mississippi Valley Credit Union of Moline, Motorola Credit Union of Schaumburg and Scott Credit Union of Collinsville. On the Net: Illinois Student Assistance Commission. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gill, Norman Next on List of Honored Jerseys Sep 5, 2008
Don Sunderlage 1949-51 G Elgin, Ill. Jerry Colangelo 1960-62 G Chicago Heights, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
A long way to go in Illinois Sep 2, 2008
Updated: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 1:10 AM CDT FONT SIZE. By Laurel Bault (No comments posted. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Tripoli 20, Elgin Valley 0. Truro Interstate 35 26, Liberty Center SE Warren 18. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Community colleges hit hard by cuts Aug 31, 2008
Representatives from College of DuPage, College of Lake County, Waubonsee Community College, Elgin Community College, South Suburban College and Moraine Valley Community College attended, according to a news release from the ICCB.. State funding for community colleges has been flat for several years, and this year it s about 3 million less than last year, ICCB spokesman Steve Morse said in a phone interview Thursday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 30, 2008
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS Signed F Bryan Ewing, D Brock Sheahan and D Elgin Reid. ECHL. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
I choose to be a survivor Aug 24, 2008
A transfer student from Elgin Community College, the 2008 spring semester was his first at NIU.. The lessons he learned in a matter of minutes Feb. 14 were more vast in number and nature than could be taught from all of the school s textbooks combined, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
CASA GRANDE ADDS FIREFIGHTERS, BATTALION CHIEF Aug 20, 2008
He has an associate's degree in fire science from Elgin (Ill. Community College and a bachelor's degree with a concentration in fire science from Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Ala. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Equine therapy: Creative Growth Center uses horses to help children Aug 16, 2008
Story Photos Creative Growth Center therapist Lynette Spencer (left) and equine therapy program participants Riccardo, Kamyrn, Brimonet and Jaelyn discuss a project Friday in Elgin ... Skeptical at first that the animals could teach him such valuable lessons, Riccardo found it true through a six-session Cowboy Poetry program at the Creative Growth Center in Elgin ... Equine therapy is not about riding the horse, Hope Haven Executive Director Lesly Wicks said on the way to Elgin. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Panthers loaded with place-kickers Aug 13, 2008
RDCENT wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:14 PM:" How badly injured is Otis Hudson?Regarding the available runningbacks, what about the freshman from Elgin, Kenny Williams? ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
IN OUR VIEW: Now is the time to get to know Foster and Oberweis Aug 13, 2008
There will be appearances this month in Aurora, DeKalb, Elgin, Aurora, Hampshire and Oswego. Want to hear from Oberweis, the Republican challenger. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Oregon Recreation Report (92) Aug 9, 2008
Lebanon Express: Archived Articles. Welcome to the Lebanon-Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
UW Athletics Department Announces Sports Medicine Staff Promotions and Hirings Aug 8, 2008
Missy Schultz comes to Wyoming after spending the last year at Judson University in Elgin Illinois. She oversaw the primary coverage of men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball and softball. (Wyomingathletics.com)
The Poverty Business Aug 8, 2008
With Ben Elgin and Mara Der Hovanesian BW MALL SPONSORED LINKS. with AAA rated, GE Capital Corp. Not an offer of securities for sale. (BusinessWeek)
CN urges decision on railway sale Aug 7, 2008
Canadian National Railway Co. wants the Surface Transportation Board to approve the $300 million sale of the Elgin, Joliet rn Railway line soon, and the Montreal-based company said Wednesday that it will take unspecified legal action to try to speed up a decision. U.S. Steel, which announced on Sept. 26, 2007 that it had agreed to sell the line, wants to close the deal by Dec. 31 of this year, according to Canadian National. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Living simply is simply cheaper Aug 7, 2008
And that is freeing in other ways, says Duane Elgin, an environmental activist in California who focuses on simplicity. "It isn't just cutting back on things. It's about people not needing so many things and putting more attention into their personal interests and their family and friends, being creative, being of service," says Elgin, author of the book "Voluntary Simplicity," a concept he began fostering 30 years ago. (CNN -- US)
EIU basketball gets new hope from recruits Aug 5, 2008
Maybe in a similar category is guard Jeremy Granger, who helped Elgin to a Class 4A state quarterfinals berth. The fourth-team all-stater brings athleticism as well as shooting that took him to the IHSA state level in the Three-Point Showdown. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Some consumers tuning out premium car sound systems Aug 3, 2008
Automakers really identified that consumers were not satisfied by and large with the quality of the stock radios they were getting in their cars, said Gary Norden, program coordinator for the automotive department at Elgin Community College. So they responded. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bucking the Home Building Slump: Local Gladstone Homes Continues to Thrive and Build Communities in Spite of Market Turn Down Aug 2, 2008
Yet, despite the current economic climate, Gladstone Homes (), a premier builder of quality, high-end new homes in the greater Chicago Illinois area (Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Plainfield ille), continues to successfully stay the course by recognizing and aggressively addressing the challenges that many new home buyers face during this economy ... Currently, Gladstone Homes is building at seven new home communities in Elgin, North Aurora, Plainfield and Yorkville, Ill ... Gladstone communities... (PR Newswire)
Skating rink could be ready by Thanksgiving Aug 1, 2008
Jeffery Carl, who teaches at Judson University in Elgin, said that an ice rink would attract college students and families, while Tobias said it would provide a place for hockey clubs to practice. Groce said that in the first season, which is tentatively scheduled to run from November to February, the rink would be open to figure skating only, with opportunities for hockey or roller skating in later years. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Frank: Flood damage could hit $250,000 Aug 1, 2008
The city's engineering consultant, Elgin Berry of Poepping, Stone, Bach and Associates, believes the solution could lie with an old, abandoned coal dock up stream from the current intake location. If the city's ownership of the coal dock can be determined, the coal dock would serve as a superstructure for the intake. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Bennigan's wake: Hard times for restaurants Jul 30, 2008
But of the stores in the Chicago area, only one in Elgin and three in northwest Indiana are franchisee-owned. Bennigan's, which sports an Irish pub ambience and is famous for its Monte Cristo sandwich, was launched in 1976, not long after T.G.I. Friday's pioneered the casual bar-and-grill chain concept. (Chicago Tribune)
First Lady Blagojevich awards 48 scholarships Jul 29, 2008
They are Jody Danna-Hoehne of Elgin, Shaayna Day of Chicago, Jomyron Graham of South Holland, Vesta Hall of Sugar Grove and Felicia McAllister of Sauk Village. COMMUNITY CALENDAR. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Future with more electric cars doesn't escape ComEd Jul 27, 2008
Martin, of Elgin, has long been an advocate of electric vehicles, which run entirely or mostly on battery power, rather than internal combustion. He currently serves as vice president of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association, a group of electric vehicle owners and others interested in promoting the use of electric vehicles. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Homeless man beaten and stabbed in Elgin Jul 26, 2008
- Police in Elgin say they are seeking four people who beat and stabbed a homeless man during an altercation. Police said in a statement that the attack occurred Friday afternoon on South State Street in downtown Elgin. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Missoula group aims to cut gases Jul 25, 2008
Bill Bailey, co-chairman of Slow Global Warming-Elgin, in Elgin, Ill. said he'd found Rosie online and then learned about the film. (Missoulian, MT)
Campbell House Art Gallery presents senior citizen exhibit, ‘Timeless IX' Jul 24, 2008
Invitations to this year's exhibit featured a watercolor by Barbara Brown of Elgin. In addition to Brown, exhibiting from Elgin are Ken Brown, Cliff Kasik and Lin Maxwell. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Just one reporter waiting for McCain as his plane landed in Manchester, NH, last night... Jul 23, 2008
com - New Hampshire news - McCain returns to NH with visit to Rochester - Tuesday, Jul. McCain returns to NH with visit to Rochester. (The Drudge Report)
Federal Signal Announces E-ONE Sale Agreement Jul 17, 2008
Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. (PR Newswire)
ILLINOIS STYLE: Garden for Crisis Center kids Jul 16, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. What is your favorite live music. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
DeKalb City (414) Jul 15, 2008
Failure to yield at a stop intersection Police said Stephen J. Hilbrick, 20, of Elgin ran a stop sign at the intersection of Third and Grove streets about 3:45 p.m., striking a vehicle in the intersection. He was cited with failure to yield at a stop intersection. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Roach's early beginnings on racetrack providing dividends Jul 14, 2008
Roach, who works at a daycare center in South Elgin during the week, has even started to race against her boyfriend, super late model car driver Adam Laurie. We had a 1-on-1 grudge match, Roach said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
‘Meet Me' attractions to include music and puppets Jul 14, 2008
Other entertainment auction items include four tickets to Zanies Comedy Club and a 50 certificate for any performance at the Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin. For those looking to get away from it all, the Meet Me at the Fair silent auction contains other options: Clock Tower Inn of Rockford has donated an overnight water resort stay, including four water resort passes. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Illinois woman dies after being run over by own car Jul 7, 2008
Hansen was transported to Sherman Hospital in Elgin, where she was pronounced dead by the Kane County Coroner's Office. Gengler says there were no other occupants in the vehicle and no foul play is suspected. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No priest shortage in Rockford Diocese, but generating interest in young men essential in sustaining the church's future Jul 5, 2008
Father John Gow, one of seven men ordained into the priesthood by the Catholic Diocese of Rockford in May, grappled with this question as a student at Elgin Community College, spending his time in prayer and attending daily Mass. I was beginning to hear a call but it was such a different thing, Gow recalled. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Engel takes the helm at RE/MAX Classic in Genoa Jul 4, 2008
Engel reports that families moving from areas to the east, such as Elgin, created much of the growth Genoa has seen in the last few years. She expects that trend to continue even though it has slowed a bit in recent months. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
PAMCANI, OSHA form alliance Jul 4, 2008
He said that the OSHA alliance will be managed by PAMCANI's recently re-vitalized Safety Committee under the chairmanship of Michael Wiedmaier of Hayes Industries Inc. in Elgin. Other members are Doug Flader, Flader Plumbing ng Co. of Vernon Hills; Fred Kline, Keystone Mechanical Industries Inc., Northbrook; Chris Buddy, Paul L. Buddy Plumbing ng and Cannonball Mechanical Corp., Aurora; Jerry Yankus, CSP, Yankus Safety Consultants Inc., Woodridge; and Peters, Downers Grove. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Getting away? Kind of: High gas prices leading to shorter trips for vacations Jul 4, 2008
You don't have to have a lot of money to enjoy yourself, John Nastos of South Elgin said as he sunbathed Tuesday at the lake at Sycamore RV Resort. If you're with the people you love, that's paradise. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
How Time Flies 07/03/08 Jul 3, 2008
It will connect Elgin, Belvedere, Rockford and Beloit, Wisconsin. (The road is now Interstate 90 and is still a toll road. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Obits - (07.02.2008) Jul 3, 2008
She earned her B.S. in education from the University of Minnesota in 1948 and taught at Abbott Junior High School in Elgin. In 1952, she received her degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in guidance and counseling as well as in health education. (Forest Republican, WI)
Post 88 rallies for win at tourney Jun 30, 2008
CHAMPAIGN -- Elgin rallied from a four-run deficit to hand Mattoon Post 88 its fourth and final loss at the Champaign Wooden Bat tournament Sunday. Elgin s three-run sixth inning started with the help of an error and George Heller pitched a complete game, getting out of a brief jam during the seventh in the 7-6 victory ... Elgin 200 023 x 7-11-0. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
