Friday, May 18, 2012
The annual fundraiser raises money for technology use at the parochial school in Woodridge.
Around and around the parking lot they walked. St. Scholastica students trekked around the school parking lot for an hour for the school's annual Walk-a-Thon for technology. Each student receives a pledge sheet to raise money. Thursday's fundraiser raised $6,170.39 for technology use at the school. Last year, the money was used to purchase laptops for every eighth grade student. Students with the highest donations get the honor of throwing a pie at Principal Gail Kueper and Fifth-Grade Teacher Amy Yusko. The class with the most donations wins a pizza party. Second grade raised the most of any grade, with $1,201.83 in donations. Brunswick Zone, Hollywood Blvd, Woodridge Park District and Ziegfield Troy-Lost Mountain Mini-Golf also …
The Woodridge Rotary Club is collecting more items to recycle than ever before.
The summer reading kick-off event at the Woodridge Public Library will take place June 3.
Registration for summer reading at the Woodridge Public Library begins Monday. Jim Cruise, the "Spoon Man" will be the main act at the summer reading kickoff event June 3 at 2 p.m. Note all of the spoon references in Cruise's description: "Bring the entire family and get spooned at this hilarious interactive program for all ages. Jim Cruise, Spoon Man, gives a real stirring performance. Everyone will really eat him up. Spoon Man has a totally clean act and never uses dirty silverware. He will get us all inspired and ready to read the summer away. This is a spoonful of family fun!" Cruise is a published author and has been playing spoons for more than 30 years. His program will include several "outrageous" impersonations, such as Glen …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Metra riders are prohibited from bringing coffee and face other restrictions on what they can carry on trains during the NATO summit. Breast milk, however, is okay.
As Chicago gears up for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit at McCormick Place, Metra has stepped up security throughout its rail system, including the Southwest and Rock Island lines. From May 19 through May 21, riders will face security screenings and restrictions on what they can carry on to trains while global leaders are in town for the NATO summit, Metra announced Monday. You may also want to ditch the latte. Riders will be prohibited from carrying food or beverages on the train, including coffee. However, breast milk can be carried on a train but is subject to inspection and should be declared if you’re being screened. Riders may also see increased police presence and perhaps even a bomb- sniffing dog or two. The following…
Witnesses said a shot had been fired into the air after an argument broke out between two groups of people, according to reports. Police said they soon after found a suspicious car near Natural Falls apartments and detained the vehicle's occupants.
The Woodridge Police Department is investigating an incident in which gunshots were fired Wednesday night in the 8000 block of Janes Avenue. Police said they responded to the area around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses said a shot had been fired into the air after an argument broke out between two groups of people, according to reports. They soon after found a suspicious car nearby around Natural Falls apartment complex and detained the vehicle's occupants for investigation, according to reports. So far, 20-year-old Denzel Griffin, of the 1700 block of Sierra Trail in Romeoville, has been charged with possession of marijuana, but police say they expect additional charges will be filed in connection with the incident. No injuries were …
Former Oswego High School language arts teacher and Woodridge resident Dale Fry says erectile dysfunction should have been part of original sexual abuse defense.
Dale Fry, the Oswego High School teacher convicted last year of sexually abusing a female student, testified in Kendall County court Wednesday that his battle with erectile dysfunction was a factor that was never brought forward in his trial and could have played a key role in his defense. In a post-trial hearing to determine whether Fry could receive a new trial with a new attorney, the Woodridge resident said he had been struggling with a decreased sexual drive, hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction since about 2000. Fry also said his previous attorney, Philip Nathe of Naperville, told him that his medical condition would have no bearing on the case. “I thought it was important enough that it be brought up because of the charges against …
The district would use holidays like Casimir Pulaski Day and Martin Luther King's Birthday in the "rare exception" they were needed.
The District 99 Board of Education will hold a public hearing Monday to hear testimony about using five traditional school holidays for school attendance, teacher institute days, parent/teacher conference days or staff development activities. The holidays in question are Martin Luther King's Birthday, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day. The district does not anticipate to use these holidays for school attendance but "wants the flexibility to do so in case of an emergency," according to a district release. Using these days for school attendance would be a "very rare exception." The board will vote on the recommendation following the hearing. The agenda item for the public hearing reads as …
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The Environmental Industry Associations -- Women's Council Scholarship Program has recognized Zachary Kuerschner.
Zachary Aaron Kuerschner, a senior at Downers Grove South High School, will receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Environmental Industry Associations—Women’s Council Scholarship Program. The program recognizes outstanding students with an interest in the solid waste and environmental industries. Kuerschner has been accepted to multiple universities to study business, according to a press release. In addition to his high academic promise, he played football throughout high school, was a member of the National Honors Society and worked at a local food pantry. Inspired by his father and uncle, both employees of Waste Management in Illinois, Kuerschner has chosen to study Operations and Logistics Management to improve environmental …
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10:35 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
I normally would play the race card and say its because of the nig nogs. Surprisingly the Kohl's robbery and Meth lab were normal looking people. Denzel Griffin on the other hand sounds more like what I would expect to be associated with crime. You know your all thinking the same thing, admit it or not. more ›