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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Teacher Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse Pursues Erectile Dysfunction as Defense

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 …

Tammy Moletz

7:46 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012

I was able to go to the courthouse and witness this whole thing transpire and I was sickened to my stomach by the procedings from the defense attorney. Once again the sentencing has been postponed as you read from above. To see how smug Mr. Dale Fry was when he learned it was going to be continued made me sick. He was winking at his family and smiling and shaking his head in a yes gesture. I …   more ›

Monday, February 13, 2012

Relocating Navistar Employees Funnel More Than $50 Million into DuPage, Kane, Kendall Home Markets

While many transplants chose homes close to their new headquarters, others opted for properties with more open space, according to an area real estate agent.

This article was updated on Feb. 15. Since Navistar employees began working in Lisle, moving from their former headquarters Fort Wayne, Ind., they have bought up more than $50 million in real estate in DuPage and nearby counties. At a community event on Feb. 2, Navistar officials said their employees had purchased their new homes mostly through John Greene Realtor, Coldwell Banker, and @properties, with $50 million closed and another $4 million under contract. Approximately half of these transactions occurred through John Greene Realtor, according to Navistar vice president Don Sharp. Navistar began phasing employees into the area in mid-2011. More than 3,500 people now work at the company's new headquarters on Warrenville Road, officials …

Maria

2:15 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012

The $285 MILLION in fines the EPA will collect from Navistar for violations of the Clean Air Act with their diesel engines will help make up the difference to taxpayers. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/16/navistar-engines-idUSL2E8DG85E20120216   more ›

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