Fox Valley
Could Hultgren's seat be lost?
Thanks to a population growth that was slower than the national average, Illinois will lose one of its 19 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. ... Full story
Kids ask Santa for high-tech and old favorites
Many of today’s tech-savvy kids are hoping to find cool electronic gadgets under the tree on Christmas morning, but plenty of others are waiting in anticipation for more traditional toys. ... Full story
Students send greetings to soldiers
Vickie Mayo had the idea of having her students send letters to soldiers for Veterans Day earlier this year, but they just never got around to it. ... Full story
Van Cleave is elected Kane board vice chair
An invisible line divided Kane County Board members Tuesday morning as they voted on who should be the new Kane County board vice chairman. ... Full story
Elburn man sues Kane chairman over pay hikes
Elburn businessman and former Kane County Board chairman candidate James MacRunnels has filed for an injunction against board Chairman Karen McConnaughay over pay raises given to county officials this year. ... Full story
Oberweis, Valente, Grant, Witt file to run for Kaneland board
A former Kaneland High School principal, two incumbent board members and the president of Oberweis Dairy were the first candidates to place their names on the ballot to seek election to the Kaneland School District 302 Board of Education. ... Full story
Kaneland eyes cuts to budget as deficit expected to worsen
Those overseeing the purse strings at the Kaneland School District next week will renew a painful conversation they had hoped had ended last year. ... Full story
Ads pulled after mayors request it
Radio advertisements featuring Naperville Mayor George Pradel and Elgin Mayor Ed Schock have been pulled off the air after they requested them to be removed. ... Full story
Layoffs are hitting suburban police departments
On Recession Road, perhaps the most startling sign so far has been “Police Exit Here.” ... Full story
Holiday job hunters find Christmas cheer
It has been hard to find economic cheer anywhere this year. But many of the 15 million people who have been trying to find full-time jobs have a decent chance of landing temporary work as Christmas-season store clerks, delivery people and merchandise handlers from now through the end of December. ... Full story
|
|
