Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Delnor's Multi-Sports Madness on Sunday and the Memorial Day parade on Monday will close some streets near the Delnor Hospital campus and in downtown Geneva.
The Geneva Police Department is alerting area drivers to two weekend events that will have an impact on local traffic. The Delnor Multi-Sport Madness Triathlon will be run in the area of the Delnor campus, requiring the closure of some roads from about 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, May 26. During that time, the city will close Williamsburg Avenue west of Randall Road, Fisher Drive from Heartland Drive to Bricher Road and Bricher Road from the western entrance of the Geneva Commons to Peck Road. Police officers and volunteers working the event will help residents in that area come and go to their residences as quickly as they are able. Police say residents should some delays because numerous bicyclists will be on the course. On Monday, May 27, …
Monday’s St. Charles City Council meeting included recognition of two young men and the city’s veterans.
Two young men were singled out for honors from the St. Charles City Council this week, as were the city’s veterans, who service to the nation is recognized on Memorial Day, which is Monday. First up on Monday was Dustin Baldwin, a St. Charles North High School graduating senior, who was awarded the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Council for Industry 2013 Industrial Arts Scholarship. Funded by the city, the $1,250 scholarship is intended to assist students at both St. Charles high schools and is to be used toward an associate of applied science degree or vocational specialist certification offered through the Career and Technical Education Program at Elgin Community College. Also singled out for honors was Eagle Scout Jonathan Hewitt of …
WATCH firefighters battle a house house fire caused when lightning smashed through the roof of a home shortly after noon Wednesday, May 22.
Batavia and area firefighters battled a blaze on the rooftops of a Batavia home on Ekman Drive after a lightning bolt smashed through its roof shortly after noon Wednesday, May 22. The fire is at a home at 932 Ekman Drive, just west of Ekman's intersection with Raddant Road. The home is located just north of a neighborhood park. Firefighters at the scene said the fire was believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, and that was confirmed by Richard Bandur, the witness who phoned 911. "I was sitting at the kitchen table, (and saw) a big, bright bolt of lightning—my back was actually to the park," Bandur said. "I thought, ‘Wow, that was close.’ I took a look to see if one of these large trees out here was hit, and I saw a real little…
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Cadence Fitness and Health Center—formerly known as Delnor Wellness Center—is closed Wednesday due to a strong odor associated with some interior improvements. No danger, but the facility is closed for the day.
Cadence Fitness and Health Center was evacuated and closed shortly before noon Wednesday, May 22, due to a strong odor associated with some interior design work, officials said. No one was in any danger, but Geneva Fire Department personnel reported to the scene. "The odor was caused by some floors that were being refinished," said Cadence spokesperson Christopher King said. "So we're closed for today but we'll be open tomorrow at 5 a.m." Tri-Com scanner reports indicated that there was no danger to anyone in the building at any time. "The odor was just stronger than expected, and that's why (Fire Department personnel) were there," King said. "It was a pracautionary thing to check and make sure everything was OK." Cadence Fitness and …
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The family claims Eden should have taken steps to protect residents.
The family of the 50-year-old victim of a murder-suicide in October is suing the Eden Supporting Living Center in North Aurora, where she was killed. According to a report in The Beacon-News, the family of Tomi Vandiver is saying the assisted living community should have expelled her boyfriend and suspected murder, 58-year-old Jon Neel, because of his previous violent history. Vandiver was stabbed to death Oct. 29, 2012, in the living center at 311 S. Lincolnway St., North Aurora. Neel died when he jumped out of a third-story window on that same day. Vandiver had a romantic relationship with Neel, according to an initial investigation. She went to his apartment to gather some of her things early in the evening on Oct. 29 before she planned…
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
Chicago Bears veteran of 13 years Brian Urlacher officially retired Wednesday morning, according to CBS Chicago. The 34-year-old linebacker says he has no regrets ending a professional career playing exclusively for the Chicago Bears. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards,” Urlacher told CBS news. "When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13 year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear.” Urlacher recently made news in March when he couldn’t strike a new contract deal with the Bears—claiming the one-year, $2 million offer was “a slap in the face.” What's your reaction to …
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The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit all teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate. House Bill 188, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, would ban Illinois minors age 17 and younger from UV tanning beds. Currently, minors ages 14 to 17 are allowed to tan if they provide a parent's signature. Spray-on tanning is exempt from the legislation, as is phototherapy, which applies to situations where a physician supervises tanning when it is necessary to treat a medical condition. Radogno said in a press release that she sponsored the bill to protect Illinois minors from the serious health risks involved with indoor tanning beds. “Not only do children not realize there …
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the past three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to…
15th annual show runs Saturday and Sunday along Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Charles.
The St. Charles Police Department on Tuesday announced that street closures and parking restrictions will be in place for this weekend’s 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show. The annual show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013. The juried show will feature more than 110 artists in various mediums, as well as artist demonstrations. Some street closures will begin as early as 5 a.m. Friday, May 24, according to the Police Department, to accommodate the event: The Police Department said the streets and parking lot are scheduled to reopen at 8 p.m. Sunday May 26, 2013. Residents also should expect to see temporary street closures on Monday morning for the city’s annual Memorial …
Borninol
4:02 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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