Opening day at the Kendall County Fair
Joliet Herald News
July 30, 2010
The Western Speed Show on Thursday's opening day of the Kendall County Fair wasn't really a horse race.
"They're not really racing against each other. But they are racing against the clock," said Karol Bundy, superintendent of the Speed Show, now in its ninth year at the Kendall fair.
Wheaton appoints new director of finance
Wheaton Sun
July 30, 2010
Wheaton City Manager Donald Rose has appointed Robert Lehnhardt to the position of director of finance for the city of Wheaton.
Battle continues over signs at COD
Wheaton Sun
July 30, 2010
The battle between Glen Ellyn and the College of DuPage over who has the right to enforce village code continues.
'Pure democracy in action'
Wheaton Sun
July 30, 2010
04:00 If you want to get something done, sometimes you have to do it yourself.
That mentality is what led Claire Van Horn to form the DuPage Tea Party, a grass-roots group of residents dedicated to educating themselves and others about local and national political issues.
Lake Shelbyville beach reopened
Champaign News-Gazette
July 30, 2010
LAKE SHELBYVILLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville has announced the reopening of the beach in the Dam West Recreation Area. It was closed last week due to poor water quality but recent testing has shown good water quality.
For additional information, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville Management Office at (217) 774-3951.
Rock River Valley residents voice racism concerns
Rockford Register-Star
July 30, 2010
BELVIDERE — Dozens gathered in a downtown office Thursday night to seek answers about the relationship between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Boone County Jail.
While dialogue initially centered on a program to rid Illinois of illegal immigrants with criminal records, it turned into a conversation laced with stories of discrimination and concerns of racial profiling.
Machesney Park may ask to change election process
Rockford Register-Star
July 30, 2010
MACHESNEY PARK — A candidate’s political affiliation could be removed from the village’s election process.
The Village Board votes Monday on whether to put the binding referendum on the ballot to let voters decide in November.
State plans takeover of troubled Cook County jobs program
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
State regulators are moving to take over a Cook County jobs program for what they say has been years of waste and mismanagement. Officials are also looking anew into accounting and spending practices at the agency.
U.S. probes East St. Louis housing proposal
Belleville News-Democrat
July 30, 2010
The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office are seeking financial records concerning a Missouri developer's proposal to use $1.9 million in taxpayer money to help finance a home building project, City Clerk Dorene C. Hoosman said.
Federal agencies to probe VA safety lapses after vets exposed to viruses
Belleville News-Democrat
July 30, 2010
Two independent federal agencies will investigate safety lapses at the John Cochran Veteran Affairs Medical Center that exposed 1,812 veterans -- including nearly 400 from Illinois -- to blood-borne infections, including HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Republican candidate vows to fix state's money issues
Belleville News-Democrat
July 30, 2010
The Republican challenger to state Rep. Jay Hoffman outlined his plan for fixing the state's financial issues Thursday during a news conference in Edwardsville.
Judge rejects request from Blagojevich jury
Chicago Sun-Times
July 30, 2010
corruption trial to ask themselves a question: "What would Sam say?" Turns out what they really want to know is, "What did the government say?" Early in their second day of deliberations, jurors in the ex-governor's trial sent out a note from the jury room Thursday morning. Their request: a transcript of the prosecution's closing argument.
Alderman calls for rolling restaurants
Chicago Sun-Times
July 30, 2010
Chicago could soon be home to dozens of rolling restaurants -- mobile food trucks with cooking on the premises. Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) wants to legalize the concept to create a "whole new industry" that's already part of the "culinary culture" in other major cities in the United States and around the world.
Union: Kane Co. Health Dept. lying about pending layoffs
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
The Kane County Health Department wildly exaggerated its financial woes stemming from late state payments to justify a downsizing, according to the union representing 62 employees in the department facing a layoff.
City clerk job safe, for now, in Rolling Meadows
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
Despite Rolling Meadows Mayor Ken Nelson's belief that the city clerk position is outdated and could be abolished, the city council spoke firmly this week in favor of keeping it.
Ex-East Dundee police chief threatens suit over removal
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
The attorney for former East Dundee Police Chief Terry Mee, relieved of his duties last week, sent a letter to the village board Thursday calling the action an "improper removal" and stating the ex-chief wants to continue leading the town's police force.
Quinn calls tax hike rumors 'misconstrued'
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
Gov. Pat Quinn Thursday denied a published report claiming he planned to raise the state's income tax by 2 percentage points.
Layoffs, cost-cutting at Chicago colleges
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
Mayor Richard M. Daley says the seven Chicago City Colleges will lay off 225 non-teaching employees, eliminate 86 unfilled jobs and cut administrative credit card use and travel.
U. of I. says fired instructor offered job
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
The University of Illinois on Thursday said it had offered a job to an instructor who was fired over a complaint that he engaged in hate speech in his explanation of Catholic church doctrine on homosexuality.
Lake Co. towns to participate in National Night Out
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
A handful of Lake County towns will participate in National Night Out activities on Tuesday, Aug. 3. In Vernon Hills, citizens of all ages are invited to enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities organized by the Vernon Hills Police Department to help foster police-community relations.
Rep. Schmitz ramps up fundraising in second half
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
Incumbent State Rep. Tim Schmitz has built a strong fundraising lead over his Democratic challenger in the 49th District, but political newcomer Jennifer Barconi still managed to post respectable numbers during the first half of 2010, according to state campaign records.
Could the Buffalo Grove recall ordinance face a court challenge?
Arlington Heights Daily Herald
July 30, 2010
Since Illinois has no state law in place regarding the recall of elected officials, some local municipalities, like Buffalo Grove, have adopted their own ordinances.
