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McHenry
Months after Mackinac, storm over skipper brews
Four months after last summer's storm-tossed Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island, top sailors and the club are still squabbling over who skippered the winning boat--and whose name belongs on the trophies.
County pursues rejected jail
Ogle County's rejection Tuesday of a deal with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that would have helped the county build a jail may open the door for McHenry County.
Teen spot sees no welcome mats
Since October, when a fire damaged the historical Schaumburg Barn, the village has been seeking a new home for its popular teen center.
O'Hare measure, Daley must wait
Mayor Richard Daley said Tuesday he is not troubled that an O'Hare International Airport expansion bill failed to win congressional approval this session and vowed to continue the fight next year.
Council approves annexation plan
Aldermen voted 6-2 this week to annex three acres in the 100 block of East River Road, paving the way for a 36-unit town home project.
Airport expansion plan is in motion
Trustees have authorized the village to begin negotiating to purchase more than 100 acres of land around Lake in the Hills Airport to widen the runway and construct more hangars.
It's finally official: Paytons live here
Village officials and residents have called Walter Payton one of their own for years.
Police Report - PARK RIDGE
Police charged two men Monday after a car chase ended when the driver struck a railing at the Illinois Highway 53 south exit at Interstate Highway 90. The driver allegedly tried to run away but was caught by Park Ridge police.
Financial reports to be more timely
After delays in the issuing of financial reports, the Elgin-based School District U46 school board is receiving the documents on a more timely basis.
Police Report - ELGIN
Marcus Toledo, 19, of the 600 block of Preston Avenue, was arrested on burglary, drug and weapon charges Thursday after a search of his home.
Restaurant pitch backed by board
Another new restaurant is headed for downtown.
Police Report - ELGIN
Julian Jauraqui, 39, of the 0-100 block of Devonshire Circle, is accused of prying a telephone-card vending machine from a wall of an office at 62 S. Grove Ave., police said.
Police Report - HOFFMAN ESTATES
Police said they will spend about $1,700 from a $16,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to fund 40 hours of extra traffic enforcement between Nov. 25 and Dec. 8. Officers will be paid overtime primarily to enforce seat belt and drunken-driving laws, said Assistant Police Chief Steve Casstevens.
Police Report - PALATINE
Stephen Retsky, 48, of the 3600 block of Chicago Road, Steger, was charged Monday with disorderly conduct and battery after he walked into an office in the 1500 block of North Rand Road and tried to inappropriately touch a woman, police said.
Police Report - STREAMWOOD
Two briefcases containing diamonds valued at $5,000 and jewelry tools worth $2,000 were reported stolen from a jewelry appraiser's car Friday outside Lion Video, 427 S. Bartlett Rd.
Police Report - SCHAUMBURG
A window was pried open at Kindercare Learning Center, 1122 S. Westover Lane, Sunday night or early Monday, and six computers, valued at $9,400, were stolen, police said.
Police Report - ROLLING MEADOWS
Construction equipment valued at $11,000 was reported stolen Monday from the Paddock Shopping Center, 1319 Golf Rd., police said.
Police Report - SCHAUMBURG
A cash register containing $204 was reported stolen Monday night from Vishnu Convenience Store, 641 Algonquin Rd. police said.
Police Report - HOFFMAN ESTATES
A 2000 Toyota Camry was reported stolen Sunday from a lot at the Neighborhood Inn, 2322 Hassell Rd., police said.
NORTHWEST SCHOOLS SCHOOL NOTES
ELGIN
Boys' day out for at-home dads
Joe Feldmann of Palatine quit his job as a corporate financial consultant six years ago to raise two children.
Rolling laptops deliver Web to classrooms
Students in District 220's middle schools are sharing their hallways and classrooms with cows.
Jazz pros jam with Hersey's ensemble
Musicians at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights will invoke the spirits of Duke Ellington and Count Basie on Tuesday in a jazz concert with guest soloist Ron Carter.
Festival is a stage for deaf culture
About 600 people are expected this week at Harper College's DeaFest, an annual celebration of achievements by deaf people.
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