Sunday, May 20, 2012
Illinois lawmakers are again looking to expand gambling options in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers are considering plans to add more casinos as the state continues to grapple with budget woes. The latest proposals would place casinos in Danville, Rockford and Waukegan. Another proposal would allow for slot machines to be operated at race tracks like Arlington Park, the Alton Daily News reported. The bills are sponsored by Terry Link (D-Waukegan) in the Senate and Lou Lang (D-Skokie) in the House. Gov. Pat Quinn has called the legislation to, once again, expand gambling in Illinois "a distraction." Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been pushing for a Chicago casino. A Chicago casino is something that officials in the city long have sought. As far back at 1993, Mayor Daley proposed an $800 …
Not interested in NATO protesters? There's another fight taking place this weekend.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Stamford Bridge Football Club is looking for recreational players.
Based on the success of our older Girls program, SBFC is now seeking Current REC players and Travel Players for these tryouts. We offer a fantastic opportunity for Travel Soccer with Professional Training. Our club is seeking girls currently in 8th grade or younger for Our summer and fall programs. If you are looking for a more competitive Environment than Recreation Soccer but are not able to commit full time to Soccer due to other sports and activities, then please come and try out our club and coaches. Visit our club website for more information: www.carygrovesoccer.com Friday June 1st 2012 5:00pm-6:30pm Deerpath Elementary School Crystal Lake Road Cary IL 60013
Stamford Bridge Football Club is looking for recreational players.
Stamford Bridge FC is hosting U12 Boys (Current 5th Graders and below) *tryouts* (Come try out our club and coaches) Tuesday 29th May at Deerpath Elementary School, Crystal Lake Road, Cary, 60013. Tryout times are 5pm-6.30pm. Please be sure to read the following carefully: Based on the success of our Girls Program, SBFC is now seeking current Recreational Players and Travel Payers for these tryouts. We offer a fantastic opportunity for Travel soccer and Professional training and are seeking Boys that are looking for a more competitive environment than Recreational soccer but are not able to commit full time to soccer due to other sports and activities. For more information on our club, please visit our website: www.carygrovesoccer.com …
Two Waukegan suspects arrested at Wauconda forest preserve; Waukegan man charged with drug induced homicide in relation to death of 26-year-old Wauconda man.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Criminal Investigations Division (CID), made two arrests and seized heroin in the course of investigating the death of a 26 year-old Wauconda man who died from a heroin overdose in the morning hours on May 16. According to a news release from the LCSO, Deputies and Coroner investigators called in CID after determining the scene reflected the death was the result of a drug overdose. In an investigation led by Det. Chris Covelli, members of CID were able to identify the probable source of the heroin and subsequently were able to establish contact with that individual. On May 18, at approximately 7 p.m., Sheriff’s detectives working in an undercover capacity, contacted Douglas Moses and arranged to…
A day to remember and honor our military men and women.
The Cary Memorial Day Parade will start at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (First Street & Three Oaks Road). The parade will be followed by a ceremony at Cary Veteran's Park and conclude before Noon. If you wish to participate in the parade, please contact Al Young at (847) 639-7684.
Ozone conditions not good for Saturday, May 19.
Today’s weather should be picture perfect, but the air quality maybe unhealthy for some people, the Illinois EnviroFlash system advises. Children, older adults, those with breathing or heart disorders, like asthma and COPD may experience difficulty due to the air quality, according to the system’s website. May is Air Quality Awareness Month in Illinois and the public is invited to sign up for ozone alerts through Illinois EnviroFlash to be informed and protect their health. For more information and steps to help improve air quality, visit www.cleantheair.org to be informed and help protect their health.
Give back and support our nation's heroes.
Cary calls upon all residents to support the Cary "AmVets White Clover Days," on their worthy project for our nation's heroes on May 18 and 19, 2012. Participants will be posted around town ready to collect any donations. The White Clover means "remember me," which is the official flower of AMVETS, and symbolizes "the states from which the U.S. Armed Forces were drawn and the worldwide battlefields on which they fought," says the organization's information sheet.
Stamford Bridge Football Club is looking for recreational players.
Based on the success of our Girls program, SBFC is now seeking Current REC players (non-travel) for these tryouts. If you are currently Holding a player pass in a Travel Soccer Program you are NOT able to Attend. We offer a fantastic opportunity for Travel Soccer with Professional Training. Our club is seeking boys currently in 5th grade or younger for Our summer and fall programs. If you are looking for a more competitive Environment than Recreation Soccer but are not able to commit full time to Soccer due to other sports and activities, then please come and try out our club and coaches. Visit our club website for more information: www.carygrovesoccer.com Tuesday May 29 5:00pm-6:30pm Deerpath Elementary School Crystal Lake Road …
Friday, May 18, 2012
McHenry County Sheriff's arrest Chicago man.
A fight between employees at a Union business resulted in a man’s stabbing and the arrest of a Chicago man on assault charges, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said. Noe X. Casimiro, 22, is charged with aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony and unlawful use of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor, sheriff’s deputies said. Casimiro reportedly stabbed a man in the abdomen during a fight Thursday. The victim was transported to Centegra Woodstock Hospital and underwent emergency surgery, according to reports. The victim was listed in stable condition, authorities said. The charges against the above named defendant are merely allegations against him. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Craig Apelbaum
10:25 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
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