Local Firefighters To Assist In Hurricane Cleanup

Vehicles and personnel from the Arlington Heights Fire Dept. left early yesterday morning (Wednesday) to rendezvous with fire companies others from across Illinois to assist with clean up efforts along the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.

Rebecca Klawans, 6, of Buffalo Grove enjoys one of many rides during last weekend's Buffalo Grove Days festival. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Payment For Plane Lost In Crash: $6 Million

The Village of Wheeling approved a settlement agreement for payout on an Aon Aviation Gulfstream IV plane involved in a crash on Oct. 30, 1996.

Walker Takes Issue With Mayor's Letter

Mark Walker, Democratic state representative candidate in the 66th Dist., has charged that a campaign letter endorsing his Republican opponent, Christine Prochno, was written by Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson. He said the letter is "inappropriate and might be illegal."

Crash Near Woodfield Claims Motorcyclist

A Palatine man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle collided with an automobile near Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.

Community Events

Quick-To-React Construction Workers Honored By Fire Dept.

The Palatine Fire Dept. last week recognized the role of two construction workers in saving the life of another co-worker.

10th Dist. Dems Rally For Obama Speech

As an estimated 40 million people watched Barack Obama give his acceptance speech last Thursday as the Democratic Party nominee for president, approximately 500 area residents got together to view the speech with 10th District congressional hopeful Dan Seals.

Village To Buy 4 Hybrid Vehicles, But Skeptics Remain

The Arlington Heights Village Board approved the purchase of four hybrid cars and several large trucks at their Monday, Aug. 18 meeting.

Police Warn Residents About Recent Burglaries

Over the past few weeks, the Rolling Meadows Police Dept. has been investigating four residential burglaries in which offenders entered houses during daytime hours when no one was home.

Pedestrian Hit By Car, Injured While Crossing Golf Road

A pedestrian was injured on Thursday, Aug. 21, when he reportedly tried to cross Golf Road between stopped cars.

Few Trees To Pickup Following Storm

Arlington Heights Public Works crews worked to remove tree limbs from around the village that fell in the wake of a heavy storm Tuesday night.

Harper Seeks $153.6 Million For Upgrades

The Harper College Board of Trustees will place a "no tax rate increase" bond referendum seeking $153.6 million on the November ballot to repair older buildings and make other campus improvements over the next 10 years.

Palatine resident Linda Satchell's miniature Dachshund "Princess" won first prize for best costume in Sunday's Downtown Palatine Street Fest Pet Parade contest. "Princess" was dressed as a hot dog with mustard. (Rich Mayer/The Journal)

'Buffalo Grove Days' Last Through Monday

The 50th Annual Buffalo Grove Days festival begins today, Thursday, Aug. 28 and runs until Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1 as the last event in the village's celebration of its 50-year history.

Diane Hill Takes Husband's Seat On Harper Board

Harper College trustees last week appointed Diane G. Hill to fill a vacant board of education seat previously held by her late husband, David K. Hill.

Community Events

9-1-1 Surcharge Hike 'Critical', Says Fire Chief

Wheeling Fire Chief Keith MacIsaac hopes residents will support an increase to the 9-1-1 emergency telephone surcharge fee.

High Schooler ACT Scores Inch Up Again

Township High School Dist. 214's ACT composite scores have risen by two-tenths of a point for the sixth year in a row.

Mulder Supports Kirk's Gun Law

Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene Mulder supports U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (R-10) in his efforts to close a loophole in a federal gun law.

Wheeling Goes Over Waste Contract

With its contract with Waste Management expiring on May 31, 2009, the Wheeling Village Board heard a presentation and discussed options at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 25.

Parlor Gives Up License

Owners of an Arlington Heights massage parlor voluntarily gave up their business license last week after police apprehended six individuals in July at the salon due to alleged prostitution.

From front to back, Thomas Duebner, sophomore on trumpet, Nate Wener, sophomore on percussion and Andrew Oplawski, junior on trumpet, get to work cleaning their next car during the Prospect High School Marching Knights band fundraiser on Saturday. The car wash took place at 11 locations simultaneously in Mt. Prospect and Arlington Hts. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Harper Raising Money To Benefit Students

The Harper College Educational Foundation this week announced the launch of its $7 million "Project Tomorrow" campaign, the most comprehensive fundraising effort in the college's 40-year history, according to school officials.

Teen Charged In Multiple Burglaries

Buffalo Grove police recently arrested a 17-year-old male from Deerfield for allegedly breaking into numerous motor vehicles.

Meadows Girl Steps Up To Plate At White House T-Ball Game

Rolling Meadows' own Kelsey Brauer did it! She participated in "Tee Ball on the South Lawn" of the White House on July 16. She braved the 95 degree heat, slammed the ball hard and met the President of the United States.

Lambatos Steps In At Eisenhower

A new era began at Prospect Heights School Dist. 23 this summer when newly appointed Principal Dr. Luke Lambatos took over at Eisenhower Elementary School.

Program Helps Residents Prepare For Emergencies

The Village of Arlington Heights will host a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program every Wednesday night at the fire department headquarters, 33 S. Arlington Heights Rd., from Sept. 24- Oct. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Historic Hangar One To Be Demolished

A long-standing building from the 1920s and a historic landmark to some will soon be demolished at Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) to pave way for a new $15 million aviation facility to be constructed in its place.

None Hurt In Palatine Fire

No one was injured after a fire broke out Thursday, Aug. 14, in the 1100 block of South Brockway Street in Palatine.

Electric Idea Up For Discussion

Former Wheeling Village President Bill Hein is pushing an idea to allow neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV's) on the roadways of Wheeling---and trustees are listening.

Jack Malone, 5, of Palatine bounces around on an inflatable pony during Mane Event festivities Friday in downtown Arlington Hts. in celebration of last weekend's Arlington Million horse race. (Tom Wessell/The Journal)

Palatine Street Fest Line-Up All Set

The ninth annual Downtown Palatine Street Fest is right around the corner, taking place Friday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 24 along Slade Street from Smith to Brockway.

Local Lawmakers Shoot Down Pay Hikes

Illinois state senators overwhelmingly rejected a 13.8% pay hike Tuesday (Aug. 12) by a vote of 44 "nays", zero "yeas" and three votes as "present."

Community Events

Man Left Wife For Dead In Wheeling Facility

A Wisconsin man, who left his ex-wife for dead in a Wheeling storage facility, was sentenced to life in prison in federal court.

Now You See 'Em, Now You Don't: BG's Beer Goggles Still Missing

The Buffalo Grove Police Dept. is still missing its "beer goggles" after they disappeared during last week's National Night Out Against Crime.

School Dist. 214 Ready In Case of Emergency

Township High School Dist. 214 board members last week approved a Standardized Crisis Plan by signing the document in case of a future emergency.

Marching Knights Wash Cars To Benefit Trip

Prospect High School's Marching Knights need help.

Wheeling Approves Repairs To Dundee Pedestrian Bridge

Wheeling trustees on Monday, Aug. 11, approved two of three proposed contracts for repair of the pedestrian bridge over Dundee Road.

'Bischof Law' Gives Courts OK To Track Protection Violators

State Sen. Susan Garrett (D- 29th) stood next to Gov. Rod Blagojevich as he signed the Cindy Bischof Law on Monday, Aug. 4.