Immerse yourself in sounds inspired by the aurora borealis, as composers Nat Evans and John Teske open their “Space Weather Listening Booth” to the public and to musicians who’ll play along live to the electronic score, March 17, 2013.
Reported by Seattle Times 1 hour ago.
The sound of the northern lights
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Your Take: Do The Wheels Of Justice Move Too Slowly?
Patch East Hampton-Portland, CT --The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution includes the provision that anyone accused of a crime in the United States has the "right to a speedy and public trial."
And while each state has its own laws that apply to this provision, it seems that across the nation, the wheels of justice often turn very slowly.
On Tuesday, James Holmes, accused of killing 12 and injuring 70 in a shooting in an Aurora, Colo, movie theater last July, finally had a plea entered in his case. And that was only because the judge did it for him. His defense had asked for more time for mental evaluations to be done, and would not enter a plea until May or June. The trial is set to begin in August.
In New London this week, five men are being sentenced for their role in the October 2010 murder of Matthew Chew; six in all are going to jail for their roles in the crime. All of these defendents reached plea agreements with the prosecution.
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*What's your take? Has the justice system gotten bogged down? Are the basic requirements of the Sixth Amendment still being met in our courts? Share your thoughts in the comments section.*
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Find Kids Summer Camps in Urbandale and All Around Iowa
Patch Urbandale, IA --Summer is months (and a heatwave) away, but if you hope to send the kiddos off to summer camp, now is the time to place.
The map above includes a database of more than 100 (and growing) summer camps around Iowa. With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.
Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.
Check the list below for some camps in Urbandale, or check out the map above for camps around Iowa. Click the red pins for more information, and use the map slider on the left to zoom in or out.
Know of a camp that's not on our list or our map? Visit this page and submit the information, and we'll add it.
*Camp Name:* Spanish is Cool
*Type of Camp:* Culture/Language
*Day or Overnight:* Day Camp
*Where is the Camp?:* Walnut Hills Elementary
*When is the Camp?:* June 4-20
*Registration Deadline:* 5/28/2013
*Cost:* $149
*Street Address:* 4240 NW 156th St
*City:* Urbandale
*Zip Code:* 50323
*Phone Number:* 515-987-2761
*Website:* www.waukee.k12.ia.us/communityeducation
*Additional Details:* Spanish is Cool (Grades K-2) “Spanish is Cool” is a fun and dynamic Spanish program, helping students learn basic Spanish communication skills. Students will be able to count numbers, identify colors and animals, as well as learn simple greetings and feelings. Students will receive and take home binders with the materials taught in each class. Instructor, Evelyn Rudich is a native Spanish speaking professional, with a language degree, and has taught Spanish for over 30 years. For students in Kindergarten-2nd grade. 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon.
*Email:* communityed@waukee.k12.ia.us
*Calculated Address:* 4240 NW 156th St, Urbandale, IA 50323 *Camp Name:* Richochet on the Ropes
*Type of Camp:* Outdoors/Leadership
*Day or Overnight:* Day Camp
*Where is the Camp?:* ISU Extension Office, Urbandale
*When is the Camp?:* July 22-26
*Registration Deadline:* 7/15/2013
*Cost:* $254
*Street Address:* 10861 Douglas Ave
*City:* Urbandale
*Zip Code:* 50322
*Phone Number:* 515-987-2761
*Website:* www.waukee.k12.ia.us/communityeducation
*Additional Details:* Ricochet on the Ropes (Grades 6-8) Middle School youth are finding their place in the world around them and are trying on many different roles. Often time, leadership opportunities come at unpredictable moments of time where the window of opportunity is barely visible to the naked eye. With preparation, youth can identify these opportunities and be ready to accept the challenges as they come. Real leadership is not about calling yourself “leader,” rather it’s about taking up the cause to change some piece of the world for the better. In other words, leadership is an extreme act motivated by a desire to create a better world – whether it’s the world of your, school, team, neighborhood, or family. The program includes a week at the Adventure Learning Center challenge course, a service project, nutrition and wellness information pertaining to leadership, a video shoot Thursday, and a Friday Celebration day. Taught by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff. For students entering 6th-8th grade. Students should bring a lunch each day. 8:00 am-5:00 pm. *Drop-off and pick-up location is at ISU office: 10861 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 (students will walk to Adventure Learning Center at Living History Farms)
*Email:* communityed@waukee.k12.ia.us
*Calculated Address:* 10861 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
*Camp Name:* Becoming a Storyteller
*Type of Camp:* Reading and Writing
*Day or Overnight:* Day Camp
*Where is the Camp?:* Walnut Hills Elementary
*When is the Camp?:* June 3-7
*Registration Deadline:* 5/27/2013
*Cost:* $59
*Street Address:* 4240 NW 156th St
*City:* Urbandale
*Zip Code:* 50323
*Phone Number:* 515-987-2761
*Website:* www.waukee.k12.ia.us/communityeducation
*Additional Details:* Becoming a Storyteller (Grades 2-5) Becoming a storyteller can encourage verbal self-confidence, help develop imagination and visualization, foster reading and writing skills, and enhance listening skills. Storytelling is interactive and fun! Students will summarize and retell a story with beginning, middle, and end, describe and compare characters, use effective delivery by varying expression, pitch, and pace, learn strategies to overcome communication anxieties, use good posture, eye contact, and body language, and more! Taught by Walnut Hills Elementary Teacher Joni Gilchrist. 2nd-3rd: 1:00-2:00 pm. 4th-5th: 2:15-3:15 pm.
*Email:* communityed@waukee.k12.ia.us
*Calculated Address:* 4240 NW 156th St, Urbandale, IA 50323 *Camp Name:* Skill Builder Camp
*Type of Camp:* Sports - Soccer
*Day or Overnight:* Day Camp
*Where is the Camp?:* Urbandale Soccer Complex
*When is the Camp?:* June 24 - June 27
*Registration Deadline:* 6/24/2013
*Cost:* $60-$70
*Street Address:* Aurora Ave and Meredith Drive
*City:* Urbandale
*Zip Code:* 50322
*Phone Number:* (515)-554-0246
*Website:* www.juscsoccer.org/camps
*Additional Details:* Skill Builder Camp The Skill Builder camp is the ideal environment for players of all levels to improve through correct instruction of the fundamentals components of the game: Dribbling, Ball Control, Passing, and Ball-Striking. Children in the youngest age groups can expect to get a large number of touches on the ball, while being encouraged and entertained by members of the JUSC Coaching Staff. Older players will be motivated throughout the week by our most experienced staff members who are expert in fine-tuning technique to improve player performance. U5-U8 9:00 - 10:00am $60.00 U9-U10 8:45 - 10:00am $70.00
*Email:* camps@juscsoccer.org
*Calculated Address:*
*Camp Name:* Fall Season Prep Camp
*Type of Camp:* Sports - Soccer
*Day or Overnight:* Day Camp
*Where is the Camp?:* Urbandale Soccer Complex
*When is the Camp?:* August 5 - August 8
*Registration Deadline:* 8/5/2013
*Cost:* $75-$90
*Street Address:* Aurora Ave and Meredith Drive
*City:* Urbandale
*Zip Code:* 50322
*Phone Number:* (515)-554-0246
*Website:* www.juscsoccer.org/camps
*Additional Details:* Fall Season Prep Camp Want to get the jump on the opposition? The final offering of the Summer Camp Series offers a more comprehensive curriculum highlighting the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological themes of the upcoming season. Campers will be given a solid foundation by the JUSC staff in order to sparkle within the team dynamic. Consistent themes for younger players will be: Sharpening ball control technique, Basic decision-making with the ball, and Movement without the ball. More advanced players will focus on improving: Speed of play, Decisions in common game situations, and Ability to combine with teammates. U9-U10 6:00pm – 7:15pm $75.00 U11-U16 6:00pm – 7:30pm $90.00
*Email:* camps@juscsoccer.org Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Virtual Charter School Controversy: Report Says K12 Teachers Asked to Delete Bad Grades
Patch Romeoville, IL --A report by NBC5 in Tennessee says the K12 for-profit charter school that could be coming to the Fox Valley next year tried to delete grades of failing students in order to make results look better.
The same company is aiming to start an online charter school called Virtual Learning Solutions in Valley View and Plainfield school district, along with 16 other area districts. Funding would come by transferring the per-pupil expenditure tuition from the public schools to the charter school.
The Feb. 11 Nashville-based NBC report by Chief Investigative Reporter Phil Williams says the Tennessee Virtual Academy—the company's Nashville equivalent to the proposed Fox Valley charter—directed teachers to delete two months worth of failing grades.
The proof was an email uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates that indicated a VLS middle school vice principal's directive to delete failing progress reports teachers dished out in September and October.
"After ... looking at so many failing grades, we need to make some changes before the holidays," the email says.
The e-mail asks each teacher "to take out the October and September progress [reports]; delete it so that all that is showing is November progress."
*You can read the full e-mail here.*
*Districts targeted for a Fox River Valley Region*
1. School District U-46
2. Indian Prairie School District 204
3. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
4. Community Unit School District 300
5. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
6. Naperville Community Unit School District 203
7. Oswego Community Unit School District 308
8. East Aurora School District 131
9. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
10. Community Unit School District 200
11. West Aurora School District 129
12. Batavia Public School District 101
13. Geneva Community Unit School District 304
14. DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
15. Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
16. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
17. Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
18. Central Community Unit School District 301
*What do you think of the charter school idea? Let us know in the comments section below.* Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.
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Romeoville Police Blotter: Teens Face Drug Charges; Arrests for Battery, Retail Theft
Patch Romeoville, IL --*Feb. 17*
Jan Cifonie, 70, of the 1000 block of Birch Lane, Romeoville, was arrested by Romeoville police at 1:23 p.m. at a business in the 400 block of North Weber Road and charged with retail theft, police said.
*Feb. 22*
Darryl Villareal, 51, of the 1400 block of Regency Ridge Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 12:27 am. at Route 53 and University Parkway and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane use and driving too fast for conditions, police said.
*Feb. 23*
Ricardo Mendoza, 22, of the 1-100 block of Arlington Lane, Romeoville, was arrested at 4:10 a.m. in the 200 block of Murphy Drive and charged with disorderly conduct, according to police.
Katherine Perek, 24, of the 25000 block of Colonial Lane, Lombard, was arrested by Romeoville police at 11:36 p.m. at 135th Street and Sunset Pointe and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.
*Feb. 25*
Clarence BLocker, 33, of the 100 block of Miller Street, Joliet, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. at Veterans Parkway and Dalhart Avenue and charged with possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance and no registration light, police said.
Alina Lesnicka, 48, of the 200 block of Savannah Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. at a business in the 400 block of South Weber Road and charged with retail theft, police said.
Caren Radovanovic, 30, of the 1900 block of Sommerset Court, Romeoville, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of Sommerset Court and charged with battery, according to police.
*Feb. 26*
Daniel Knudson, 20, of the 2000 block of Whitmore Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 1:21 p.m. at a business in the 400 block of South Weber Road and charged with retail theft, police said.
*Feb. 27*
A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested at 12:19 p.m. in the 0-100 block of Independence Boulevard and charged with possession of cannabis, police said.
*Feb. 28*
Sarah Ceballos, 23, of the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, Joliet, was arrested at 4:06 p.m. at a business in the 400 block of South Weber Road and charged with retail theft, police said.
*March 2*
Reinhardt Van Wyk, 21, of the 3100 block of Thunderbird Court, Aurora, was arrested at 2:24 a.m. at Route 53 and Renwick Road and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, driving an uninsured car and failure to wear a seat belt, Romeoville police said.
*March 3*
Alexandra White, 19, of the 1800 block of Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:43 p.m. at Weber and Renwick roads and charged with possession of cannabis and paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle, improper lane use and driving an uninsured vehicle.
*March 13*
Jamie L. Lugo, 18, of the 2000 block of Wheatfield, Romeoville, was arrested by Romeoville police and booked into the Will County jail on a charge of battery, according to booking records. Bond was set at $10,000. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.
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Plainfield Food Pantry Founder Named 'Hometown Hunger Hero'
Patch Plainfield, IL --After more than a decade of helping feed Plainfield-area residents in need, Green Harvest Food Pantry founder Jeff Green got a taste of what it’s like to be on the receiving end when his organization won a $1,000 grant.
Now, the pantry, which provides food and everyday essentials to more than 600 people every month, is in the running for a $10,000 prize from California winemaker Beaulieu Vineyard’s Hometown Hunger Hero program.
“This is all new to us,” said Green, who founded Green Harvest in 2001.
Earlier this year, Green learned he was the first-ever recipient of the $1,000 Hometown Hunger Hero prize after a Green Harvest volunteer nominated him for the award.
The prize money purchased several tons of food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Green said. That went a long way toward helping feed the pantry’s clients.
“It takes almost four tons of food each month to feed all of our families,” he said.
From April 8 to 18, Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) will open up voting for the $10,000 award on its Facebook page.
If Green Harvest is the big winner, Mr. Big himself, Chris Noth of “Sex & the City” fame, will present the $10,000 check at the Plainfield pantry.
*'A great boost'*
Green said he was inspired to start the food pantry following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
“The president called for volunteers to meet the needs of their communities,” Green said.
Green and his wife, Amy, were already running a program that provided holiday food baskets to struggling families.
“My wife just looked at me and said, ‘Maybe you should consider taking this thing full time,'” Green remembered.
Green launched the pantry out of the couple's Aurora townhome.
"We pretty much slept upstairs and used the living room and basement [for Green Harvest]," he remembered. In 2005, Green Harvest expanded into its current location at 25448 Ruff St. in Plainfield.
Today, the pantry serves 125 families per month. Clients can apply for assistance on a six-month rotating basis.
“Our goal is to try to make people responsible for themselves,” he said. “It’s to try to help people that have fallen through the cracks.”
Clients can sign up to come to the pantry during a two-hour window of time and shop for the items their family needs.
“It’s set up like a grocery store,” Green said. “They get a shopping cart and they go through the aisles and pick out what they want. We are considered a full clients’ choice [pantry].”
In addition to BV, Green said companies including Exelon, ComEd, UPS and Jewel-Osco have helped the pantry serve its clients, who live in Plainfield, Oswego, Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville, Bolingbrook and Montgomery.
“To be able to have people like BV come in and help us out, it’s a great boost,” Green said.
*Don’t forget to vote*
Plainfield-area residents can keep an eye on the BV Facebook page for their chance to help Green Harvest win the $10,000 grant.
Voting begins April 8 and ends April 18. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.
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Chester "Chet" Johansen Jr., 62, was Owner of DeKalb Blower and Winner of 2012 Yorkville Rib Fest
Patch Yorkville, IL --Chester “Chet” F. Johansen, Jr., age 62, of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born on June 3, 1950 in Aurora, IL the son of Chester F. and Mary Johansen, Sr.
Chet was united in marriage on March 31, 1979 to the former Joan Wilson and they spent the next 34 happy years together. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Mr. Johansen was the owner of DeKalb Blower in Yorkville, IL. Chet was a talented Cajun cook and was a winner at the 2012 Rib Fest in Yorkville, IL. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time at his home in the Northern Woods with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Johansen of Yorkville, IL; his children, Jeffrey Johansen of Homer Glenn, IL, Heather (Michael) Wayne of Chicago, IL, Eric (Nicole Peterson) Johansen of Yorkville, IL, and Caitlin (Jimmy) Hall of Yorkville, IL; his two week old grandson, E.J. Johansen and two soon-to-be grandsons; his brother, Martin (Dori) Slusarik of Downers Grove, IL; his sisters, Joanne (Lenny) Ciolkosz of Naperville, IL, Mary Ann (Jim) Young of North Carolina, and Diane (Frank) DeRose of Arkansas; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and his three dogs, Lucy, Cisco and Ethel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister.
Funeral Services for Chet were private.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.
*Obituary provided by the Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory.* Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Bloomberg shells out $10 million for anti-gun super PAC in the wake of Aurora and Newtown shootings
Bloomberg's third term as NYC Mayor ends in NovemberHas led gun regulation effort and founded Mayor's Against Illegal GunsBusiness mogul has shelled out more than
Reported by CapitalBay 49 minutes ago.
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Virtual Charter School Controversy: Report Says K12 Teachers Asked to Delete Bad Grades
Patch Naperville, IL --By Steven Jack
A report by NBC5 in Tennessee says the K12 for-profit charter school that could be coming to the Fox Valley next year tried to delete grades of failing students in order to make results look better.
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The Feb. 11 Nashville-based NBC report by Chief Investigative Reporter Phil Williams says the Tennessee Virtual Academy—the company's Nashville equivalent to the proposed Fox Valley charter—directed teachers to delete two months worth of failing grades.
The proof was an email uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates that indicated a VLS middle school vice principal's directive to delete failing progress reports teachers dished out in September and October.
"After ... looking at so many failing grades, we need to make some changes before the holidays," the email says.
The e-mail asks each teacher "to take out the October and September progress [reports]; delete it so that all that is showing is November progress."
*You can read the full e-mail here.*
K12 is aiming to start an online charter school called Virtual Learning Solutions in Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook and 16 other school districts. Funding would come by transferring the per-pupil expenditure tuition from the public schools to the charter school.
*Districts targeted for a Fox River Valley Region*
1. School District U-46
2. Indian Prairie School District 204
3. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
4. Community Unit School District 300
5. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
6. Naperville Community Unit School District 203
7. Oswego Community Unit School District 308
8. East Aurora School District 131
9. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
10. Community Unit School District 200
11. West Aurora School District 129
12. Batavia Public School District 101
13. Geneva Community Unit School District 304
14. DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
15. Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
16. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
17. Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
18. Central Community Unit School District 301
*What do you think of the charter school idea? * Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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Vanishing Waves
In Lithuanian director Kristina Buozyte’s sci-fi thriller, a male scientist has his brain hooked up to a comatose woman (Jurga Jutaite), and discovers she’s smoking hot and thinks about sex most of the time. Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) finds himself falling in love with the Sleeping Beauty (called Aurora...
Reported by NY Post 17 hours ago.
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Georgia Gwinnett College President to Lead Gwinnett Chamber
Patch Peachtree Corners, GA --Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, charter president of Georgia Gwinnett College, has been named new president and CEO of the 2,700-member Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s board of directors made the announcement March 14.
Dr. Kaufman will officially assume leadership of the Duluth-based chamber July 1 after transitioning out of his current position at GGC.
"After an exhaustive national search, we are fortunate to have discovered an exceptional candidate right here in Gwinnett," said Phil Wolfe, chairman of the Gwinnett Chamber and President/CEO of Gwinnett Medical Center, in a news release issued by the chamber.
“We've seen Dan in action during his years of service to our community, and we know him to be an outstanding local leader," Wolfe said. "We now know unequivocally that he is one the nation's premier executives who possesses the business acumen and strategic visioning to successfully position this organization for future growth."
A steering committee comprised of 13 chamber board members led the search for a new president with assistance from Korn/Ferry International.
“I look forward to working with the members and staff of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce as we strengthen the partnerships that make Gwinnett a great community in which to live and work,” Dr. Kaufman said in the news release.
“Gwinnett is unparalleled in its economic resources – from its business environment and diverse workforce to its enthusiastic community leaders and its prospects for further growth. I am excited about the opportunity to lead the chamber in strategically supporting that growth for the benefit of the entire Gwinnett community,” he said.
Dr. Kaufman is replacing Jim Maran, who retired as chamber president and CEO effective Dec. 31, 2012.
Prior to becoming president of Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Dr. Kaufman was a brigadier general in the U.S. Army, serving as Dean of the Academic Board and Chief Academic Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, a position from which he retired in June 2005.
In addition to a lengthy academic career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Dr. Kaufman worked for the White House National Security Council and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
His military service includes tours with cavalry and armor units in the United States and Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star for heroism and two Purple Hearts for wounds sustained during combat.
In September 2005, Dr. Kaufman became the charter president of Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, the first new four-year college in Georgia in more than 100 years. The college admitted its first students in August 2006 and its first freshman class in August 2007.
Dr. Kaufman earned a bachelor’s degree at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a master’s in public administration at Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He and his wife Kathryn are both natives of Brunswick, GA. They have two children, two granddaughters and one grandson.
Dr. Kaufman serves as vice chair of the Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation. He also is a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, the Partnership Gwinnett Steering Committee, the Board of Directors of Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, the Board of Directors of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, the Board of Directors of the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia, and the Board of Directors of the Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville.
He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville and was a founding director of Touchmark National Bank.
The Gwinnett Chamber honored Dr. Kaufman with its Public Service Award in 2010. Reported by Patch 10 hours ago.
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Aurora Shooter James Holmes Could Face 'Truth Serum': But Do Such Drugs Actually Work?
Truth serums aren't magic potions, just drugs that alter your cognitive functioning ability.
Reported by IBTimes 10 hours ago.
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Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Plainfield
Patch Plainfield, IL --It's almost St. Patrick's Day, and even if you're not lucky enough to be Irish, there's still fun to be had.
Here's what's happening in Plainfield this year on March 17:
· Durbin's of Plainfield will offer an Irish breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon before the annual Plainfield Hometown Irish parade; following the parade, diners can enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and a 3 p.m. performance by Ireland's Doonaree Pipe Band.
· Tap House Grill will offer an all-you-can-eat kegs and eggs buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus St. Patrick's Day drink specials.
· Returning for the 11th year is the Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade, stepping off from Plainfield Central High School at 1 p.m. This year's grand marshals are former Plainfield Mayor Jim Waldorf and wife Mary Ann; the parade queen is 11-year-old Katie Cassidy. Click here for more information on the day's festivities and road closures, or visit the parade website.
· The Naperville Knights of Columbus will combine St. Paddy's Day revelry with fighting kids' cancer as they host the annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at the old Plainfield Fire Department building on DesPlaines Street. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for details.
· Following the parade, adults can take part at a pub crawl starting at 3 p.m., traveling to Tap House Grill, Front Street Cantina, Bin 48, Moe Joe's, Uptown Eatery & Tap and HopScotch & Vine.
· The Penalty Box will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and its first anniversary with drink specials, plus live music, prizes and giveaways from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bar is also partnering with Guinness to raise money for the Leary Firefighters Foundation throughout the month of March.
· Moe Joe's will offer green beer, Irish dancers and a leprechaun DJ.
*Celebrate safely*
If you're planning to indulge in a drink or two, please do it safely — and don't drive.
Here are some local cab companies that can get you home safe and sound:
*COMPANY: *Hero Towing**
PHONE: 815-254-0143
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield area
RATES: There's a $35 flat rate for the "last call special," which will get both you and your car home safely.
*COMPANY: *Plainfield Taxi **
PHONE: 815-609-7533
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, Lisle
RATES: Meter starts at $2 and each mile is $2.40. Additional passengers are $1 each.
*COMPANY: AAA Express Limo & Taxi*
PHONE: 815-436-2500
SERVICE AREA: All Chicago suburbs
RATES: Local service rates are $2.30 per mile, with a minimum charge of $7.
*COMPANY: Naperville DuPage Taxi*
PHONE: 630-961-3232
SERVICE AREA: The area surrounding Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Warrenville, Winfield, Wheaton and Woodridge
RATES: Local service rates are metered and have a $7 minimum charge. There is a $1 charge for each additional passenger.
*COMPANY: AAA Naperville Express Taxi *
PHONE: 630-355-9511
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote
*COMPANY: White Eagle Express*
PHONE: 630-355-0005
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote
*COMPANY: Naperville Taxi*
PHONE: 630-355-5959
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Local service uses a metered rate. All rides have a $5 minimum charge, regardless of distance. The meter starts at $2 for a flag pull, and there is a $1 charge per trip for each additional passenger. Beyond that, the cabs charge $2.40 per mile rate the first mile and 60 cents per minute of waiting time.
*Related: *
· *Plainfield Police on the Lookout for St. Paddy's Day Drunken Drivers*
· *Erin go Bragh! Take Our St. Paddy's Day Quiz* Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
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Police Blotter: Plainfield Man Faces Theft Charges; Suspended License Arrests
Patch Plainfield, IL --*March 8*
Andrew Beristang, 21, of the 100 block of Park Circle Drive, Wheaton, was arrested by Plainfield police at 11:18 p.m. at Champion Drive and Route 59 and charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license, police said.
*March 9*
Araceli Godinez-Arriaga, 37, of the 400 block of Water Street, Joliet, was arrested by Plainfield police at 8:29 a.m. at Getson Avenue and Joliet Road and charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and speeding, police said.
Jose Samperio, 28, of the 400 block of Simms, Aurora, was arrested by Plainfield police at 11:42 a.m. at 119th Street and Olympic Drive and charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license, police said.
William Fabsits, 22, of the 14000 block of Penn Road, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 2:30 p.m. at Fieldbrook Drive and Route 30 and charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and driving an uninsured vehicle, police said.
Robert Hicks, 22, of the 2300 block of Buttercup Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested by Plainfield police at 7:34 p.m. at Center and Lockport streets and charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license, police said.
*March 11*
Michael Brian Jakab, 29, of the 2200 block of Willow Lakes Drive in unincorporated Plainfield was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the Will County jail on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Bond was set at $1,000.
*March 12*
Gordon Norman Neitzel, 50, of the 24000 block of Easy Street, Plainfield, was arrested by Will County Sheriff's police and booked into the Will County jail on charges of misdemeanor theft of less than $500 and felonty theft of more than $500, according to jail records. Bond was set at $10,000.
Crystal Harvey, 32, of the 2900 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 12:04 a.m. at Alison and Drauden roads and charged with driving under the infuence of alcohol and improper lane use, police said. Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
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Glen D. Ode, 89, Served During World War II, Member of Oswego American Legion
Patch Oswego, IL --Glen D. Ode, age 89, of Oswego, IL died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born April 10, 1923 in Oswego, IL the son of the late William C. and Anna Louise nee Friebele Ode.
He served his country honorably with the US Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Oswego American Legion Post #675. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Oswego, IL.
Prior to his retirement in1987 he was employed as a machine repairman at Gordon’s Distillery in Plainfield, IL for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Gladys, (whom he married on January 27, 1942 in St Charles, MO), a daughter Glenda (Ervin) Tifrea of Aurora, IL; four grandchildren Kim (Chuck) Day of Montgomery, IL, Kathi (John) McDonagh of Bryan, OH, Julie (Rob) Mueller of Yorkville, IL, Tim (Petra) Krings, Jr. of Aurora, IL, twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son Gregory Ode, five sisters and five brothers.
Visitation will take place on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 Douglas Rd Oswego, IL. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home by Rev Phil Sheets. Burial will take place at the Oswego Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
For additional information 630/554-3888.
*The obituary was provided by the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory.* Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Man Charged for Ammunition Possesion without FOID Card: Police
Patch Yorkville, IL --*Tuesday, March 12*
*Hit and run*
Yorkville police responded to a reported hit and run that occurred at 3:38 p.m. at Cannonball and Galenda. An unknown vehicle rear-ended another and left the scene.
*Friday, March 8*
*Possession of ammunition with no FOID card*
William J. Herrington, 38, of the 300 block of Mulhern Court, Yorkville, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. at East Kendall Drive and Mulhern Court and charged with possession of ammunition with no FOID card, said Yorkville police. He was also charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle.
*Driving with revoked license*
Deon C. Ross, 32, of the 400 block of Avon Street, Aurora was arrested at 2:45 p.m. at Galena Road and Kennedy Road and charged with driving with a revoked license, said Yorkville police. Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Two Aurora Men Charged with Multiple Boat Thefts
Patch Montgomery, IL --Two Aurora men have been charged with six counts of theft in relation to boat theft incidents that occurred in August 2012, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.
Thomas Richards, 59, and Jerry Richards, 65 both of the 500 block of South Loucks Street, Aurora, were arrested on March 12 and charged with six counts of theft, Class A misdemeanors.
Sheriff’s deputies first responded to a report of a boat theft on Nov. 29, 2012 at the Barber Green Hunting and Fishing Club, located in the 6000 block of Route 71, Oswego.
The victim said their boat had been taken sometime during August 2012 from the club.
The Sheriff’s office received five other reports of boats that had been reported taken in August 2012.
An investigation was launched and on Jan. 24, 2013, a warrant was issued for both Thomas and Jerry Richards.
They are currently in custody at the Kendall County Jail with bond of $5,000 or 10 percent each. Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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Weapons Found in 13-Year-Old's Locker: Police
Patch Oswego, IL --*Wednesday, March 13*
*Retail theft*
Daniel L. Miller, 32, of the 900 block of Sard Avenue, Aurora and Pashalis P. Mitriois, 37, of the 100 block of Cross Street, Aurora, were arrested at 6:10 a.m. for an incident that occurred at 8:30 p.m. on March 12 in the 2300 block of Route 34. Miller was charged with two counts of retail theft and Mitriois was charged with retail theft, said Oswego police.
*No valid driver’s license*
Isidro G. Cabera, 36, of the 800 block of South Summer, Aurora, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. at Treasure and Ogden Falls and charged for driving without a valid license, said Oswego police.
*Possession of drug paraphernalia*
Carissa M. Carrizelo, 18, of the 700 block of Downes, Aurora, and Silverio F. Mayen, 18, of the 300 block of South Harrison, Aurora, were arrested at 11:54 p.m. at Route 30 and Season’s Ridge and charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia, said Oswego police.
*Tuesday, March 12*
*Unlawful usage of weapon, unauthorized storage of weapons*
A male juvenile, 13, was arrested at 3:25 p.m. at Thompson Junior High in the 400 block of Boulder Hill Pass and charged with the unlawful use of a weapon and the unauthorized storage of a weapon, said Oswego police. The school received information that there may be something in the student's locker and had police performed a search, said Oswego police Captain Jeff Burgner. The weapons found included Chinese throwing stars, brass knuckles and a fold-up knife, said Burgner. No threats were made in the incident.
*Monday, March 11*
*Possession of drug paraphernalia*
Timothy DeMichele, 40, of the 20900 block of Barrington Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. at Routes 30 and 34 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, said Oswego police.
*Warrant*
Sonny Ristick, 20, of the 100 block of Pine Ridge Drive, Oswego, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. at the Oswego Police Department and charged with an outstanding warrant, said Oswego police.
Mia Chvon Evans, 34, of the 200 block of Adams Street, Oswego, was arrested at 3:12 p.m. at Lombardy Lane and Northampton Drive and charged with an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license, said Oswego police.
*Theft*
· Oswego police took a report for a theft that occurred at 5:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of Route 34.
· Oswego police responded to a reported theft that occurred on March 7 at Oswego East High School. A student reported leaving their phone in a classroom and it was taken without their permission.
*Sunday, March 10*
*Dog bite*
Oswego police are investigating a reported dog bite incident that occurred at 4:30 p.m. on March 10 in the 500 block of Heritage Drive. A dog bit another dog, and the dog that was bit required surgery that cost $750.
*Retail theft*
Paul D. Gottberg, of the 1500 block of Pine Street, Ottawa, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. at the Walmart in the 2300 block of Route 34 and charged with retail theft over $300, said Oswego police.
*No valid driver’s license*
Tina M. Bolsen, 48, of the 400 block of North River Street, Aurora, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. at Hill and Goodwin and charged driving without a valid license, said Oswego police. She was also charged driving with expired registration and no insurance.
*Saturday, March 9*
*Theft*
Oswego police are investigating a reported theft from a residence in the 300 block of Persimmon that occurred sometime between March 4 and March 6. The item stolen was reportedly had a value of less than $500.
*Retail theft*
Tinard D. Thompson, 20, of the 1200 block of Second Avenue, Aurora, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. at the Oswego Walmart in the 2300 block of Route 34 and charged with retail theft under $300, said Oswego police.
*No valid driver’s license*
A male juvenile, 17, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. at Route 71 and Calumet and charged with driving without a valid license, said Oswego police.
*Criminal damage to property*
Oswego police responded to a reported criminal damage to property that occurred at an 11 a.m. at the Great Lakes Car Wash in the 1200 block of Douglas. It was reported that someone had damaged three spray nozzles, with damages estimated at $45.
*Friday March 8*
*Deceptive practice, retail theft*
Ronald P. Miller, 48 of the 0-99 block of Durango Road, Montgomery, was charged with deceptive practice for an incident that occurred on Jan. 27 in the 0-99 block of Chicago Road. Miller passed two checks in which money was not in the account o pay for the items purchased. A warrant was issued for his arrest and bond set at $2,500. He is also charged with retail theft for reportedly stealing fuel from the 4000 block of Route 34 on Jan. 22. A separate warrant was issued for that incident and bound set at $2,500.
*No valid driver’s license*
Laura C. Chavira-Lopez, 37, of the 1000 block of the Auduron Lane, Aurora, was arrested at 2 p.m. at Douglas Road and Route 30 and charged for driving without a valid license, said Oswego police.
*Thursday, March 7*
*Possession of drug paraphernalia*
Christoper Nash, 37, of the 300 block of South Madison, Oswego, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. at Route 30 and Goodwin and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, said Oswego police.
*Criminal damage to property*
Oswego police responded to a reported criminal damage to property that occurred at an unknown time at the Great Lakes Car Wash in the 1200 block of Douglas. It was reported that someone had damaged the car wash.
*No valid driver’s license*
OlgaTavizon-Portillo, 33, of the 400 block of Bluegrass Parkway, Oswego, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Bluegrass Parkway and charged with driving without a license and speeding, said Oswego police.
*Battery*
Oswego police investigated a reported battery that occurred at 10:05 p.m. in the 1500 block of Douglas Road.
*Wednesday, March 6*
*Criminal damage to property*
Oswego police are investigating a reported criminal damage to property that occurred at 2 p.m. at a store in the 2700 block of Route 34. A suspect is in custody and charges are pending with the State’s Attorney’s Office.
*No valid driver’s license*
Hugo Hernandez, 41, of the 100 block of East Cass Street, Joliet, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. at Route 30 and Wolf Road and charged for driving without a valid license, said Oswego police. Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Police Blotter: Awkward Moment in a Cab, Stolen Wallet, Criminal Trespass
Patch Naperville, IL --
**Wednesday, March 13**
*Criminal trespass to vehicle*
Michele Lynn Demaria, 22, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Harlowe Court, police said. She was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle. She posted bond.
*No insurance*
Lincoln Jordache Granderson, 32, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. near Naper Boulevard and East 75th Street, police said. He was charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. He posted bond.
*CO2 cartridges found*
Empty CO2 cartridges designed for cooking were found in the street near Bluewater Circle and Sedgwick Court, police said. The cartridges could also be used for "huffing."
*Mirror damaged*
A car's drivers side mirror was damaged in the 300 block of North Avenue, police said.
*Stolen wallet*
A wallet containing a Chase Visa debt card and social security number was reported stolen from Brunswick Zone in the 1500 block of Aurora Avenue, police said.
*Cash or credit only*
A cab driver picked up a customer in the 600 block of Bakewell Lane. When the customer entered the cab, the cab driver asked him how he was going to pay. The customer stated he was going to pay with a sexual favor and touched the driver on the shoulder. The customer, a while male in his early 20s wearing black pants and tan coat, excited the cab and ran north, police said. Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
**Wednesday, March 13**
*Criminal trespass to vehicle*
Michele Lynn Demaria, 22, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Harlowe Court, police said. She was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle. She posted bond.
*No insurance*
Lincoln Jordache Granderson, 32, was arrested at 10:16 p.m. near Naper Boulevard and East 75th Street, police said. He was charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. He posted bond.
*CO2 cartridges found*
Empty CO2 cartridges designed for cooking were found in the street near Bluewater Circle and Sedgwick Court, police said. The cartridges could also be used for "huffing."
*Mirror damaged*
A car's drivers side mirror was damaged in the 300 block of North Avenue, police said.
*Stolen wallet*
A wallet containing a Chase Visa debt card and social security number was reported stolen from Brunswick Zone in the 1500 block of Aurora Avenue, police said.
*Cash or credit only*
A cab driver picked up a customer in the 600 block of Bakewell Lane. When the customer entered the cab, the cab driver asked him how he was going to pay. The customer stated he was going to pay with a sexual favor and touched the driver on the shoulder. The customer, a while male in his early 20s wearing black pants and tan coat, excited the cab and ran north, police said. Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
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