RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Visits Aurora Christian School on May 14 for Educational Presentation

May 2, 2013, 12:08 am

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The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 14 visit to Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road, Aurora, Ill., where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 14 visit to Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road, Aurora, Ill., where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX real estate network in northern Illinois.

The RE/MAX balloon has become a nationally recognized corporate symbol since it was created 35 years ago and then combined with the now familiar RE/MAX “Above the Crowd!”® slogan. Today, the balloon enjoys great success in achieving both educational and promotional objectives, appearing frequently at festivals, parades and charity events.

The RE/MAX balloon will be involved in more than 100 educational programs presented by its crew at schools across northern Illinois this year. The balloon visit to Aurora Christian was arranged by Broker Associate Dave Richert of RE/MAX Town and Country, Aurora.

Two-hundred-twenty-five students at the school will learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its history and the scientific principles involved, and they will see a demonstration on how the balloon functions.

The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. outdoors on the school grounds, weather permitting.

The balloon envelope will be inflated with hot air to its full 75-foot height if the program is held outdoors. If the program needs to be moved indoors due to inclement weather, the envelope will be inflated with cold air so that students can walk inside it as part of the educational experience.

RE/MAX has been the leader in the northern Illinois real estate market since 1989. The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network, with headquarters in Elgin, Ill., consists of 2,000 sales associates and 100 individually owned and operated RE/MAX offices that provide a full range of residential and commercial brokerage services. Its http://www.illinoisproperty.com and http://www.remax.com websites are leaders in consumer visits among real estate franchise brands. The northern Illinois network is part of RE/MAX LLC, a global real estate organization with 89,000 sales associates in 90+ nations. The RE/MAX organization has been recognized for numerous industry honors for excellence, and its Associates continue to lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. RE/MAX is the official real estate partner of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the national sponsor of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.

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Early Learning Ventures Expands Network of Affiliates in Colorado

May 2, 2013, 12:03 am

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Early Learning Ventures, an organization focused on increasing the quality of child care, announced today the addition of 26 new providers across the state of Colorado. Early Learning Ventures offers a unique, custom-built model designed specifically for the child care industry, and ensures fiscal stability and superior business operations—the foundation for delivering high quality early learning services.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is a Colorado-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality, affordable child care. The organization focuses its efforts on improving the quality of early child care programs offered at the nations' center- and home-based child care facilities—85 percent of which are small, independent businesses that lack the infrastructure and resources to invest in quality improvements. Working with a network of partners and through an online, cost-effective business platform, Early Learning Ventures is supporting providers to improve the quality of care they offer to children and their families while strengthening their businesses, saving time and lowering costs.

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following child care providers to our network of Early Learning Ventures. These providers are improving the quality of their care, saving time and lowering costs, so they can focus on doing what they do best - caring for and educating children. Welcome aboard!

ELV Metro Alliance - Serving Front Range Counties from Larimer to El Paso County


·     Stepping Stones Learning Center, LLC, Denver
·     Kids 4 Real, Inc., Denver
·     Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Denver
·     Dreamer's Day Camp, Denver
·     Highlands Academy, Denver
·     Precious Angels, Denver
·     Venture For Success, Denver
·     Ours and Yours Little Loves, Denver
·     Restoration Christian Academy, Aurora
·     Montessori del Mundo, Aurora
·     Denise Martinez, Family Child Care Provider, Fountain
·     La Petite Academy of Parker, Parker
·     Mile High Montessori, Denver
·     3:16 Place, Centennial
·      Sewall Child Development Center, Denver

ELV Bright Futures Alliance - Serving San Miquel, Ouray, Delta and Montrose Counties


·     Rainbow Preschool, Telluride
·     Toddler Town Preschool, Telluride
·     Mountain Sprouts, Telluride
·     Community Options, Montrose
·     Norwood Preschool, Norwood
·     Primetime Preschool, Norwood

ELV Early Childhood Network - Serving Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle Counties


·     Mountain Valley Lutheran Preschool, Eagle
·     Eagle Ranch Drop In Care, Eagle
·     Pooh Corner Preschool, Eagle
·     Lil´ Tikes Early Learning Center, Silt
·     Little Red Schoolhouse, Snowmass Village

For more information, visit http://www.earlylearningventures.org. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.

Cinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in the Montgomery Area

May 2, 2013, 9:07 am

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Patch Montgomery, IL --

Tacos, tostadas, margaritas, olé! Spicy food and bebidas from south of the border are going to be happily imbibed as anyone seeking a reason to eat, drink and be merry celebrates Cinco de Mayo.

Who would guess that a victory by the Mexican Militia over the French at the Battle of Puebla would turn into such a huge holiday in the United States. Cinco de Mayo has grown into a drinking holiday in the states, thanks in part to marketing from alcohol companies. In Mexico, it’s not really much celebrated.  

But, who cares about that.

We perused the Yelp! directory to find out the best Mexican restaurants in town. Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top restaurants in the, Montgomery, Aurora, and Oswego.

· *El Burrito Pony, Montgomery*

· *Aranda's Tacos, Oswego*
· *La Cabana D'Oswego, Oswego*
· *El Pollo Giro, Montgomery
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· *La Quebrada, Aurora
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· *Taqueria Muniz, Aurora
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· *Jalisco Taco's II
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*Do you agree or disagree with the Yelp! list? Let us know in the comments section. **Where will you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?* Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.

Aurora Gold sees busy year of exploration ahead in Brazil

May 2, 2013, 8:08 am

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Aurora Gold (OTCQB:ARXG), a mineral exploration company that at the end of last year held $3.96 million in cash, announced Thursday an update on its activities in the Tapajós Gold Province of Brazil, saying the area for the new field camp has now been secured, with more exploration underway. 

Construction of the new complex has been initiated, the company told investors today, and will include accommodation and messing facilities, and sample storage - expected to be completed during the fourth quarter. 

More facilities, such as an on-site laboratory and maintenance workshops, are anticipated to be completed in the third quarter, it added. 

The company holds claims in a strategic land package of four exploration licenses and two applications covering 16,589 hectares, which are grouped together and referred to as the Săo Domingos project. 

Aurora, which is planning to move its listing to the TSX Venture, also announced Thursday the filing for the environmental license - representing the first step toward its trial mining license. The company is planning to test bulk samples and trial oxide, eluvial and alluvial material from various targets, including the previously unidentified Toucano gold occurrence. 

The junior explorer said it is preparing to drill test the Toucano gold occurrence with conventional diamond drilling, and expects to sign an agreement with the drilling company shortly.

Meanwhile, an auger drill rig has arrived in Brazil, and is waiting to clear customs before transportation to Sao Domingos, with auger drilling to be used as a follow up in anomalous areas of alluvial and eluvial sampling carried out in the latter half of last year, the company said, as well as in the area of the Toucano target. 

A soil geochemistry program is also underway, and will target areas interpreted from mapping and air photography as "potential hosts of economic mineralization", Aurora said. Initial grid lines have already been established, with sampling to begin shortly. 

Aurora Gold Corp, with a market cap of $6.25 million, said it is working closely with Haywood Securities to complete its application to migrate to the TSX Venture Exchange.  Reported by Proactive Investors 13 hours ago.

Congratulations to the Winner of Patch's "Lark Eden" Ticket Contest!

May 2, 2013, 11:57 am

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Patch Duluth, GA --

Thanks to everyone who entered our Lark Eden ticket giveaway contest! We asked you to tell us about your best friend. We then randomly selected a winner from all of the submissions.

Our winner is Beth Farr!

Here's what Beth said about her best friend:

"My daughter is my best friend as we have fought some tremendous battles together theses past few years. She has always loved live theater as does her mom, her grandpa and his mom before her. She blesses my life both on stage and off."

Congratulations Beth! Check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize, two tickets for the Saturday, May 8th performance of Lark Eden at 8pm at Aurora Theatre in downtown Lawrenceville, Ga. Enjoy the show!

If you didn't win, you can still buy tickets for the show playing through May 26th. Visit the Aurora Theatre Box Office for more details. Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.

Terror Suspect Released On Home Confinement

May 2, 2013, 1:24 pm

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CHICAGO -- In a rare move for terror cases, a federal judge agreed Thursday to release on home confinement an Illinois teenager charged with trying to join an al-Qaida-linked militant group in war-torn Syria.

Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, 18, of Aurora, was arrested last month in an FBI online sting trying to travel from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Syria. Tounisi was friends with a man charged last year with trying to bomb a Chicago bar.

The otherwise soft-spoken U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Martin leaned forward on his bench during a Thursday hearing and raised his voice, telling the teenager he should take the allegations seriously.

"This is no game, Mr. Tounisi. OK?" Martin said.

After ruling, the judge stayed his own order to give prosecutors 24 hours to decide if they would appeal Tounisi's release. The judge also said Tounisi's family would have to install a landline in their Aurora home to comply with home confinement orders.

The earliest Tounisi was likely to be released is Friday afternoon.

Tounisi allegedly hoped to join Jabhat al-Nusrah, an al-Qaida-affiliated group fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime in a bloody civil war. Tounisi, a U.S. citizen, was snared in an Internet sting after contacting a sham website set up by the FBI that purported to hook up would-be fighters with terrorists, federal prosecutors said.

Tounisi is charged with one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. If convicted, he faces a maximum 15-year prison term.

The complaint says Tounisi was a close friend of Adel Daoud, a Chicago-area teen who was arrested last year on charges he sought to detonate a device he thought was a bomb outside a downtown bar.

Daoud has pleaded not guilty and is in jail awaiting trial. Federal prosecutors don't accuse Tounisi of participating in the alleged attack planned by Daoud. Reported by Huffington Post 8 hours ago.

The Medical Center of Aurora receives Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

May 2, 2013, 4:30 pm

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AURORA, Colo., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award recognizes TMCA's commitment and... Reported by PR Newswire 4 hours ago.

TCAM Announces New Engagement with the Housing Partnership Equity Trust

May 3, 2013, 12:11 am

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The Housing Partnership Equity Trust has engaged TCAM to provide underwriting services for its multifamily real estate investments

BOSTON, MA (PRWEB) May 03, 2013

The Housing Partnership Equity Trust (“HPET” or the “Equity Trust”) has engaged TCAM to provide underwriting services for its multifamily real estate investments. In addition to assisting HPET in designing its investment process and tools, as the underwriter, TCAM helps the Equity Trust model and screen potential transactions, analyze market conditions and operating projections, conduct due diligence and evaluate investments based on the Equity Trust’s underwriting criteria.

HPET was formed as a social-purpose real estate investment trust, sponsored and operated by the Housing Partnership Network (“HPN”), a business collaborative of the nation’s leading housing and community development nonprofits. HPET will provide a ready source of long-term, low-cost capital, enabling its 12 mission-driven nonprofit members, which are also members of HPN, to quickly and efficiently acquire apartment buildings that provide quality homes for families, seniors and others with modest incomes.

TCAM worked with HPET and Mercy Housing Lakefront on the Equity Trust’s first acquisition, which closed on April 26. HPET and Mercy acquired and will now rehabilitate a 128-unit property in Aurora, Illinois, preserving critical affordable housing without dependence on low-income housing tax credits or other public subsidies.

This engagement is the most recent assignment for TCAM from an affordable housing equity investor not using low income housing tax credits. TCAM is currently providing asset management and consulting services for several investors, banks, insurance companies, corporations, and foundations, as well as state and local housing agencies.

“The Equity Trust is an innovative program for bringing capital to the preservation of affordable housing,” said TCAM Chief Executive Officer Jenny Netzer. "TCAM is pleased to be part of the Equity Trust’s team.”

“We highly value the underwriting expertise that TCAM brought to the acquisition of the Aurora property, and the support they have given to the launch of the Equity Trust” said Drew Ades, President and CEO of the Housing Partnership Equity Trust. “TCAM has a unique combination of cash flow underwriting expertise and deep understanding of the affordable market that has helped us ensure that we meet both our return requirements as well as our affordability and mission objectives.”

R.J. Finlay & Co. - http://www.rjfinlayco.com – is a holding company of diverse businesses and investments with a central focus on real estate. Founded by Rob Finlay, R.J. Finlay & Co.'s portfolio spans 12 companies and includes nearly 300 employees throughout the United States. TCAM - http://www.tcamre.com - a leading investment manager, has provided services for over 800 properties containing 120,200 apartment units in 46 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, representing in excess of $5.5 billion of client capital. TCAM's services include comprehensive asset management, portfolio management and consulting services. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.

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Cruise & Maritime Voyages Announces 2014 Early Booking Fares Promotion

May 3, 2013, 12:11 am

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Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Britain's destination intensive cruise specialist is announcing special "buy one get one half off" rates for select 2014 departures. Sail along the Norwegian Coastline and across the Arctic Circle in search of the spectacular Aurora Borealis featuring discounts up to 69% off.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 03, 2013

Cruise and Maritime Voyages is pleased to present its "buy one get one half off" early bird special on all 2014 Northern Lights sailings equal to savings of up to 69% off. Travelers will discover the enchanting winter landscape sailing along the stunning Norwegian coastline and across the Arctic Circle in search of the spectacular Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. This inspired itinerary showcases the amazing atmospheric display of green and pink lights dancing across the sky acclaimed as one of nature’s wonders. Travelers can choose to embark the Marco Polo in London or the Discovery in Bristol or Liverpool.

With rates starting from just $2,029 for 14 nights, travelers on this Cruise and Maritime Voyages’ itinerary will set sail onboard Marco Polo or Discovery to some of the best places in Norway to witness the Northern Lights phenomenon including: Narvik, with its equally breathtaking views across deep fjords and wild mountains; Tromsø, boasting streets of old wooden houses and two wooden stave churches; and Alta, where approximately 3,000 prehistoric rock carvings have been found. The next stop on this amazing adventure is the art nouveau masterpiece of Ålesund characterized by its gables, turrets and ornate flourishes across pastel-hued facades. Then it’s on to Bergen, known for its maritime history and colorful harbor-front fish and flower markets. Travelers will enjoy a day at sea to reflect on the highlights of this stunning voyage before returning to the UK.

Discounted Rates: The rates detailed are what the first passenger would pay with the accompanying passenger paying half that, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travelers are encouraged to book as soon as possible to secure the lowest discounted rates, which are available for new bookings. Promotion ends June 5th, 2013.

Discounted sailings include:
Marco Polo sails from London, Tilbury on Sunday 16th February, 2014 from $2,229
Marco Polo sails from London, Tilbury on Sunday 2nd March, 2014 from $2,229
Marco Polo sails from London, Tilbury on Sunday 16th March, 2014 from $2,029
Discovery sails from Bristol Avonmouth on Tuesday 11th March, 2014 from $2,159
Discovery sails from Liverpool on Wednesday 12th March, 2014 from $2,119

To Book: Travelers can book this deal by contacting their preferred travel agent or by calling Cruise & Maritime Voyages on their toll-free reservations at 855 206 4897 or online by clicking here.

About Cruise and Maritime Voyages:
Cruise and Maritime Voyages provides a diverse array of “Cruises of Distinction” departing from ports in the UK and Europe to destinations throughout Northern Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and surrounding regions. The line features inspired cruise itineraries sailing aboard classically designed ocean liners of 800 passengers or less for a truly intimate cruise experience where the emphasis is always on providing very attentive service and friendly “home away from home” atmosphere. For additional information, visit http://www.CruiseandMaritime.com or call 855-206-4897 Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.

Teen Arrested After Threatening Employees: Bolingbrook Police Blotter

May 3, 2013, 4:41 am

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Patch Bolingbrook, IL --

*April 19 *

Theft from Meijer 

Bethany James, 24, 1357 Monomoy St., Aurora, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. and charged with retail theft at Meijer 755 E. Boughton Rd., police said. 

Disorderly conduct 

Juan Retana, 19, 14410 Independence Dr., Plainfield, was arrested at 12:29 p.m. and charged with disorderly conduct on the 1100 block of Remington Boulevard, police said. 

Driving under the influence 

Khayree Lyles, 22, 22V Fernwood Dr., was arrested at 9:11 p.m. and charged with DUI following a traffic stop at Briarcliff Road and Canyon Drive, police said. 

Mirror broken off parked car 

Officers were called to a parking lot on the 1200 block of W. Boughton Road for the report of a criminal damage to property, police said. A mirror was broken off a parked car between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

*April 18 *

Stereo stolen from unlocked car 

Officers were called to the 1000 block of Lily Cache Lane for the report of a burglary to motor vehicle, police said. A flat screen stereo was removed from an unlocked car between 6 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. 

Theft from Kohl's 

Elba Roca, 45, 2209 Beachwood Dr., Joliet, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. and charged with retail theft at Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Rd., police said. 

Theft from Meijer 

Vicky Britton, 38, 242 Kirkwood Dr., Aurora, was arrested at 4:31 p.m. and charged with retail theft at Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Rd., police said. 

Resisting a peace officer 

Lamarr Burgin, 25 1083 Jennifer Ln., was arrested at 10:36 p.m. and charged with resisting a peace officer following a call to the residence for disorderly conduct, police said. 

*April 9 *

Driving under the influence, in-state warrant 

Eddie Soto, 22, 717 Echo Ln., Romeoville, was arrested at 12:12 a.m. and charged with an in-state warrant and Jasus Reza, 27, of 724 Farragut Ave. in Romeoville, was arrested and charged with no insurance, improper lane usage, improper turn at intersection and DUI following a traffic stop at Blair Lane and Schmidt Road, police said. *
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Multiple Theft Charges Including iPods, Laptops and Washer and Dryer: Police

May 3, 2013, 4:47 am

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Patch Oswego, IL --

*Wednesday, May 1*

*Retail theft*

Oswego police are investigating a reported retail theft of a video game system valued at $249.99 that was stolen on April 29 from a business in the 2900 block of Route 34.

*Burglary to motor vehicle*

Oswego police responded to a burglary to a motor vehicle that occured at 2:39 p.m. in the Oswego Wal-Mart parking lot. The owner of the vehicle left the windows down and someone removed currency, an iPod Touch and a cell phone. An image of the suspect is posted to this article. Anyone able to identify the suspect is asked to call Kendall County Crime Stoppers at 630-553-9999 and possibly be eligible for a reward.

*Tuesday, April 30*

*Domestic battery*

A female juvenile, 15, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. at Fox Chase Drive and Century and charged with battery, said Oswego police.

*Domestic battery, unlawful consumption of alcohol*

A male juvenile, 17, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. in the 900 block of Jessamine and charged with domestic battery and the unlawful consumption of alcohol, said Oswego police. 

*Criminal damage to property*

Oswego police responded to a reported criminal damage to property in which an unknown suspect threw a rock and broke a window at a residence in the 500 block of Northgate Circle at 11:57 p.m.

*Identity theft*

Oswego police took a report for an identity theft that occurred on April 25 in which the victim’s identity was used to obtain a credit card without permission.

*Monday, April 29*

*Hit and run*

Oswego police took a report for a hit and run that occurred at 6:38 p.m. at Devoe and Hawley in which an unknown vehicle struck a mailbox.

*Theft*

· Oswego police responded to a reported theft that occurred at 11 a.m. at Oswego East High School. The victim reported property was taken from their gym locker.
· Oswego police are investigating a reported retail theft that occurred at 4:45 p.m. at a business in the 2300 block of Route 34. Over $300 was reported stolen.
· Police are investing a theft that occurred on April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the 600 block of North Madison. The victim reported a theft by a tenant they had rented out to. The tenant took a washier and dryer with them when they moved out of the residence.
· Michelle A. Alicea, 37, of the 200 block of Cedar Street, Aurora, was arrested at 5 p.m. in the 2300 block of Route 34 and charged with retail theft of $348, said Oswego police.

*Domestic battery*

Christopher R. Stompanato, 24, of the 700 block of Versailles, Oswego, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. at Route 34 and Fifth Street and charged with domestic battery, said Oswego police.

*Identity theft*

· Oswego police are investigating a reported identity theft that occurred on April 19. The victim reported their information was used to open a credit card without permission.
· Oswego police are investigating a reported identity theft that occurred on April 25. The victim reported an unknown person(s) used their information without permission.

*Sunday, April 28*

*Unauthorized possession of prescription form*

Magan J. Toles, 20, of the 15 block of 137 Place, Riverdale, was arrested at 2:22 p.m. at the Oswego Meijer and charged with the unauthorized possession of a prescription form.

*Theft*

Oswego police responded to a reported theft of two iPods valued at $400 that occurred on April 21 in the 400 block of Blue Ridge Drive.

*Saturday, April 27*

*Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia*

A male juvenile, 17, was arrested at 8:16 p.m. in the 100 block of Chesterfield and charged with the unlawful possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

*Possession of cannabis*

Antonio D. Diaz, 21, of the 300 block of South Broadway, Aurora, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. at Route 34 and Fifth Street and charged with the possession of cannabis, said Oswego police.

*Retail theft*

· Oswego police took a report for a retail theft of electronics valued at over $500 that occurred on April 9 at the Oswego Wal-Mart.
· Oswego police took a report for a retail theft over $500 that occurred on April 11 in the 2300 block of Route 34.

*Friday, April 26*

*Theft*

Oswego police are investigating the reported theft of a bicycle valued at $150 that occurred at an unknown time between April 26 and April 27 in the 700 block of Manhattan Circle.

*Thursday, April 25*

*Battery*

Oswego police responded to a reported battery that occurred at 6:22 a.m. in the 700 block of Blossom Court. No complaints were signed.

*Driving on a revoked license*

John J. Knauss, 44, of the 2300 block of Pagosa Springs Drive, Aurora, was arrested at 8:42 a.m. at Treasure Drive and Harvey Road and charged for driving on a revoked license, said Oswego police.

*Possession of drug paraphernalia*

One female juvenile, 17, and one male juvenile, 17, were arrested at 10:50 a.m. at Oswego High School and charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia, said Oswego Police.

*No valid driver’s license*

Erika H. Vilim, 18, of the 2700 block of McClemen Court, Naperville, was arrested at 9:40 p.m. at Route 34 and Boulder Hill Pass and charged for driving without a valid license and for speeding, said Oswego police.

*Hit and run*

Oswego police took a report for a hit and run that occurred at 7:15 a.m. at Castway and Cebold that resulted in over $500 of damage when an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle.

*Retail theft*

James M. Hannes, 56, of the 400 block of Prairieview Drive, Oswego, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Route 34 and charged with retail theft of $22.88, said Oswego police.

*Burglary to motor vehicle*

Oswego police responded to a reported burglary to motor vehicle that occurred between 12 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Longbeach Road. A window was broken to gain entry to the vehicle, resulting in $75 worth of damages.

*DUI, speeding*

Curtis J. Bartlett, 36, of the 2700 block of Light Road, Oswego, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. at Franklin and Garfield and charged with driving under the influence and speeding, said Oswego police. He was also cited with improper lane usage.

*Wednesday, April 24*

*Domestic battery*

David Lopez, 38, of the 300 block of Chicago Road, Oswego, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. at his residence and charged with domestic battery, said Oswego police.

*No valid driver’s license, speeding*

Christopher J. Cervantes, 24, of the 120 block of Douphin, Joliet, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. at Minkler and Hunt Club and charged with driving without a valid license, speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, said Oswego police.

*Burglary and damage to motor vehicle*

Oswego police took a report for a burglary and criminal damage to a motor vehicle that occurred between 5:30 p.m. on April 23 and 5:30 a.m. on April 24 in the 100 block of Devoe Drive. A window on the victim’s truck was smashed and a laptop was stolen. Damage was estimated at $150 and the laptop was valued at $1,000.

*Delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia*

A male juvenile, 17, was arrested at 12:14 a.m. at Route 30 and Harvey Road and charged with the delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis, said Oswego police.

*Tuesday, April 23*

*Criminal damage to vehicle*

· Oswego police took a report for criminal damage to a motor vehicle that occurred between 11 p.m. on April 22 and 5:15 p.m. on April 23 in the 200 block of South Madison.
· Oswego police took a report for criminal damage to a motor vehicle that occurred at 10:15 p.m. at Route 71 and Orchard Road. A vehicle driving on Route 71 was damaged by an object, with damages estimated at $1,000.

*Monday, April 22*

*Theft*

Oswego police are investigating a reported theft of an iPod valued at over $300 that occurred at 6:10 p.m. in the 700 block of Market Drive, Oswego. There are no suspects.  Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.

Terror Suspect Suspected of Plotting Bomb Attack on LIT Ordered Released

May 3, 2013, 6:01 am

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Patch Naperville, IL --

The 18-year-old Aurora man who stands accused of attempting to link with a Syrian al-Qaida cell—and is suspected of helping plot a bomb attack on the now-defunct LIT nightclub just outside of Naperville—was ordered released on bail and placed on home confinement and electronic monitoring at his Aurora on Thursday, the Huffington Post reports.

According to the paper, although it is highly unusual for a terror suspect to be released on bail, U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel G. Martin sent Abdella Ahman Tounisi, a U.S. citizen, home on a $50,000 unsecured bond, repeatedly saying that his decision was "a very close issue," but that Tounisi was entiteld to presumption of innocence.

"This is no game, Mr. Tounisi," the paper quoted the judge telling the defendant.

Prosecutors immediately delayed Tounisi's actual release at least until Friday, ABC7 reports, when they plan to file an appeal; they argued that Tounisi is a flight risk and a danger to society, and should remain behind bars.

“We should not underestimate him and his commitment,” to engaging in violent jihad, or holy war," Bloomberg.com quoted Prosecutor William Ridgway saying. “People very young can do terrible things.”

In arguing for bail, Tounisi's defense attorney, Molly Armour, told the court that "the word `terrorism' is a word that tends to taint everything," HuffPo reports, and, noting that official charges against Tounisi are only for allegedly attempting to aid Syrian terrorists, that “he’s charged with attempting to leave the community, not harm it," according to Bloomberg.

The teenage suspect, an active member of the Naperville-area Muslim community with family and supporters from the Islamic Center of Naperville, was arrested at O'Hare Airport in April en route to Syria; prosecutors say he was caught in a sting using an FBI-run mock website to attempt to contact and join fighters with the Syrian group Jabhat al-Nusrah.

In addition, the FBI claims that Tounisi talked in code about placing bombs inside and outside the LIT nightclub to kill as many people as possible; in a court filing, his friend and alleged associate Adel Daoud (charged in a seperate Chicago terrorism case) is quoted describing Lit as a place where "all these filthy people [go] and use drugs and alcohol."

Tounisi's father, Ahmad Tounisi, told ABC7 that the plot could only be planned by Daoud, not his son, and that his son is being targeted for being Muslim. "He never hurt anyone in his life, why would he start now?" Ahmad Tounisi told the station. "All my kids born and raised here, they are more American than some Americans.”

Read more at the Huffington Post, ABC7 and Bloomberg.com. Reported by Patch 15 hours ago.

Pedestrian hit by van, injured, in Aurora; Iliff and Peoria shut down

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A pedestrian was seriously injured Friday morning in Aurora when he was hit by a mini-van, police said. Reported by Denver Post 15 hours ago.

Aurora council considering outside review of theater shooting response

May 3, 2013, 2:32 pm

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Aurora's city council is reconsidering launching an outside review of the city's response to last summer's theater shooting after halting it in February at the urging of the district attorney. Reported by Denver Post 7 hours ago.

Colorado Editor: The Real Terrorist Threat In America Is The NRA

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To say that Dave Perry, the editor of the *Aurora Sentinel *doesn't like the NRA would be a colossal understatement. He wrote in a recent oped that they are the real terrorists in America, and the "guilty monsters" should be rounded up and shipped to GITMO. He didn't seem to be kidding, either.

Via *The Gun Rights Examiner:*

“I now agree that it’s fruitless to give the benefit of the doubt to people who are so obviously corrupt, so clearly malevolent, so bent on hurting innocent people for their own sick gain,”  Perry wrote in his April 25 editorial. “No more due process in the clear-cut case of insidious terrorism."

“When the facts are so clearly before all Americans, for the whole world to see, why bother with this country’s odious and cumbersome system of justice?” he asked. “Send the guilty monsters directly to Guantanamo Bay for all eternity and let them rot in their own mental squalor."

“No, no, no. Not the wannabe sick kid who blew up the Boston marathon or the freak that’s mailing ricin-laced letters to the president,” he explained in case the reader was wrong headed enough to think that perpetrators of actual crimes should be the ones so harshly punished.  He continued,"I’m talking about the real terrorist threat here in America: the National Rifle Association.”

You think he's joking? I'm not sure about that. He wrote that the week after the Senate gun bill went down in flames, and he was lashing out in anger at the group he saw as responsible. 

"I’m not laughing. What the NRA did last week was no laughing matter. Aurora is a community that knows only too well the downside of prolific guns, of military weapons in the hands of crazy people, of a nation that’s gone so far off base when it comes to firearm regulations that common sense is beyond our reach," he fumed.

What really had Perry banging his sippy cup in deranged fury, though, was that not only did the mean ol' terrorists in the NRA cheat the "90 percent" by "cheating and extorting and misleading", they celebrated their "successful deceit" when they won.

Anyhoo...

 Sentinel commenter, "Peanut Butter" had the perfect response, so I'm posting it in full:  



Apparently when the people refuse to accept a law that, by the admission of supporters and detractors alike, would have done nothing to prevent the gun violence that inspired the legislation in the first place, those people designate themselves heartless murderers, gutless sycophantic shills for evil faceless merchants of death, extortionists, cowards, and hypocrites. Apparently it's "common sense" to respond to tragedy by passing legislation that would have failed entirely to prevent the tragedy. Apparently we are lunatics for believing that criminals who are already prepared to commit capital offenses are unlikely to submit to new laws making their illegal acts still more illegal.





Apparently we as a people are contemptible terrorists for refusing to give up rights peacefully exercised by millions as punishment for evil acts of a few criminally insane murderers. Apparently the NRA wields some inexplicable and magical power over politicians across the nation, despite, we are told, little actual grass roots support. One wonders where they store the presses that print their money, given that the loud mouths in the press fail to recognize any possibility that it comes from Mr. and Mrs. America. Please forgive me if I fail to see the "common sense" in such thinking. You'll also forgive me, I hope, if I refuse to give up the inalienable right to due process of law in the face of your outrage that I also refuse to give up my inalienable right to provide for my own defense.







 
 
 
  Reported by Breitbart 1 day ago.

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Aurora police are investigating a stabbing of a man who died in surgery early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.

Aurora Getting Into The Pot Business?

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The city of Aurora could be getting into the pot business — and make itself the exclusive grower and seller of the drug without the worry of private competition.

The City Council is set to consider Monday several ways of dealing with Amendment 64, which legalizes recreational marijuana in Colorado. The choices are broad, ranging from banning certain establishments to allowing them. Reported by Huffington Post 13 hours ago.

Aurora bank robbery suspect shot by police

May 4, 2013, 2:05 pm

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AURORA — A bank robbery Saturday afternoon ended when police shot the suspect, according to Aurora police and witnesses. Reported by Denver Post 8 hours ago.

Job Central: Hair Cuttery, Rush-Copley, Stanley Steemer and More Hiring Locally

May 5, 2013, 5:13 am

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Patch Montgomery, IL --

Welcome to Job Central, our weekly column listing local job advertisements and descriptions.

We scoured the Web to bring you a selection of local job ads, but if we left anything out, please don't hesitate to add the details in the comments section. Most listings were found via Indeed.com.

Be sure to check out last week’s Job Central for more job opportunities.

*Oswego*

· Kohl’s in Oswego is seeking a loss prevention supervisor with prior experience preferred.
· Red Robin in Oswego is seeking multiple positions including dishwashers, host/hostess and servers.
· Oswego 308 is hiring multiple teachers, including a social studies teacher or Spanish teacher at Oswego High School and a special education LD teacher at Oswego East High School.  They are also hiring an athletic director for Oswego East.
· Bickford Senior Living in Oswego is seeking a divisional director for northern Illinois.
· Radiac Abrasives in Oswego is seeking a network technician skilled in electronics troubleshooting, LAN knowledge, proxy servers and more.
· Fun Kuts 4 Kids in Oswego is looking for a hair stylist for part or full time hours.

*Montgomery*

· Firestone Complete Auto Care in Montgomery is hiring an automotive technician apprentice.
· West Suburban Bank in Montgomery is hiring a personal banker.
· An office in Big Rock, Ill. is seeking a part-time receptionist.
· A Montgomery family is seeking a nanny for their two children, preferably one with experience with working with an autistic or special needs child.
· Family Dollar in Montgomery is seeking an assistant store manager.
· Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora is seeing a receptionist for greeting, registering and discharging patients among many other tasks.
· Stanley Steemer in Aurora is seeking a cleaning technician.

*Yorkville*

· The Yorkville Hair Cuttery in Yorkville is hiring full and part time stylists. Call 630-553-2267 for details.
· RehabCare Group in Yorkville is hiring a full time physical therapy assistant.
· Pizza Hut in Yorkville is hiring a general manager.
· Kishwaukee Physician Group in Plano is seeking a medical assistant to perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties.
· ALDI in Plano is seeking a cashier for full and part time.  Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.

Patch Recap: Naperville 8th Richest City, Man Tased Downtown, Hotel Proposed for North Naperville

May 5, 2013, 10:22 am

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*Top Stories*

Naperville Prospers in Richest U.S. Cities Study

Naperville listed as eighth highest-earning city in America, according to a new study by NerdWallet.

3 Arrested, 1 Tased During Downtown Naperville Retail Theft Incident: Police

Two women and one man face retail theft charges following a police investigation into suspicious activity in the downtown area Tuesday, police said.

Embassy Suites Hotel, Conference Center Proposed for North Naperville Along I-88

A new hotel and conference center is being proposed for an area in north Naperville along Interstate 88.

Fire Destroys Downtown Naperville Home

An early-morning fire caused more than $300,000 in damage to an unoccupied home in downtown Naperville Monday.

 

*Police and Fire*

Aurora Teen Suspected of Plotting Bomb Attack on LIT Nightclub to Remain Detained

Abdella Ahman Tounisi, 18, of Aurora, is charged with attempting to provide material support to foreign terrorists, specifically, al-Qaida operatives in Syria.

 

*Around Town*

District 203 to Meet with Parents of Special Needs Home-Schooled Students

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 plans to meet with parents of special needs children who are currently being home schooled.

20 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale in Naperville

Here is some advice from experts on how to get the most cash for your stuff by hosting the ultimate garage sale.

Got Cracks? City Extends Deadline for Sidewalk Replacement Program

Funds are being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan Bringing 'Dad is Fat' Book Tour to Naperville

The stand-up comedian, actor and author will be holding a book signing at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall.

Hip-Hop Artist Hoodie Allen to Perform at North Central College

Opening acts Outasight and The Ready Set set to join Hoodie Allen May 18 at North Central College.

Comptroller: Flood-Recovery Payments Will Take Priority

Cook, DuPage and Kane counties are all along the declared disaster areas; businesses impacted by the flood are encouraged to contact the comptroller’s office.

Illinois Pension Reform: How Did Your Representative Vote?

The Illinois House Thursday approved a controversial plan to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension debt; here's how DuPage County representatives voted. Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.