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Schaumburg man handed 8-year prison sentence for jewelry heist at northwest suburban department store
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — A Schaumburg man who burglarized a department store in late 2022 will spend more than eight years in prison for the heist. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally announced that 49-year-old John Signorile, who was convicted of burglary on Tuesday, entered into a negotiated plea and was handed an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Prosecutors say Signorile shattered the front glass […]
PREPS: North Boone softball opens postseason with 2-0 win over Johnsburg
MARENGO, Ill. — North Boone’s Cami Carter pitched an absolute gem to kick off the postseason as she allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 10 batters in a complete-game 2-0 shutout against Johnsburg. Sure, the Skyhawks’ Joree Tibbs had a nice outing of her own as she allowed only five hits and no walks with three strikeouts in six innings, but North Boone’s offense found just enough ways to score in the the IHSA 2A Regional semifinal 2-0 Thursday. ...
Eulogy for a good old tree
HUNTLEY — It’s hard to say if a hummingbird is mourning just by the look on its face, but I think the hummers in my yard this spring are sad about the changes in their neighborhood. That’s because their favorite resting spot, the old purple cherry plum tree in my yard, is gone. It blew ...
From ashes to success
Behind every goal is a passion, and for some, that goal brings many challenges. Many of these goals come with an element of danger as well, but for some, their passion and drive helps them overcome the fear. For Tyler Kretschmar, senior, the heat is on as he works harder...
Softball Game Preview: Wauconda Leaves Home
Wauconda has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Grayslake Central Rams at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Wauconda is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Professional pickleball is coming to the Chicagoland area, but it's not what you think: Meet the NPL
ALGONQUIN, lll. - Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and this week the National Pickleball League is coming to the Chicagoland area. But, it isn't the pickleball you're thinking of. It's fast, strategic and competitive. Palatine's Liz Chaplinsky was drafted to the National Pickleball League this...
Retiree champions sports for all
What do Integrated PE, Special Olympics, and the SNAP program all have in common? They were all created and run by Megan Mowinski, PE teacher, who will be retiring at the end of the year and moving to Michigan. She created the integrated PE program in 1998 and has run it since.
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