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Boxer accused of being a Pitbull Executed
'Vicious' dog case leaves 2 counties at odds
C.M. SCHMIDLKOFER
The recent death of a St. Paris family's pet has animal control authorities in two counties disputing how the case was handled.
At issue is "Ditto" - a one-and-a-half-year-old boxer mix belonging to Darrell and Tamara Hupp and their five children.
The Hupps adopted Ditto over a year ago from the Clark County Humane Society and have in their possession adoption papers stating Ditto was a boxer mix.
Clark County Humane Society Execu...
Chicago Tribune
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Just as April showers bring May flowers, spring house cleaning brings summer garage sales. The pile of unwanted items collected during cleanings, home repair work or a reorganization project can mean money in your pocket.
northcooknews.com
Foxx top aide resigns amid review of referrals to former law firm
A top Cook County deputy state’s attorney resigned last week after an internal review uncovered he was referring business to his former law firm at higher rates than normally charged by the county.
Civil Actions Bureau Chief Chaka Patterson was in office for less than a year, according to a Chicago Tribune report, after leaving his position as partner at the Chicago office of Jones Day, a multinational law firm.
County records showed that in June, Jones Day handled two cases, charging the cou...
indianaeconomicdigest.com
New Shelby County Fair grandstands may include storm shelter
Plans for the replacement of the historic grandstand and fairgrounds improvement have expanded yet again, this time with the possible addition of a tornado and storm shelter to be constructed under the new grandstand which is hoped to be completed in time for the 2014 county fair.
"This is a perfect opportunity to put in a storm shelter and help footprint the grandstand," Shelby County Emergency Management Director Mike Schantz said.
Mitigation grant money through the Indiana Department of Ho...
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Indiana National Guard: federal technicians recalled to duty
C.M. Schmidlkofer, Staff writer
Some furloughed military personnel have already returned to their jobs after President Barack Obama signed into law the “Pay Our Military Act,” unanimously passed by Congress, just hours before the federal government shutdown at midnight, Oct. 1.
Over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced he would recall most civilian workers at the Department of Defense due to the act.
Indiana’s National Guard felt an immediate impact to the news, returning a...
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Prosecutor details strange, funny cases in new book
Morley Swingle laughs while talking about newest book, Scoundrels
Cape Girardeau, Mo. ? Morley Swingle’s newest book is about the life of a prosecuting attorney, but it isn’t a dry legal read intended for law students.
The Cape Girardeau County prosecutor wrote “Scoundrels to the Hoosegow: Perry Mason Moments and Entertaining Cases from the Files of a Prosecuting Attorney” so the public could learn in a fun and entertaining way what it’s like to be a prosecuting attorney.
Swingle’s latest amb...
snagmetalsmith.org
The Effects of the Trade War on Jewelry and Metal Artists
Written in 2019, this article focuses on how the 2018 trade war between the United States and China effected jewelry and metal artists in the U.S.
bridgehunter.com
Red Mills Bridge
The FHWA database lists the bridge's date as 1920, according to a fellow in their Indianapolis office. Last inspected Feb. 2012, not fracture critical, rated 44.6 out of 100.
It's being torn down to make way for the southern leg of the "Outer Beltway" scheme; click on the link to the map at http://www.ibj.com/suburban-counties-slowly-building-outer-l...
Although the larger road project has both state and federal funding, the county seems to have jiggered the bridge replacement as locally fund...
handmade-business.com
How to Get Commissioned Work as a Craft Artist
By C.M. Schmidlkofer
The opportunity for commissioned work arises at least once in a professional craft artist’s career. As in all business ventures, what you know can make the difference between success and failure.
Commissioned work could be a piece of jewelry custom designed for an individual, a sculptural installation for a corporate office or a stained glass window for a public building. If done successfully, commissioned work can catapult a craft artist’s career to another level both ar...
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Sheriff: Deadly Crash was Intentional
A 22-year-old Round Lake Beach man remains in McHenry County Correctional Facility Aug. 16 on a $1 million dollar bond after being charged with reckless homicide and first-degree murder Aug. 15 because authorities believe the crash was no accident.
Luis E. Ramirez, driving a 1997 Ford Expedition, collided head-on with a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by 38-year-old Woodstock resident Sonia Hume on Aug. 5, police said.
According to , Ramirez was traveling westbound on Tryon Grove Road at abo...
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District 155 Improves Cash Procedures
District 155 has made a few procedural changes after a former Crystal Lake South High School coach was arrested for theft and computer fraud involving the school district's funds.
, the high school's athletic director and head varsity football coach, was arrested Oct. 14 by police after a six-month investigation indicated he allegedly misappropriated thousands of dollars including withholding money from athletic playoff games.
The total dollar amount has not been released by police or the sch...
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Avoid Water Pipe Bursts During Freezing Temperatures
Area plumbers say prevention is the key to avoiding costly plumbing repairs due to burst in the home.
Jonathan Jnasazak, owner of Rogue Plumbing, recalled a call from a harried homeowner who had failed to take simple precautions before going on a two-week vacation.
They arrived home to find water cascading down their stairs. Their furnace had shut down and the pipes throughout the house had burst, costing the homeowner over $2,000 in plumbing repairs alone.
Shawn Finn, Chicago-area manager fo...
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Police Partners with Federal Agency to Reduce Internet Crimes
The Crystal Lake Police Department has joined a federal task force which will increase its level of investigation and law enforcement relating to computer crimes such as identity theft, child pornography and financial Internet scams.
The Cyber Crimes Investigation Group is headed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the main investigative branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. By participating in the task force, Crystal Lake police will benefit from accessing Fe...
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City Council Votes to Support Mercy Hospital
The approved a resolution to support a hospital as requested by Mercy Health System Feb. 15. The proposed $200 million hospital is to be located at Route 31 and Three Oaks Road.
Mercy Health System Vice Presidents Richard Gruber and Dan Colby told the council it wanted the city's support in order to apply for a Certificate of Need from the state of Illinois. Colby said it was also asking Lake in the Hills, Cary, Algonquin and McHenry County for support as well.
Once approved by the state and ...