Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Gourley was killed in a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of College Avenue in Rockford early Saturday, according to the Rockford Register Star.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 22 Private funeral services will be held at a later date for a 22-year-old Rockford woman who grew up in the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills area and was killed in a shooting in Rockford this past weekend, according to her obituary. A fulll obituary for Kathleen M. Gourley, 22, is posted on the Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory website. ----------- ORIGINIAL ARTICLE: A 22-year-old Rockford woman — who grew up in the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills area — was gunned down early Saturday after trying to break up a fight between four girls when a man "got involved and shot her," family members told the Rockford Register Star. Katelynn Gourley was out in Rockford for a "girls weekend out" when the shooting occurred …
The addition of the new teacher will mean all of the district's elementary schools will have class sizes in the mid 20s, according to the Northwest Herald.
The District 26 school board this week approved the salary for a new first-grade teacher at Deer Path Elementary School for the 2013-14 school year after more students enrolled at the school then expected, according to the Northwest Herald. The addition of the teacher, which is expected to cost the district $46,000, will bring class sizes down to 26 students per classroom instead of 39 students per classroom, according to the article. Deer Path Elementary is located at 2211 Crystal Lake Road in Cary. The Northwest Herald has more on this story.
Bill Reining won the jackpot on April 26.
Huntley resident Bill Reining thinks he was in the right place at the right time after winning $325,000 in the April 26 Lucky Day Lotto drawing. “I usually go to the fitness center in the morning, and then on my way home I stop at the store to get my Lucky Day Lotto quick pick ticket," Reining said. "On this day, for no reason, I went to the store first.” Reining believes this change in his schedule may have led to his lottery windfall, according to an Illinois Lottery press release. Later that day, Reining went to www.illinoislottery.com to check the winning Lucky Day Lotto numbers. When he saw that his ticket matched all five numbers – 09 – 19 – 23 – 33 – 36 – he called to his wife Jackie, “We won! We won,” the release said. They plan…
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Drendel's Corner
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You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the past three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to…
No one was injured in the accident, according to the Northwest Herald.
An elderly woman accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake pedal and drove through the wall of a Huntley commercial building Wednesday morning, according to the Northwest Herald. The accident occurred in the 12100 block of Regency Parkway around 9 a.m.,a according to the article. The Northwest Herald has more on this article.
The babies are due this summer and fall. Look through the photo gallery of the expectant moms, including the most incredible ultrasound picture you'll ever see.
Just a little more than a week after Mother’s Day, the Brookfield Zoo announced Monday it has three new moms-to-be. Dolphins Allie, Tapeko and Spree are expected to give birth during the summer and fall, according to a zoo release. “Allie, Tapeko, and Spree are all healthy and their pregnancies are progressing well,” said Jennifer Langan, associate veterinarian for the Chicago Zoological Society. Allie, 26, and Tapeko, 31, are experienced mothers, having raised five babies between them, including Tapeko’s two daughters, Noelani, 9, and Allison, 7, who also live at the zoo. This will be the first baby for Spree, 10, who is at the zoo from Minnesota as part of the Bottlenose Dolphin Breeding Consortium. The cooperative focuses on building a …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
Kick start the summer fun by celebrating the last day of school with the kids
School's almost out and boy are my kids ready for their fun in the sun. While I still think it is unfair that parents don't get the summer off, I do look forward to our annual tradition of kicking off the summer break with some fun together. Parents, if you can, take the afternoon off or dedicate a whole day for pure fun. Here are some ideas to inspire your celebration: 1. Hit the pool! Let the splashing begin. Head on over to your local pool and start working on that gorgeous tan while splashing around with the kids. 2. Go see a movie during the day. If it's raining or you just want to enjoy extreme air conditioning, take advantage of that early bird, weekday discount to see the latest family flick. It will be a rare pleasure for the …
The old bath house was leveled last summer, and a new facility built in its place.
New bath house. New parking lot. New sidewalks...and the garden hose previously used for rinsing sand off patrons' feet, flip flops and toys is gone! West Beach in Crystal Lake is officially ready for Summer 2013. The former 31-year-old bath house at what's known as Crystal Lake's smaller beach, located at 2330 Lake Avenue in Lakewood, was razed last August. What followed was a $1.7 million construction project by the Crystal Lake Park District to bring the beach and facility up to code - making it handicap accessible, according to park district spokesperson Jeeny Leech. West Beach-goers this season will find: Both beaches open for the summer season this Saturday, May 25. West Beach is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and is open weekends …
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
In just a week, Crystal Lake-Cary Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! We have some exciting news to share about Patch—we’re getting a whole new look! It’s coming in a week and it’s going to make Crystal Lake-Cary Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: You’ll see all of this (and more) on Crystal Lake-Cary Patch on May 29. For a sneak peek, check out Stonington-Mystic Patch. Questions? Please email Editor Stephanie Price.
cynthia
1:13 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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