Sunday, November 11, 2012
Harley, a 4-year-old black labrador retriever, is available for adoption from Humane Haven Animal Shelter in Bolingbrook.
Name: Harley Breed: Black Labrador Retriever Sex: Male Age: 4.5 years Kids: Children need to be 7 and up. Personality: He is 78 pounds of energy and sweetness who loves to be around people and snuggle. He'll offer you a paw (or two) in exchange for a pet on the head, a toy, or of course, a treat! For exercise, he loves his daily walks, play and training time. He will be a very loyal companion and a great family dog. More info: In his current foster home, he is crate trained, and has good home manners. For his safety, a fenced-in yard is required. He will also be required to attend obedience training to get even better manners and gain more confidence with his new family. He is up-to-date with shots and is neutered. Interested? …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Eight jurors were chosen in Drew Peterson's trial for the alleged murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio.
Will County Judge Edward Burmila held a marathon jury selection session Monday and empaneled eight jurors for the Drew Peterson murder trial. It was the very first day of jury selection and Burmila kept 31 of 40 prospective jurors for nearly 12 hours—past 9 p.m. Eight more people are needed for the 12-person jury and the four alternates. Peterson, who appeared in court in a gray jacket, dark pants, a new haircut—and without his trademark mustache—stands accused of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Savio was fond drowned in a dry bathtub in March 2004. Depsite the tumultuous, occasionnally violent divorce she was going through with Peterson, and the strange circumstances of her death, the Illinois State Police quickly dismissed her …
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Bolingbrook quarterback Aaron Bailey ran for five touchdowns and the Raiders defense shutdown a potent Mustangs offense for an IHSA 8A quarterfinals win.
For the second time in this year's playoffs, Bolingbrook wins without having a single passing yard. The Raiders (11-1) beat Downers Grove South 47-19 as junior quarterback Aaron Bailey pounded the Mustangs defense for 214 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Bolingbrook now advances to the state semifinals for the first time since 2001 and will face Naperville Central (9-3). Bolingbrook defeated Neuqua Valley without a completed pass in the first round of the IHSA 8A playoffs, where the Raiders rushed for 433 yards. This week, the Raiders upped the ante. “We were kind of messing up on the first series, but once we got focused and figured out what we’re doing, we were able to make some big holes,” said Bailey, whose team rushed for 494 yards…
Michaela
8:48 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Susan, I used to be. Youngest graduated several years ago, but hubby and I still attend a fair chunk of the games. The band used to stay for the entire game, play tunes during the breaks in the game, and the drums would set up on the track and play almost continually. It was fun, and yes they managed to get all their stuff put away afterward. So I am really not sure why this changed, my memory is… more ›