Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) back issues from September 2008:
At a glance.(Auto)
Sep 01, 2008 ... At a glance Base price: $79,675 Engine: 4.4-liter, 400 horsepower, twin-turbo DOHC V-8 City/highway fuel consumption: 15/23 ...
BMW 7-Series shifts technology into overdrive.(Auto)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Richard Williamson Scripps Howard News Service Technically speaking, the new BMW 7-Series is in a class of its own. And you may need to sign up for a class of your own if you want to learn how to operate it. The ultimate driving machines fifth generation has ...
Body basics.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Body basics People who do an hour of moderate exercise most days from middle age into their 80s and 90s keep their ...
A pass on glasses:.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... A pass on glasses: Many children get their first pair of eyeglasses after a vision screening in elementary school. At first, they might only need to wear them to see the blackboard. But their eyes get worse pretty quickly, and they wind up needing to wear their glasses all the ...
Zumba classes.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Zumba classes * Julie Russells classes are held on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Gymkhana Gymnastics and Dance Studio, 1700 Tower Drive, Hanover Park. For those who want to give Zumba a ...
Couples yoga.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gail Rosenblum Minneapolis Star Tribune Sure, you could see a movie or enjoy a mojito at a rooftop hot spot. You could catch a free concert or stroll around a lake. Or you could do what Cheryl and Jerry Rogers of New Richmond, Wis., did on a recent Friday, ...
Latest cellulite treatments failing to show improvement.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rhonda L. Rundle The Wall Street Journal Beauty magazines and spas are touting a new generation of high-tech treatments for cellulite, a common affliction that gives parts of womens bodies a dimpled, uneven appearance. But theres little evidence that the new devices are ...
Need a solution for arthritis: Hey there, pumpkin seed!(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Copyright 2008, Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Q. About 25 years ago, my sister injured both knees in a motorcycle accident. She has had eight surgeries and countless draining procedures and shots. In speaking with her yesterday, she mentioned that her knees are no longer ...
Beware of herbal products containing toxic metals.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: David Olmos Bloomberg News One in five herbal products used in so-called Ayurvedic medicine and sold over the Internet contain harmful levels of toxic metals, a study found. Herbal pills, powders and liquids are the foundation of Ayurvedic medicine, an ...
Popcorn safe for bowel condition.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nicole Ostrow Bloomberg News Men with abnormal pouches in their bowels can safely eat nuts and popcorn, and those foods may even lower the chance of intestinal flare-ups, a study found. The University of Washington research, published in the Journal of the ...
Clearing up confusion over allergy warnings.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lauren Neergaard Associated Press Its one of the biggest frustrations of life with food allergies: That hodgepodge of warnings that a food might accidentally contain the wrong ingredient. The warnings are voluntary meaning theres no way to know if foods that ...
All My Children: Jesse found the lug wrench (used to kill Richie) with blood on.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nancy Johnson United Features Syndicate All My Children: Jesse found the lug wrench (used to kill Richie) with blood on it. Jesse hopes any evidence on the wrench will clear Dre, Cassandra and Colby of Richies death. As the World Turns: Leo gave Liberty ...
Growing pains are real - and can really hurt.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... It was 4 a.m. on a weekend when the 5-year-olds mother paged me to discuss her sons disturbing symptoms. She had become alarmed when her usually healthy little boy woke from a sound sleep, crying with severe thigh pain. We reviewed recent events, and though the child had been ...
Some simple steps to keep control of medical bills.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elizabeth Ody Premium Health News Service Kellie Brown had rarely suffered from an ailment worse than a runny nose when she let her health insurance lapse. Brown, 23, had always been covered by her fathers plan. But when he retired, she lost her coverage, and ...
Learn to actively manage hypertension.(Health Fitness)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Its all about the three Es education, empowerment and some easy-to-use equipment once youve been diagnosed with high blood pressure. But a surprising number of folks with hypertension fail to take an active role in managing this silent killer. "I dont think a lot ...
CERT classes to begin:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... CERT classes to begin: The Palatine Emergency Management Agency is offering free emergency preparedness training for the federal CERT program, or Community Emergency Response Team. The first of eight evening classes, which total about 20 hours, begins Sept. 8. Theyre held over a ...
Summer's last festivals.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Buffalo Grove Days: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on the final day for Buffalo Groves big Labor Day weekend festival at Buffalo Grove Municipal Campus, 50 Raupp Blvd. Food tent, beer garden, carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts. Dedication of time capsule at 2:30 p.m. in honor of Buffalo Groves ...
Instead of boycotts, try charter schools.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Instead of boycotts, try charter schools Recently, Sen. James Meeks has been making headlines, encouraging inner city children to boycott their first day of school to try signing up at New Trier in protest of the huge gap in the quality of their education in comparison with ...
A Last Fling at competition.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jack Komperda jkomperda@dailyherald.com Jack Murray had a trick up his sleeve as he took a seat alongside nearly a dozen other contestants in the spaghetti-eating contest. At stake was a gift certificate to Dairy Queen and bragging rights at the middle school ....
Fire damages complex:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Fire damages complex: Two families are in temporary housing after a Sunday fire that caused $75,000 in damage to an Addison apartment building, firefighters said. No one was hurt in the fire, which started around 6 p.m. at 631 Meadows Boulevard, in the Indian Trail apartment ...
Pub smoked out.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elisabeth Mistretta emistretta@dailyherald.com Even a last-ditch fundraiser failed to keep afloat Flahertys Beef and Brew in Lombard. Larry and Patti Wojdyla held a benefit earlier this summer at their 29-year-old Irish pub to try saving it from a slowing ...
'No' was not an option this time.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tony Gordon tgordon@dailyherald.com Cpl. Cliff Paul has mastered the art of the U-turn. The Buffalo Grove police officer got plenty of opportunities to do so this weekend as dozens of officers hit the streets for Lake Countys "Operation Safe Run." A DUI ...
Governor's cuts are not really genuine.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Governors cuts are not really genuine Once again, our governor appears to be directing his ire on the residents of Illinois as he is unable to get his way with the state legislature regarding his pet projects. By closing state parks, natural areas, historic sites, ...
Graue Mill takes a step back in time.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jack Komperda jkomperda@dailyherald.com The disparity between the two worlds was striking. As seven-year-old Emily Bittman and her father sat along the edge of the Salt Creek in Oak Brook Sunday morning eating their McDonalds Happy Meals, Luetta Coonrod had a ...
Wheaton honors one of its finest.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Christy Gutowski cgutowski@dailyherald.com After serving his country, William Simmons came home and again risked his life, this time fighting a war on local streets against drugs and gangs. As part of its sesquicentennial celebration, the Wheaton Public ...
Geneva ACT scores improve:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Geneva ACT scores improve: Geneva High Schools 2008 graduates achieved an average composite score of 23.9 on the ACT, according to numbers released this month by ACT. This is higher than the Class of 2007s 23, and the 20.7 state average and 21.1 national average. This is a 0.9 ...
Wounded soldiers to benefit from golf/dinner fundraiser.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nancy Gier ngier@dailyherald.com Lt. Terry Peterson of Warrenville and Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr. of Naperville will be the beneficiaries of the fourth annual Wounded Soldier Fundraiser Sept. 20 at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove. Peterson was wounded in ...
A $1,000 tip? It's no joke.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Larissa Chinwah lchinwah@dailyherald.com A 20 percent tip makes a waitress happy. But when a couple dining at the Montarra Grill in Algonquin left waitress Michelle Secreto a 667 percent tip Aug. 24, she figured the man who signed the credit card receipt was ...
Will Gustav be another Katrina?(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Associated Press NEW ORLEANS With a historic evacuation of nearly 2 million people from the Louisiana coast complete, gun-toting police and National Guardsmen stood watch as rain started to fall on this citys empty streets Sunday and even presidential politics took a ...
Bush skips GOP convention:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bush skips GOP convention: WASHINGTON President Bush will skip the Republican National Convention today and travel instead to Texas to meet with emergency workers and people who evacuated the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Gustav bore down. He is urging residents to heed local ...
Summer's last festivals.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Buffalo Grove Days: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on the final day for Buffalo GroveEs big Labor Day weekend festival at Buffalo Grove Municipal Campus, 50 Raupp Blvd. Food tent, beer garden, carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts. Dedication of time capsule at 2:30 p.m. in honor of ...
Credit line extended:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Credit line extended: Money to revitalize homes in Round Lake Beach will continue to be available following recent action by the village board. The board approved an ordinance to renew a $1 million line of credit from NorStates Bank. The action allows for the ...
Illinois GOP hoping to turn political tide.(News)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Nick Shields Daily Herald Staff Writer nshields@dailyherald.com ST. PAUL Illinois Republicans have suffered a number of lows in recent years, but arguably one of the rock-bottom moments came early in the 2006 GOP governors primary at a debate in Springfield. ...
Just one Illinois Republican is slated to speak.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Joseph Ryan Projects and Politics Writer jryan@dailyherald.com To look at the speaking list for the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, one might think the Illinois GOP couldnt make the show. U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk of Highland Park was the lone speaker ...
Illinois convention delegates keep watchful eye on Gustav.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Joseph Ryan and David Beery jryan@dailyherald.com dbeery@dailyherald.com MINNEAPOLIS Illinois Republicans may switch gears this week, preparing to raise funds for Gulf Coast hurricane victims even as they go on with scheduled state delegation meetings and parties. ...
Collision kills motorcyclist near Streets of Woodfield.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jameel Naqvi jnaqvi@dailyherald.com A man riding a motorcycle died after colliding with a car near Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg Sunday afternoon, police said. The crash occurred at Higgins Road and Mall Drive at 4:42 p.m. Both drivers were ...
Look under convention smiles for distrust.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The night was praised as a merging of the seas, as Bill and Hillary Clinton led their party in a healing ritual of unity by anointing The One. And the Democrats did heal themselves. And Bill Clinton did pass the baton to Barack Obama. And Hillary Rodham and her staff did comfort ...
McCain on same road as Schwarzenegger.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... WASHINGTON If John McCain becomes president, he will be confronted by a Congress with significantly larger Democratic majorities than todays majorities furious about high hopes dashed by an eighth Republican victory in 11 presidential elections. And if the normal pattern of off-year ...
Kirk helps protect.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kirk helps protect precious resource Lake Michigan is the single largest supply of freshwater in the world. It provides drinking water to most of the Chicago area and is a beautiful, integral part of our community and economy. That is why I am delighted that ...
State GOP needs to fix itself by 2010.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The irony cant be lost on Illinois Republicans. It certainly isnt lost on us. And it likely isnt lost on Barack Obama, who can thank the state Republicans for playing a big role in helping to put him into the position he is today the Democratic nominee for president. ...
Unknown Palin produces flurry of calls: 'It could be you'.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Our home phone started ringing as word spread about McCains astonishing selection as a running mate. Devoted mother of five with three girls and two boys, Type AA personality, accomplished outdoorswoman, avid pro-life, media savvy, great speaker, all-around dynamo, great ...
One time where authorities won't take no for an answer.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tony Gordon tgordon@dailyherald.com Cpl. Cliff Paul has mastered the art of the U-turn. He can swing a lumbering Crown Victoria police cruiser around and point it in the opposite direction in the blink of an eye and position himself to chase down a traffic law ...
Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 69. Actor Don Stroud is 65. Singer Archie Bell o.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 69. Actor Don Stroud is 65. Singer Archie Bell of Archie Bell and the Drells is 64. Singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is 62. Drummer Greg Errico of Sly and the Family Stone is 60. Talk show host Dr. Phil is 58. Singer Gloria Estefan is 51. Jazz saxophonist ...
'Knight' swings past $500 million.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Associated Press Batmans rich alter-ego Bruce Wayne has added half a billion dollars to his riches. "The Dark Knight" on Sunday became the second movie in Hollywood history to top $500 million at the domestic box office, raising its total to $502.4 million, ...
Springsteen ends world tour at Harley celebration.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Associated Press MILWAUKEE Bruce Springsteen ended his world tour over the weekend, toned down but revved up. Springsteen played more than 30 songs over 3 1/2 hours Saturday night on Milwaukees lakefront for Harley-Davidsons 105th anniversary celebration. He ...
'Tropic Thunder'.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Tropic Thunder fights to stay on top "Tropic Thunder," the Viacom Inc. spoof of big-budget Hollywood action films, remained the top film at U.S. and Canadian theaters for a third weekend, earning $11.5 million. The film fended off competition from new releases ...
Still time for summer fests.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Folk Music & Storytelling Fest, Geneva: 32nd annual festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Island Park, downtown Geneva. Suggested admission: $15 per day for 12 and up; $10 for teens and seniors. Children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Fox Valley Folklore Society and Geneva Park District. (630) ...
Contest ramps up fun at festival.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Larissa Chinwah lchinwah@dailyherald.com Dozens of tweens and teens kick flipped, nose picked, hippie jumped and lip slid their way across the Lake in the Hills skate park for trophies and prizes Sunday at the second day of the 2008 Summer Sunset Festival skateboard ...
Village warns of siren test:.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Village warns of siren test: Carpentersville officials remind residents that the villages emergency management warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month. During the testing, the siren will sound for about one to two minutes, compared to an actual emergency ...
U-46 bias suit.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... U-46 bias suit could be reversed After reading "Frivolous suit costs U-46 school money," I couldnt have said it any better than Dick Daniels. He hit the nail right on the head when stating that he could file the same lawsuit as the five minority families have against ...
One time where authorities won't take no for an answer.(News)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tony Gordon tgordon@dailyherald.com Cpl. Cliff Paul has mastered the art of the U-turn. He can swing a lumbering Crown Victoria police cruiser around and point it in the opposite direction in the blink of an eye and position himself to chase down a traffic law ...
Remembering Meadowdale raceway.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Jerry Turnquist Daily Herald Correspondent Race car fans, historians and just about everyone else get ready for a trip back in time on Sept. 13 and 14. In the works for those days, a 50th anniversary celebration and reunion for Carpentersvilles Meadowdale ...
Kids, teens and family.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Preschool educator nightFantastic Felts: 7 p.m. Sept. 4, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. A librarian will demonstrate several felt stories, then provide all the supplies and patterns to make two felt stories to take ...
Adult social calendar.(Neighbor)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. New Beginnings Labor Day picnic: 11 a.m. Sept. 1, Tyler Creek Forest Preserve, Rout 31, south of I-90 in Elgin. Bring a dish to share and New Beginnings will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, buns and condiments. Rain or shine. ...
Births.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Delnor Community * Reagan Elizabeth Klug, Aug. 8, to Meredith and Scott Klog of St. Charles. Sister to Catelyn and Morgan. Grandparents: Ken and Linda Hovick of Williams, Iowa; Jay and Marylyn Klug of Palatine. Great-grandmother: Evelyn Hovick of Story City, Iowa. ...
Mayor makes case for home rule.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Mayor makes case for home rule To the editor: Home rule is coming to Prospect Heights. Id like to take this opportunity to write about my vision for home rule and respond to Bonnie Guiffauts letter last week. She states, "nothing changes in Prospect ...
McAninch Arts Center.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, will host the following performances during the 2008-09 season. Parking is free. For more information, call the ticket office at (630) 942-4000 or visit www.cod.edu/ArtsCntr. Buffalo Theatre ...
Last Fling.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Last Fling The Naperville Jaycees 2008 Last Fling celebration concludes today in downtown Naperville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Main stage entertainment is free today. Sponsored by Naperville Jaycees with assistance from the city and park district. Info: lastfling.org. ...
Warrenville swears in new firefighters.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Warrenville Fire Department recently held its 2008 Swearing in Ceremony of new paid-on-call firefighters and promoted members in the ranks. Promotions to captain went to three Warrenville residents: Tim Wojciechowski who joined the department in ...
Singles To submit your listings, fax to (630) 955-0895.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... New Horizons: New Horizons meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. New Horizons is a group of single adults over age 40 seeking to develop friendships through social gatherings, community service, book ...
Central DuPage Hospital.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Central DuPage Hospital will offer these program at the hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, unless otherwise indicated. For more information, call (630) 933-4234. Dinner with the Doc: Adolescent Back and Head Sports Injuries will be the topic at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 ...
Bookstore events.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Naperville: Andersons Bookshop will offer these events at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, unless otherwise noted. For details, call (630) 355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com. * Author Rob Scotton visits from the United Kingdom with his new childrens book, "Splat the Cat," ...
Pair of downtown Elgin parks to get major makeovers.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Fountain Square and Advocate Park in Elgin little-known but historic sections of the downtown are undergoing makeovers as crews progress on the citys $31.5 million street resurfacing and streetscape project. Both of the tiny parks immediately southwest of East Chicago at ...
Happy birthday, Brittney Drew.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Dear Special Angel, You stand before us, an angel in disguise, At least thats what we see right before our eyes. No, youre not perfect we wouldnt want you to be. We know growing up isnt easy, you see. Developing a mind of your own, ...
Looking for Lincoln.(Neighbor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Looking for Lincoln The following places have items and/or buildings related to Lincoln, his family or the Civil War: * Aurora Historical Society, 20 E. Downer Place, has a letter Lincoln wrote to law client Charles Hoyt, an Aurora businessman. Copies of the letter ...