Naperville Patch wants to make sure you have all the information you need when you head to the polls on April 9. Stay tuned for more coverage in the weeks leading up to the election.
In light of several election challenges and candidates who have withdrawn from local races, it might be tough to keep up with who's still running — here's a roundup.
Top Stories
Charter School Plan to Go Before Naperville District 203 Board
A virtual charter school accused of asking teachers to delete bad grades wants to come to Naperville District 203 schools; a public hearing on the proposal is set for March 18.
Joliet Diocese To Release Documents Related to Sex Abuse by Priests
Read the first documents released Tuesday, a small taste of the thousands of internal personnel records that are to be released as part of sex abuse lawsuit settlement.
Naperville Park District Set to Break Ground for Nature Center
Exhibits will include a river aquarium, an interactive wall map of the DuPage River watershed as well as plants and animals of the DuPage River Confluence.
How Will Naperville Use Its F&B Tax Surplus?
The tax currently brings in about $3.3 million per year; Naperville is considering expanding from just issuing cultural grants to funding services and pensions.
Central Park Permanent Restroom Construction to Begin This Week
The city of Naperville will begin construction on a permanent public restroom facility in Central Park, which will be open for use by Memorial Day weekend.
Around Town
Naperville Area 2013 Summer Camp Guide
Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in and around Naperville.
City Hires New Communications Manager
The city of Naperville has named a new communications manager, who will begin work with the city next month.
Woodridge Badminton Club Owner Expanding to Naperville
Players from all over Chicagoland travel to Woodridge to train with former star Thomas Chen; the coach now plans a new gym in Naperville that will also train in table tennis.
Police and Fire
Death at Westmont Metra Crossing Still Under Investigation
The Westmont Police Department is waiting on a report from the DuPage County Coroner's Office before declaring whether the death of Eric Bennett was accidental or a suicide.
2013 Election
Who's Running: Naperville Candidates for the April 2013 Election
A roundup of who's running for Naperville City Council, District 203 and District 204 school board, township offices, Napeville Park District board and the College of DuPage board.
Staff Endorsements a Factor in College of DuPage Election
The Friends for Education COD Faculty Association PAC is endorsing challengers over two incumbents; the incumbents warn of the danger of a faculty-endorsed Board.
Name: Donna Wandke
Position sought: District 203 School Board
Campaign contact information—
Age: 43
Family (name, relationship and age): My family has resided in Naperville for over 19 years. I am married to my wonderfully supportive husband Norm and we are raising three boys who attend Steeple Run, Madison, Naperville Central and previously Scott Schools. Yes, that is four schools because we have blessed to have children across the spectrum of learning from special education to PI+, an honors magnet program. Through my children we have had the pleasure of experiencing many programs provided by the district including band, orchestra, athletics and clubs.
Education (degree and school):
Concentration in Administration and Supervision
Overall Grade Point Average 4.0/4.0
Double Major: Mathematics and Athletic Training
Overall Grade Point Average 3.9/4.0
Occupation and Work History:
Responsibilities: speaking, teaching, initiating and running student leader program, planning special events and serving 160 students and their families
Responsibilities extended beyond the classroom to include:
Distinguished Educator NominationsResponsibilities: Instructor for Mathematics Methods for Elementary School Teachers
Responsibilities: Engineering and Purchasing departments
Responsibilities: Claims department, budgeting and additionally designed and wrote program for payroll
Political party affiliation, If any: Independent
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position:
In addition to my extensive work experience the following volunteer experiences and awards show further qualifications for the balance I would bring to the District 203 School Board.
I am running for District 203 School Board because this position will allow me to serve our community using my expertise in both education and administration. My passion for education has driven me to serve for hours in Naperville classrooms working along side students ranging from preschool to college age. My background will provide balance, a broad perspective and a complete package of what is needed from a School Board Member.
Implementation of the Common Core Standards is one of the largest state mandated changes that currently challenge our district. The Board of Education will make many curricular decisions as we transition into these Common Core Standards. As a person who has experience with curriculum adoption, district level curriculum committees and extensive curriculum research, I will provide insight and guide our district into the future by asking appropriate questions and working within limited state funding.
I have the most experience within District 203 and will bring a balance to the Board. From 1992-2000, I was a mathematics teacher at Naperville North. During this time my involvement progressed beyond the classroom to district level committees with a focus in curriculum. Outside of my educational experience, my mathematical and statistical skills served me well as I oversaw budgets from many organizations, developed programs for payroll and worked in purchasing.
I have lived, worked and volunteered in Naperville for over 19 years. All of this time I have had the pleasure of working with students and have a pulse on what students need from our educational system. As a parent I have experienced a broad spectrum of services from special education to honors in our District. Having children in elementary, junior high and high school adds to my balance and diverse perspective.
The people that make up our community caring for each other and dedicated to a high level of education. There is an African proverb “It takes a whole village to raise a child” and many people in our community have contributed to helping raise my children. As I serve, I too have had an impact on many students and would love the opportunity to continue to serve students and our community on the School Board.
Naperville is a very competitive community from the classroom to the stadium, which raises not only the standards for our students but the pressures and stresses that weigh on them. Some competition can be healthy but too much can cause a negative social and emotional impact on our children. Keeping the well being of our students in mind should be included in the efforts of a quality School Board member such as myself.
Name: Doug Krause
Position sought: City Councilman (incumbent)
Campaign Information:
Age: 65
Family: Spouse – Cyndee Krause (married 44 years)
Children: Carrie Koch (Chris, and grandchildren Elsa and TJ), Justin and Lukas
Education:
Occupation:
Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX of Naperville, 1200 Iroquois Naperville IL 60563
Previous elected offices:
Naperville City Councilman since 1989, Lisle Township Republican Precinct #75, Commiteeman since 1993
Professional Background: Council Committees
Mayor ProTem (6 terms)
Promoted establishment of Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Sign Review Committee
Fleet Economics Committee
Represented City at ribbon cuttings for new or re-located businesses
City representative/host for visiting foreign and national elected dignitaries
E-911 Board
Sister Cities Commission
Represented Naperville at the agreement signing ceremony in Nitra 1993
Member of the Official Delegation 1993 and 1998
Represented City when Nitra’s Delegations visited Naperville 1994, 1997, 1998, 2003, and 2006
Participant in All American City Award Competition – Mobile, Alabama 1998
STAR LINE Steering Committee (CNN Commuter Train Line)
Naperville Public Utility Board
DuPage County
Solid Waste Committee District 5 Municipal Representative and Vice
Chairman 5/95 -1/04
Storm Water Management Committee District 5 Municipal Representative and Vice Chairman 11/98 - present
Environmental Advisory Committee
DuPage Mayors and Managers
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Member of Strategic Planning Committee
Annual Springfield Drive Down (21 years)
Springfield
Traveled numerous times to testify on the City’s behalf at both Senate and House Committee Hearings; met with many individual House and Senate members
Facilitated many meetings with the Governor, Lt. Governor and
Various Department Heads
Washington D.C.
Member of Former Congressman Fawell’s Business Advisory
Committee and Educational Advisory Committee
Participant in annual fly-in to Washington D.C. to meet members of
Congress and the press
Participated in two White House Small Business Conferences
Naperville Chamber of Commerce
Graduated from Community Leadership Program 1984
Member of the Infrastructure Committee 1984-89
Chairman of the Downtown Retail Council 2 years
Realtor
Realtor Association of Western Suburbs-member
Member of Governmental Affairs Committee
Member of Commercial, Industrial, and Investment Committee
Illinois Association of Realtors-member
Member of Commercial Board
National Association of Realtors-member
During my tenure as City Councilman, I believe that I have contributed to the growth of Naperville, and preservation of the quality of life that we enjoy in Naperville. I base this on my record of commitment to ensure quality city services, while also serving as a leader in the fight to cut costs and control spending by our city government.
If elected, I promise the residents that I will continue to control spending, cut expenses without affecting city services, and maintain our balanced budget.
I bring to the Council a wealth of political and business experience, with 24 years serving the citizens of Naperville, while continuing to make sure the resident’s voice is heard.
My wife, Cyndee and I were married in Naperville in 1969 and have raised our family here.
The Riverwalk is one of my favorite places in Naperville, not only as a place where people can enjoy being outdoors, but also for the spirit of volunteerism instrumental it its’ construction.
In response to a recent citizens’ survey, the residents and I agree 100% that traffic congestion is the top problem area.
Name: Kristin Fitzgerald
Position sought: District 203 School Board
Campaign contact information—
Age: 41
Family (name, relationship and age): I am a widow. My husband passed away four years ago from cancer. I have three daughters who attend District 203 schools, Nora age 10, Maggie age 8, and Lucy age 6.
Education (degree and school): Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Taylor University, 1993
Occupation: Principal of Fitzgerald Consulting, a health policy firm. Since my husband's death four years ago, I have curtailed much of my consulting work to focus on my children, their education, and advocating for cancer research.
Previous elected offices: None
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position:
My involvement with our school district began in 1993. As education policy advisor to our Naperville Representatives in the U.S. Congress, I worked with the Naperville education community to represent our outstanding schools in federal education policy matters.
I have been active as a school volunteer since 2008 when the first of my three daughters began kindergarten in District 203. Nominated by the teachers at my children's school, I received District 203's "Those Who Excel" Award in 2012. I currently serve as a member of the School Improvement Team, Co-Chair of SFCP, Committee Chair of Home and School, as well as a classroom volunteer and room parent.
The education of our children is one of the most important responsibilities we have as a community. With my federal education policy experience and my volunteer involvement in our district, I hope to contribute a unique perspective to the Board of Education. Running for the Board gives me the opportunity to make a greater contribution to our community and I am dedicating myself to working to ensure the success of our students and our community.
My number one goal is to work with the community to set educational priorities for our schools that ensure each student's success and the academic and financial future of our district. Our district is working to implement many changes -- new curriculum, assessments and programming, and we have growing financial challenges. However, by prioritizing our most important goals we can ensure our academic and financial success and continue our district's outstanding track record.
The combination of my federal education policy experience and my day-to-day volunteer involvement with academic achievement in our district sets me apart from other candidates and gives me a uniquely qualified perspective. As a part of my commitment to learning the environment at each school, I have made it a priority to go to each school and neighborhood to talk to parents, administrators and teachers about their thoughts. This commitment also sets me apart.
I have lived in Naperville seven years. However, my connection to Naperville began in 1993 when I worked for six years as education policy advisor to our Naperville Representatives in the U.S. Congress. There I worked with the administrators, educators and community members in our district to help represent our outstanding Naperville schools in federal education policy matters.
Our school district is one of Naperville's treasures. Bright students, dedicated teachers, strong administrators, caring parents and an engaged community combine to make our schools outstanding. I am proud of the way our community gives of our time and resources to make our schools what they are and I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure the success of our students and our community.
Our school district is working to implement many changes -- new curriculum, new assessments, new programming and higher standards. At the same time, we face growing financial pressures due to state and federal reductions in funding for schools and the potential cost of financing pensions. However, by prioritizing our most important goals for students we can overcome these challenges and ensure that we will meet our academic goals for students while maintaining our financial stability.
Local high school and college students will have the chance to explore summer job options as well as hone valuable workplace skills during the KidsMatter annual Student Job Fair.
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On Tuesday, March 19 the local youth empowerment organization plans on offering students age 16 to 23 a number of seasonal and summer job opportunities from local as well as national companies.
Students can talk face-to-face with business owners and representatives, learn skills like resume building and even apply for positions. The free event takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Merner Field House in the North Central College campus.
“It’s really an exciting evening filled with energy,” KidsMatter executive director IdaLynn Wenhold told Patch last year. “KidsMatter role is not only to provide young people with job opportunities, but it’s also to give them the practical tools they need to help them make that first impression a strong one.”
KidsMatter has been holding the event in Naperville since 2007, welcoming students from both DuPage and Will County.
This year’s job fair will attract 40 employers with more than 1,800 different job opportunities.
Businesses on hand for this year include Bolingbrook Park District, Hollywood Palms, Noodles & Company, Culver’s, Chicagoland Pool Management and Lowes to name a few. There are also locally owned businesses participating in the event such as Odyssey Fun World, located at 3440 Odyssey Ct.
For more information, visit www.kidsmatter2us.org/
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts on Craigslist and how long they remain available.
It might be that one Naperville 11-year-old never really took to the Three Stooges bowling ball his parents bought him in 2006, because according to this post offering the ball for $40, it was only used for 10-20 games. Perhaps they should have picked a TV show that aired during their son's lifetime?
A Naperville fellow named Danny is looking for a new home for his albino Heterodon nasicus, the western hognose snake, who appears to be known for "eating frozen thawed pinkies" (I hope those are mice of some sort?) Don't worry, he's "not mean but not handled much" (watch those pinkies), but he does have a "very mild venom" and oh, yeah, you do have your mandatory permit, right?
It's the simplicity of this Naperville-based post that really gets to me. "Looking for female exhibitionist," it's titled, and consists entirely of one line: "Ladies, send me a hot pic." Sound like your type of gig? It gets better! Apparently, the "job" doesn't pay a cent.
Just $85 will buy you this "vintage farm sickle" in Lisle, which is not a bad price for a prop for your next horror movie... because given that the blade is caked in rust and cracked (and it's 2013,) I wouldn't recommend it for reaping anything but souls. Plus, it's really, really scary-looking. Then again, details on the size of this terror-scythe are "coming soon," so maybe it's just a 1/20 model.
A Woodridge user is offering a unique way to tell your business' patrons just what they can do with their complaints: for $30, you can buy this "Complaint Dept.: Take a Number" hand grenade. "Remember, it's fake!" the posting emphasizes. "Just a paperweight." We're very glad to hear.
Excuse me, Woodridge poster, but someone appears to have transformed the upper half of your deer into a table. Or the lower half of your table into a deer. I legitimately don't know if this bizarre table's legs are actual deer legs or not, and I'm scared to ask. But if it strikes your fancy, you can pick it up for $50.
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Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region:
Downers Grove—Downers Grove Teen Overcomes Fear, Disability to Save Family from Fire—Autistic teen Brendon Harrison alerted his mother to a burning humidifier around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, allowing his family to exit the home and prevent significant damage.
River Forest—Man Sexually Assaults Woman with Sword in River Forest: Police—The woman escaped and was able to call police, who arrested a suspect and charged him with felony sexual assault.
Winfield—Winfield Bank Robbed, 2 Schools Had 'Soft Lockdowns'—Officials are investigating a bank robbery in Winfield around noon Thursday. District 200 spokesman confirms two schools had soft lockdowns.
Hinsdale—Piano Gallery Remains Open For Business After Being Hit By 2 Cars in 3 Days—The Steinway Piano Gallery remains open after two accidents involving cars driving into the business a few weeks ago. Temporary doors were being installed Monday.
Glen Ellyn—Police: Glen Ellyn Man Left Elderly Mother to Die on Floor—The 64-year-old man is charged with criminal neglect for allegedly abandoning his 88-year-old mother for weeks while she lay dying in their shared home.
Carol Stream—Former Wheaton North Booster Club President Accused of Stealing More Than $10,000—Former Wheaton North Booster Club (WNBC) president and school receptionist Dorothy "Dee" Horky allegedly took more than $10,000 from the booster club after her five-year term expired, officials say.
Lemont—Obama: Argonne Sequester Cuts Could Hinder U.S. Economy, Advancement—President Barack Obama underscored the importance of investing in scientific research during a speech on American energy at Argonne National Laboratory on Friday.
La Grange Park—La Grange Park Man Charged with Criminal HIV Transmission: Sheriff—John Savage, a Cicero police officer, failed to tell a man that he had HIV before they engaged in sexual activity, the Cook County Sheriff said.
Batavia—Maintenance Work Sparks Fire at The Holmstad Retirement Community—Quick work by Batavia, Geneva and North Aurora firefighters prevents fire from spreading; no one hurt.
Darien—Watchdog Group: Tri-State Chief, Trustee’s Relationship is Conflict of Interest—Tri-State Fire Protection District Chief Michelle Gibson’s life partner Jill Strenzel is a member of the board that governs the agency, the Better Government Organization found.
Downers Grove—Joliet Diocese List of Credibly Accused Abusers Includes Former Downers Grove Pastor—Total of priests believed to have abused children now stands at 34.
Batavia—For Batavians, Jenny McCarthy Really Is the Girl Next Door—Jenny talks about wardrobe malfunctions and gives a shout-out to Geneva on the "Rachael Ray Show."
Naperville—Charter School Plan to Go Before Naperville District 203 Board—A virtual charter school accused of asking teachers to delete bad grades wants to come to Naperville District 203 schools; a public hearing on the proposal is set for March 18.
Geneva—Virtual Charter School a No-Show at Public Hearing—Virtual Learning Solutions is scheduled to make a case for an online charter school for Geneva and 17 other school districts—but no one shows up.
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Address: 3818 Ascot Court, Lisle
Cost: $1,150,000
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 6
Square footage: N/A
Built: 2001
Details: With roughly 6,000 square feet this home at 3818 Ascot Court offers its buyer a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel Viking appliances, a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a master bath.
The home features a finished lower level with recreation room, complete with a second kitchen, ready for entertaining. The home also has a large lot with mature trees. Lots of windows create a light and bright interior.
Represented by: Coldwell Banker Residential Properties – Oak Brook; Presented by: Maureen Bocker
Source: AOL Real Estate
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All pictures were submitted by the Naperville Police Department and taken when the accused were booked March 8 - 14.
Information for Mug Shot Monday is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome.
Naperville police said they have charged a Plainfield man with possession of child pornography and criminal sexual abuse after a three-month investigation.
Jonathan Fogelman, 19, of the 13000 block of Merganser Cove in Plainfield, turned himself into the Naperville Police Department around 3 p.m. Saturday, said Naperville Police Sgt. Lou Cammiso in a press release.
After an investigation by the Naperville Youth and Social Services Investigation Unit, police charged Fogelman with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony, and one count of possession of child pornography, a Class 3 felony, police said.
Fogelman was transported to Will County Jail and held on 10 percent of $250,000 bail, or $25,000.
He has a scheduled court appearance Monday afternoon.
7-year-old Kyla Hartigan is an inspiration to not just her parents, but to the community.
The little girl, born pre-mature with cerebal palsy is confined to a wheelchair because she cannot walk.
"She is intellectually on track with her peers and is completely aware of her situation and what she is unable to do," wrote Kyla's parents. "Even so, she is always so positive and does not allow her limitations to get in the way of her happiness, which to me is what makes her so special and inspires me to be a better person."
Kyla has received assistance from the Oswego community when they helped build a ramp in her home so she could move around in her wheelchair. But she could use a little more help.
Kyla's family is taking part in the Life Moving Forward campaign that will outfit three Local Hero winners with the vehicle they need to get mobile.
"An accessible vehicle would be life-changing for this little girl who inspires so many others," said her parents on Kyla's Local Heroes page.
Kyla already has about 1,200 votes, but could sure use a lot more.
Update: Monday, March 18, 8:31 p.m.
The 42-year-old man who died after he was struck by a Metra train passing through the West Hinsdale train station Monday afternoon was from Clarendon Hills, according to Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom.
Bloom said Monday night that, though the department is waiting on a coroner's report, it appears based on witness accounts and surveillance video of the incident that the man intentionally stepped in front of the train.
"We can say fairly conclusively that it does not appear to be an accident," Bloom said.
Bloom said the train that hit the man at approximately 3 p.m. was traveling through the West Hinsdale station when it hit the man. The chief estimated the train, which was carrying commuters, would have been traveling around 30 mph through the station.
The identity of the deceased has yet to be released by police.
Update: Monday, March 18, 6:11 p.m.
The Hinsdale Police Department has released a brief statement on the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an inbound Metra train near the West Hinsdale station Monday afternoon.
It reads:
On this date at approximately 3 p.m., a pedestrian was fatally struck at the West Hinsdale train station by an inbound commuter train. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old male, was struck in the tracks as the train approached the [station]. No other vehicles or persons are believed to have been involved in this incident.
Officials are continuing to determine the cause of the incident pending the investigation of the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. This is a death investigation and remains open at this time.
Check back with Patch for updates.
Update: Monday, March 18, 5:33 p.m.
"Outbound train #1273, scheduled to depart Chicago at 5:36 p.m. and to arrive Aurora at 7:00 p.m. not operating tonight," according to Metra.
Update: Monday, March 18, 5:15 p.m.
"Train #1271 departing Chicago at 5:32 p.m. to arrive Aurora at 6:30 p.m. will not operate tonight. Passengers can take the 5:40 p.m. train scheduled to depart from track number 8," according to Metra.
Update: Monday, March 18, 5:09 p.m.
"Train #1247 to arrive Aurora at 5:36 p.m. is operating 20-30 minutes behind schedule due to late arrival of equipment and earlier delays associated with a pedestrian incident at Hinsdale," according to Metra's site.
Update: Monday, March 18, 4:54 p.m.
Via Metra BNSF: "Trains are moving through the incident area."
Train #1253 from Chicago to Aurora, which normally departs at 4:48 p.m., will depart at 5:13 p.m. on track 4, according to Metra. Inbound train #1272 to arrive Chicago At 4:58 P.M. is delayed 25 to 30 minutes.
Update: Monday, March 18, 4:49 p.m.
Via Metra BNSF: BNSF Advisory - Outbound train #1243 arrives Aurora at 5 p.m. 20 to 30 minutes late.
Update: Monday, March 18, 4:44 p.m.
Via Metra BNSF: "BNSF Advisory - Inbound train #1276 departs Aurora at 4:25 p.m. arrives Chicago at 5:27 p.m.; delayed departure."
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A male pedestrian was struck and killed by an eastbound Metra commuter train while crossing the tracks on foot at the West Hinsdale train station Monday afternoon, according to Hinsdale Police Department deputy chief Mark Wodka.
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The incident took place at approximately 3 p.m. The Hinsdale Police Department and DuPage County Coroner's Office are investigating.
"We’re not releasing the identity, pending the notification of family," Wodka said.
Wodka said he could not comment yet on what led to the man being struck.
The death is the second this month of a pedestrian being killed by a BNSF Metra train. On March 7, 31-year-old Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was struck and killed in Westmont. That incident is still under investigation.
The incident is causing BNSF delays for local commuters Monday afternoon, according to Metra's website.
"Train #1237, scheduled to arrive Aurora at 3:58 p.m., will not operate past Hinsdale this evening due to an earlier pedestrian incident involving train #1268," the site read at 4:16 p.m. "Train #1241, scheduled to arrive Aurora at 4:41, will accommodate passengers from train #1237. Train #1241 is currently operating 23 minutes behind schedule."
Since that message, Metra has announced that BNSF trains traveling between Chicago and Aurora will be stopped upon the approach to Hinsdale, and the following trains are to be delayed 60 to 80 minutes:
Train #1274, scheduled to depart Aurora at 4:08 p.m. and arrive Chicago at 5:23 p.m., will not operate this evening, according to Metra.
Patch will have more information as it becomes available.
The trial of a man charged with plotting the murder of three Darien residents will be open to photographers and videographers, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday, a first in DuPage County according to the newspaper.
Johnny Borizov of Willow Springs will be on trial beginning April 16 for the murder of Jeffrey, Lori and Michael Kramer, who were shot to death in March 2010 by Jacob Nodarse in a scheme, prosecutors allege, plotted by Borizov and meant to kill Angela Kramer, daughter of Jeffrey and Lori, sister of Michael, and father of Borizov's son.
Angela Kramer was in the house at the time and survived by hiding in a closet and dialing 911, officials have said.
Nodarse pleaded guilty in 2011 to a single murder count in a deal with prosecutors to secure his testimony against Borizov. Nodarse faces a minimum of 45 years in prison when he is eventually sentenced after testifying.
Judge Daniel Guerin ruled Monday that one video camera and one still camera will be allowed in the courtroom despite objections from both prosecutors and defense attorneys, the Trib reported.
Three witnesses who were present in the Kramers' house at the time of the murders will be off-limits for photographers, Guerin ruled.
DuPage County first applied for cameras in courtrooms in September of 2012 to begin testing the concept. Recording equipment has been present at hearings and arraignments, but never yet at a full criminal trial.
Read the full Chicago Tribune story here.
Earlier Patch stories on this case:
Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area.
Is there anything more harrowing than the day when you first hand over the keys to your brand-new teen driver, the same one who it seems like just yesterday was still biking with training wheels? It's not uncommon for parents to set some restrictions on their newly-minted leadfoots, so we took to our Facebook pages to find out what the laws on this are in some west-suburban households. Which brings us to this week's question:
What new rules do you have for your new teen drivers, and how do you enforce them?
Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section.
Lori Galandak-Anthony: "I am the LAW! Lol"— Hinsdale Clarendon-Hills Patch Facebook
Jeanne Nessinger Zabel: "No B's, No keys....."— Lisle Patch Facebook
Jim McMahon: "No cell phones on unless parked."— Wheaton Patch Facebook
Karen Sherman Bushy: "NO drinking and driving - not just drunk driving - NO drinking, and if they got caught (by the police or me!) they would lose the car for ONE FULL YEAR - and NO excuse would be acceptable.....NONE! I also did not 'harp' at them for it - I made sure they CLEARLY understood that the next time they would hear about it would be when I was relieving them of the keys for the FULL YEAR. It was never a problem."— Downers Grove Patch Facebook
Laura Temple: "Obey the graduated license laws (well ALL the laws) but those regarding curfew and number of kids allowed in the car while you are a new driver." — Downers Grove Patch Facebook
Hank Beckman: "I remember the first time I took my mom's car as a new driver. As I left the house, she said, 'oh, I don't like this.'" — Wheaton Patch Facebook
Darrell Hooper: "Remember to stay away from the Illinois state Troopers. They might run you off the road for the hell of it then make up some stupid story about a medical emergency."— Wheaton Patch Facebook
David A. Miller Sr.: "Kids don't need to drive.... They have everything they need within walking distance." — Elmhurst Patch Facebook
So what's your take? Tell us in the comments.
Over the past three months, the Naperville Professional Firefighters have been engaged in a familiarization process with the 11 candidates in the running for this year’s city council election.
Upon completion of this process, the Naperville Professional Firefighters have chosen to endorse, Paul Hinterlong, Bill Habel and John Krummen for Naperville City Council.
As part of the process, candidates were invited to complete a questionnaire, engage in face-to-face, one-on-one discussions and finally, to participate in an open forum.Candidates were evaluated based on their participation and performance in each stage of the process.
Key to a healthy relationship between the professional firefighters, the government and the citizens of Naperville is an open and consistent communication. The Naperville Professional Firefighters are thankful for the willingness and professional manner in which each candidate engaged in the process.
Naperville Professional Firefighters
Dan Donahoe
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Naperville School District 203 is hiring a Spanish Language Dual LA/Social Sciences Teacher to work at Jefferson Junior High School.
North Central College is hiring an Assistant Director of Marketing.
North Central College is seeking aProgrammer/Analyst to work with its Information Technology Services department.
Nalco is seeking a Business Process Analyst I to work at its Naperville location, strong project management skills preferred.
N2 Publishing is hiring an Area Director for its Naperville location. N2 is a private publishing company.
MASCO is seeking a Representative, Sales/Tech/Merchandising to work in the Behr business unit in its Naperville market.
Liberty Mutual is seeking a Senior Customer Claims Representative for its Warrenville location.
AnyLogic is hiring a Marketing Coordinator for its Naperville location.
DuPage and Will County Naperville residents can take part in early voting for the 2013 election beginning next week.
Who's Running: Naperville Candidates for the April 2013 Election
Early voting for DuPage County residents will begin Monday, March 25 at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.
On April 3, 4 and 5, early voting hours will be extended from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A full list of early voting locations throughout the county is available at www.dupageelections.com.
Early voting gives people a chance to vote at a time that is convenient to them and does not require someone to provide a reason for having to cast a ballot before election day. A person will need to show a photo ID when they early vote.
Incorporated Naperville Will County residents can take part in early voting by visiting the city clerk’s office at the Municipal Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Please note that on April 3, 4 and 5, early voting hours will be extended from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Will County residents who wish to vote early must visit the specified early voting site in which they reside because local clerks are only supplied with ballots for the residents that live within their limits. A full list of locations is available at www.thewillcountyclerk.com.
To view a sample ballot, visit the DuPage Election Commission website or the Will County Clerk’s website and type your address into the precinct finder.
For more information on early voting, visit www.naperville.il.us/voterreg.aspx.
Information courtesy of the city of Naperville
By Joe O'Donnell and Collin Czarnecki
A 42-year-old Clarendon Hills man died Monday afternoon after he was struck by a Metra train passing through the West Hinsdale train station, according to Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom.
Earlier: Metra BNSF Trains Delayed After Fatal Crash in Hinsdale
Bloom said Monday night that, though the department is waiting on a coroner's report, it appears based on witness accounts and surveillance video of the incident that the man intentionally stepped in front of the train.
"We can say fairly conclusively that it does not appear to be an accident," Bloom said.
Bloom said the train that hit the man at approximately 3 p.m. was traveling through the West Hinsdale station when it struck the man. The chief estimated the train, which was carrying commuters, would have been traveling around 30 mph through the station.
The identity of the deceased has yet to be released by police.
Monday's incident caused train delays and cancellations along the BNSF line from Aurora to Union Station in downtown Chicago during the evening commute.
Numerous trains departing Aurora's Metra station as well as Union Station did not operate due to the incident while others were delayed several hours.
According to Metra, trains began operating normally shortly after 7 p.m. Monday.
The death is the second this month of a pedestrian being killed by a BNSF Metra train. On March 7, 31-year-old Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was struck and killed in Westmont. That incident is still under investigation.