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With calendars, it’s a game of hide and seek

Look, it’s not as if I haven’t given it a fair shake, but this whole calendar thing just isn’t working out for me.

Saving children, one box at a time

On the third Wednesday of every month, a team of about 20 Edgewater volunteers gather at Creekside Lodge, carpool to a warehouse in Aurora, and fill shipping boxes with life-sustaining food products destined for some of the world’s neediest recipients.

Signorile charged with first-degree murder

Throughout his four-day trial this week, former Sun City resident Robert Signorile was portrayed as a wild, violent man, who viciously abused and beat his girl friend, Michelle Mathieu.
On Friday, Nov. 22, he stood calmly, impassively, and expressionless, as a McHenry County criminal court jury convicted him of first degree murder.

Sun Citian Joel Schwartz reported on JFK assassination in 1963

In the last 50 years of American history, no event has generated stories and speculation like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963.

Lee named Community Association Executive Director

After a nationwide search, Lauren Lee is the Sun City Community Association’s new executive director. She will begin her new work in Huntley on Nov. 18.

Where were you when the world stopped turning on Nov. 22, 1963?

Our 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, died on Friday, Nov. 22, 1963. At 43, he was our youngest president ever elected. At 46, he was also our youngest president to have died. He was buried on Monday, Nov. 25.

Swim lanes removed from Park District referendum plan

Plans for a March 2014 referendum regarding new facilities for the Huntley Park District are moving forward, but they no longer include outdoor swim lanes.

New personnel come to First Service staff, SC board

Personnel changes have taken center stage in Sun City’s First Service Residential staff as the year 2013 winds down.

Singing in the holidays

While many Americans will spend the Friday after Thanksgiving battling Black Friday’s shopping hordes, about 70 Sun Citians will gather in Drendel Ballroom one last time to practice for an upcoming performance.

Buck in the Boot gives thanks to firefighters

Local firefighters on duty this Thanksgiving will not have to worry about missing out on turkey – or any of the trimmings – this year. That’s because Sun City resident Jack Gilhooly is once again running his Buck in the Boot campaign.

A stellar fall season for many HHS teams, athletes

When most high schools measure their sports seasons, they ask: how competitive were our teams and individuals? And how many winning seasons did we have? At Huntley High School this fall, the Red Raiders did very well.

Profiles in courage: Managing MS

It is estimated that over 2.3 million people are affected by multiple sclerosis worldwide. MS is managed by approximately 400,000 Americans or one in every 700 American adults.

Resident Reporter 11/21/2013

Breast Cancer Support Hour The Breast Cancer Support Hour will hold its annual Holiday Gathering at the home of Elizabeth Anderson noon Wednesday, Dec. 4. All members attending must R.S.V.P by calling Elizabeth at 847-515-7452 by Dec. 2 and indicate if they are bringing an appetizer or dessert. Please note: There will be no regular …

Ask an Angel 11/21/2013

Q. I will be traveling with my mother this holiday season. This is not a first for me, but a first dealing with incontinence challenges for her. Do you have any suggestions so that I can avoid any embarrassing moments for both of us?

Finding your furniture a step ahead of the vultures

I knew you could be arrested for a lot of things, but I was surprised to learn that you could be hauled in for your taste in interior decorating.

Gas stove igniter problem

When you wash the surface of your gas stove, use very little water and be very careful not to splash any around the knobs that turn on the burners.

An occasionally triumphant, always trivial pursuit

By its etymology, trivia is pointless.
Etymology, by the way, is the study of the origin of words. Did you know that?

Give your plants a fighting chance to last through winter

Rarely do I bring home items from work. The reality is that plants get much better care at our garden center than they will at my house. By the time I get home, I am done watering and caring for plants; they are simply on their own. It is survival of the fittest.

Laughter By Paul 11/21/2013

Sarah, a dietitian, was addressing a large audience in New York.

They’re gonna serve you food you can’t refuse

Jim grew up on the northwest side of Chicago and went to St. John Bosco Church. In case you didn’t know, this is the patron saint of chocolate syrup (Bosco syrup can still be purchased at Woodman’s grocers).

The many uses of coconut oil

Coconut oil is hard like Crisco at room temperatures under 76 degrees. At higher temperatures, it starts to turn liquid. I have had shipments where, if the package has been in the sun, the bottle is completely liquid.

Don’t get caught short without long-term care insurance

Recently, Sue and I had two of our close friends in need of nursing facility services be¬cause their loved ones were not capable of caring for them at home. The decisions to arrange for nursing home care were stressful enough to begin with, but in both cases there were added financial concerns.

Waves of savings

Elgin’s WRMN has thrived on an innovative business model based on a timeless virtue: thrift

BREAKING: Two pictures painted of Signorile as Sun City murder trial begins

WOODSTOCK – He was a cruel, belligerent, drunken abuser who beat his girl friend literally to death.
He was a concerned boyfriend who was trying to help his girlfriend deal with seizures and alcoholism.
These are the two sharply contrasting descriptions of Robert Signorile, a former Sun City resident, as he went on trial Nov,. 18 for first degree murder in the 2012 death of his live-in girl friend, Michelle Mathieu, in their Neighborhood 10 Sun City home.

Lost & Found

Could you ever imagine that a fallen American infantryman, a tiny metal tag, 65 years of time, a generous Dutch archaeologist, and a retired Sun City management consultant would all come together to tell one of the most unbelievable and heart-warming stories of World War II?

Passwords, filters removed from Prairie Lodge Wi-Fi

Sun City residents will likely find it simpler to connect to Prairie Lodge’s wireless Internet network as the SCAAH Board voted to remove the passwords formerly required before residents could log on.

Signorile trial set for Nov. 18

After about 19 months of legal maneuvering and dozens of hearings, it appears that the case of Robert Signorile in connection with Sun City’s only murder in 15 years will be resolved soon.