Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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…
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 …
12.6 full-time equivalent positions were approved by the Oswego District 308 board Monday evening for the positions of general education, ELL/ESL and special education teachers, as well as certified nurses.
After almost two hours of discussion, sections of the Oswego District 308 staffing plan for the 2013-14 school year have been approved. The plan, presented two weeks ago by executive director for administrative services John Sparlin asked for a total of 37.6 full-time equivalent positions with a cost of $1.8 million. On Monday night the board had on their agenda the positions of general education teachers, special education teachers, ESL/ELL teachers, AT teachers, certified nurses, assistant principals and speech pathologist for a total of 19.1 FTE at a cost of $1,049,120. The board spent time discussing the amount of students per classroom, a point that brought some community members to comment during the meeting's public comment portion…
Patch will be posting profiles of retiring District 308 teachers, administration and staff up until the end of the school year. Share your memories of Nancy Potts below!
The following retirement profile was provided by Oswego 308. Leading up to the end of the school year, Patch will be posting these profiles for all retiring teachers, administration and staff in the district. Congratulations to all on your retirement! 8 Years in District 308, 22 Years in Education “Nancy has worked for the district for more than 7 years as data processor for the employee database at the District Administration Center. She was always a team player, hard worker and brought a smile in to the office every day. Nancy's attention to details, organization and dedication to our department will be missed.” -Director of Human Resources Kristy Kuntz In 1969, Nancy Potts began working in the banking industry in her home state of …
If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Mary DeKlerk, who provided the winning punchline to last week's UFO cartoon: Clyde, I think your relatives have arrived ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Donations to organizations and agencies that will take in displaced animals can help.
In the wake of a 2-mile wide tornado that tore through Oklahoma on Monday, Americans across the country are stepping up to help out however they can. READ: How You Can Help the Victims Residents might not be the only ones in need of a helping hand. One woman's happy reunion with her dog has touched hearts nationwide, but other animals left homeless will be scooped up and housed in rescue facilities manned by volunteers. Many agencies are lending their services, some by bringing in search dogs, or collecting food for animals and connecting lost pets with their loved ones. There are a few ways you can contribute to their efforts, according to Vetstreet.com: Search Dog Foundation Oklahoma City Animal Shelter Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City…
Plenty of local ways to help those devastated by Monday's horrific tornado.
One of the things that makes our country so great is that when we see a fellow American in need, we reach out to help. No questions asked. This week's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. has proven that theory once again with people from all over the country immediately mobilizing relief efforts. It's no different locally. Here's a roundup of ways you can help locally in the efforts to aid those affected by Monday's tornado. Local group Women in Need has set up a drop off for supplies at 35 Marnel Road in Boulder Hill. Check the organization's Facebook page for items needed. The group will leave Sunday to drop off donations in Oklahoma. Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Naperville, 1451 Raymond Drive will be assembling Crisis Care Kits …
The House Minority Leader isn't confirming or denying reports he may return to his roots as a prosecutor.
State Rep. And House Minority Leader Tom Cross of Oswego may be considering a run for Illinois Attorney General. According to the Capitol Fax blog written by Rich Miller, Cross has been asked by State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka and Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria to consider entering the race if the state’s current top prosecutor Lisa Madigan decides to run for Governor in 2014. Cross appeared on WJOL radio Tuesday and would not deny the possibility of entering the race. Cross previously worked for eight years as a prosecutor in the Kendall County State’s Attorney's office. The only other Republican to consider a run for Attorney General has been State Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs, according to Capitol Fax. Other well-known …
Reports from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office; May 12 – May 20.
DUI Dominique Nicole Martin, 22, of the 800 block of Preston Lane, Oswego, was arrested at 3:09 a.m. at Stewart and Wooley Roads and charged with driving under the influence, said the Sheriff’s office. Deputies found Martin in her vehicle, which was parked and running in the roadway and found she was driving under the influence of alcohol, the sheriff's office said. She was also cited for improper parking in the roadway, not having a driver’s license on her person and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Warrant Allison M. Sautter, 20, of the 0-99 block of Saugatuck, Montgomery, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. at her residence and charged with a warrant out of Kendall County for domestic battery, said the Sheriff’s office. Theft Sheriff’s …
From being the first Down syndrome student mainstreamed in her school district to starting her own advocacy organization, Bridget Brown's journeys are far and wide. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
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6:02 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
^ That is a straight fact. When the 'green energy' politicians tell you we're helping the environment by using corn to help fuel our cars, they leave out the fact that it takes MORE fossil fuel energy to produce a gallon of ethanol than the energy you get out of it. It also takes that corn out of the food supply, driving up food prices. So why do the 'green energy' politicians do it? Because … more ›