While Republicans were celebrating a victory with the state’s voter ID law earlier this week, the state Attorney General announced that it will not be in effect in two weeks. The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for enforcement of the state’s 2011 law – which has been embattled since […]
Sports & Other News
Former alderman steps up in bid for vacant seat
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After months of uncertainty regarding the open First District alderman position, a candidate has stepped forward. Former Alderman John Ekes – who was succeeded by Bob Prailes six years ago – will now step into the seat vacated by Prailes. Prailes announced in December that he […]
All-Area Player of the Year: Burlington’s Hozeska punished foes in paint
Van Dyke, Hunsucker join standout on first team By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The temperature was a balmy 30 degrees Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Park in Burlington, but that didn’t matter much to Burlington High School senior Frankie Hozeska. The muscular, 6-foot-3 basketball junkie wore tight blue jeans, a […]
Local woman killed in attack at hospital
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A 42-year-old Burlington woman is dead following what authorities believe was domestic violence attack in an Elk Grove Village, Ill., hospital Sunday. According to an press conference done with Assistant States Attorney Maria McCarthy – as posted on the Daily Herald website at www.dailyherald.com, a suburban […]
Queen and lady in waiting
Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest 2015 Alexandria Knight stops to talk to Eve Dahl after Knight finished chocolate judging duties Saturday at the Burlington Home Expo at Burlington High School. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
City launches sidewalk repair program for 2015
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The old joke of Wisconsin’s two seasons – winter and construction – came into play Tuesday night at the City of Burlington Common Council meeting. The first notice to area residents for the reconstruction of city sidewalks has been sent out to homeowners. Special assessments are […]
Easter egg hunt is Saturday at BHS
The eighth Annual DRIVEN Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at the at the Burlington High School athletic fields beginning at 10 a.m. Four different hunts by age category (ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8. 9-11) will be offered. Several other activities, including face painting, coloring stations, and a […]
Out of Africa
Members of the Burlington High School B*JAZZled Show Choir finish with a flourish at the conclusion of their African-inspired routine presented during the districtwide Sing-a-bration on March 17 in the BHS gymnasium. See the video posted below for a performance of fire-themed songs by the school’s A Capella Choir. (Photo […]
Aldermen question truck purchases
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just how many trucks does the City of Burlington Department of Public Works need? The proposed purchase of four new trucks that will be voted on in April raised that question Tuesday night at the Committee of the Whole meeting for the Common Council, as well […]
Early spring snow triggers crashes
Emergency crews were busy Monday morning as an early spring snow touched off a rash of vehicular incidents. According to local police and sheriff’s department radio transmissions, emergency responders were busiest in the period between 6 and 8 a.m. Among the radio dispatches during that period were: – Highway 20 […]
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