Suspect dies Monday after 24 hours on the run By Patricia Bogumil Editor A manhunt for a fugitive whom police described as armed and dangerous ended Monday afternoon in Mount Pleasant some 24 hours after it began – but it did not end peacefully. The manhunt conducted from late […]
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Voters will not have to show ID at spring election
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community baby shower to assist new mothers
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For many people, the arrival of a child is a joyous time. But often for the young women at Life Choices in Burlington, there’s a fair amount of stress coming from an unexpected pregnancy and being a single parent to boot. Scott Herrmann and Thrivent Financial […]
Search for armed fugitive ends in his capture, death
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. Monday that the search for Stantavious Armond Sillas, 20, ended in his apprehension. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, county investigators working with Racine Police K-9 units and Mount Pleasant police officers tracked Sillas to where he was […]
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