Police Blotter

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Elmhurst Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court can make that determination.

Kinect bundle will include Xbox 360 console and games, Microsoft says

Kinect, the new motion-sensing device for the Microsoft Xbox 360, will be available as a stand-alone peripheral. But gamers can also opt for an Xbox 360 bundle deal, Microsoft reps confirmed today.

More vehicle break-ins hit Stillwater

Rashes of car break-ins have gone from being a sporadic nuisance to a recurring problem for the city of Stillwater.

Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files

By Ryan Pitkin Next Level: A 75-year-old man called police after his property was vandalized. He told officers that overnight an unknown suspect smashed his metal mailbox with a bat. The suspect(s) also ripped his plastic newspaper box into pieces. This marks the beginning of the steroid era in mailbox smashing. Just stay away from the lawn statues. Most Important Meal: A 30-year-old woman ...

Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.

Baby steps, giant expenses

School fees are just the tip of the iceberg. A wholesome upbringing now includes skating classes, laptops, themed summer camps. The result: As the bills mount, Mumbai parents are taking on extra work and limiting their families to just one child, writes Radhika Raj.