Deer Park Claims Kildeer Police Damages of $1.6 Million

Lawsuit claims Kildeer did not not perform police services paid for by Deer Park.

  Deer Park is claiming that the village paid at least $1.1 million and possibly in excess of $1.6 million for police services to Kildeer that were not performed, according to Trustee of Public Safety for Deer Park, Jim Denny.  The damages’ figure is based on recent testimony from expert witnesses, said Denny.  Deer Park’s lawsuit against Kildeer for breach of contract and fraud was first filed in Lake County Circuit Court in March of 2012; Deer Park terminated its contract for police service in November of 2011 and switched to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Kildeer Village Administrator Michael Talbett could not comment on the specific allegations, but said, “The village strenuously denies the claims by Deer Park and we are defending …

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Deer Park Basement Fire Quickly Extinguished

Lake Zurich Fire Rescue responded to fire on Sumac Court this morning.

A basement fire in Deer Park, this morning, was extinguished within 10 minutes of firefighter's arrival on the scene, however the home had significant smoke damage, according to David Pilgard, of Lake Zurich Fire Rescue. Lake Zurich responded to 21452 Sumac Court in Deer Park, at 9:06 a.m., after homeowners smelled smoke. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the first-due officer reported visible smoke from the first floor front door with all occupants and animals accounted for, according to the news release from Lake Zurich Fire Rescue. Upon entering the lower level, the fire officer reported that a sectional couch was on fire. Fire companies were required at the scene to complete extinguishment, smoke evacuation, overhaul, and fire …

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DEA Drug Take Back This Saturday in Deer Park

Drug collection events aim to combat prescription drug abuse.

  The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be participating once again in the National Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.  The Sheriff’s Office will be conducting events at the Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park as well as the Deer Park Village Hall, 23680 W. Cuba Road, Deer Park.  Both locations will be open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.   Accepted items at the Take Back include:  Expired Solid Prescription Drugs Unwanted or Unused Prescription Drugs Over the Counter Drugs (…

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Get Out for Deer Park Harvest Art Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend?

    ARTumn Harvest Art Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16, Deer Park Town Center Deer Park Town Center's first annual ARTumn Harvest Art Festival.  Enjoy handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans.  And don't miss the interactive kids art area and live entertainment.   Love Inc. Benefit Saturday, Sept. 15, 7-9 a.m., Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer   Love INC Lake County Southwest, a local affiliate of the national Love INC Movement announces its Inaugural Benefit Breakfast. The breakfast includes a special presentation by Greg Wasson titled, Doing Good While Doing Good Business. Tickets are $30.   Grove Avenue Carnival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-16, Grove Avenue Elementary School Barrington  Head out to Grove…

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Deer Park Avalon Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Classic cars, a braiding contest, beer and wild birds were featured.

    Avalon, an Aveda salon in Deer Park, celebrated its 11th anniversary with special savings, free prizes, treats from Red Robin, beer from Deer Park UPS Store and a display from Barnswallow’s” Linda Breur, who brought a red tail hawk and peregrine falcons. Information and photos provided courtesy of Deer Park Avalon.

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Get Out

Get Out

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Community Campfire Friday Night Where / When: Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago; 7 - 9 p.m. May 20. Why Go? Enjoy the magic of a campfire, roast marshmallows, listen to music, make crafts and more at this family event. Enter the Greenbelt Forest Preserve from the west side of Green Bay Road, south of Belvidere Road, across from the entrance to the Greenbelt Cultural Center. Meet at Shelter D. Pricing: Free 2. Roll with Rotary Fundraiser Where / When: Deer Park Brunswick Zone, 21080 N. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich; 7 p.m. May 20. …

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Muddy Paws Site Goes Down

Deer Park boarding/rescue facility where 34 dead dogs were discovered gets demolished.

The Muddy Paws building, where Diane Eldrup is suspected to have starved 34 dogs to death, is going down. A demolition crew, M. Rizzi & Son, arrived this morning to begin the process of erasing the former dog rescue and boarding facility from the Deer Park landscape. "This is where my beautiful Lucha lived, suffered and died," said Janice Robinson, a foster parent of one of the dogs who died at Muddy Paws. Robinson said she was brought to tears upon hearing of the demolition. Pete Rizzi, of M. Rizzi & Son, said the company was contracted by the bank to demolish the building. The former home and business of Diane Eldrup and her estranged husband, Kurt Eldrup, was foreclosed. IBT Holdings is listed as the current owner, in real estate …

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Great Escape

Experience French Farmhouse Cooking

Williams-Sonoma in Deer Park is offering a class.

Your teens are holding a car wash Saturday at the high school.  The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon.  Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It's your time.  Take it. Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Today comes an offer from Williams-Sonoma, Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park. 6p.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, Cooking Class: French Farmhouse Cooking (Fee $45.00 per person, reservations required). For more information call 847-550-0803.

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Remains of 15 More Dogs Found at Muddy Paws Site in Deer Park

Prosecutor’s motion to discover source of $25,000 bail posted for Diane Eldrup denied at hearing.

The remains of 15 more dead dogs were found at the Muddy Paws site in Deer Park, Assistant State's Attorney Michael Mermel announced in court today. That brings the total to 34 dogs and three birds suspected of being starved to death at the former rescue/boarding facility. “The animals were so deteriorated. They were really just little piles of fur,” Mermel said. At the April 11 hearing, Mermel said he wouldn't file additional charges against Diane Eldrup, owner of Muddy Paws. Eldrup is charged with 19 counts of aggravated cruelty and 19 counts of animal torture. In a previous interview, co-prosecutor Suzanne Willett explained that any additional charges would not strengthen the case. Eldrup and her attorney John Curnyn were in court for a…

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Ela Soccer Club Gains Use of Deer Park Fields

Agreement with Village of Deer Park lasts 12 years.

Ela Soccer Club has reached a 12-year soccer field development and usage agreement with the Village of Deer Park.   “This is a win-win partnership that will develop two much needed additional premier soccer field areas for use by Ela Soccer,” said Doug Anderson, president of Ela Soccer. “Ela Soccer is honored and excited to be working with another first class and professional government entity. The elected officials of the Village of Deer Park along with the Village of Lake Zurich and Ela Township clearly understand the contribution that Ela Soccer makes to the community and embrace continued long term mutually beneficial relationships that directly impact the areas youth.” Under the terms of the agreement, Ela Soccer Club will develop two…

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