Leonid Meteor Shower to Peak Nov. 17

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks.  Astronomers anticipate two more meteor showers in November and December.  Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Dec. 13: Geminid Meteor Shower Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky.  Share your tips for photographing the showers. Tell us your favorite places to sneak off to view the skies. 

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Karen Chadra

10:42 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hi Mike, Earthsky.org says they will appear in all parts of the sky. Here's the complete explanation from Earthsky: "This shower is named for the constellation Leo the Lion, because these meteors radiate outward from the vicinity of stars representing the Lion’s mane. If you trace the paths of Leonid meteors backward on the sky’s dome, they do seem to stream from the constellation Leo. The point …   more ›

Letter to the Editor

An Open Letter to Elmhurst Aldermen: Let the People Decide—in November

A delay of vote on dual elected duty serves only the interests of a few.

Dear Aldermen: On Monday, July 16, City Council will be considering two reports from the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee regarding the placement of a ballot referendum on the question of whether elected officials in the City of Elmhurst shall be prohibited from holding simultaneously two elective offices in the State of Illinois.  Both reports agree that this question should be put to the voters and the debate has devolved into the timing of when the voters get to have their say. I submit to you that the machinery of government should not be used in the service of the few at the expense of the many. Allowing this vote to be delayed until next year, as called for in the majority report, would benefit the few …

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Cincinnatus

8:32 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

I have discussed this very issue with the Chairman and some County Board members. I am convinced that it is better to let the County language stand as-is, and rely on the intelligence of the voter, and the education that will be provided by the leaders of the dual-elect prohibition, the media, and the City Council itself to provide the information needed to vote No at the County level and Yes at …   more ›