In Focus: Best seat in the house
I had a bird’s-eye view last Friday for the IHSA state gymnastics preliminaries at Palatine High School. For the most part, state tournament ...
Columns
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:27 pm
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business hosts after hours event
Inger Britt (left) of Summers Real Estate networks with Kim Byrne of KimberleeB Photography during a Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business Aft ...
Local
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:34 pm

Typewriters to tablets: What changes in education, technology mean for kids today
At quick glance, Amy Geyer’s first-grade classroom doesn’t look much different than classrooms from decades past. But reminders of what’s ch ...
Local
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:26 pm

.Face Time with Jim Hennen
North Aurora resident Jim Hennen, 57, was at the Batavia Orchid Society show when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s B ...
Face Time
NEW: Feb. 27, 2015 - 5:30 am

Message delivered for triumphant Geneva girls basketball
GENEVA – Citing superstition, Geneva girls basketball coach Sarah Meadows ignored opening an email detailing the specifics of the Class 4A C ...
Basketball
Feb. 26, 2015 - 9:58 pm
Car broken? Get a second opinion
“Hiring a mechanic is like choosing a doctor. Ask friends for referrals, and check internet reviews. For major repairs, get a second opini ...
automotive
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:10 am

Two charged in Batavia aggravated robbery
BATAVIA – A Batavia man and a Roselle woman have been charged with aggravated robbery in an incident that took place Tuesday at the Shell ga ...
Local
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:57 pm
Allie
DOB 1/18/12 My name is Allie and I am about 2 1/2 years old and I am a very intelligent pup! There have been SO many guesses of what I m ...
Photos
Nov. 6, 2014 - 6:50 am

Watch live: Geneva-STC East girls basketball in sectional final
The Geneva and St. Charles East girls basketball teams square off at 7 p.m. tonight in the 4A Geneva Sectional final. ...
Basketball
Feb. 26, 2015 - 3:38 pm

Chicago Bears free-agent spotlight: Lance Briggs
With free agency set to open March 10, we'll shine the spotlight on several Bears free agents and examine each player's likelihood to retur ...
Bears
Feb. 26, 2015 - 12:27 pm

Converting Waste into Energy to Power a Community
Advanced Disposal not only works to protect the natural environment they also provide a vital service to governments, businesses and residen ...
Community
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:05 am
Crime mugs for February 2015
The charges against the individuals listed are not a proof of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in wh ...
Photos
Feb. 19, 2015 - 9:45 am

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Batavia Access TV adds new, student-focused program
BATAVIA – Batavia Access TV has added a new, student-focused program to its weekly lineup.“After the ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:34 pm
Bridal gown sale to support breast cancer programs
ELGIN – Brides Against Breast Cancer and its Nationwide Tour of Gowns will make a stop at The Haight, 166 Symphony Way, Elgin, where hundreds of new a ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:20 pm
State legislators eye school funding reform
ST. CHARLES – State Sen. Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles, said she doesn’t believe the newly introduced School Funding Reform Act of 2015 is a way t ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:17 pm
Defense lawyer wants jury members to visit scene of Geneva murder case
ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – The Kane County Public Defender on Thursday told a judge that she wants a future jury to visit the crime scene of a Geneva murd ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:15 pm
Campton Hills objector vows to file new complaint against write-in slate
GENEVA – A judge ruled Thursday that a Campton Hills resident cannot intervene in an election lawsuit that is now a closed case. However, he ruled ano ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:37 pm
Celebration of life set for Little Traveler’s ‘Mr. R’
GENEVA – Friends of the late Alvin Rosenthal are invited to share memories at an open house and celebration of his life from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 16 a ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:36 pm
Typewriters to tablets: What changes in education, technology mean for kids today
At quick glance, Amy Geyer’s first-grade classroom doesn’t look much different than classrooms from decades past.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:26 pm
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business hosts after hours event
Inger Britt (left) of Summers Real Estate networks with Kim Byrne of KimberleeB Photography during a Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours e ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:34 pm
League of Women Voters planning candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host three candidate forums for those in contested races in the April 7 election.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 3:47 pm
Two charged in Batavia aggravated robbery
BATAVIA – A Batavia man and a Roselle woman have been charged with aggravated robbery in an incident that took place Tuesday at the Shell gas station ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:57 pm

Druley: Kane County Cougars mascot prospects strut their stuff
Five weeks and six days before the start of their 25th season, the Kane County Cougars still seek a face of the franchise.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 10:01 pm
Rosary basketball bounced in sectional final
HAMPSHIRE – Quincy Kellett thinks she broke a finger early in Thursday’s IHSA Class 3A Hamsphire Sectional championship game, during which she also wa ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 9:59 pm
Message delivered for triumphant Geneva girls basketball
GENEVA – Citing superstition, Geneva girls basketball coach Sarah Meadows ignored opening an email detailing the specifics of the Class 4A Conant Supe ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 9:58 pm
Watch live: Geneva-STC East girls basketball in sectional final
The Geneva and St. Charles East girls basketball teams square off at 7 p.m. tonight in the 4A Geneva Sectional final.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 3:38 pm
Sectional title on line for Geneva, St. Charles East
GENEVA – Geneva athletic officials eschewed rehanging the banners representing three outgoing Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division schools after s ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:20 pm
Duber: Grams, Harner recruit former Kaneland teammate for Waubonsee
“Positive peer pressure.”Growing up learning the supposed dangers of peer pressure in elementary sch ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:20 pm
East swimming senses multi-year window at state meet
ST. CHARLES – Johnny Tarpey earned the nickname “Mr. Heart” from St. Charles East boys swimming coach Joe Cabel for his undying passion in and out of ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:19 pm
St. Charles North boys basketball ‘not done yet’ as postseason looms
ST. CHARLES – Jack Callaghan and Jake Ludwig deftly executed the St. Charles North boys basketball team’s “five sides” offense in their final official ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:19 pm
St. Charles East boys basketball hits stride to 2nd half to beat Elgin
ELGIN – It was slow going for the St. Charles East boys basketball team on Wednesday night both on and off the court.
Feb. 25, 2015 - 10:19 pm
Geneva loss creates tie for UEC River title
ELGIN – There will be no monster winning streak for the Geneva boys basketball team entering the postseason.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 12:12 am

Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business hosts after hours event
Inger Britt (left) of Summers Real Estate networks with Kim Byrne of KimberleeB Photography during a Geneva Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours e ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:34 pm
Chit Chat: Businesses combine love of wine, painting
GENEVA – Geneva Park District Executive Director Sheavoun Lambillotte took a sip of wine as she went about putting the finishing touches on the cobble ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:30 am
Ribbon-cutting held for FreshGround Roasting
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Feb. 19 for FreshGround Roasting, 321 Stevens St., Suite N, in Geneva. City of Geneva Mayor Kevin ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 8:58 pm
Radiant Raw Foods Inc. holds ribbon-cutting
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Feb. 25, 2015 - 8:57 pm
Maple Park family named Illinois Pork Producer Family of the Year
MAPLE PARK – A Maple Park family, whose members have produced pork for three generations, received honors this month from the Illinois Pork Producers ...
Feb. 24, 2015 - 11:07 pm
Loving to live actively with fellow seniors
Living with your daughter or son and their spouse has its plusses, but such a lifestyle also has plenty of disadvantages too.
Feb. 23, 2015 - 12:35 pm
25N Coworking hold ribbon-cutting
Geneva Chamber of Commerce officials, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns (far right) and 25N Coworking associates join Mara Hauser (center), founder and CEO of ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:52 pm
American Family Insurance hold ribbon-cutting
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and city of St. Charles officials join in cutting the ribbon to American Family Insurance - Bibiana Duarte Agency, at ...
Feb. 19, 2015 - 7:25 pm
Batavia RadioShack store to close Feb. 27
BATAVIA – The RadioShack store at 21 N. Randall Road, Batavia, is set to close its doors on Feb. 27.
Feb. 20, 2015 - 7:12 am
Integrated Fitness Personal Training and Wellness Coaching holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and city of St. Charles officials join in helping to cut the ribbon to Integrated Fitness Personal Training and Wellne ...
Feb. 18, 2015 - 5:52 pm

Granquist Music Competition registration underway
Registration has begun for the Granquist Music Competition, one of the largest music competitions in Illinois.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:01 pm
Joan Knows: Now and then
Sooner or later it all connects. This particular tale of connection began with a telephone call fro ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:00 pm
Nominees for service academies announced
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin recently released the names of the men and women who were nominated to attend four of the nation’s service academies.
Feb. 20, 2015 - 10:29 am
Marklund’s Egyptian-themed Top Hat Ball a success
Marklund’s Top Hat Ball, “An Evening Along the Nile,” broke past fundraising records for the organization with nearly 550 guests helping to raise $540 ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 10:27 am
St. Charles Kiwanis Club to host Rose Day fundraiser
The St. Charles Kiwanis Club will host its annual Rose Day fundraiser, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17. ...
Feb. 12, 2015 - 4:41 pm
Joan Knows: Will you be mine, valentine?
Would you be my Valentine? There is a long tradition of setting aside that special day to deal with ...
Feb. 12, 2015 - 3:53 pm
Financial planner to help with ‘Understanding Social Security’
GENEVA – Financial planner Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial Group will offer a presentation “Understanding Social Security: A Look at the Bigger Pict ...
Feb. 5, 2015 - 5:16 pm
Joan Knows: Who’s your hero?
Ernie Banks. He was still my hero. Ever since my high school days, this great and gentle sports figure and good citizen stayed close in my heart where ...
Feb. 5, 2015 - 5:13 pm
Hollywood Casino makes donation to Mooseheart
The Hollywood Casino in Aurora recently made a donation of $17,363 to Mooseheart Child City and School.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 5:43 pm
Joan Knows: Resolutions showing progress
Those resolutions for the new year are beginning to show progress. Case in point: My spouse, Mister ...
Jan. 19, 2015 - 8:09 am

Letter: The only acceptable result
To the Editor:On Feb. 26 the Federal Communications Commission will vote to either save net neutrali ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 12:00 am
Letter: Where are the role models?
To the Editor:It’s unfortunate for the Jackie Robinson West team and their young players that their ...
Feb. 23, 2015 - 10:29 pm
Sound Off: The ones running this town
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Running this town I am responding t ...
Feb. 23, 2015 - 8:12 am
Letter: Stopping the Trans-Pacific Partnership
To the Editor:Do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Are you doing everything in your powe ...
Feb. 19, 2015 - 10:16 pm
Letter: Truly humbled
To the Editor:I am truly humbled by the community of St. Charles for standing behind one of its own. ...
Feb. 17, 2015 - 8:19 pm
Letter: Getting the real truth
To the Editor:As a 32-year resident of what is now Campton Hills, I am very pleased with its develop ...
Feb. 16, 2015 - 10:32 pm
Sound Off: Congratulations, Steve Martin
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Congratulations I just wanted to sa ...
Feb. 16, 2015 - 8:28 am
Letter: ‘American Sniper’ a great movie
To the Editor: After seeing the movie “American Sniper” and hearing the negative comments, I want to ...
Feb. 11, 2015 - 12:03 am
Letter: What every real conservative knows
To the Editor:In the Jan. 14 edition of the Kane County Chronicle, Ronald Rawson excoriates Sandra B ...
Feb. 9, 2015 - 8:44 pm
Sound Off: Looking for singles
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Looking for singles This is in resp ...
Feb. 9, 2015 - 8:04 am

River Town Chronicles: 'How many of you have seen your mother in a fistfight?'
In the film “Finding Forrester,” the famous white author, mentoring a talented black teenage writer, tries to explain where the boy’s high school teac ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:11 pm
Mystery Diner: FoxFire in Geneva specializes in seafood, steaks, chops
GENEVA – FoxFire in Geneva has been around since 2003, specializing in steaks, seafood and chops. Th ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 8:15 am
Chit Chat: Businesses combine love of wine, painting
GENEVA – Geneva Park District Executive Director Sheavoun Lambillotte took a sip of wine as she went about putting the finishing touches on the cobble ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:30 am
Steel Beam Theatre’s ‘Big Meal’ an appetizing production
Five generations whiz by in “The Big Meal,” Dan LeFranc’s meaty slice-of-life play that’s now onstage at Steel Beam Theatre. Unfolding without an inte ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:30 am
Before the Diploma: The perks of being a waitress
What do flipping greasy hamburgers, cleaning popcorn off of movie theater floors, collecting money at a cash register and dealing with aggravating cus ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:21 pm
Adult Activity Center keeps seniors in the know, on the go
Think of it as one-stop shopping for everything a healthy, active senior (or one who wants to be or stay that way) needs.
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Converting Waste into Energy to Power a Community
Advanced Disposal not only works to protect the natural environment they also provide a vital service to governments, businesses and residents. They a ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:05 am
Park District Dish: Participants prove you can be fit at any age
Fitness is always a hot topic when a new year rolls around. A lot of people choose to wait until January to get active and healthy, but several Batavi ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 1:32 pm
Batavia student overcomes congenital heart defect
Like most 6-year-old girls, Sydney Mowen is full of energy. She has been keeping busy in a ballet class offered through the Batavia Park District.
Feb. 23, 2015 - 7:14 pm
Good Natured: If you're someplace wet, think mink
Several years ago, my friend Jessi and I went exploring at McKee Marsh – a small but wonderfully diverse parcel at the north end of the Blackwell Fore ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:47 pm

.Face Time with Jim Hennen
North Aurora resident Jim Hennen, 57, was at the Batavia Orchid Society show when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Scho ...
NEW: Feb. 27, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Larry Sexton
Batavia resident Larry Sexton, 65, was at the Batavia Orchid Society show when he answered 12 questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory. ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Mary Beth Hennen
North Aurora resident Mary Beth Hennen, 59, was at a Batavia Orchid Society event when she answered 12 questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brend ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Jorge Torres
Des Plaines resident Jorge Torres, 57, was working as a jeweler at The Diamondaire in St. Charles when he answered 10 questions for the Kane County Ch ...
Feb. 24, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Lauren Stallings
St. Charles resident Lauren Stallings, 32, was at her business, The Diamondaire in St.Charles, when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chro ...
Feb. 21, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Katie Kritzberg
St. Charles resident Katie Kritzberg, 28, was working at Sweet Natalie’s Gluten-Free Bakery in Geneva when she answered 11 questions for the Kane Coun ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Susan Kritzberg
Yorkville resident Susan Kritzberg, 60, was working at Sweet Natalie's Gluten-Free Bakery in Geneva when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County ...
Feb. 19, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with John Grubaugh
LaFox resident John Grubaugh, 20, was at Sweet Natalie's Gluten-Free Bakery in Geneva when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Br ...
Feb. 18, 2015 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Holly McChristy
Geneva resident Holly McChristy, 49, was working at Bria of Geneva when she answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.
Feb. 16, 2015 - 10:28 pm
Face Time with Brad Anthony
St. Charles resident Brad Anthony, 50, was at Prestige Imports in St. Charles when he answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Sch ...
Feb. 14, 2015 - 5:30 am

State legislators eye school funding reform
ST. CHARLES – State Sen. Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles, said she doesn’t believe the newly introduced School Funding Reform Act of 2015 is a way t ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 7:17 pm
League of Women Voters planning candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host three candidate forums for those in contested races in the April 7 election.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 3:47 pm
Batavia debates removal of gate
BATAVIA – Aldermen on Tuesday decided now is not the right time to ask the city of Aurora to remove a gate at Wagner Road and Mesa Lane.
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:01 pm
Allen drops out of Batavia Park Board race
BATAVIA – There no longer will be a race for the Batavia Park Board in April. Mark Allen on Wednesday announced that he was dropping out of his race a ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:00 pm
St. Charles fire chief earns international accreditation
ST. CHARLES – St. Charles Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet has been designated a chief fire officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing, accordi ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 8:59 pm
Batavia seeking changes to development review process
BATAVIA – After public criticism of the city’s review process of an industrial park that was proposed on the city’s east side, city staff proposed cha ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 8:59 pm
Foster appointed to House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, was appointed to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 114th Congress. Foster will serve on ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 3:49 pm
Kane County leaders eye ways to reduce sheriff's shortfall
GENEVA – Kane County leaders are considering about $1.5 million in budget adjustments that would address all but $500,000 of the sheriff's shortfall.
Feb. 26, 2015 - 8:16 am
Elburn seeks answers to police pension issue
ELBURN – When Village President Dave Anderson earlier this month spoke to residents who packed the meeting room at the Elburn Village Hall, he explain ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 8:13 am
Lily Lake president race shows contrast between incumbent, challenger
LILY LAKE – Incumbent Jesse Heffernan, who is seeking another term for Lily Lake village president, is facing challenger Michael Carlson in the April ...
Feb. 24, 2015 - 11:09 pm

St. Charles police reports
• Michael Dillon McCabe, 24, of the 0-100 block of North Cambridge Drive, Geneva, was charged Tuesday, Feb. 17, with driving under the influence of al ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:17 pm
Campton Hills police reports
• The letter “O” from the Fox Mill subdivision sign on Route 64 in Campton Hills was reported stolen Monday, Feb. 16. The metal letter was reportedly ...
Feb. 23, 2015 - 9:48 pm
Geneva police reports
• Rogelio Pizana, 35, of the 100 block of Vine Street, Elgin, was charged Saturday, Feb. 14, with driving under the influence, driving without a valid ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:54 pm
Batavia police reports
• Erik T. Hultquist, 19, of the 1100 block of Pine Street, Batavia, was charged Thursday, Feb. 19, with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:54 pm
St. Charles police reports
• Rogelio Ynocencio, 50, of the 400 block of Union Avenue, St. Charles, was charged Monday, Feb. 16, with driving under the influence of alcohol, fail ...
Feb. 18, 2015 - 9:57 pm
Kane County Sheriff's Office report
• A woman reported Friday, Feb. 13, that she was missing $380 from her purse and believed it was stolen from her 2013 Nissan when it was parked at the ...
Feb. 18, 2015 - 9:57 pm
St. Charles police reports
• John Thomas Olson Jr., 34, of the 200 block of West Main Street, St. Charles, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 11, with disorderly conduct.
Feb. 13, 2015 - 5:41 pm
Kane County Sheriff's Office reports
• A resident of the 7N200 block of Barb Hill Drive, St. Charles, reported Thursday, Jan. 29, that she saw a man walking around her home, taking pictur ...
Feb. 13, 2015 - 5:41 pm
Geneva police reports
• An iPhone valued at $550 was reported stolen Friday, Jan. 23, from a student’s locker at Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Drive, Geneva.
Feb. 12, 2015 - 7:23 pm
Batavia police reports
• Donald E.S. Cruz, 20, of the 300 block of Copper Springs Lane, Elgin, was charged Tuesday, Feb. 10, with retail theft from Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Ro ...
Feb. 12, 2015 - 7:23 pm

In Focus: Best seat in the house
I had a bird’s-eye view last Friday for the IHSA state gymnastics preliminaries at Palatine High School. For the most part, state tournaments, such as ...
Feb. 26, 2015 - 5:27 pm
Before the Diploma: The perks of being a waitress
What do flipping greasy hamburgers, cleaning popcorn off of movie theater floors, collecting money at a cash register and dealing with aggravating cus ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 9:21 pm
Park District Dish: Participants prove you can be fit at any age
Fitness is always a hot topic when a new year rolls around. A lot of people choose to wait until January to get active and healthy, but several Batavi ...
Feb. 25, 2015 - 1:32 pm
Kaneland Connection: Kaneland elementary students embrace Black History Month lessons
ELBURN – Deb Brubaker said she understands that John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn isn’t among the most diverse schools in Kane County. But Brub ...
Feb. 24, 2015 - 8:52 pm
Good Natured: If you're someplace wet, think mink
Several years ago, my friend Jessi and I went exploring at McKee Marsh – a small but wonderfully diverse parcel at the north end of the Blackwell Fore ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:47 pm
Editors Notebook: Lending a hand at Lazarus House
For the past three years or so, I have volunteered at Lazarus House in St. Charles. Lazarus House is ...
Feb. 20, 2015 - 9:48 pm
In Focus: Frozen
Mother Nature still has us in her frozen clutches. This week, I headed over to the Geneva Metra stat ...
Feb. 19, 2015 - 6:40 pm
Kaneland Connection: Elburn might seek special election on police pension issue
ELBURN – Village officials will consider seeking a special election in November to address the future of the Elburn Police Department.
Feb. 17, 2015 - 10:48 pm
Editor's Notebook: Are you running in the April 7 election?
As part of the Kane County Chronicle’s ongoing coverage of the upcoming elections, I have been contacting candidates about questionnaires for our Elec ...
Feb. 14, 2015 - 5:30 am
Good Natured: Squirrels vs. rabbits – following the footsteps
If you happen to live on the edge of a grassy expanse, or in a newer subdivision where shrubs abound but trees are small, chances are you have rabbits ...
Feb. 13, 2015 - 5:36 pm