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    Suburban Catholics support Pope’s decision

    Pope Benedict XVI delivers his message Monday during a meeting of Vatican cardinals at the Vatican. Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.

    Feb 11, 2013 3:45 PM

    Surprised more than sad, many suburban Catholics expressed admiration and understanding for Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign for health reasons, and now look toward the church's future with a little uncertainty but mostly hope. "It must have been a tremendous sacrifice for the Holy Father. I'm grateful for everything he's done for us," said Bishop David J. Malloy, whose diocese covers an 11-county region including Kane and McHenry counties.

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    DUI charges in North Aurora crash that injured 1

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    Feb 11, 2013 3:22 PM

    A 35-year-old man is charged with DUI and aggravated reckless driving after crashing into a utlility pole Sunday in North Aurora, critically injuring his passenger, a 39-year-old West Chicago man. Victor M. Alvarez is due in court on Feb. 21 and has had at least one previous DUI conviction, records show.

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    Third graders raises funds to feed kids in Haiti

    CEO Mark Crea of Feed My Starving Children thanks students during a visit to Maria Luce’s third grade class Monday at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks. The students made and sold more than 2,000 bookmarks and raised $700 for the organization.

    Feb 11, 2013 1:42 PM

    A third grade class at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks formed a company to raise funds for hungry children in Haiti. Their effort raised abouit $700 and earned a visit of thanks Monday from the CEO of Feed My Starving Children. "Kids provide a significant amount of the volunteering and support," CEO Mark Crea said. "It's kids feeding kids."

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    'Ashes to Go' idea expands internationally

    Rev. Emily Mellott of Calvary Episcopal Church in Lombard began dispensing ashes to commuters at Lombard's Metra station in 2010. She and others from her church will be at the platform from 6 to 8:45 a.m. on Ash Wednesday to continue the tradition.

    Feb 11, 2013 3:16 PM

    Episcopal church leaders across the suburbs, the nation, and even the world on Wednesday will help commuters at train stations mark the beginning of Lent with a visible symbol of human mortality — ashes, via a movement called Ashes to Go. "Churches in the Chicago area have made a real effort to invite other people to do this," said the Rev. Emily Mellott of Calvary Episcopal Church in Lombard.

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    Prospect gymnast finds 'place that fits' despite challenges

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    Feb 11, 2013 2:48 PM

    Jill Sevilla won't be competing for Prospect High School when the girls gymnastics state championships open Friday, but she's already a winner. Jill, who has Down syndrome, has been on the junior varsity team this season, and event competed in a match earlier in the year. “The girls that are less experienced pick an event to focus on, and Jill picked floor routine,” says her coach, Sara Koshelev. “We worked with her to improve her jumps and some tumbling passes.”

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    Fittest Loser challenge starts for 6 Daily Herald readers

    Introducing the 2013 Fittest Loser Challenge contestants: Joe Gundling, left, Mike Paulo, Greg Moehrlin, Megan McCarthy-Cook, Marianne Costales-Roman and Karen Castillo.

    Feb 11, 2013 3:02 PM

    The focus has shifted for six Daily Herald readers, from looking back on a lifelong struggle with weight to looking ahead to a new way of life. The 2013 Fittest Loser Challenge kicks off this month and today you'll meet the three men and three women who were chosen from more than a hundred applicants to compete in the 12-week weight-loss journey.

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    Feds: Des Plaines woman arranged sham marriages for noncitizens

    Updated Feb 11, 2013 1:51 PM

    A Des Plaines woman who runs an Arlington Heights-based immigration consulting business faces federal charges alleging she helped arrange at least four sham marriages to help clients evade immigration laws, authorities announced today. Teresita Zarrabian, 60, is charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, marriage fraud, visa fraud and obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed...

    Naperville double-murder suspect must provide DNA

    Updated Feb 11, 2013 1:48 PM

    Elzbieta Plackowska Double-murder suspect Elzbieta Plackowska of Naperville has been ordered to provide hair and saliva samples for DNA comparison. Prosecutors want to test the samples against evidence found at the Naperville home where Plackowska's 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old girl left in her care were stabbed to death in October.

    Hoffman Estates teen charged in home invasion, sex assault

    Updated Feb 11, 2013 1:54 PM

    A Cook County judge set bail at $100,000 for a Hoffman Estates teen charged with assaulting a woman in her residence early Wednesday. Stephen Delgado, of the 600 block of Bode Circle, was charged with home invasion and criminal sexual assault after police say a woman was awakened about 1 a.m. Feb. 6 to an intruder in her residence.

    Army veteran receiving Medal of Honor for Afghan fight

    Updated Feb 11, 2013 3:15 PM

    Medal of Honor recipient retired Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha is seen onstage Monday during the ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Romesha’s leadership during a daylong attack by hundreds of fighters on Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan led to award. A veteran who helped "defend the indefensible" at a vulnerable Army outpost in Afghanistan received the nation's highest award for military valor Monday at a tearful White House ceremony that also honored the eight men who did not survive a Taliban attack. President Barack Obama lauded former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha's bravery in fighting back an intense daylong barrage by enemy fighters.

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      Northeast commuters hit roads after digging out

      A neighborhood near New Haven, Conn., is buried in snow Sunday in the aftermath of a storm that hit Connecticut and much of New England Friday and early Saturday morning.

      As electricity returns and highways reopen, some Northeast residents tried to get back to their weekday routines Monday following the massive snowstorm that had millions digging out from New York to Maine. But the routine for other New Englanders was disrupted by school and workplace closings, and poor road conditions. For some there's also a new worry: the danger of roof collapses as rain and...

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      Hawks win in Nashville to close out 4-0-2 road trip

      Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate a goal by Patrick Kane against the Nashville Predators in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The Blackhawks won 3-0.

      The daunting part of the Blackhawks' schedule is over and who could have predicted this? After playing 10 of their first 12 games on the road, the Hawks will return to the United Center on Tuesday still without a loss in regulation after beating Nashville 3-0 on Sunday night. That closed a six-game road trip at 4-0-2 and left the Hawks a stunning 10-0-2 for the season.

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      A look at the green cars at the Chicago Auto Show

      Chevrolet's 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel is one of multiple green cars on display at the Chicago Auto Show until Feb. 18.

      It's easy being green if you read our experts guide to alternate vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. There are a lot of ways to save money on gas and save the planet, from diesel turbo charged vehicles to hybrids with tax credits to some luxurious electric cars. Thankfully, I've got Chicago Area Clean Cities Vice Chair John Walton to offer some analysis.

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      Fittest Loser challenge starts for 6 Daily Herald readers

      Introducing the 2013 Fittest Loser Challenge contestants: Joe Gundling, left, Mike Paulo, Greg Moehrlin, Megan McCarthy-Cook, Marianne Costales-Roman and Karen Castillo.

      The focus has shifted for six Daily Herald readers, from looking back on a lifelong struggle with weight to looking ahead to a new way of life. The 2013 Fittest Loser Challenge kicks off this month and today you'll meet the three men and three women who were chosen from more than a hundred applicants to compete in the 12-week weight-loss journey.

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      Editorial: Yes to school shooting drills, no to mandate

      Drills that would prepare students for a possible school shooting are a good idea, but Gov. Pat Quinn's proposal to require them goes too far, a Daily Herald editorial says.

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