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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

    Victor M. Alvarez

    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

    Jill Sevilla

    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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