Daily Archive : Monday February 11, 2013
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News
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Fewer Avon Township candidates
Avon Township trustee candidate Annmarie Pryde recently withdrew her candidacy in the April 9 election.
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Chorus of DuPage quartets deliver singing valentines
For an unforgettable gift that expresses "I love you," our Joan Broz suggests sending a singing valentine this year to give a gift more memorable than a heart-shaped box of candy "You see four guys coming in tuxes carrying a rose and people are amazed," said John Morrison, lead singer for one of the Chorus of DuPage quartets that delivers singing valentines.
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MHS singers win big
Mundelein Lights, Mundelein High School's all-female show choir, was named Grand Champions at the Manteno Main Event Show Choir Invitational held Saturday, Feb. 9.
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Tax return help:
On Thursdays, AARP volunteers prepare tax returns for seniors and those with low inomes at the Antioch Public Library District, 737 N. Main St. (Route 83).
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Hawthorn kindergarten registration:
Children who turn 5 by Sept. 1, are eligible for Hawthorn District 73 kindergarten in the fall.
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Latin Kings’ 2nd in command gets 40 years
A high-ranking leader of a Chicago street gang that has a nationwide presence has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for conspiracy and other charges involving murder and drug trafficking.
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Mayor tells parents of slain teen about looming arrests
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's talked to the parents of the 15-year-old girl who was shot to death last month to tell them about the two young men who were taken into custody over the weekend.
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Chicago police expect charges soon in teen’s death
Chicago police say they hope murder charges will be filed soon in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Chicago girl who performed at events for President Barack Obama's inauguration. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says he hopes prosecutors file charges Monday in the death of Hadiya Pendleton.
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Images: 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Dachshunds, basenjis and Australian shepherds were just some of the dogs featured during the first day of the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City.
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Emanuel names Sandi Jackson’s successor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named a former Illinois Department of Transportation worker to replace Sandi Jackson on the city council. Emanuel says Natashia Holmes' appointment as alderman of the 7th Ward represents a "break from the past" and a "fresh start."
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Two U.S. adoption agencies closing, citing woes abroad
The lone U.S. adoption agency accredited in Kyrgyzstan is shutting down due to financial troubles, a sudden new setback for about 15 American families battling since 2008 to complete adoptions there. At the same time, an agency in Buffalo Grove that specializes in adoptions from Russia also is closing.
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Air Force Academy cadet from Tinley Park found dead
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of death of an Air Force Academy cadet who was found dead on campus. Academy officials said cadet 4th class James Walsh of Tinley Park, Ill., died Saturday night.
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Water district projects to create 2,000 jobs
A $250 million low-interest loan will allow the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to improve public health, clean up area rivers and upgrade the region's water infrastructure. Gov. Pat Quinn says the projects financed through the Illinois Clean Water Initiative will create 2,000 construction-related jobs and support an additional 8,000 jobs.
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Suburban Catholics support Pope’s decision, pray for the future
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...
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Kaneland write-in candidate couldn’t serve if elected
A write-in candidate for the Kaneland school board would not be eligible to serve if elected because of residency restrictions, according to the state.
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Harper’s partnership with high schools netting positive results
In fall 2010, Harper College and its feeder high school districts formed an unprecedented partnership to shrink student success gaps and better prepare students for career and college readiness. More than halfway through the four-year pilot program, leaders believe they're onto something. "We think we have a model worth emulating," Harper President Ken Ender said of the Northwest Educational...
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DUI charges filed in N. Aurora crash Sunday that seriously injured 1
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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'Ashes to Go' idea expands internationally
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...
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Army veteran receiving Medal of Honor for Afghan fight
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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Prospect gymnast finds 'place that fits' despite challenges
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,...
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Early voting in primary election continues through Feb. 23
Early voting for the Feb. 26 primary election began Monday and continues through Saturday, Feb. 23. In the Northwest suburbs, a Republican primary will take place in Palatine Township for the offices of supervisor, trustee, clerk and highway commissioner. In Elgin, a nonpartisan primary will whittle down a field of nine people running for a single 2-year council seat.
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Pope to resign Feb. 28, says he’s too infirm
Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Catholic Church in deep turmoil.
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Talk with the Editor: We're improving the video we offer
In this Talk with the Editor, John Lampinen announces that the paper has launched an initiative to offer more video coverage and to improve the presentation of it too.
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Feds: Des Plaines woman arranged sham marriages for noncitizens
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...
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Naperville double-murder suspect must provide DNA
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.
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Third graders at Oak Grove School follow business plan to feed kids in Haiti
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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Pope’s mission to revive faith clouded by scandal
While taking the Vatican and world by surprise, Benedict XVI had laid the groundwork for the decision years ago, saying popes have the obligation to resign if they can't carry on. And to many, his decision was perfectly in keeping with a man who had dedicated his life to the church, showing his love for the institution and an acknowledgment that it needed new blood to confront the future.
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Des Plaines Chamber hosts document shredding event
State Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat, and the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host a community document shredding and electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 16, in the parking lot of Juno Lighting, 1300 S. Wolf Road, in Des Plaines.
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Hoffman Estates hosts transportation open house
Hoffman Estates will host an open house to provide an overview of the village's Flexible Transit Service Operations Plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at village hall, 1900 Hassell Road. The plan includes recommendations for the implementation of flexible transit service options. It also examines existing transit services and users' travel patterns, needs and desires.
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Political rifts re-emerge in Bensenville mayoral race
Four years after a bitter Bensenville mayoral election resulted in the defeat of a 24-year incumbent, the political divisions in town appear to be just as strong. Village President Frank Soto says Bensenville has come a long way since he unseated John Geils. But his two challengers say that progress isn't coming fast enough.
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$1M reward for ex-Los Angeles officer prompts tips
A $1 million reward for a fugitive ex-police officer wanted in the slayings of three people took authorities to a San Fernando Valley home improvement store but so far prompted no credible leads in the search for Christopher Dorner. "Our dedication to catch this killer remains steadfast. Our confidence remains unshaken," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said at a news conference alongside...
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NY Cardinal Dolan: Electing pope all new to him
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says electing a new pope is all new to him since he's still learning what it means to be archbishop. At a news conference Monday, Dolan quipped he was "still writing thank-you notes from when I was made a cardinal" last year.
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Vatican: Benedict XVI too weary to remain pope
The Vatican stressed on Monday that no specific medical condition prompted Benedict's decision to become the first pontiff to resign in 600 years. Still, Benedict said his advanced age means he no longer has the necessary mental and physical strength to lead the world's more than one billion Roman Catholics.
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Cardinal George: Pope’s resignation shows courage
Cardinal Francis George says Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign at the end of the month shows "great courage." The 76-year-old cardinal is spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago, which serves more than 2 million Roman Catholics.
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Christian world surprised at Pope’s decision
Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign due to his frailty was met with shock, surprise and disbelief from staunchly Catholic Poland to London's Westminster Abbey. Warsaw Archbishop Kazimierz Nycz expressed surprise at the decision, but said it was dictated by the sense of responsibility for the leadership of the Church, which Benedict has held since 2005.
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After speech, supporters to promote Obama agenda
The White House and outside supporters of President Barack Obama are launching simultaneous social media, public outreach and fundraising campaigns tied to Tuesday's State of the Union address. The efforts will concentrate on key issues Obama will raise in his prime-time address to a joint session of Congress: jobs and the budget, gun control, immigration and climate change.
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Northeast commuters hit roads after digging out
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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Homes wrecked, dozen hurt in Mississippi tornado
Residents shaken by a tornado that mangled homes in Mississippi were waking up Monday to a day of removing trees, patching roofs and giving thanks for their survival. More than a dozen in the state were injured. Daylight also offered emergency management officials the chance to get a better handle on the damage that stretched across several counties.
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Weekend in Review: Maine West abuse, horse neglect investigation
What you may have missed over the weekend: DCFS places former Maine West coaches on abuse registry; horse abuse investigated at Danada; Mumford & Sons win coveted Grammy Award; Blackhawks end road trip with shutout; 'Supercrocs' coming to Elgin; Joakim Noah may be in doubt for All-Star; Thibs preaches patience on Rose; and an Arlington Heights man develops app for fending off attackers.
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A look at the green cars at the Chicago Auto Show
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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Images: Pope Benedict XVI retires
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will 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. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals Monday morning.
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Marriages should transform over time
Our Ken Potts says healthy marriages are like the old Transformers toys. The basic building blocks of a marriage remain the same over a lifetime, he says, but they can be rearranged in our marriages in all sorts of new and exciting ways.
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Sewer explosion in Milwaukee causes power outage
MILWAUKEE — An underground explosion in downtown Milwaukee knocked out power to hundreds of customers. Firefighters found thick, black smoke pouring from a manhole Sunday evening. The explosion littered the street with chunks of asphalt. About 550 We Energies customers lost power, which was restored by Monday morning.
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High winds buffet Indiana, toll road issues limits
High winds buffeting much of Indiana have prompted officials to temporarily ban certain trucks from using the 157-mile Indiana Toll Road. All but far southern and southeastern Indiana remain under a wind advisory until 9 p.m. Monday because of high winds that could produce gusts of up to 50 mph.
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Getting hands-on with science at Fermilab open house
Thousands learned more about Fermilab and science during a family open house Sunday. The premier United States lab for particle physics research opens its doors annually to give families a chance to watch experiments and learn about them, talk to scientists and tour parts of the facility.
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Dawn Patrol: 1 hurt in N. Aurora crash; Mt. Prospect ex-trustee was 104
One hurt in North Aurora crash; former Mount Prospect Trustee Theodore J. Wattenberg dies at 104; dance competition in Batavia; Hawks win again; images from the Grammy awards.
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Bartlett teacher Lana Brozik calls herself a lifelong learner
Lana Brozik is a master teacher, a model educator and a lifelong learner. She teaches students English and language arts at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett but reaches beyond her eighth-graders to improve the quality of education districtwide. A ripple effect from Brozik's mentorship means she will continue to affect student learning long after she retires at the end of this year.
Sports
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Mike North video: Hot Blackhawks Are Back
It looks like that #1 pick of Patrick Kane was a great decision. He is playing lights out for the Hawks and the team is in position to succeed with mostly home games left in the season.
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Girls basketball/Top 20
Montini (29-1) is the No. 1 team in the final Daily Herald girls basketball Top 20 of the regular season. Neuqua Valley (24-3 and Wheaton Warrenville South (25-3) are the No. 2 and 3 teams respectively.
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Focus turns to baseball, bringing Carlin to mind
The transition from winter toward spring and football toward baseball is an annual reminder of the late George Carlin's humorously insightful comparison of the two sports. Nobody articulated more insightfully the differences between the men’s men and the boys of summer, between body counts and pitch counts, between football players playing injured and baseball players not always playing hurt.
Business
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New Jersey first to have betting by TV
Guests at one New Jersey casino won't even have to get out of bed in order to place a bet. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City said it will become the first casino in the United States to let guests gamble over hotel room TV sets, starting Feb. 18.
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Report: AMR, US Airways boards to meet this week
Directors of American Airlines and US Airways reportedly plan to meet Wednesday to consider a merger. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that negotiators were still considering the makeup of the combined company's board and an exact role for the CEO of American parent AMR Corp.
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Carnival cruise ship stranded off Mexican coast
Passengers aboard a cruise vessel stranded in the Gulf of Mexico had limited access to hot coffee, food and bathrooms on Monday as they waited for two tugboats to arrive to tow them to Mexico, Carnival Cruise Lines said in a statement.
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Boeing conducts 2nd 787 flight test
Boeing conducted another 787 test flight on Monday as it tries to find out what caused battery problems that have knocked the plane out of airline service. The flight took off from Boeing Field in Seattle, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware.
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Social media keeps people together during blizzard
The East Coast woke up under a blanket of snow this weekend and collectively documented the experience on the myriad social and mobile inventions of the past decade. Facebook, Twitter and other technologies make it increasingly difficult to stay isolated —even if you're stuck home alone. "The funny thing is that I actually checked my Instagram feed before I even looked out my own window," says Eric Witz, who lives in Medford, Mass.
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Romania: Slaughterhouses did not commit fraud
Two Romanian plants believed to be the source of horse meat mislabeled as beef in supermarkets across Europe declared it properly and any fraud was committed somewhere else down the line, officials said Monday. Romania is scrambling to contain the damage from the fast-growing horse meat scandal — where the cheaper meat was substituted for beef in everything from burgers to frozen lasagna.
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SBA head Mills to leave Obama administration
Karen Mills is leaving her post as head of the Small Business Administration, opening yet another Cabinet-rank job for President Barack Obama to fill at the start of his second term. Obama says Mills played a leading role supporting start-up businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Stock market drifts lower to start the week
U.S. stocks drifted lower in Monday trading, pulling the Standard & Poor's 500 index back from its five-year high. The S&P 500 slipped one point to 1,517 shortly after noon. Eight of the 10 industry groups within the S&P 500 dropped. Financial and technology stocks, the exceptions, were barely higher.
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Mountain Dew introduces a breakfast drink
If you don't like coffee or tea, Mountain Dew has a new breakfast drink that might perk you up. PepsiCo Inc. is rolling out a new drink called Kickstart this month that has Mountain Dew flavor but is made with 5 percent juice and Vitamins B and C, along with an extra jolt of caffeine. Kickstart, which comes in flavors such as "energizing orange citrus" and "energizing fruit punch," could give the company a side-door into the fast-growing energy drink market without getting tangled in any of its controversies.
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Novo Nordisk shares tumble on drug review setback
Shares of Novo Nordisk are sinking in premarket trading after the Danish drugmaker said U.S. regulators want more data before they can finish their review of two long-acting insulin drugs to treat diabetes. The company said Sunday the Food and Drug Administration requested information from a study that looks at cardiovascular health before it can finish reviewing Tresiba and Ryzodeg, which both use the insulin degludec.
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Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
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Oil dips slightly as Asia observes Lunar New Year
The price of oil dipped slightly toward $95 a barrel on Monday as investors cut back on speculative positions and most Asian markets were closed for a holiday. By early afternoon in Europe, the benchmark oil contract for March delivery was down 30 cents to $95.42 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 11 cents on Friday.
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Greece: Cuts keep budget on target, spur protests
Greece's farmers launched a campaign of daily anti-austerity highway blockades Monday, as the conservative-led government insisted deep spending cuts were helping the crisis-hit country beat budget targets. Mostly in central and northern Greece, the hour-long roadblocks started at 2:00 p.m. (1200GMT), forcing motorists to take lengthy detours or wait the protests out.
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Dell looks to calm shareholder concern over buyout
Dell is trying to reassure shareholders about its proposed $24.4 billion acquisition by a group led by its founder, saying it considered a number of strategic options before agreeing to the deal. Dell Inc. laid out the advantages of the transaction in a regulatory filing Monday, three days after a major shareholder ridiculed the buyout as a rotten deal that undervalues the business.
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Markets steady with much of Asia shut for holidays
Stock markets in Hong Kong, mainland China and Seoul were among those closed Monday for the Lunar New Year holiday. Japanese markets were also shut for a public holiday. European stocks were mostly higher in early trading. Britain's FTSE 100 rose nearly 0.1 percent to 6,269.23. Germany's DAX shed 0.2 percent to 7,638.18. France's CAC-40 added 0.2 percent to 3,655.13.
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LinkedIn more complicated, but potentially more effective
LinkedIn may be more complicated, but it's potentially more effective according to a local business owner interviewed by Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall.
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Dubai’s A380 concourse in full operation
Dubai's airport authorities say a purpose-build concourse for Airbus' A380 aircraft is fully open after weeks of phased-in operations. The aircraft is a double-decker that seats 525 people and is so large some airports have to be adjusted to accommodate it.
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Wheaton entrepreneur suggests to start planning, saving for college early
The key to planning for college is to start saving early and know what you're doing. We talk to the owner of College Funding International in Wheaton.
Life & Entertainment
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A decade after ‘ER,’ Edwards back on TV
A decade after Dr. Mark Greene hung up his white lab coat for good on "ER," Anthony Edwards is back as the star of a new television series, ABC's "Zero Hour," which premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. EST. The road back to series television took Edwards many miles to travel — literally thousands upon thousands.
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Fittest Loser challenge starts for 6 Daily Herald readers
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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Oscar producers promising ‘wow moments’
Academy Awards producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have run out of rehearsal space. Dressing rooms, too. The award-winning production duo is planning the most performance-filled Oscar show ever. They promise a "wow moment" in each of its 13 acts, so the show demands a more dynamic stage and more dressing rooms and rehearsal time than previous Oscar productions.
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Grammy audience down, still 2nd highest since 1993
While the Grammy Awards couldn't come close to the freakishly high ratings generated in 2012 because of Whitney Houston's death and Adele's smashing success, this year's show had the second-largest audience for the program since 1993. The Nielsen company said Monday that music's annual awards show was seen by 28.4 million people Sunday night on CBS.
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Denzel Washington takes ‘Flight’ to DVD
Denzel Washington, in one of this best performances in years, adds depth and tension to "Flight," a movie in which a plane crash is only one of the tragedies a pilot must overcome in his life.
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Versatile, healthful — and pricey; learn to treat swordfish right
Swordfish is among the meatiest of all seafood. Its nutritional profile isn't all that different from sirloin, except it has something beef doesn't: more than a gram per serving of treasured, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And thanks to smart fishery management, the stock of Atlantic swordfish so decimated in the 1990s has been rebuilt, to the point where it is considered an environmentally friendly dining choice. But it's not cheap.
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Pan-Seared Swordfish With Orange Piperade
Pan-Seared Swordfish With Orange Piperade
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Panko-Stuffed Swordfish Roast
Panko-Stuffed Swordfish Roast
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Swordfish Salad Tonnato With Cara Cara-Parsley Dressing
Swordfish Salad Tonnato With Cara Cara-Parsley Dressing
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Glazed Swordfish ‘Chops’ With Shiso-Ginger Dressing and Tamago
Glazed Swordfish 'Chops' With Shiso-Ginger Dressing and Tamago
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Getting healthy a huge motivation, even if it means no grilled cheese
The first time anyone asked me about taking part in the Daily Herald's Fittest Loser was last fall, and it was great timing. I had just been to a memorial service for a woman who'd died after a long illness. She wasn't all that much older than me, which obviously got me thinking about my own health and mortality.
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They may live longer, but baby boomers more sick
Baby boomers have more chronic illness and disability than their parents even as modern medicine allows them to live longer, researchers found. Baby boomers, the 78 million Americans born from 1946 through 1964, engage in less physical activity, are more overweight and have higher rates of hypertension and high cholesterol, according to a study released in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Trainers ready to get to work
Meet our seven personal trainers working with this year's Fittest Loser contestants.
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Fittest Loser contest adds Community Challenge
The competition is off to a fierce start in the Fittest Loser Community Challenge, in which area park districts in teams of five compete with one another to lose the greatest percentage of weight in 12 weeks. The Community Challenge began just in time to put participants to the test on Super Bowl Sunday — a day known for its high-calorie snacking.
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Short, intense workouts gain in popularity
Julie Ennis did not look like she was having fun. As she pushed at the weight machines, it was clear from her grimaces and groans that her muscles were working a lot harder than they felt like working. Standing by with a clipboard and offering encouragement was Brandon Jonker, a personal trainer at Discover Strength in Minneapolis. Aided by Jonker's supportive patter, countdowns and the occasional helpful push, Ennis worked each weight until she appeared to reach the point that fitness authorities typically advise people to aim for: the point at which Ennis would feel that if she summoned all her strength, she couldn't possibly do one more rep.
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Establish safety rules for child home alone
By the age of 11, some children can stay home alone safely for up to a few hours. Every child matures at a different rate, so it's not just age that matters in making your decision. To stay alone safely at home, your child must be mature enough to handle any potential emergency or stressful situation that may arise.
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Child life specialists minimize stress on kids undergoing treatment
Jade Tukan is an inquisitive 2-year-old with bright eyes and a confident smile, but her life was terribly disrupted when she was given a diagnosis of a deadly cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, in January. As her family focused on her medical care, it was sometimes hard to remember that Jade still wanted to play, even while hooked up to a chemotherapy drip. That's where child life specialist Liz Anderson came in.
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Doctors’ workloads can jeopardize patients at risk
Almost half of hospital doctors said they routinely see more patients than they can safely manage, leading in some cases to unneeded tests, medication errors and deaths, according to a survey by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Seven percent of 506 hospital-based physicians surveyed said their heavy workload likely led to a patient complication, and 5 percent reported it probably caused a death over the past year. The findings are published in a research letter released Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Flu affected by changing weather patterns
Government epidemiologists insist that many things go into making a flu season nasty or mild, early or late. But a great deal of accumulating research points a feverish finger at long-term weather patterns influencing both the timing and severity of flu season.
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Your health: Snack on these healthy tips
Have you upgraded your snacks in the interest of more healthful eating? Try whole-grain snacks, such as whole-grain low-salt pretzels or tortilla chips and high-fiber, whole-grain cereals. Other options include breakfast foods or a "hi-low" combination, such as peanut butter with apple slices.
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Vital statistics
Fittest Loser vital statistics - starting weight
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Gene shows who will have early hearing losses
So, maybe there were a few loud concerts over the years. You've always loved big fireworks shows. And you don't always protect your ears when using the leaf blower. But you're just in your 40s or 50s, way too young for significant hearing loss. Still, conversations are getting harder to follow and you feel awkward asking people to keep repeating themselves. What's going on? Researchers at the University of South Florida's Global Center for Hearing & Speech Research have identified a gene — known as GRM7 — responsible for age-related hearing loss that is more severe and occurs earlier than expected.
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The potager garden grows food, flowers, herbs
Romans were major gardeners in a time when most cultures were still hunting and gathering. But when the Roman Empire declined, much of Rome's agricultural development vanished. All that remained of it were ruins of villas in formerly conquered lands. The Roman home was a series of rooms that enclosed a central courtyard. Often this was divided into four equal spaces with a well or fountain at the center.
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Important for parents, caregivers to have immunizations
Parental flu shot recommendations are not new and for quite a few years flu shots have been advised for all individuals 6 months of age and up. Flu hits the very young very hard, with infected children younger than 2 years of age facing higher rates of severe flu-related complications. Vaccination makes it less likely that parents will bring influenza home from work and other public gatherings, keeping infants healthier.
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Affection for 1969 Pontiac GTO grew over time
For some, this shared love of automobiles comes naturally, while others require a bit more time to rev up. Jerry Bertram's wife falls in the latter category when it comes to the Palatine couple's 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Discuss
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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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Tough times for California bashers
Columnist Froma Harrop: It must especially pain conservatives that sunnier economic news partly results from voters directly rejecting Republican politicians and their agenda.
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Four ladies from Burma
Columnist Kathleen Parker: It takes courage to put one foot in front of the other, much less to become an activist in Burma, as Zin Mar Aung and her colleagues have done.
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House rule on review of bills is an outrage
A Palatine letter to the editor: Assembly. The House Democrats, led by Speaker Mike Madigan, approved House Rules that limit transparency and fair consideration of important legislation. Bills can now be amended and offered for a vote with just one hour to review — one hour!
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Women in combat is long overdue
A Springfield letter to the editor: My informed opinion is based on over 35 years in the military serving with men and women, deployed into combat zones with women and men, as well as working with countless men and women veterans. I have yet to see a bullet or a bomb or an enemy make a distinction based upon incidental geography or gender.
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Some state data illegal to give out
A Springfield letter to the editor: Ledger makes public every state transaction that is allowable under the law. It’s not enough for the taxpayers to “hear” from government — they rightly want to see the proof.
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Our national security has to come first
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: When our country is being attacked by terrorists, being “ politically correct” sits way far back in the bus. We did not do enough and are continuing to pay for that!
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End the nation’s overspending habitHelp! I’ve been transported to a make-believe America, and I need to get back to the real United States. In this fantasy-fueled nation our president has disbanded the jobs council he created despite 7.9 percent unemployment. Our “recovery” features a shrinking GDP. With domestic producers capable of harvesting our natural resources to the point of energy independence, regulations and restrictions force elevated gas prices. And then there’s the U.S. Senate, which has failed to pass a budget for four years but supports borrowing a third of the government’s annual expenditures. Beam me up, Scottie! Take me back to the America whose representatives reflect the actions and desires of the people. American banks are flush with cash as the people set aside savings rather than expose themselves to expanded debt. Meanwhile, the Obama administration has expanded our national debt by trillions of dollars and has no spending reduction plans in the works. Instead, his party members stand in front of microphones and proclaim, “we have no discretionary spending problems.” Really! My America, my neighbors, my friends and my family work hard every day and use “don’t spend what you don’t have, whittle down your debt” logic. Our representative to Congress, Peter Roskam, believes the same. He helped pass the “no budget, no pay” act that attempts to force our legislators to deal with our real financial problems and bring debt reduction into the spending game plan. Rep. Roskam offers common sense solutions. It’s time to cut up the credit card, pay the bills and support domestic financial growth. It’s a principle unknown in Washington, D.C., called “personal responsibility.” Bruce Sauer North Barrington Parker hits mark on combat womenI never thought I would agree with anything Kathleen Parker wrote. But I have been proven wrong; She is right — women do not belong in combat. Kathleen, your reasons were sound and your logic was true. Woman are equals to men when it comes to courage, skill, patriotism and dedication. They also excel in intelligence. But when it comes to brut strength or aggressive tendencies, we take a back seat to men. Equal pay for equal work — yes. Woman should not be striving to be equal in all avenues. We are different biologically, and as Kathleen wrote, “ ... that should be celebrated rather than rationalized as incorrect.” Lifting the ban on women in combat is wrong. I urge Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey to rethink this directive.Susan O’Neil Barrington Senate unwilling to deal with budgetThanks for a needed and well-written wake up call to our do-nothing (or do-little) Senate (Our View, Jan. 28). The House regularly sends budgets to the Senate, but Sen. Harry Reid refuses to bring them up for a vote. Yet the Senate proposes no alternative. Rep. Randy Hultgren’s bill will not solve the problem, but hopefully it will challenge the Senate to action. Most Americans agree that spending needs to be addressed, but for whatever reason, the administration and Senate seem unwilling to propose more than cosmetic reductions in spending. Louis Bowers Mount Prospect
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