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Lombard Fire Department Responds to Lexington Healthcare Fire, No Injuries
Village of Lombard
Aug 22, 2011 9:13 AM - LOMBARD, Illinois-- The Lombard Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm at Lexington Healthcare, 2100 South Finley Road, at 11:34 a.m. this morning. Third floor residents were evacuated to an adjacent building and no injuries were reported.
Historic vacant home burns to ground in Mundelein
By Burt Constable
Aug 21, 2011 9:39 AM - A historic century-old house in Mundelein burned to the ground early Saturday. The two-story wood frame home at 20951 Rt. 83 had been vacant for several years and was slated to be torn down, said Mundelein Fire Department Lt. Mark Gaunky.
Man hospitalized after found running naked around W. Chicago High School football field
By Emily Jurlina
Aug 21, 2011 9:38 AM - A man was reportedly running around naked on the West Chicago High School football field.
Barrington Hills man charged with escape from hospital
By Burt Constable
Aug 21, 2011 8:28 AM - A Barrington Hills man arrested on a traffic violation and taken to a hospital for treatment of some existing wounds on his arms faces felony charges after police say he concocted an elaborate ruse and fled the hospital.
Tasters walk a wine line at Naperville fest
By Marie Wilson
Aug 21, 2011 12:38 AM - More than 300 wines from around the world merged Saturday in Naperville, giving suburban winos the chance to taste to their heart's desire. "It's such a relaxing setting that people come and they stay," said Matt Minella, director of sales for inPLAY Events of Barrington, which organized the festival. "It's like having a big backyard barbecue and access to 300 wines."
5th annual Concert for a Cure coming up
By Dave Heun
Aug 21, 2011 12:37 AM - The Paul Ruby Foundation's fifth annual Concert for a Cure is Saturday, Aug. 27, at Tanna Farms in Geneva. Proceeds benefit Parkinson's disease research.
Contractor electrocuted at Naperville's Monarch Landing
By Emily Jurlina
Aug 21, 2011 12:37 AM - A man working on a power line was electrocuted and send to the hospital with significant injuries Saturday evening in Naperville, fire officials said.
Batavia Fine Arts Centre kicks off in style
By Elena Ferrarin
Aug 20, 2011 9:59 PM - Hundreds of people attended the Red Carpet Gala opening of the Batavia Fine Arts Centre on Saturday evening in Batavia. The event featured hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, tours of the visual and performing arts center, and dance, theater, music and improv performances well into the night.
Rios hits go-ahead double for White Sox
Associated Press
Aug 20, 2011 9:48 PM - Alex Rios entered the game when Carlos Quentin was injured in the first inning then hit a go-ahead double in the eighth, giving the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night to snap a three-game skid.
Kinney thrilled to be back in the bigs
By Scot Gregor
Aug 20, 2011 9:21 PM - Josh Kinney finally made it back to the major leagues after having two surgeries on his elbow. The veteran right-hander was sharp in his White Sox debut Friday, pitching 3 scoreless innings while striking out six.

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