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The Soapbox
Daily Herald Editorial Board
Sep 19, 2011 1:15 PM - This week the Daily Herald Editorial Board lauds a hero in Wheaton and an age-defying athlete in Barrington. It also looks at the new study of a Route 53 extension and recognizes some small victories for the Chicago Sky.
Palatine's Cutting Hall to host Midwest Premiere of DRACULA:THE MUSICAL
Deric Daniel Spencer
Sep 19, 2011 8:47 AM - Award-winning theatre companies Theatre Nebula and Music on Stage are teaming up for the second time in either's history to produce the Midwest premiere of Frank Wildhorn's Dracula: The Musical for a limited five weekend run beginning Oct. 7, 2011 and running through Nov. 6, 2011 at Cutting Hall in Palatine.
Des Plaines loses a part of its history with death of longtime resident
By Eileen O. Daday
Sep 18, 2011 2:57 PM - Dorothy Grice never held public office in Des Plaines, but she was something of a first lady for the city. As the granddaughter of some of Des Plaines' earliest settlers, her roots in the area predated the Civil War. And she was the longest-serving member of the First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, was among the first graduates of Maine Township High School, and attended the groundbreaking for what is now called Advocate Lutheran General Hospital before becoming one of its first volunteers. Grice died Tuesday in her Des Plaines home where she had lived her entire life. She was 95.
Shoppers corral deals at St. Charles barn sale
By Elena Ferrarin
Sep 18, 2011 8:34 AM - From cookbooks, toys and bicycle helmets to treadmills, lawn mowers, fridges and much, much more, the St. Peter Barn Sale attracted an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people on Saturday. The sale continues Sunday, and benefits St. Peter Catholic Church and School in Geneva.
Gift makes Buffalo Grove playground accessible to all
By Larissa Chinwah
Sep 18, 2011 8:33 AM - When children climb, swing and slide on the new playground equipment at Alcott Park in Buffalo Grove, their laughter and excitement will embody the memory of a little girl who loved the park. It memorializes Lexi Kazian, who was born with severe brain damage in 2002 and died in 2004.
ComEd reps seek to clarify vetoed rate-hike plan
By Barbara Vitello
Sep 18, 2011 8:32 AM - In the midst of the ongoing mea culpa tour, representatives from Commonwealth Edison spoke with a handful of Des Plaines residents Saturday during a neighborhood meeting hosted by Illinois State Representative Rosemary Mulligan to "clear up some of the myths and misconceptions" about the legislation on proposed rate increases that Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed last week.
Suffocating 'D' paves way for Illinois
By Lindsey Willhite
Sep 17, 2011 11:58 PM - Sparked by a defense that spent Saturday night in the Arizona State backfield, Illinois earned its first win over a ranked team in four years with a 17-14 home victory over the 22nd-ranked Sun Devils on Saturday night.
Is it too late for Fire to make move into playoffs?
By Orrin Schwarz
Sep 17, 2011 11:57 PM - The Fire just keeps hanging around, doing enough to stay on the fringes of the MLS playoff race but not jumping in with both feet.
Mayweather wins with bizarre KO
Associated Press
Sep 17, 2011 11:55 PM - Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. remained unbeaten and did it in emphatic fashion Saturday night, stopping Victor Ortiz at 2:59 of the fourth round.
Saturday's boys golf scoreboard

Sep 17, 2011 11:44 PM - High school varsity results from Saturday's boys golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.

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