Daily Archive : Thursday September 22, 2011
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News
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Lindenhurst man denies porn possession
A Lindenhurst man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he had more than 250 images of child pornography on his computer. Jeffrey Mortenson, 23, faces up to seven years in prison if convicted of aggravated child pornography but would also be eligible for probation.
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Buffalo Grove may start inspecting rented homes
Buffalo Grove would keep a closer eye on its rental properties under a new program proposed this week that officials say could prevent neighborhood nuisances while also earning a little revenue for the village.
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Rosemont to debut new haunted house
A ghoulish castle with a giant skull atop the entrance and two skeletons on each side of the doorway will greet visitors to Rosemont's new haunted house this fall. It opens Oct. 1 in the village's new entertainment district.
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Krishnamoorthi not backing down in 8th
In what is sure to be one of Illinois’ most closely watched congressional races, presidential adviser David Axelrod says it's a mistake for Raja Krishnamoorthi to force a Democratic primary fight with Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth for an open seat in the 8th District. Axelrod, a top adviser in President Barack Obama’s campaign, said he won’t try to push out Krishnamoorthi,...
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Panel recommends company to run Winchester House
A panel reviewing proposals from two private nursing home providers to take over operations at the Winchester House in Libertyville has recommended a Minneapolis-based company to run the county-owned home. A presentation to the board will be made next week explain why the panel believes Health Dimensions Group is the more qualified company to manage the day-to-day operations.
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Jackson won’t back new congressional map
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Thursday that he and two other Democratic congressmen from Illinois won’t help defend the state’s new congressional voting districts, which he suggested fellow Democrats drew to help politicians instead of minority voters.
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Romney, Perry joust again at GOP debate
Standing mere paces apart, Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sarcastically accused each other in a confrontational debate Thursday night of flip-flopping on Social Security and health care, flashpoints in their early struggle for the party nomination
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Tasters enjoy Asian carp
Asian carp may be a plankton-gobbling nuisance threatening the Great Lakes, but Illinois officials on Thursday expressed their hope to change that perception one bite at a time. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources held a public tasting event in Chicago with a Louisiana chef to start a campaign that may lead to feeding the fish to people facing hunger. Chef Philippe Parola sauteed fillets...
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Chicago mayor not interested in presidential run
Rahm Emanuel’s decision to give a speech on Nov. 19 at the biggest Democratic fundraiser before the Iowa Caucuses is fueling speculation he may be laying the groundwork for a run for the presidency in 2016. The Chicago mayor tried to put that speculation to rest Thursday with a little prompting, saying “no, never. Not interested.”
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Kane County taxpayers say assessments too low
Kane County Board members let Supervisor of Assessments Mark Armstrong know they've been receiving a lot of calls about the new assessments residents are receiving. Oddly, the complaints are about assessments being lower and coming from people trying to sell their homes. Of course, tax bills are still higher for most folks.
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Cook County property tax rates climb
Cook County's property tax rates were released by Clerk David Orr's office, showing an increase by most taxing bodies throughout the county. The county's overall rate jumped 7.4 percent as well.
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This club’s really in the country
The Sept. 23 Suburban Political Recount.
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Clothes dryer sparks Glendale Heights fire
A clothes dryer sparked a fire at a single-family home in Glendale Heights Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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Palatine’s Buehler YMCA to add parking
The Buehler YMCA in Palatine plans on expanding its existing parking lot by an additional 70 spaces. The gym at 1400 W. Northwest Hwy gets extremely crowded at certain times of the day, requiring more room.
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Quinn pauses decision on tax exemption for Naperville hospital, two others
Gov. Pat Quinn put a hold on a ruling denying property tax exemptions for three Illinois hospitals, including Edward Hospital in Naperville, while his office and other parties work on a legislative solution.
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Chicago man pleads guilty to cheating Barrington business employees
A Chicago man whose criminal history spans 49 years pleaded guilty to bilking employees at a Barrington car dealership and a Barrinton jewelry store out of several hundred dollars after he promised them Cubs tickets that he couldn't deliver. A Cook County judge sentenced Vincentio Provenzano, 69, to two years in prison in exchange for his guilty plea.
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School superintendents won’t appeal ruling on salary
The state’s regional school superintendents said Thursday they won’t appeal a court ruling upholding Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to cut off their salaries, choosing instead to fight for the money in the General Assembly. “Our members are working right now to educate legislators about all the services we provide and good work we do for our school system and taxpayers,” Bob Daiber, president of the...
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Charlotte housing CEO takes Chicago job
The new head of Chicago’s public housing agency is Charlotte Housing Authority president Charles Woodyard. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made the announcement Thursday. He says Woodyard has focused on sound financial management, among other things. Woodyard takes over the Chicago Housing Authority on Oct. 24.
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Learn about ash borer
Glen Ellyn residents are invited to volunteer at an emerald ash borer awareness event Saturday. Volunteers will learn how to identify trees infected with the invasive insect and help tag such trees in the community parkway.
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Roselle fire department to host open house
The Roselle Fire Department will host an open house to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the fire station, 100 E. Maple, Roselle.
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Children at Jacob Duman JCC get an earful
Children at the Jacob Dumann JCC in Buffalo Grove got an earful Thursday morning, when not one, not two, but three ram's horns were played to mark the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashana.
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Day of play in Vernon Hills:
Worldwide Day of Play is a free, family event encouraging families to get outdoors. In Vernon Hills, the event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Deerpath Park, near the Warrington Road entrance.
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Sports Shed benefit:
The annual Sports Shed benefit is from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at Viper Alley, Milwaukee Avenue and Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire
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Living wall tour:
Friends of Ryerson Woods will host a tour of the new “North Shore Gas Living Wall” at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, the first living wall in the Midwest, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
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Sente to host special needs forum:
To help raise awareness of the resources available to individuals with special needs and their families, state Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills will host a Special Needs Citizen Advisory Committee and Forum on Monday, Sept. 26.
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RMHS crowns its king and queen
A highlight of Rolling Meadows High School’s homecoming week was Friday morning, when Artie Checchin and Ellie Morgan, both of Arlington Heights, were crowned homecoming king and queen. The festivities continue Friday, with the 3-1 varsity Mustangs football team taking on Wheeling High School at 7:30 p.m.
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Taxpayers group sues to stop toll increase
Taxpayers United of America is suing the Illinois tollway in hopes of stopping a Jan. 1 rate increase.
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Police say robbery suspect left photo on stolen laptop
As far as one suburban man is concerned, a picture may be worth more than a thousand words: It might just add up to 4-15 years in prison. Riverside police arrested 43-year-old Dominick Harvey Wednesday after circulating a self-portrait photo they say he left behind on a stolen laptop.
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Police reports
Levon Moses Odum, 30, of the 500 block of Woburn St. in Ypsilanti, Mich., was charged Sunday with criminal damage to property, according to a police report. Odum and a companion made repeated requests to workers at a tavern in downtown St. Charles to play some rap music. The music was never played. Witnesses said Odum then left the tavern, lunging into a glass door and causing it to break off its...
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Mundelein man admits drug possession
A Mundelein man is facing up to four years in prison after admitting Thursday he had a small amount of heroin with him when police searched a car he was in. Robert Mann, 21, will also be eligible for probation when he returns to court to be sentenced on a date not yet set.
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Naperville man accused of growing pot in forest preserve
Police worked for several weeks to figure out who was growing nine cannabis plants in Green Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. This month they found Randy W. Mitchell of Naperville, who now faces charges that include growing the plants and resisting officers.
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Grayslake D46 budget gains approval
Grayslake Elementary District 46 has established a $48.5 million budget for 2011-12, which is up slightly from last year. Board members voted 4-1 late Wednesday, with one abstention, in favor of the budget that’s up about $1 million. Kip Evans was the lone objector, while Michael Carbone abstained out of protest — both cited concerns about District 46’s spending.
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Ex-Marine gets 8 years for bayonet stabbing at mall
A former Marine pleaded guilty Thursday to stabbing his ex-girlfriend with a seven-inch bayonet at Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee and was sentenced to eight years in prison. William R. Clark III of Algonquin must serve 85 percent of his sentence for attempted first-degree murder.
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Images: The 1985 Bears
The 1985-86 Chicago Bears have been invited to a ceremony at the White House on October 7th to honor the champions of the Super Bowl XX.
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Haunted house volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help with a haunted house event in Glendale Heights. The village is seeking adult and teen volunteers, ages 10 and older, to be live actors at the haunted house, as well as those willing to assist in the construction of the house and other behind the scenes work.
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Woman, 82, dies after driving car into Itasca pond
An Itasca woman, 82, died Thursday morning after driving her car into a pond at Bay Drive in Itasca, south of Devon Avenue, police said. She was submerged underwater inside the car for 15 to 20 minutes. Police say the cause of the accident and her death are under investigation.
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Lombard seeks national recognition for Peck house
The Lombard Historical Society feels the village’s oldest house — the Sheldon Peck Homestead — is worthy of national recognition as a historic place. The trick to getting that recognition is convincing a state council of the property’s historical value and architectural integrity. "We think it's definitely worthy of national register status despite its renovation," said Jeanne Schultz Angel,...
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Northwst suburban police blotter
A man around 17 years old broke a window at a home on the 1700 block of South Illinois Street in Des Plaines around 3 a.m. Sept. 20. The female resident woke up, walked into the kitchen and turned on the light to see the burglar grab her purse and run. Loss was estimated at $200.
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Fermilab asked to help confirm physics finding
A pillar of physics -- that nothing can go faster than the speed of light -- appears to be smashed by an oddball subatomic particle busting Albert Einstein's theories. Scientists at the world's largest physics lab said they have clocked neutrinos traveling faster than light. Fermilab in Batavia is already working to confirm or refute the findings.
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Mom’s work earns donation for Barrington mental health advocates
Safeco Insurance has donated $2,000 to the Barrington area chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illinois in honor of a Lake County woman’s work on behalf of children’s mental health. Toni Hoy, of Ingleside, received the company’s Community Hero award for her efforts.
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Glen Ellyn man charged with child porn possession
A Glen Ellyn man has been arrested and charged with four counts of posession of child pornography. He is being held in DuPage County jail.
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Naperville parks warning of vehicle burglaries
Naperville police and park district officials are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that have been taking place at district-owned parks and facilities. The most recent burglary occurred between 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, officials said in a news release Thursday.
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Probation for Carpentersville babysitter who let baby die of hyperthermia
A Carpentersville woman and unlicensed babysitter is sentenced to 30 months probation for the hyperthermia death of 8-month-old old baby who was left alone strapped in a car seat under a blanket in her house for more than five hours. Deanna Williams, 46, pleaded guilty to reckless conduct earlier this year and tearfully told the judge she was a changed woman.
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Improvements would come to Walnut Glen under deal
Left incomplete when the housing market crashed, the roads and sidewalks in Island Lake's Walnut Glen subdivision could soon be finished. The village board has sent a construction agreement to Residential Homes of America, the Libertyville builder responsible for the development. Near River and Dowell roads, Walnut Glen initially was supposed to contain more than 200 homes, but empty lots are...
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Obama stumps for jobs bill on GOP leaders’ turf
Employing in-your-face politics, President Barack Obama sold his jobs plan Thursday from the turf of the top Republicans on Capitol Hill, combatively calling them out by name to demand action. There was no sign his confrontational approach was changing any minds in Congress.
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Facebook redesigns profiles, adds ‘timeline'
Facebook is dramatically redesigning its users' profile pages to create what CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is a “new way to express who you are.” Zuckerberg introduced the Facebook “timeline” Thursday in San Francisco at the company's f8 conference for some 2,000 entrepreneurs, developers and journalists. The event is also being broadcast to more than 100,000 online viewers.
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Wall Street plummets on fears about economy
Investors on Wall Street and around the world sold stocks with abandon Thursday, more convinced than ever that a global recession is under way. The Dow Jones industrial average lost almost 400 points.
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Quinn pauses hospital tax decisions
A spokesman for the Illinois Hospital Association says the group is looking forward to working with Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration and other parties on a legislative solution on tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals.
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Still no agreement between Cary teachers and board
The Cary Education Association and the Cary Elementary District 26 school board still have not reached an agreement on a new teacher contract for the 2011 school year and beyond.
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Suspended company still completes work in Elgin
Missouri-based Insituform Technologies is the first contractor the City of Elgin has suspended since it started auditing for I-9 compliance in 2008. But just last week, the pipeline rehabilitation company was in Elgin lining pipes on Sept. 15 and 16, according to Todd O’Donoghue, the general counsel for Insituform in North America – a fact confirmed by Elgin officials.
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Indiana House collecting fines from Dem boycott
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House has collected more than $100,000 in fines imposed on Democratic members for their five-week boycott during this year’s legislative session, House records show.
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Indiana fair stage collapse victim awake from coma
PENDLETON, Ind. — A woman badly hurt in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse is communicating with family and friends by writing messages on a dry-erase board.They say 30-year-old Andrea Vellinga of Pendleton began gradually waking up last week from the coma she had been in since suffering severe head injuries in the Aug. 13 collapse.
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Thousands volunteer to help with 2012 Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS — Organizers preparing for the upcoming Super Bowl in Indianapolis say they’re elated that 13,000 people have volunteered to help with visitors and events surrounding the game.
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Pocket dialing may have saved Wisconsin woman
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — An accidental pocket dial from a cell phone may have saved a 20-year-old Town of Lima woman from greater harm.According to a criminal complaint, 21-year-old Floyd Rashid, of Sheboygan, is accused of pinning his girlfriend to the ground and threatening her life Monday night.
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Roundy’s recalls breaded chicken sold at Illinois, Wisconsin deli counters
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee-based Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. is recalling about 360 pounds of breaded chicken breast that may have been undercooked.
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Wisconsin company moving jobs from Mexico
OSSEO, Wis. — Instead of sending work to Mexico, a manufacturer is bringing jobs from Mexico to Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin’s public unions face uncertain future
MADISON, Wis. — The largest public employee unions in Wisconsin face an uncertain future as they decide not to go through the process of keeping their official status. The decisions not to hold the required vote under Gov. Scott Walker’s collective bargaining changes passed this year by the Legislature means the state will have no obligation to bargain with the unions.
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Bartlett school gets handicapped accessible play area
Forty volunteers organized by the PTO constructed a new handicap accessible playground on a recent Saturday at Nature Ridge Elementary School in Bartlett after years of planning and fundraising. The school is one of two schools in Elgin Area School District U-46 with space dedicated to students with special needs, most of whom are wheelchair bound.
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Spanish lawmakers pass wealth tax to cut deficit
MADRID — Spain’s Parliament restored a deficit-reducing wealth tax Thursday in its final session before dissolving to make way for an election that opposition conservatives are favored to win.
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Kurdish militants claim car bomb attack
ANKARA, Turkey — A Kurdish militant group on Thursday claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack near a school in the Turkish capital that killed three people and wounded 34, a pro-Kurdish news agency reported.
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French court orders trial for police in 2007 crash
PARIS — Lawyers for the families of two teens whose deaths in a 2007 traffic accident touched off several days of rioting in Paris’ rough suburbs say the police officer who hit them has been ordered to stand trail on manslaughter charges.In a statement Thursday, the attorneys, Jean-Pierre Mignard and Emmanuel Tordjman, hailed the Versailles appeals court’s decision as “wise.”
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Cage fight for English kids prompts outrage
LONDON — Footage of two slender boys wrestling in a cage in front of a cheering crowd in a British social club drew harsh condemnation Thursday from government officials and children’s advocates who blasted the match as barbaric.The 8-year-old and 9-year-old wore no protective padding or headgear, and at one point one was shown crying.
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Obama urges coordinated action on economy
President Barack Obama used the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to press leaders, in public and private, to take “coordinated action” to prevent the world’s economy from slipping into a recession.
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Romney sharpens attacks on Republican rival Perry to narrow lead
Mitt Romney spent the first five months of his bid for the Republican presidential nomination as a vulnerable frontrunner.Now that he has slipped behind Texas Governor Rick Perry in the polls, Romney’s team has refashioned a quiet campaign into an attack machine.
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Hilary may become Pacific hurricane near Mexican coast today
Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened near southwestern Mexico and may become a Pacific hurricane today, while Ophelia is forecast to remain below hurricane strength as it continued westward in the Atlantic.
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Burger flippers, babysitting grandmas show recession lives on
Americans flipped more burgers, rented more homes, used less-expensive heating fuel and asked for more government help last year, the U.S. Census Bureau says.More people worked fewer hours for less money. Fewer couples got married, and more grandparents cared for their grandchildren. Fewer children attended preschool, and more adults enrolled in graduate school than in 2009.
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Police officers charged in death of homeless man
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The fatal police beating of a mentally ill, homeless man, prosecutors say, began with one officer snapping on a pair of latex gloves and a single threat.
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Gov. brokers deal to end Wash. teachers strike
Negotiators reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for Tacoma teachers Wednesday night, providing a breakthrough to ending a strike that has forced the cancellation of more than a week of school.
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Budzban: Displays of love bring joy to to the giver
We derive more from our giving than we will ever know. Our acts of generosity to another have a way of having everlasting effects on our lives and on the lives we touch by them.
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Midwest SOARRING brings back its popular pow wow despite economic concerns
Joseph Standing Bear Schranz has organized more than 50 pow wows in his life, each more important than the last. This weekend Schranz and his organization, the Midwest SOARRING Foundation, will host its 17th annual Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement. The organization's name is an acronym for Save Our Ancestors Remains and Resources Indigenous Network Group.
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Moving Planet DuPage part of global effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
Moving Planet DuPage is aiming for 350 participants to bike, walk or car pool to the Prairie Path in Villa Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. Why 350? That's the safe number of parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The organization, sponsored by 350.org and the Sierra Club, is part of a global call to action to address concerns about climate change and...
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Itasca pairs art, wine with weekend festival
The annual Itasca Art and Wine Festival, "Benches on Parade," returns for its third year. Nearly 60 artists from across the country and five Illinois wineries will participate in the juried event. Founder Ellen Leahy said the fest has been gaining a good reputation since it launched in 2009. “I would say the momentum is building,” she said. “It's another festival in Itasca that...
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Chicago Sinfonietta makes Naperville its new suburban home
The Chicago Sinfonietta debuts at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall Saturday night in a performance that marks two notable beginnings: the first of four concerts planned in the sinfonietta's new West suburban home and the start of Mei-Ann Chen's tenure at the helm of the Chicago Sinfonietta's concert series.
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Penny for your thoughts in West Dundee?
Are you looking for a way to spend some of those pennies laying around the house? Well, Carpentersville’s Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5915 is holding its annual penny social next Wednesday at the post on 117 S. First Street in West Dundee.
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Hultgren ‘disappointed’ Walsh forcing GOP primary
Rep. Randy Hultgren says he’s `disappointed’ that fellow Republican Rep. Joe Walsh is running against him and will force a primary if Illinois’ new congressional map stands.A primary spells the end to one of their congressional careers.
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Chicago to launch bike-sharing program in 2012
The city of Chicago has announced plans to launch a bicycle-sharing program next year, with the goal of eventually providing 3,000 bikes for short-term
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Former credit union worker accused of fraud on job
A southwestern Illinois woman faces a federal charge that she defrauded an Alton credit union where she once wo
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U of C Medical Center gets $42 million gift
The University of Chicago Medical Center is getting a $42 million gift that’s designed to help improve doctor-patient communications.
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Ill. man sentenced to prison in deadly I-57 wreck
A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to 8½ years in prison on a reckless homicide charge linked to a deadly wreck in March.
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Coroner’s jury rules attorney’s death a suicide
An attorney found dead in his garage after failing to show up for federal sentencing in a fraud case died in his third suicide attempt since being charged, succumbing to an overdose of an anxiety medication and pain reliever, a coroner’s jury ruled Wednesday.
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Trial date set in Lincolnshire day care death case
A trial is set for Oct. 31 for Melissa Calusinski, charged in a toddler’s 2009 death at a Lincolnshire day care center.
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Burlington Northern trains on the move again
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe line was delayed all morning after a freight train broke down near north Aurora, Metra officials said.
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Cook County unveils new database website
Cook County unveils a special website that allows visitors to access previously unreleased data sets including salary information, foreclosure locations and other items. Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the initiative is another step to make county government more transparent.
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You can review Wheaton parks budget
Wheaton Park District opens a 30-day inspection period for its 2012 budget, which will lead into a public hearing in October.
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Kane County rethinking impact fees in sluggish economy
It's time for Kane County to begin its 5-year review of impact fees and consider raising them. But the sluggish economy has county board members worried that impact fees in general will just slow development down even more.
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Grayslake District 46 delves into budget details
Grayslake Elementary District 46 hosted a budget hearing Wednesday night where board members learned District 46 has a budget of about $48.5 million. Of that total, a little more than $30 million will go toward employee salaries and benefits, a ratio that’s typical for an Illinois school district.
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Dawn Patrol: News you need as you walk out the door
News you need as you walk out the door today: Georgia Georgia man put to death, Elgin homes evacuated, Hossa returns to Hawks.
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Inverness man: It's not always easy being a genius
If Patrick Hurst's mind isn't constantly stimulated, this ... is ... what ... he ... hears ... all ... day ... long. The profoundly gifted 20-year-old from Inverness processes information far quicker than a normal person, resulting in a range of challenges from boredom to feeling like an outsider. “He has to have something occupying his mind, practically at all waking hours,” mother...
Sports
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These kickers sure give their teams a leg up
They keep a struggling team competitive, make a good team great and a turn a great team into an even greater team. They're the intangible third of a football game from which successful coaches reap tangible benefits on the scoreboard. Kickers, they believe, go a long way in determining a team's short-term and long-term expectations.
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Buffalo Grove honors Blaney, '86 champs
The timing couldn't be better for Buffalo Grove to name its stadium after football coach Grant Blaney as the dedication ceremony at Friday's game will include a 25th anniversary celebration of his undefeated 1986 Class 6A state championship team.
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Big 12’s Beebe out, revenue sharing on table
Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe is gone after five up-and-down years that included securing a 13-year, $1.2 billion contract with Fox Sports but sharp criticism for failing to keep Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-12) from leaving over the summer. Texas A&M plans to leave by July for the Southeastern Conference.
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Mundelein edges Stevenson
Mundelein’s boys golf team needed four good scores to defeat Stevenson in the teams’ North Suburban Conference Lake Division showdown, and the Mustangs got just that Thursday on their home course.Grant Heelan and Derek Parola each shot even-par 36, and Brady Witt and Bret Cigelnik carded 38s, as Mundelein (148) edged Stevenson (151) at Steeple Chase Golf Club.Like Mundelein, Stevenson had two golfers — Nick Geissler and Reed Aren — shoot a 36.Jack Spellman had a 38 for the Patriots, whose fourth score was a 41.Antioch d. Lake Forest Academy: At Deerpath, the Sequoits (166) won by 15 strokes, as Grant Smith’s 37 earned him medalist honors.Smith was the only golfer to break 40.Grayslake North d. Wauconda: At Renwood Golf Course, the Knights shot a 187 and were led by medalist Andres Avila, who fired a 45. Anthony Harrop had a 46.Luke Bernard’s 46 paced Wauconda.Grant d. Waukegan: At Bonnie Brook, Michael Carrier shot a 42 to lead Grant (189) past host Waukegan (203).Richard Huber had a 44 for Grant.
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Family says beaten Giants fan is speaking again
Family members of a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten outside Dodger Stadium said he is speaking and more responsive than ever since his attack nearly six months ago.
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Can Cutler become third QB to throw for over 400 vs. Pack?
Quarterback Jay Cutler is expected to face intense pressure from the Packers' pass rush on Sunday, but the Green Bay defense has also been vulnerable to aerial attacks, having allowed an NFL-worst 800 passing yards.
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Thursday’s girls volleyball scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls volleyball matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls tennis scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls tennis meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s boys golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's boys golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s boys cross country scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's boys cross country meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls swimming scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls swimming meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s boys soccer scoreboard
High school varsity results of Thursxday's boys soccer matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls cross country scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls cross country meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Fantasy football: Here’s how to stay afloat
Fantasy football owners of Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles are reeling right now, but don't despair. It's gut-check time, to be sure, and John Dietz gives some advice on how to keep your team afloat.
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More line dancing: Who’s the front five?
The Bears have allowed more sacks than any team in the NFL, and because of injuries, they will use their third different offensive line starting five on Sunday against the Packers.
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PGA champ Bradley takes lead in Tour Championship
Keegan Bradley, who won the PGA Championship last month in a playoff over Dufner, ran off four birdies on the back nine Thursday for a 6-under 64 to build a two-shot lead in the Tour Championship.
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Week 5 Lake County previews
A preview of Week 5 football games in Lake County.
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These booters are quite the hoot
It was raining. And 47 long, long yards separated Steven O’Block from 3 points. The ball was snapped, held in place and O’Block blasted the ball with a kick so swift that it was like he was trying to, well, knock someone’s block off.
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West Aurora produces victory at West Chicago
West Aurora topped host West Chicago in 2 games on Thursday, dropping the Wildcats 2 games off the DuPage Valley Conference lead.
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Football: Scouting Week 5, Northwest
Previewing Week 5 of high school football for the Mid-Suburban League, Maine West, St. Viator, Leyden and Christian Liberty.
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Naperville Central outlasts North
Naperville Central, trailing much of the night, fought off six match points in the second set and two more in the third to outlast host Naperville North 24-26, 31-29, 29-27 in a Thursday-night DuPage Valley Conference girls volleyball thriller.
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South Elgin edges Streamwood
The South Elgin Storm girls volleyball team made it an exciting one against District U-46 rival Streamwood. The Storm (7-8-1) defeated the Streamwood Sabres two games to none at South Elgin High School on Thursday by scores of 26-24 and 25-19.
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Marmion tops St. Charles E.
While Marmion (8-3-4) solidified their defense, they also added a little more offensive punch on second-half goals from Mick Maley and Mike Frasca en route to Thursday’s 3-1 victory over the host Saints (4-5-1) in the 18th annual St. Charles East Soccer Invitational at Norris Stadium.
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Scouting report
Scouting report: White Sox vs. Royals
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While playing blame game, let’s not forget Williams
Manager Ozzie Guillen has been all over the headlines and is taking much of the blame for the White Sox' disappointing season. Kenny Williams is also accountable, and like Guillen, the Sox' general manager has to face Jerry Reinsdorf at season's end.
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Scouting: Week 5 Fox Valley football
Previewing Week 5 in Fox Valley football
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Palatine, Conant pool efforts toward tie
The girls swimming teams from Conant and Palatine proved to be evenly matched Thursday — make that perfectly matched. The host Cougars delivered a 1-2 finish in the meet’s final event, the 400-meter freestyle relay to earn a 93-93 tie against the Pirates.
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Huntley makes school history
The Huntley boys golf team made school history Thursday by beating Prairie Ridge to clinch no worse than a tie for the Valley Division title in the Fox Valley Conference. The conference title is the first in Huntley boys golf history, according to coach Jim Rolando. Huntley defeated Prairie Ridge 153-163 at Prairie Isle Golf Club in Crystal Lake, led by freshman Trent Craig (36), junior Ryan Craig (37), junior A.J. Fanselow (38), sophomore Gage Jereb (42) and senior Mason Wicks (42). Huntley (11-1, 5-1) won three road matches in four days to clinch a tie for its first league championship. The Red Raiders’ only Valley Division loss was by a stroke last week to Cary-Grove, which can still forge a tie for the title by winning its remaining match against Crystal Lake South. “That’s so great for the kids to come out and shoot so well when it mattered,” Rolando said. “They all knew what they were playing for and they came through.”
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Boys soccer/Fox Valley roundup
Streamwood 3, Lake Park 1: Alejandro Avalos, Mario Rodriguez and Brandon Malportida scored goals as Streamwood (3-11-1) notched an Upstate Eight crossover win. Jose Resendiz had 10 saves in goal for the Sabres.Plainfield Central 4, Burlington Central 2: The Rockets lost for the third straight time in the St. Charles East tournament. Paolo Sespene and Matt O’Connor scored for BC (7-3-4) and Riley Jensen (1 save) and Drew McMahon (9 saves) shared time in goal.Cary-Grove 9, St. Martin 0: Brett Fotre had 2 goals and 7 other Cary-Grove players scored in this win at the Carmel tournament. Dylan McDonough had 2 saves in goal for the Trojans (8-1).CL South 3, Huntley 0: Roberto Albuquerque scored twice and Charlie Oliver added a goal to lead the Gators (10-5, 2-0) to an FVC Valley win. Steve Follmer had 2 saves in goal for CL South and Austen Emery stopped 7 shots for Huntley (8-3-3, 1-1).Plainfield North 4, Elgin 1: Julian Villasenor scored Elgin’s only goal in this loss at the St. Charles East tournament. Tony Benitez had 12 saves in goal for the Maroons (6-4-4).Chicago Christian 6, St. Edward 0: Matt Hesch made 8 saves in goal for St. Edward (2-13-1, 1-5-0) in this Suburban Christian loss.Larkin 2, Dundee-Crown 1: Tony Hernandez and Erik Rodriguez scored goals for Larkin (9-3-2) in a nonconference win. Santiago Guerrero made 8 saves in goal for the Royals.Neuqua Valley 2, Bartlett 1: Fabio Aiello scored Bartlett’s lone goal in this Upstate Eight Valley loss. Christian Alva had 12 saves in goal for the Hawks (5-4-1, 0-2-1).Jacobs 2, Prairie Ridge 0: Kenny Finn and Nate Smith scored goals for the Golden Eagles (8-7-1, 1-1-1) in this FVC Valley win. Nick Matysek had 4 saves in goal for Jacobs.East Aurora 2, South Elgin 1: Tyler Pezcek scored South Elgin’s goal in this UEC crossover loss. Jarod Schieler had 5 saves in goal for the Storm (5-4-3).Hampshire d. Johnsburg: Jose Hernandez scored a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime, as Hampshire (4-7, 1-0) notched a win in its first FVC Fox win. Bryan Contreras had 18 saves in goal for the Whip-Purs.
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Grayslake Central tops Grayslake North
Five-foot-10 Beth Arnold, a two-year starting right side, negotiated a pole and an antenna to keep alive a ball during the second set of Grayslake Central’s 25-18, 25-17 win over visiting Grayslake North in the teams’ Fox Valley Conference Fox Division match Thursday night.
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St. Charles North wins quad
Raghav Cherala led four St. Charles North players in the 30s, firing a 37 at the picturesque par-36 layout, to enable the North Stars to sweep the competition with a 153.
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Nunez, Gomez have Wheeling looking good
Wheeling looks like a soccer club to watch as the state tournament approaches.Sergio Nunez scored twice and had a hand in two others Thursday night as the Wildcats (5-8-1) defeated visiting Hoffman Estates 4-0.
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Schaumburg's Macnider brothers honored
For close to 40 years, Jim and Jon Macnider have been the face of the Schaumburg boys and girls cross country teams. On Thursday a name was added
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Jacobs handles CL South
Jacobs junior standout Alyssa Ehrhardt can beat an opponent in numerous ways. She can beat you with a devastating serve, a powerful kill and solid defense.All of Ehrhardt’s skills were on display at Crystal Lake South’s Gator Alley Thursday night. South had no answer for the talented junior.The Jacobs outside hitter, a 3-year starter, blasted 10 kills with 6 aces and 10 digs to propel the Golden Eagles to a 25-22, 25-23 victory over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference Valley Division action.Ehrhardt was especially pleased with her serving placement.“I have really worked on my serve,” said Ehrhardt. “I realize a powerful serve can change the momentum of a game and really help the team. We were clicking as a team tonight and played well together. South is always tough. They always fight hard. This is a good win on the road.”Ehrhardt was a key figure in Game 1 for Jacobs (12-6, 3-2). With the Golden Eagles holding a slim 6-4 lead, Ehrhardt changed the complexion of the game, serving 4 consecutive aces as the Golden Eagles scored 8 straight points to take a 14-4 lead.The youthful Gators didn’t cave in and got to within 24-22 on a kill by freshman Carly Nolan. But Jacobs responded and grabbed Game 1 on a kill by Nikki Madoch.In Game 2, the Gators actually held a 19-18 lead after a kill by Avalon Nero. The game was tied at 23, before Jacobs scored the final 2 points capped by a game and match-winning kill from Madoch.“We started slow but overall we played well against a tough South team,” said Jacobs coach Lisa Dwyer. “We need to clean some things up, but it is always nice to beat good team like South at their place.”Madoch backed up Ehrhardt with 6 kills. Setter Taylor Lauder dished out 18 assists for the winners.Nicole Slimko led the Gators (6-7, 2-4) with 6 kills while Nolan collected 4 kills. Katie Meyers was solid on the defensive end with 14 digs.“We had our moments but with young players you are going to have mistakes,” said South coach Jorie Fontana. “Our younger players need to realize to be competitive in this league you have to be consistent.”
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Football: Scouting DuPage County, Week 5
A preview of Week 5 in the high school football season in DuPage County this weekend.
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Schaumburg boys, girls sweep
The Schaumburg boys cross country team, which took sixth at Saturday’s Peoria Notre Dame Invite, kept rolling on a special day Thursday. Schaumburg christened the newly dedicated Macnider Cross Country Course at Hoover Park by cruising to 19-37 Mid-Suburban League West Division dual-meet victory over Conant.
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Girls volleyball/Fox Valley roundup
St. Edward d. Larkin: Sarah Norman had 15 kills and Katie Swanson added 9 kills and 9 digs as St. Edward (12-5) won 25-11, 24-26, 25-18 in nonconference play. Rena Ranallo (5 kills, 6 digs), Katie Ayello (17 assists, 8 digs) and Callie Johnson (6 kills) also contributed for the Green Wave.Woodstock North d. Hampshire: Michelle Dumoulin had 8 kills and Kelly Meathe 12 digs but the Whip-Purs (4-13, 1-4) came up short in the Fox Valley Conference Fox Division match, losing 25-21, 25-23.Cary-Grove d. Dundee-Crown: Cary-Grove bounced back from Tuesday’s loss to Huntley by dismantling Dundee-Crown 25-8, 25-5 in the FVC Valley. Nicole Schuh had 16 digs and Melanie Jereb added 11 kills and 4 aces for the Trojans (15-1, 3-1). Lindsey Peterson had 3 kills for Dundee-Crown (4-9, 0-5).Huntley d. Woodstock: Sam Boesch had 7 kills and Hailey Vitacco added 6 as the Red Raiders (13-0) rolled to a 25-7, 25-19 FVC crossover win. Eli Manning served 13 points and had 10 assists for Huntley.St. Charles East d. Bartlett: Katie Hrbacek had 5 kills and Tori Burke added 13 assists and 7 digs but Bartlett (7-12, 0-3) fell to St. Charles East 25-14, 25-16 in an Upstate Eight crossover.Women’s volleyballOlivet Nazarene d. Judson: Judson saw its 5-match winning streak snapped with a 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19 CCAC loss. Carissa Oelke (16 kills, 17 digs), Kylee Koon (13 kills, 10 digs), Pristin Preuss (28 assists) and Taylor Lesner (16 digs) led the Eagles (6-8, 2-2).
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Backed by Cabrera, Indians club Sox
Asdrubal Cabrera drove in five runs and Jeanmar Gomez won his fifth straight start for Cleveland as the Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 11-2 on Thursday night to remain in second place in the AL Central.
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Kaneland rolls Rochelle
Kaneland senior Katy Dudzinski was at it again Thursday night in Kaneland’s 25-19, 25-21 victory over Rochelle, rocketing a kill off the Hubs’ Sara Glaser during the Knights’ run to end Game 1 and blasting another thunderous kill late in Game 2.
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Moore, Elgin to face Larkin for Town Jug
Elgin High has kept the Town Jug on the city’s east side for two straight seasons. Larkin wants to take it home to the west side. Which team claims ownership of the traveling trophy for the next calendar year will be determined when Elgin (1-3, 0-2) hosts Larkin (2-2, 1-1) in the annual crosstown rivalry game at Memorial Field on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
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Prospect prevails behind 1-2 punch of Garmoe, Walsh
On the final hole of her school-record 44th straight win in a Mid-Suburban League dual meet, Prospect senior Christine Garmoe’s drive was just a few feet away from the drive of teammate Allison Walsh.
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Carmel takes show to Iowa
A bus ride of three hours and 15 minutes to Iowa today shouldn’t faze the Carmel football team. Depending on traffic and weather, after-school bus rides to East Suburban Catholic Conference rivals such as Joliet Catholic or Marist, which is on the far south side of Chicago, can be almost as long.
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Libertyville’s Randy Kuceyeski keyed up for final showdown with Stevenson
After an exhausting week of cancer treatments, all Randy Kuceyeski could think about was football. The longtime Libertyville coach, who was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the spring, had just been released from the hospital last Friday and desperately needed a diversion from that scene.
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Fehlman, Butzow relive St. Edward memories
They come from three different eras of high school sports in Elgin, with all three of them, and their eras, being unique. St. Edward High School, the city’s second oldest high school, will enshrine three new inductees — two individuals and a team — into its Wall of Fame, aka Hall of Fame, next weekend when the Green Wave faithful host their annual Homecoming extravaganza
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Scouting: Tri-Cities football Week 5
A preview of this weekend's high school football games for the Tri-Cities coverage area.
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Brunette looking to pass chemistry test
Skilled Brunette looking to find his way in his first season with the Blackhawks.
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NFL capsules (Week 3)
Here's a closer look at the Week 3 matchups in the NFL, starting with the Green Bay Packers at the Chicago Bears at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Soldier Field. The Monday night game is Washington vs. Dallas.
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Bob LeGere’s NFL picks for Week 3
Bob LeGere offers his weekly picks on all the NFL games this weekend.
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A Buehrle moment marked in time
If this is the end for Mark Buehrle on the South Side, it will be an emotional time for White Sox fans who remember so many great moments from one of the best pitchers in team history. What I'll remember most involves, of all things, a walk.
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Change is in the air for Cubs in 2012
Keep your eye on the four corners when looking at the Cubs this off-season. They could wind up with different players at third base, first base, left field and right field next year. In other words, third baseman Aramis Ramirez might not be the only key player leaving this winter.
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Cubs scouting report
Cubs scouting report
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Football: Week 4 MVPs
Kyle Whitman of Grant has been chosen the Daily Herald's offensive MVP for Week 4 of the high school football season, and the defensive MVP honor goes to Jon Gray of Batavia.
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Stevenson’s Catchings grabs MVP honors in WNBA
INDIANAPOLIS — Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever has been selected the WNBA’s most valuable player for the first time. A former star at Stevenson High School, Catchings averaged 15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in the WNBA this season.
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Northwestern QB Persa: I’m ready to go
It's the news for which all Northwestern fans have been waiting: Dan Persa is strong enough to get on the field. NU's senior quarterback and head coach Pat Fitzgerald all but said Thursday that Persa will play on Oct. 1 at Illinois.
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Big 12, Big East start picking up pieces
Big 12 leaders will meet Thursday to seek ways to stabilize the conference, including changing the leadership. Former Big Eight Commissioner Chuck Neinas told The Associated Press on Thursday morning that he has been contacted byBig 12 members about replacing commissioner Dan Beebe on an interim basis.
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Report: White House to finally honor 1985 Bears
According to unnamed sources cited in a report by CSNChicago.com, the 1985-86 Chicago Bears have been extended an invitation from President Barack Obama to join him in a ceremony on Oct. 7 to honor the Super Bowl XX champions.
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Ask the Sports Writers: Rozner on Bears-Packers
Our weekly "Ask the Sports Writer" video segment returns with 5 questions for Daily Herald columnist Barry Rozner about the Chicago Bears (1-1) as they prepare to host the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers (2-0) on Sunday at Soldier Field in another NFC North Division battle.
Business
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AP Sources: Chrysler-UAW talks break down
Negotiations over a new four-year contract between Chrysler and the United Auto Workers have broken down as both sides refuse to budge on key financial issues, two people briefed on the bargaining said Thursday. The talks ended late Wednesday in a dispute over the number of workers who are paid an entry-level wage, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the negotiations are private.
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Goodbye Moto, hello Nokia Siemens in Arlington Heights
Kukec's eBuzz column features the unveiling of Nokia Siemen's changes after it acquired and moved into the former Motorola Solutions campus in Arlington Heights. And layoffs aren't immune to this bunch either.
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Quinn announces biotech deal
During his trade mission to China, Gov. Pat Quinn announced a deal on Thursday that is designed to increase collaboration between biotech companies and researchers in Illinois and in China. Quinn signed a memorandum of cooperation between the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, iBIO and China’s Shanghai Bio Pharmaceutics Association.
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For-profit colleges getting more GI Bill dollars
A growing proportion of military veterans tapping into benefits from the new GI Bill are using them at for-profit colleges, according to a report from Senate critics of the industry.
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Discover 3Q profit more than doubles, card use up
Discover Financial Services says its third-quarter profit more than doubled as its customers used their cards more and late payments reached a new low.
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VASCO offers free sales training, certification to partners
VASCO Data Security International is launching a free sales training and certification program for the channel partners worldwide.
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Physiotherapy Associates opens clinic in Buffalo Grove
Physiotherapy Associates recently opened a new physical therapy clinic in Buffalo Grove at 701 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 101.
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ComEd hosts storm response conference in Oak Brook
O As part of ComEd’s ongoing efforts to enhance its storm restoration process, the company is hosting a best practices round-table discussion today and Friday in Oak Brook, to learn from the solutions that have proved effective for other utilitie
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Jobless claims in U.S. dropped 9,000 last week to 423,000
More Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments last week as the labor market struggled to improve.
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Target's blunder with designer continues
Target is a victim of its own success. The discounter drummed up so much hype around its exclusive, limited-time line by upscale Italian designer Missoni that its website crashed and was down most of the day on Sept. 13 when the collection was launched, angering customers.
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Court rules that UBS trader should stay in custody
A trader accused of losing Swiss banking giant UBS about $2.3 billion is "sorry beyond words," his lawyer said Thursday, as a judge ordered him to be held in jail until a hearing next month.
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Paramount plans $700M revamp of Hollywood lot Paramount plans $700M revamp of Hollywood lot
Viacom Inc.’s Paramount Pictures movie studio plans to apply to the city of Los Angeles for approval on a 25-year, $700 million plan to refurbish the lot in Hollywood it has occupied since 1926.
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U.S. stock futures drop as global financiaal system risks grow
Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. lender, lost 3.6 percent and Wells Fargo & Co. declined 3 percent in pre-market New York trading.
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Senate panel rejects GOP bid to undercut NLRB
Senate Republicans on Wednesday failed in an effort to undercut the National Labor Relations Board's authority to challenge a company decision on where to locate its work force.
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Berlusconi gets much-needed boost with arrest vote
Lawmakers in the lower Chamber of Deputies voted 312-305 to keep parliamentary immunity intact for Marco Milanese, a former top aide to Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti. Italian lawmakers enjoy immunity from arrest unless they vote to lift the permission.
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House kills spending bill with disaster aid
In a rebuke to GOP leaders, the House on Wednesday rejected a measure providing $3.7 billion for disaster relief as part of a bill to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next week.
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Arlington Hts. panel sees Sheraton's future: luxury apartments, retail
The new owners of the vacant Sheraton Chicago Northwest in Arlington Heights revealed more details about plans to convert the hotel: 170 to 180 luxury apartments, retail and restaurant uses, recreational options replacing the Coco Key water park, a 300-room hotel and possibly additional residential buildings on the roughly 24-acre site adjacent to Arlington Park.
Life & Entertainment
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Pregnancy, fragrance make Beyonce ‘feel so empowered'
Now that Beyoncé is pregnant, there are certain smells that turn her stomach. Luckily, her new fragrance is not one of them. On Wednesday, Beyoncé was busy promoting Pulse, her third scent. For the creator of girl-power anthems, Pulse represents another extension of that theme. “I always meet strong, powerful women and they always have a signature scent. ... so I am so proud of this,” the 30-year-old said.
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‘Love, Loss' a light look at women and fashion
Five women discuss fashion and the role it played in milestone life moments in "Love, Loss and What I Wore," a pleasantly innocuous confection that opened this week at the Broadway Playhouse.
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Controversial ‘Kennedys' arrives on DVD
"The Kennedys," a controversial eight-part miniseries, is now out on DVD. It stars Katie Holmes as Jackie Kenedy, Greg Kinnear as JFK and Tom Wilkinson as his powerful father.
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Easiest “Iced Cream Ever
Iced Cream
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Hepburn's life story makes for poignant ‘Tea'
Playing a world-famous actress — especially one as demanding and distinctive as the great Katharine Hepburn — is a daunting task indeed. In First Folio Theatre's staging of the one-woman show “Tea at Five,” Melissa Carlson walks that line beautifully. Her take on Hepburn draws on a host of emotions — and a surprising store of vulnerability — while still making quite clear why Hepburn was once dubbed “Katharine of Arrogance.”
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Whitney Cummings juggles 2 shows this season
So far, Whitney Cummings is halfway to having a great autumn. She co-created and co-produces the show “2 Broke Girls,” which premiered Monday to 19.2 million CBS viewers. What could make this season her best ever is if her eponymous NBC sitcom, "Whitney," which premieres Thursday on NBC, does well, too.
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‘New Girl' soars, ‘Glee' tanks in ratings for Fox
Fox had a classic good news-bad news scenario in Tuesday night's television ratings. First, the good: Actress Zooey Deschanel's new sitcom, “New Girl,” had a strong series debut. The Nielsen Co. said Wednesday that “New Girl” was watched by just more than 10.1 million people. It was the most popular show of the night among young viewers.
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Honey-Thyme Glazed Chickens with Cider Gravy
Honey-Thyme Glazed Chicken with Apple Cider Gravy
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Baby Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
Pomegranate Salad
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Mindless action misfires in ‘Killer Elite'
The action thriller "Killer Elite" offers a kajillion bad guys who've lost their razors and participate in blurry, over-edited fight scenes so fast and confusing they make Jason Bourne battles look like slow-motion pieces of poetry. At least Robert De Niro is back on the screen beating up people and shooting them with unhindered efficiency.
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'Dee' a feast for the eyes, but a mess for the mind
"Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" is an intricate, but illogical piece of great-looking film, while funeral crashers find mutual affection in "Restless." And can a hardened film critic be creeped out by a horror movie and it's local inspiration?
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Masterful ‘Moneyball' touches all the bases
"Moneyball" is a classic sports underdog movie that thinks way outside of the batter's box as it traces the efforts of the Oakland A's general manager (Brad Pitt) to reinvent his 2002 team up against the crushing budget of the New York Yankees. The characters engage and the dialogue slams like a bat crack.
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Book notes: Molly Shannon debuts kids’ book in Naperville
Actress Molly Shannon, best known for her comical characters on TV's "Saturday Night Live," signs copies of her new picture book for children, "Tilly the Trickster," on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at North Central College in Naperville.
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Night life events: Party with Wedding Banned at Lisle’s Lodge
Skip the ceremony, cover band Wedding Banned says, and start the party at The Lodge in Lisle on Friday, Sept. 23. Or head to the Landshark Beer Garden at Chicago's Navy Pier, where Oktoberfest deals run through Monday, Oct. 10. Another option is to grab a $3 847 Suburban Wheat Ale special every Tuesday at Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville.
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Detail-challenged ‘Dolphin' still tugs at the heartstrings
"Dolphin Tale" borders on hokey drama with factual misinformation about marine mammals, but it strums the heartstrings near the end, and almost succeeds in compensating for the filmmakers' lack of attention to detail and for their joyful embracing of movie cliches.
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‘Iced' cream, you scream, we all scream for ‘iced' cream
A friend of mine called the other day and announced: “I'm making homemade ice cream on the deck today. Come on over.” Funny how all my “straightening up the house” plans for that Sunday afternoon disappeared at the words “homemade ice cream.” That invitation got me thinking: When is the last time I made homemade ice cream? Years ago, for sure. I've been on a sorbet kick for a while now and had all but given up on ice cream. Why? Mainly because it seems like too much work.
Discuss
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Schools should keep social media policies current
A Daily Herald editorial supports social networking policies, such as the one recently adopted by District 214, but cautions that, like technology itself, such guidelines should be works in progress.
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A good newspaper reports news that helps people
Negative news isn't the only thing you'll find in the Daily Herald, columnist Jim Slusher says. You'll also find a lot of stories about people helping those in need.
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Obama knows the right way to cut a deficit
The big fight with Republicans is over taxes. The president proposed raising taxes, mainly on high-income Americans and corporations. His idea of actually lowering the rates on corporations but getting rid of a bunch of special tax deals powerful interests wrested from paid-off politicians makes powerful sense.
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Specter of a sequester
Leon Panetta’s most immediate worry, however, is visible from the windows of his office overlooking the Potomac — Capitol Hill, where the “supercommittee” created by August’s debt-ceiling agreement is sitting. By Thanksgiving it will either agree to do something important — reduce the next decade’s debt by at least $1.2 trillion — or its disagreements will trigger something important: A sequester.
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Look past the lies about oil reserves
In one of President Obama's talks recently, he said that we (America) have less than 2 percent of the oil reserves. Perhaps that is why the American public has been bamboozled. Perhaps that is why we are spending so much for our gallon of gasoline at our local station.
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Let people prosper by their own doing
The decline in 1929 was met by a government under FDR whose answer was bigger more expensive government and the rise of the nanny state. Citizens were no longer to be self-reliant and prosperous their labor because the government would make sure everything was OK.
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Like fixing a flat with duct tape
Obama, in his latest bit of class warfare legislation, will fix all that is bad with the overspending central government’s budget, by taxing the wealthy. Obviously, a couple thousand of the most “fortunate” among us didn’t pay enough, leading to massive debt and a poor economy.
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How real was Obama’s lifeline?
Obama’s lifeline was a rhetorical one, a nice-sounding chant that lulled the American public to sleep. In three years, Obama has been transformed from a messianic figure to a flappy-eared caricature of his own making.
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Taxing the rich is hardly ‘class warfare’
Here we go again. The Republicans are calling President Obama’s deficit reduction plan “class warfare.” Once again, they’re playing the fear card to distract us from the facts.
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Who’s really open to compromise?
A Kildeer letter to the editor: Your editorial denouncing Joe Walsh’s non-attendance at President Obamas stump speech for Stimulus II was a joke.
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Don’t block jobs plan because it’s Obama’s
Letter to the Editor: It is time to support, and vote to fully fund, President Obama’s comprehensive, common sense plan to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.The Republican strategy has been to consistently vote against anything that President Obama suggests, even if it is part of the Republican platform. The Republican “no” votes have continued to destroy our economy.
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We deserve hospital in Huntley
Letter to the Editor: We have the right to receive convenient access to high-quality care. We have the right to have our voices heard by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board and most of all, we deserve Centegra Hospital-Huntley.
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