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Antioch Township man convicted of theft from mother
By Tony Gordon
Dec 9, 2011 10:18 AM - A perennial Lake County political candidate is facing up to 15 years in prison after being convicted Wednesday of stealing thousands of dollars from his elderly mother. In a negotiation with prosecutors, Steven Skinner, 51, admitted there was enough evidence to convict him of felony theft during a hearing before Lake County Circuit Judge Fred Foreman.
Smoked Polish Sausage and Sweet Potato Egg Noodles -- Halushki Style with Grilled Plum, Blue Cheese, and Arugula Salad

Oct 11, 2011 12:52 PM - Red Wine Vinegar, Polish sausage, plums and sweet potatoes
Music notes: Montrose Room hosts Bob Mould for two nights
By Matt Arado
Oct 3, 2011 1:12 PM - Punk icon Bob Mould makes two stops in Rosemont Friday and Saturday to perform songs from throughout his career and to read from his newly published autobiography, "See a Little Light: The Trial of Rage and Melody." Mould is a great performer and speaker, so these promise to be special outings from one of the most important figures in rock in the last 30 years.
Did state Sen. Schmidt use clout on domestic disturbance police call?
By Bob Susnjara
Sep 30, 2011 9:49 AM - State Sen. Suzi Schmidt mentioned being a former Lake County Board chairman and her "connections" on a December call asking a 911 dispatcher to ignore her husband if he summoned help, according to a recording released Wednesday. Moreover, the Republican senator alluded to politics again Monday when speaking to Lake County sheriff's deputies who were called to the couple's home by her husband, Robert, because of a purported domestic dispute. No charges were filed.
Lutheran General receives grant for children's cancer clinic
By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Sep 29, 2011 4:30 PM - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge Tuesday received a $100,000 grant to help fund its Children's Cancer Survivorship Clinic. State Rep. David Harris spoke about how the hospital's survivorship program helped his son, who is a cancer survivor and a U.S. Army captain serving in Afghanistan.
SNL's Molly Shannon visits Naperville students to read from her first book
By Justin Kmitch
Sep 29, 2011 4:29 PM - Actress Molly Shannon, who first came to fame on "Saturday Night Live," was in Naperville Wednesday reading from her first children's book. "It's definitely not easy. It was a challenge," Shannon said. "I'd love to (write more books) but I'm not even thinking about that right now."
Martz has confidence in Bears' running game
By Bob LeGere
Sep 29, 2011 4:04 PM - The Bears have had a lot of problem areas offensively the past two weeks, but they'll have a chance to improve them this week against the Carolina Panthers. Mike Martz's crew is No. 31 in rushing yards per game, No. 28 in first downs per game, No. 30 in sacks allowed per passing attempt and No. 29 in third-down efficiency.
Bank robber strikes again in Carol Stream
By Paul Biasco
Sep 29, 2011 3:03 PM - Police are looking for a man who robbed two Carol Stream banks in the past 10 days, including one Wednesday afternoon.
DCFS investigating death of 3-month-old Hoffman Estates girl
By Paul Biasco
Sep 29, 2011 11:40 AM - The Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the death of a 3-month-old Hoffman Estates girl who was found unresponsive in her home early Wednesday morning.
Battles, re-enactors part of Lake Villa's Civil War Days
By Gilbert R. Boucher II
Sep 29, 2011 11:34 AM - The Union and Confederated armies got another chance to fight the Battle of Bull Run -- during the 9th Annual Civil War Days at the Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa. The event on Sept. 17 and 18 was sponsored by the Lake Villa Historical Society, village of Lake Villa, and the Army of the Cumberland.

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