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Weekend picks: Rosemont Zanies hosts 'League' comedian
By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart
Jul 27, 2012 6:28 AM - If you've enjoyed comedian Steve Rannazzisi in FX's "The League" or MTV's "Punk'd," then don't miss his weekend performances at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont. Check out several DeLoreans at the midnight Friday showing of "Back to the Future" at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove. Celebrate the late, great Cubs third baseman at Ron Santo Night at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Saturday.
Ikea installs solar panels to generate own power
By Anna Marie Kukec
Jul 26, 2012 5:25 PM - Swedish home furnishings retailer Ikea Wednesday debuted perhaps the largest commercial rooftop solar energy panel arrays in the state on its stores in Schaumburg and Bolingbrook. The company aims to install the panels in at least 39 of its 44 U.S. stores, distribution centers and offices as part of its global initiative to conserve energy, Ikea spokesman Joseph Roth said.
Elgin, contractors still adjusting to responsible bidder ordinance
By Tara García Mathewson
Jul 26, 2012 10:22 AM - Upgrades to Elgin's Eastside Recreation Center will be delayed because of noncompliance with a relatively new responsible bidder ordinance that applies to large city projects.
Penn State players vow to stick together post-scandal
Associated Press
Jul 26, 2012 10:22 AM - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- More than 30 Penn State football players say they're staying in Happy Valley despite NCAA sanctions that will keep the Nittany Lions out of a bowl game for the rest of their careers. Flanked by more than two dozen teammates, seniors Michael Mauti and Michael Zordich vowed to restore Penn State to greatness after an unprecedented child sex abuse scandal that shattered the program's image as a place where "success with honor" was the rule.
"degrees" opens August 4th in West Dundee
swell gallery
Jul 26, 2012 10:13 AM - swell gallery in West Dundee will celebrate the opening of a noteworthy exhibition of abstract artwork opening on Saturday, August 4th from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Police: Cal Ripken's mom abducted, now safe
Associated Press
Jul 26, 2012 9:59 AM - The 74-year-old mother of Hall of Fame infielder Cal Ripken was safe Wednesday, a day after an armed man abducted her from her home northeast of Baltimore, police said.
Katherine Jackson apparently back home
Associated Press
Jul 26, 2012 9:10 AM - Katherine Jackson is apparently back home, reuniting with Michael Jackson's children after a judge temporarily took away her guardianship because of her days-long absence from them. Paris Jackson tweeted early Thursday morning: "grandma's here! #thankyougod."
Prosecutor: Ignored texts may have prompted Lombard arson
By Josh Stockinger
Jul 26, 2012 6:15 AM - Todd Mandoline was so enraged when his ex-girlfriend didn't respond to a text message that he torched her car, igniting a quick-moving fire that killed the Lombard woman who had just celebrated her birthday, prosecutors said. The Villa Park man was being held without bond on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated arson and arson in the Sunday fire that killed Paula Morgan, 24, and critically injured her 25-year-old friend.
Carol Stream fires library director in 4-2 vote
By Christopher Placek
Jul 26, 2012 5:52 AM - On July 18, Ann Kennedy thought she had been fired. A week later, she is. The Carol Stream Public Library board voted 4-2 Wednesday to dismiss Kennedy as library director after six years in the position and a total of 20 years working at the library. Board President Mike Wade called a revote after learning the board's original 3-1 vote that he was short a vote to fire Kennedy.
Mercy officials looking ahead to hearing for new hospital
By Lenore T. Adkins
Jul 26, 2012 5:41 AM - While one hospital system is looking forward to building in McHenry County, another hospital system remains in limbo over whether it can do the same. Mercy Health System has to wait until September before the board considers hears its appeal on building a 70-bed hospital in Crystal Lake. "We're confident that we will present a case that is compelling," said Rich Gruber, Mercy's vice president of community advocacy.

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