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Bears' coach Smith wants Urlacher to take his time
By Bob LeGere
Aug 6, 2012 9:31 PM - Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher was held out of practice Sunday for the fourth straight day. "His knee is still a little sore," said Bears coach Lovie Smith "Hopefully, we'll be able to get him back out here before long. But we'll take our time with Brian."
CAGGNI offers two free genealogy workshops
Bill McGovern
Aug 6, 2012 7:35 PM - The Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) will sponsor two free genealogy workshops, open to the public, on Aug. 11 at the main Schaumburg library.
To Be Joyful Again offers support for widow/widowers

Aug 6, 2012 7:34 PM - To Be Joyful Again, a non-denominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone having lost a significant other.
Wheaton Municipal Band presents its Grand Finale Aug. 11
Gail Sonkin
Aug 6, 2012 7:32 PM - The Wheaton Municipal Band performs its final concert of the 2012 season indoors at Edman Chapel on the Wheaton College Campus on Saturday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Wheaton Municipal Band salutes the audience on Aug. 9
Gail Sonkin
Aug 6, 2012 7:31 PM - On August 9 at 8PM, the Wheaton Municipal Band plays its last Thursday night concert of the summer.
What you can, can't carry on is a crapshoot
By Gail Todd
Aug 6, 2012 5:22 PM - The list of dangerous carry-on items is always evolving. Some are obvious. Try to bring a meat cleaver onboard and you'll cause a real beef with security. On the other hand, screw drivers, wrenches and pliers are probably OK.
Park City man, son accused of stomping on puppy
By Lee Filas
Aug 6, 2012 2:20 PM - A Park City man and his son are charged with killing a puppy owned by a Racine woman over a $13 debt, police said. Fred Gossett, 49, of Park City, and Curtis Gossett, 22, of Racine, were charged with burglary and mistreatment of animals Tuesday, July 31, after they allegedly burst into the victim's home and stomped on the 6-month-old beagle puppy's head, killing it, authorities said.
Some suburbs boost budgets with electric aggregation fees
By Tara García Mathewson
Aug 6, 2012 1:50 PM - Out of more than 50 communities across the Northwest and West suburbans with electric aggregation programs, only seven decided to accept a "civic contribution" from their chosen provider, including West Dundee and Hoffman Estates. In communities like Mundelein that decided against accepting the civic contribution, officials point to their duty to save residents as much money as possible.
New details emerging from Lombard soccer star's death
By Orrin Schwarz
Aug 6, 2012 12:18 PM - While the suburban soccer community continues to mourn the death of Lombard native Kirk Urso, a 22-year-old midfielder with the Columbus Crew, a few details have emerged regarding his death, and an autopsy is scheduled for today.
Weekend of racing closes with good weather, happy winners
By Matt Arado
Aug 6, 2012 10:26 AM - Spectators at the Tour of Elk Grove on Sunday experienced near-perfect weather, a far cry from the heat and storms of the previous days. As a result, there was a festive atmosphere among fans, many of whom enjoyed the cycling event from chairs set up next to grills and coolers. Several rattled cowbells and cheered as the riders whizzed by.

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