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Arts in Bartlett presents 'The Nature of Birds'
Submitted by Arts in Bartlett
Aug 22, 2012 9:15 AM - Arts in Bartlett presents "The Nature of Birds," an exhibit of pastel paintings by Jenny Vogt, at the village hall gallery, on display through Aug. 30. The village of Bartlett 2nd floor Art Gallery, 228 Main St., in Bartlett, is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
Tough course, fun atmosphere draw riders to Winfield Criterium
By Marie Wilson
Aug 11, 2012 7:22 PM - A challenging 0.9 mile course along with a party-like atmosphere of neighborhood barbecues and a starting line festival combined Saturday to draw hundreds of bike racers and spectators to the first day of the 13th annual Winfield Criterium. "It's a fun thing to get the family and friends together when you can and watch the races," said Dermot Ryan. The event continues Sunday.
Weekend picks: Chicago Comic Con is here!
By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart
Aug 10, 2012 6:49 AM - Three "Star Trek" captains -- William Shatner, Avery Brooks and Scott Bakula -- will take the stage together for a discussion of galactic journeys past and present at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont. Check out the rib fest, bike rodeo and more at Gurnee Days Friday. Or head into Chicago to see Robin Thicke, Megan and Liz and other music stars celebrate fashion at the Macy's Glamorama 2012 event at the Harris Theatre.
Suburban residents keep Haiti in their hearts
By Susan Dibble
Aug 9, 2012 4:41 PM - When Luke Hasan of Naperville learned that people in Haiti were getting sick from drinking dirty water, his 6-year-old heart rebelled. So he decided to use a lemonade stand he received for his birthday to raise more than $2,100 for a clean water project for Haiti spearheaded by Naperville's Patty Meyer and Bolingbrook's Renee Plaza. The project will hold a HeArts for Haiti silent art auction and sale Saturday, Aug. 11.
Prep football squads hit the practice turf
Daily Herald Report
Aug 9, 2012 2:57 PM - High school football is back, and the first kickoff of the season is only 16 days away.Football programs across the suburbs and throughout the state conducted their first official practices Wednesday in preparation for the 2012 season.For some programs (Geneva, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows and Prospect), it also was their first chance to test new synthetic fields installed this summer at their stadiums.
Suburban talent contest winner to be revealed Saturday
By Scott C. Morgan
Aug 9, 2012 1:31 PM - After weeks of honing their skills through initial auditions and successive rounds of competition, the final five in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent will soon find out if they are the ultimate winner, the online Fan Favorite -- or both. All will be revealed at the Taste of Arlington Heights starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. That's when the final five finalists will perform for an open-air crowd before the winners are announced.
Batavia woman gives God the credit for her 100 years
By Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 9, 2012 11:35 AM - When you turn 100, people ask you your secret to living that long. Some people answer "Clean living." Others speculate it was genetics, noting their parents lived long lives. Some credit a daily cocktail. Isabelle Sandquist of Batavia knows it was nothing she did. "The Lord isn't through with me yet here," she said Wednesday, at a reception in her honor.
What to do, whom to see at Comic Con
By Matt Arado
Aug 9, 2012 11:26 AM - Grab your cape and head to Rosemont for this weekend's Wizard World Chicago Comic Con! Comics mastermind Stan Lee! William Shatner! "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton! Celebrities and artists will be in large supply ... and if you're lucky, you might even meet a hero or two.
Car club calendar

Aug 9, 2012 9:56 AM - The Chicago suburbs are home to many auto shows and cruise nights, as well as clubs devoted to models ranging from the Alfa Romeo to Volkswagen. The Daily Herald has compiled a list of area shows, car clubs and motorcycle groups.
Elgin officials discuss drug and alcohol education, enforcement
By Tara García Mathewson
Aug 9, 2012 8:50 AM - In their capacity as liquor commissioners, the Elgin City Council members discussed drug and alcohol education and enforcement Wednesday and possibilities for funding. Police Chief Jeff Swoboda said state money for DUI enforcement will significantly decrease next year -- to $82,000 in 2013 from $260,000 this year. To expand drug and alcohol education efforts and continue the DUI enforcement, council members must agree on a revenue source to fund them.

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