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Speech by survivor of Nazi doctor canceled
Submitted by Oakton Community College
Nov 27, 2012 5:03 PM - Nazi physician Josef Mengele was infamous for torturing and killing Jewish prisoners during the 1940s in the name of "science." Hear a firsthand account from one survivor of "The Angel of Death" 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in Room P103 at the Oakton Community College Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Ave.
Two ways to win snowblower in Daily Herald holiday lights contest
By Teresa Schmedding
Nov 27, 2012 10:59 AM - The Daily Herald is giving away two snowblowers in its annual holiday lights contest. Submit a photo of your house by Dec. 9, and vote on the entries between Dec. 10 and 16. The top vote-getter will win a Toro Power Clear snowblower worth $850, receive a plaque and be featured in a Daily Herald article. In addition, a voter will be chosen at random to win a Toro snowblower valued at $450.
Benefits fight brings lesbian couple to high court
Associated Press
Nov 26, 2012 2:42 PM - The high court has scheduled a closed-door conference for Friday to review five cases that seek to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act overwhelmingly approved by Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton. The purpose of the meeting is to decide which, if any, to put on the court's schedule for arguments next year.
Fewer moderates will make deals harder in new Congress
Associated Press
Nov 26, 2012 2:41 PM - When the next Congress cranks up in January, there will be more women, many new faces and 11 fewer Tea Party-backed House Republicans from the Cass of 2010 who sought a second term. Overriding those changes, though, is a thinning of pragmatic, centrist veterans in both parties.
Christmas Sharing Seeks Donations and Volunteers
Beth Gustafson
Nov 26, 2012 10:36 AM - Christmas Sharing of Wheaton/Warrenville will take place December 7th and 8th. Sponsored by School District 200, churches in Wheaton and Warrenville, individuals, and businesses, this program reaches to the corners of our community. Won't you donate money or volunteer your time?
5th Grade Bartett Raiders Cheer host a Fundraiser at the DogFather Hotdogs Nov 26th
Jennifer Santini
Nov 26, 2012 10:35 AM - The 5th grade Bartlett Raiders cheer squad is fundraising to go to the IRCA State Championship!
Images: Bears vs. Vikings

Nov 26, 2012 8:52 AM - The Chicago Bears faced off with the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Vikings 28-10 and ended a two-game losing skid.
Suburban mayors might have to wait for pension relief
By Mike Riopell
Nov 26, 2012 6:13 AM - Suburban mayors looking for relief from their rising police and firefighter pension costs might have to wait in line. State lawmakers returning to the Capitol this week are focused on brokering a deal on cutting back teachers' and state workers' pensions. That yearlong debate has rarely included talks of solving local officials' concerns at the same time.
Wheeling celebrates its lights at Friendship Park
By Steve Zalusky
Nov 26, 2012 6:11 AM - Wheeling kicked off its holiday season with music, lights and plenty of hot liquids Sunday night during its tree lighting ceremony. Brass players from Wheeling High School regaled the crowd huddled around the gazebo. Some children danced to the music. "It's special because of all the people that come, all the children that come and what we can give back to the residents of the village of Wheeling," Village President Judy Abruscato said.
Decades of alumni sing thanks to retired choir director
By Melissa Silverberg
Nov 26, 2012 6:08 AM - More than three decades of alumni came together for a reunion concert to pay tribute and give thanks to the choir director who they said made such a difference in their lives. At least 150 singers who graduated from Forest View High School or Elk Grove High School gathered for two hours of singing led by Jerry Swanson. "It seems like just yesterday we were singing these songs for the first time," Swanson said.

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