Daily Archive : Wednesday March 13, 2013
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Streamwood High School presents ‘Les Miserables’
Streamwood High School for its spring musical this weekend and next will be performing the challenging production of "Les Misérables." Producer Barb Thomas says students and parent and community supporters of the theater program have risen to the challenge. "It's turning out to be a very good show."
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Chickens, now banned, once common in Arlington Hts.
There is some speculation that Arlington Heights rejects the idea of chickens now because residents are afraid they will slip back onto the list of hick towns surrounding the metropolis. Others contend that owning a few chickens to keep breakfasts as nutritious as they used to be is not hick. It's "hip."
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Dist. 301 candidates focus on sports, kindergarten, transparency
Five candidates are running for three open seats on the Burlington Central Unit District 301 board. The lone incumbent, Jeff Gorman, will be challenged by retired District 301 teacher Maggie Perry; Rick Pryor, co-founder of the Burlington Blast Girls Basketball League; real estate broker Jeffrey Kellenberger and retired construction superintendent Duane Schmitt.
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Police cracking down on drivers for St. Patrick’s Day
As they have for other holidays, multiple police departments in the Northwest suburbs are putting a traffic campaign into action this weekend to crack down on seat belt use and drunk driving. The campaign will take place Thursday through Sunday in several Northwest suburbs, including Barrington, Elk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Bartlett, Palatine and Prospect Heights.
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S. Elgin challengers: Bad location picked for Water’s Edge
While the three incumbents running for seats on the South Elgin village board voted in favor of a new development downtown, the two challengers say the board made the wrong decisions. They object to the downtown location for Water's Edge, a 50-unit apartment building for low-income and disabled people.
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Most Naperville council candidates oppose ward systems
Nine of the 11 Naperville City Council candidates running for four two-year terms oppose the election district system the city is preparing to switch to in 2015. Also on the April 9 ballot, however, is a referendum aimed at reversing the results of a November 2010 referendum question in which more than 28,000 residents voted to establish a ward-based system by 2015.
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Crowds turn out to celebrate new pope
Argentines thronged Buenos Aires's cathedral in central Plaza de Mayo square, where some knelt to pray and others wept for joy, after Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was named the first non-European pope in over 1,200 years.
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Netflix integrates with Facebook in U.S.
Netflix Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings lobbied Congress to change U.S. law and put his alliance with Facebook into full effect. With about $5 billion in long-term content obligations, he is counting on the social component to increase word-of-mouth about Netflix's growing digital library and build loyalty to the $7.99-a-month subscription service.
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Wisconsin Gouda named nation's top cheese
Marieke Penterman of Holland's Family Cheese in Thorp, Wis., won the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay Wednesday with her Marieke Mature Gouda. First runner-up was Tarentaise, a semihard alpine cheese made by Spring Brook Farm/Farms For City Kids Foundation in Reading, Vt.
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Two competing pension plans get state panel OK
An Illinois Senate committee approved two competing pension reform plans Wednesday. But without agreement favoring either one, there's still doubt that after years of talks lawmakers will be ready to send legislation to Gov. Pat Quinn anytime soon.
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State anti-heroin plan gets early approval
A suburban lawmaker's proposal to address the state's heroin problem cleared a hurdle Wednesday when it was approved by an Illinois House committee. State Rep. Sam Yingling, a Round Lake Beach Democrat, told the House panel about heroin's increasing prevalence in the suburbs and proposed a task force on the issue.
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Local religious leaders, faithful see Pope as heart of humility
The historic choice of a pope from South America, the choice of his new name and his initial demeanor of humility Wednesday speak volumes for the future, suburban Catholics say. "He is representing the voice of the people," said the Rev. John Trout of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville.
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Gay marriage 12 votes short, Madigan says
A proposal to make Illinois the 10th state to allow gay marriage will face a "very difficult" reception in the Illinois House, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan said Wednesday as advocates vowed to continue pushing for the legislation.
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Fracking foes hope Madigan can sway lawmakers
Illinois' powerful House speaker said Wednesday that he supports a moratorium on high-volume oil and gas drilling, weighing in on the issue one day before a House committee is scheduled to consider competing bills involving the practice. It was unclear how much sway that Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat, would have over lawmakers' decisions, especially since more than 50 House members...
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Anglers hunt Asian carp spreading in Kentucky lakes
Anglers are on the hunt in western Kentucky for a pesky fish whose exploding population has infested lakes and tributaries all along the Mississippi River. The fast-breeding Asian carp is the target. State Fish and Wildlife officials say the non-native fish is gobbling up food supplies and starving out other more favorable species like crappie and bass.
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‘Veronica Mars’ film online fundraiser meets goal
"Veronica Mars" fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series. A crowd-sourcing campaign to raise $2 million for the project on the Kickstarter website hit its goal in less than a day. "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas started the effort Wednesday with help from series star Kristen Bell. More than 33,000 contributors had pledged $2.1 million and counting as of...
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Dist. 15 parents prefer early dismissal to late start
Although a vote won't take place until next month, signs point to the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board backing parents' wishes over those of the teachers on next year's start and dismissal times. That means most of the roughly 12,000 students would end their week 45 minutes early every Friday to allow for professional development time among the district's 830 teachers. "It's clear...
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Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio: a pope of firsts
From "the end of the earth," the Catholic Church found a surprising new leader, a pioneer pope from Argentina who took the name Francis, a pastor rather than a manager to resurrect a church and faith in crisis: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio , the archbishop of Buenos Aires, the first pontiff from the New World.
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‘Francis’ name choice reflects commitment to the poor
Simply by taking a new name — one no pope has ever used — Bergoglio might be sending a message that change is on the way for the church. There is a strong tradition in the church of taking names of previous popes. John Paul I, in 1978, broke with tradition when he combined the names of men who preceded him as bishop of Rome.
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Batavia hopefuls discuss power plant investment
What to do about Batavia's investment in a downstate coal-fired electrical plant was one of the topics alderman candidates were asked, at a business-oriented forum put on by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
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Algonquin candidates talk red light cameras
If Algonquin trustee hopeful Richard Flynn had his way, he would eliminate all three of the red light cameras in the village. Flynn, a newcomer to village politics is seeking one of three trustee seats, along with incumbents Robert Smith, Jerry Glogowski and Brian Dianis.
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Pope Francis’ life hasn’t always been simple
On the streets in Buenos Aires, the stories about the cardinal who would become the first pope from the Americas often include a very ordinary backdrop: The city bus during rush hour. While the new pontiff is not without some political baggage, including questions over his role during a military dictatorship in Argentina in the 1970s, the selection of the 76-year-old Bergoglio reflected a series...
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Quinn wants appeal of concealed carry ruling
Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that he wants the Illinois attorney general to appeal a federal court ruling that the state's last-in-the-nation concealed carry ban is unconstitutional, a move that would take it before the U.S. Supreme Court. But Attorney General Lisa Madigan said she prefers to wait and see whether lawmakers craft a new law this spring that would allow the concealed carry of...
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Jury seated, gag order imposed in Beavers’ trial
A judge on Wednesday imposed a gag order on attorneys in the tax-evasion trial of a powerful Chicago Democrat after a defense lawyer claimed jury selection was "rigged" because no black men were in the 50-person pool from which jurors were selected. Opening statements at Cook County Commissioner William Beavers' trial were set for Thursday after the jury was selected Wednesday
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Choosing a papal name
Every time a new pontiff is chosen in a conclave, a senior cardinal goes up to him and asks: “And by what name do you want to be called?”The question is popped immediately, while all electors are still locked in the Sistine chapel. So the winner had better have done his homework and already picked a name.
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More local reaction to selection of Pope Francis
More religious leaders and faithful around the suburbs share their thoughts on the selection of Pope Francis from Argentina.
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DuPage forest preserve takes new look at old structures
Before making any changes to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District's long-standing policy on historic structures,commissioners want to know how much of an investment the district already has made in preserving the past.
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Researchers find German-made spyware across globe
A Canadian research center said Wednesday that it had identified 25 different countries that host servers linked to FinFisher, a Trojan horse program which can dodge anti-virus protections to steal data, log keystrokes, eavesdrop on Skype calls, and turn microphones and webcams into live surveillance devices.
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The story slowly unfolded as world watched
It took 12 minutes for a text to be delivered after the first appearance of white smoke. Fortunately for reporters, it was relatively clear that white smoke was streaming from the Sistine Chapel chimney upon Pope Francis' election. It enabled broadcast networks to quickly and authoritatively break into regular programming. Earlier, there was much discussion on CNN about how the smoke could...
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Dancenter North to offer poms clinic
Dancenter North will offer a special poms clinic on April 14 and 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., at their studio at 540 North Milwaukee Ave. in downtown Libertyville.
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Lake County sample ballot available
Lake County registered voters may now preview their official ballot for the April 9 Consolidated Election at LakeVoterPower.info using the "What is on My Ballot?" link.
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Court order allows group to resume pregnancy services in Elgin
A federal judge issues a restraining order Wednesday against the City of Elgin, allowing TLC Pregnancy Services to offer free ultrasound screenings in its mobile facility in the parking lot of ht eEvangelical Church of Elgin adn J.B.'s Pub, which are several blocks from Elgin's Larkin High School and the community college.
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Forest preserve may revise Danada horse adoption policy
Amid worries that five horses set to retire from Danada Equestrian Center could end up in the hands of unscrupulous owners, DuPage Forest Preserve commissioners are considering whether to revise the district's horse adoption policy. The district is giving Danada volunteers until the end of the month to submit applications to adopt five horses, or officials will advertise adoption on the Internet.
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Algonquin teen guilty but mentally ill in dad’s death
An Algonquin teen pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to shooting and killing his father in February 2010. David Szalonek, who was 16 when he killed his father, was sentenced to 18 years for second-degree murder and will serve about half of that sentence under state law.
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Ex-NIU police officer pleads not guilty to rape
Former NIU police officer Andrew Rifkin entered the plea Wednesday and asked the court to note previous court rulings, including one that found NIU police intentionally withheld evidence favorable to him.
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Fire causes extensive damage to Carol Stream house
A fire caused extensive damage to a Carol Stream house Wednesday, but no one was hurt, officials said. Firefighters responded shortly before 10 a.m. to the two-story structure on the 400 block of N. Blackhawk Drive. The fire appeared to have started toward the rear of the home before spreading through a wall and into the attic, said Administrative Chief Perry Johnson of the Carol Stream Fire...
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Construction revs up on Jane Addams
Just repeat short-term pain for long-term gain as you crawl along in construction traffic on the Jane Addams Tollway this spring and summer. The tollway is commencing a major redo of the Addams that means more lanes and a faster commute, or so planners promise.
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Florida Lt. Gov. resigns; 57 charged in scandal
Florida's lieutenant governor resigned and nearly 60 other people were charged in a scandal involving a purported veterans charity that authorities said Wednesday was a front for a $300 million gambling operation.
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Kane Co. wants piece of Prairie Parkway cash
Kane County Board members don't like the near-dead Prairie Parkway project, but they do like its money. There are still some $51 million of federal funds, going back to 2005, for the Prairie Parkway project floating around. When the parkway project faced a lawsuit, IDOT dedicated that $51 million to a segment of Rt. 47 that still qualified as meeting part of the goals of the Prairie Parkway. Kane...
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Deadline Thursday for our Winter Photo Contest
It's not too late to enter the Daily Herald's Winter Photo Contest. But it's gettng close. The submission deadline is midnight Thursday and voting begins at midnight Friday. There are two trips to Wisconsin's Abbey Resort available, one for the winning photo and one for a randomly drawn voter.
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Premieres make up most of Writers' Theatre's upcoming season
Writers' Theatre in Glencoe announces a 2013-2014 season comprised of world and regional premieres and a revival of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" starring Kate Fry.
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Study: Radiation for breast cancer can harm hearts
Women treated with radiation for breast cancer are more likely to develop heart problems later, even with the lower doses used today, troubling new research suggests. The risk comes from any amount of radiation, starts five years after treatment and lasts for decades, doctors found.
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New Levee 37 pumps prevent flooding in Mt. Prospect
The major rainfall and snow melt of last weekend provided the first test for the pumps installed last year at Levee 37 along the Des Plaines River, Mount Prospect Public Works Director Sean Dorsey told the Mount Prospect Village Board's committee of the whole Tuesday.
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Joliet diocese to make clergy-abuse records public
Personnel files of more than a dozen former Diocese of Joliet priests considered sex offenders will be released as part of a settlement between the northern Illinois diocese and a man who sued over molestation he endured as a boy.
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Roskam, Obama exchange less jovial in Capitol meeting
President Barack Obama heads to Capitol Hill Wednesday to try to find common ground on the deficit with the House GOP. Among those he spoke with is his former Illinois state Senate colleague, Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam of Wheaton. Roskam is the second suburban lawmaker the president has reached out to this week as part of his "charm offensive."
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Striking workers, U of I to meet with mediator
A federal mediator says in an email obtained by The Associated Press that the union representing striking University of Illinois employees and the school have agreed to meet. The strike by almost 800 food- and building-service workers entered its third and what is scheduled to be final day Wednesday.
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Teachers strike ends after 9 school days in Dixon
The Dixon Education Association and school board reached an agreement on a four-year contract early Wednesday, and students have returned to class.
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School holds memorial for 4 teens killed in crash
Wilmington High School held an all-school memorial Wednesday for four students who died when their car skidded off a bridge into an icy creek. The coroner identified the victims as 14-year-old Matthew Bailey, 15-year-old Cody Carter, 17-year-old Cheyenne Fender and 15-year-old Micalah Sembach.
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Dist. 54 website honored for transparency
Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54's website has won a Sunny Award from the editors of Sunshine Review. The award honors the most transparent government websites in the nation.
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Images: Pope Francis
Images of Pope Francis and his first audience after election at Vatican City. Buenos Aires' Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio was chosen as Pope and took the name Francis. Bergoglio is the first pope ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.
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Teens ready to gauge market for Lake Zurich dance club
Two teenagers are about to learn if a market really exists for a dance club in Lake Zurich geared toward the younger set. Lake Zurich resident Carly Rubin and Jeff Epstein of Buffalo Grove are collaborating on a sneak peek for Infinity. The trial run for the nonalcoholic club — open for patrons 16 to 20 years old — will be from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion...
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Tough winter forces owls south in hunt for food
It's been a tough winter for owls in parts of North America, and the evidence is turning up on roadsides, at bird feeders and at a wildlife rehab center in Minnesota.
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South Americans overjoyed at first Latin American pope
Latin Americans reacted with joy, bursting into tears and cheers on Wednesday at news that an Argentine cardinal has become the first pope from the hemisphere.
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Walsten’s vision for Des Plaines mix of progress, preserving history
Of the three mayoral hopefuls vying to lead a city of roughly 60,000 people, Mark Walsten sees himself as having a different vision for Des Plaines — one that preserves some of the old, while embracing innovation and growth. "I want this city to advance. I want it to be vibrant," he said.
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Why suburban mayoral races are so crowded
While some might say serving as a suburban mayor might be more work than it's worth, it's clear that interest is high, with 28 out of 59 seats in suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties contested. Twelve of those races feature three or more candidates. Roselle and St. Charles each have four. “All the issues you read about on the national level are alive and well on the local...
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Rose Queen to be crowned Friday in Roselle
For the first time in more than two decades, the Rose Queen will be crowned under the auspices of new organizers, who are bringing a few changes to the Roselle pageant that's a 54-year tradition for high school girls seeking scholarship money and the chance to serve as a fixture at events promoting the village.
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Bartlett candidate says she’ll ‘get things done’
Patricia Kelly describes herself as a hardworking, nonconfrontational leader who will roll her sleeves up and "get things done." That's one reason why she is running for Bartlett village president this spring. "If I feel very strongly about something I will take action," the 60-year-old trustee said. "I don't want to just sit back and wait."
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Northwest suburban police blotter
A 26-year-old Mundelein man was arrested around 12:30 p.m. March 3 on Frontage Road at North Rand Road in Palatine and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting a peace officer, DUI, violation of bail bond, driving while license suspended, no insurance and traffic violations.
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Obama says American pope would be effective
President Barack Obama is rejecting the notion that an American pope would be too closely aligned with the U.S. government. Obama says the Catholic bishops in the U.S. "don't seem to be taking orders from me." And he says an American pope would preside just as effectively as a leader of the Catholic church from any other country.
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Trial to begin in Ohio school football rape case
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Television news trucks are lined up outside an eastern Ohio courthouse for the trial of two high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old West Virginia girl.
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Faculty endorsements an issue in COD trustee race
The impact of contentious negotiations last year over a new faculty contract at the College of DuPage continues to reverberate at the Glen Ellyn-based school, and is now playing a part in the upcoming election for board of trustees. The Friends for Education COD Faculty Association political action committee is endorsing two candidates — Ed Agustin and Frank Flores, Jr. — to fill two...
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Groups urge changes in courts-martial procedures
An Air Force general's decision to reverse a guilty verdict in a sexual assault case is fueling support for legislation that would prevent commanding officers from overturning rulings made by judges and juries at courts-martial proceedings. Anu Bhagwati of the Service Women's Action Network told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday that court-martial cases should be left in the hands of "trained,...
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Suspect in death of grandparents caught in Oregon
An alert Oregon seaside motel employee helped police capture a Washington state man suspected of killing his grandparents after they picked him up from prison and hosted a welcome home party for him.
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New York cop convicted in cannibalism plot
Defense lawyers say all Internet users should worry that their online words can end up in federal court after a jury concluded that a New York police officer's plans to kidnap, kill and eat young women he knew were more than Internet chatter. At the end of one of the most unusual federal trials ever, a jury agreed Tuesday with the government that 28-year-old Gilberto Valle wasn't just fantasizing...
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UN, Jordan to tackle crime in Syrian refugee camp
The U.N. refugee chief says his agency is working with Jordan to bolster security at a camp for Syrian refugees where reports of drug trafficking, prostitution and other crimes have emerged.
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Syria troops, rebels clash in northern Damascus
Syrian government troops fought fierce battles with rebels on Wednesday for control of key neighborhoods in the north of Damascus, President Bashar Assad's seat of power, residents and activists said. Also in the Syrian capital, a European Union staff member was killed in a rocket attack in an opposition stronghold south of the capital, the EU said.
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Florida lt. gov quits; tied to firm under investigation
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll announced her resignation Wednesday, a day after she was questioned by authorities investigating an Internet cafe company that she once represented with her PR firm.
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Egypt: Morsi’s government appeals vote suspension
A government legal agency representing Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi appealed on Wednesday the court-ordered suspension of a controversial parliamentary election, a judicial official said. The appeal comes after an earlier pledge by Morsi's office not to challenge the verdict.
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EU representative killed in rocket attack in Syria
A European Union staff member has been killed in a rocket attack near Damascus, the Syrian capital, the EU announced Wednesday.
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Dawn Patrol: Reward in Elgin murder; zoo’s bison dies
Award announced in recent Elgin murder. Po-Key the Elgin zoo bison euthanized. Elk Grove man seeks vacated drug conviction involving Schaumburg cop. State board begs lawmakers for more funding. CLC rejects tuition hike. McHenry County coroner expected to release info on teen death. New Arlington Heights restaurant sparks hope for revitalization. Rose says he's not ready to return.
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Black smoke from Sistine Chapel: No pope yet
Cardinals remained divided over who should be pope on Wednesday after three rounds of voting, an indication of disagreements about the direction of the Catholic church following the upheaval unleashed by Pope Benedict XVI's surprise resignation. In the second day of the conclave, thick black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, prompting sighs of disappointment from the...
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Five hurt in Batavia crash on Fabyan Pkwy.
Five people were injured, including one seriously, in a Wednesday morning crash on Fabyan Parkway and Kingsland Drive in Batavia.
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53-year-old musher becomes oldest Iditarod champ
A 53-year-old former champion has won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to become the oldest winner of Alaska's grueling test of endurance. Mitch Seavey and 10 dogs crossed the Nome finish line to cheering crowds at 10:39 p.m. Alaska time Tuesday. "This is for all of the gentlemen of a certain age," he said.
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Taxpayers' pension fund contributions up 172% in 10 years
Pension obligations for local government employees cost Illinois taxpayers $500 million more than it did 10 years ago. The state's 3,000-plus municipalities, counties, libraries, park districts, townships and other local agencies that pay into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund spent $800,804,253 in 2011 to cover retirement benefits for 175,844 employees. That's up 172 percent.
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Fire burns after tug, barge hit La. gas pipeline
A fire that ignited when a gas pipeline was hit by a tug boat pushing an oil barge burned into the morning hours Wednesday in a bayou south of New Orleans amid reports that oil had leaked into the water. There was still liquid petroleum gas in the 19-mile pipeline and authorities were waiting for it to burn out, Coast Guard Petty Officer Alex Washington said.
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N. Korea criticizes female S. Korea president’s ‘swish of skirt’
North Korea's first public, senior-level mention of South Korea's first female president ended up being a sexist crack. The body that controls North Korea's military complained Wednesday about the "venomous swish" of her skirt. But despite that swipe, and a continuing torrent of rhetoric from Pyongyang, President Park Geun-hye is sticking by her campaign vow to reach out to North Korea's young...
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Ingredients of papal conclave smoke signals
The Vatican is revealing what the smoke signals emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney are made of, after the stir caused by how much more distinct the black smoke in this conclave has been compared to the past. The black smoke indicating a pope had not been elected was made by adding cartridges containing potassium perchlorate, anthracene (a component of coal tar), and sulfur to the burned...
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Dennis Rodman backs black papal candidate in PR stunt
After raising eyebrows by going to North Korea, former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman is continuing his bizarre global tour by visiting Rome — purportedly to help Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana become the first black pope.
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Papal conclave goes to heart of Catholic mystery
The papal conclave is steeped in mystery — and the church likes it that way. Elaborate ritual and veils of secrecy, after all, are fundamental to the papal mystique, seen as the glue that binds worshipers in faith. But in this conclave, the church appears to be making some concessions to the instant clarity expected in the Internet era.
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Tattoo artist gets her own shop
Brandie Roberts is a colorful woman, used to getting lots of ink. The owner of Monsters Ink, 714 E. Main St., has opened her own business while serving as an inspiration to those who know her as she battles breast cancer. Roberts opened the business Feb. 1. "It's hard to believe this used to be a cycle shop," her husband, Shane, said. There were still places on the floor where oil stains could be...
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Cuts ground 2 performers in Chicago air show
One of Chicago's summer events highlights, the Air and Water Show, will lose two of its star attractions this year because of federal budget cuts.
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Wisc. legislature to consider another raw milk bill
The state Legislature is expected to consider another bill legalizing the sale of unpasteurized milk in Wisconsin, legislation that could have Gov. Scott Walker's support if it contains safeguards for consumers' health.
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Wis. historical site plans tea party
Lewis Carroll fans will get a chance to live out the Mad Hatter's tea party at a Wisconsin historical site next month. Old World Wisconsin has scheduled the party for April 27. The itinerary includes finger foods, games and crafts. Participants are encouraged to dress up like characters in Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Tickets are $15 per person.
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Dist. 220 candidates debate balancing of budget
An independent auditor has said Barrington Unit School District 220 has balanced its budget for 17 consecutive years. But some running for the school board are challenging that claim. “Do the revenues equal the expenditures?” Jerry Keaton said. “No they don't.” “We are not deficit spending. I don't know where that came from," Penny Kazmier said.
Sports
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Naperville Central picks it up
The Naperville Central boys gymnastics team knows it will usually receive very good scores in all six events from junior Dom Delgrosso and talented freshman Ryan Durkin.
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Wednesday’s girls track scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity girls track meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s girls soccer scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity girls soccer games, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s girls water polo scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity girls water polo matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s badminton scoreboard
High school results from wednesday's varsity girls badminton meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s boys track scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity boys track meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s boys water polo scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity boys water polo meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s boys gymnastics scoreboard
High school results from Wednesday's varsity boys gymnastics meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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MSL East victories for Prospect, Elk Grove
Host Prospect held Buffalo Grove scoreless through three quarters in a 6-1 victory in Mid-Suburban East girls water polo Wednesday.Kallie Shields led the way with 3 goals for the Knights and Lauren Broz made 13 saves in goal.Sara Morosan had BG’s goal.Elk Grove 16, Vernon Hills 2: Alexa Zajack had 3 goals and Dominika Struk, Jackie Hirschauer, Angelica Ford and Kathryn Noonan had 2 each as the host Grenadiers rolled in nonconference play.
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Huntley 2nd at FVC indoor meet
For Huntley boys track coach Jim Rolando, it was a good way to end the indoor season. With 3 second place finishes and 2 thirds, the Red Raiders finished a solid second with 86.5 points at Wednesday's Fox Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Invitational held at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville. Crystal Lake Central grabbed top honors with a score of 103.5 points.
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Join the klub: Kyle Kennedy follows family’s campus baseball tradition
With Warren senior Kyle Kennedy committing to play baseball for North Park, Jim and Karen Kennedy will have all three of their strong-armed, athletic sons playing collegiate baseball next year. Sean, a junior, and Ryan, a sophomore, both pitch for Valpo.
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Healthy Mauk helps Conant serve notice
A year ago, Conant's Joey Mauk was just happy to be out for the gymnastics team. Mauk was coming off a serious injury to his right shoulder, where he tore more than half of his rotator cuff. Mauk returned late in the season last year, but it wasn't enough as Conant just missed qualifying for the state meet. This year, Mauk and Conant have their sights set on big goals. Both got huge starts Wednesday at Fremd where Mauk competed in five events for the first time in three years to help Conant post the second-best team score this year with a 147.10.
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Big thrills in the Big Ten?
Indiana is standing tall again.Michigan and Michigan State are right there with the Hoosiers, and Ohio State and Wisconsin aren’t exactly backing down from anyone, either.The Big Ten tournament starts today, and it’s not hard to see why Spartans coach Tom Izzo declared it one of the best ever. And by best ever, he didn’t just mean best Big Ten tournament.“We’re looking forward to one of the great conference tournaments of all time, if you ask me,” Izzo said. “When you look at the ranked teams and the teams that aren’t ranked and everyone else, it should be a heck of a Big Ten tournament in Chicago.”The league is tops in the Sagarin ratings and boasts five teams ranked in the Top 25, including four in the top 10.One of those top 10 teams — No. 6 Michigan — didn’t even get one of the four first-round byes. Instead, the Wolverines face Penn State on Thursday after falling a point short of sharing the conference championship with a 72-71 loss to Indiana on Sunday.They need to regroup and figure out a way to get past the Nittany Lions, a team that rallied from 15 down in the second half to beat Michigan a few weeks ago.Besides Penn State, Michigan might also need to get by Wisconsin and Indiana to reach the Big Ten tournament title game. Those three teams have combined to hand the Wolverines (25-6) four of their six losses, and No. 22 Wisconsin (21-10) is lurking in the second round on Friday after taking the fourth seed.No. 3 Indiana (26-5), the top seed after winning its first outright conference title conference championship in two decades, will face the Illinois-Minnesota winner. No. 10 Ohio State (23-7), the second seed, gets Purdue or Nebraska, while eighth-ranked and third-seeded Michigan State (24-7) awaits Iowa or Northwestern.“Michigan’s playing for a share for a title. Unfortunately, they slide out. Now, they have to play on the first day. It just shows you how deep this league is, how good this league is,” Penn State coach Patrick Chambers said. “The top four teams get that bye, which is critical, and I know Michigan wanted that. But it’s pretty amazing how tough this conference has been.”Standing at the top right now is Indiana after a long climb, and winning the conference tournament would be another notch for a program knocked to the ground not too long ago. It’s something the Hoosiers haven’t done since the Big Ten started holding a tourney back in 1998.“You just told me something that I didn’t know,” coach Tom Crean said. “That’s how little concerned we are about the negatives, what hasn’t happened. It’s really not anything we’ll reflect on.”
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Hawks ready to hit the reset button
Jonathan Toews claims to know nothing of the Sports Illustrated cover jinx. But coach Joel Quenneville does."I thought that why we got beat," Quenneville joked.The Blackhawks are on the magazine's cover this week with the story extolling their 24-game point streak and crediting them for bringing people back to the sport following the lockout."I saw the cover and it's pretty cool," Toews said. "It's definitely high praise for our team after what was a tough time for our sport a few months ago."
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Wolves fall in overtime to Griffins
Chicago Wolves game report:GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Nicklas Jensen's power-play goal late in the third period sent the Chicago Wolves into overtime, but Grand Rapids scored 18 seconds into the extra session to earn a 3-2 win in an AHL Midwest Division showdown Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena.Jensen and center Jordan Schroeder scored goals for the Wolves (29-19-5-4), who lost to the Griffins for the fourth time this season.Wolves goaltender Matt Climie (16-17-3) blocked 21 shots.
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Harper baseball team ready to break the ice
Despite the lingering snow, the Harper baseball team is scheduled to get warm in time for a season opener against visiting Prairie State College at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Local trio headed to Division III Final Four
Three former Daily Herald all-area girls basketball standouts are playing in the Final Four. South Elgin alum Cortney Kumerow, Bartlett graduate Lisa Palmer and Crystal Lake South product Katie Burton are members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's basketball team that will play in the NCAA Division III Final Four this weekend at Hope College in Holland, Mich. All three players had key roles in Whitewater advancing to the national semifinals.
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Doubly delightful season for Renner
Andrea Renner had quite a memorable 2012-2013 hockey season — a double delight, really. For starters, Renner skated for the Chicago Young Americans (CYA) U14 girls team that won the state championship, sweeping the Chicago Fury in the best-of-three series, winning both games by shutout. Renner even tallied the game-winner in game two on March 9, on a slapshot. CYA is now in the regional tournament this weekend in Wisconsin, where it will battle the St. Louis Lady Blues and the Madison Capitols. Renner also was the assistant captain, though only a freshman, for the co-op Barrington Fillies, comprised of players from South Elgin, Prospect, Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Barrington and her own school, St. Viator.
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Carmody’s time should be up at Northwestern
Northwestern administrators have to fire basketball coach Bill Carmody. Why? To demonstrate that they care about how the Wildcats do in this sport and that they believe the program can do better.
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Looking back at the best of the basketball season
As the high school boys basketball season enters its final week, one important question remains — can anyone stop Simeon from capturing its fourth consecutive Class 4A state championship this weekend in Peoria? West Aurora, which suffered a 60-47 loss to the 3-time defending state champions in the finals of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament back in late December, found itself one half away from another crack at the top-ranked Wolverines until a 17-0 third-quarter run by Proviso East in Tuesday night's Hinsdale Central supersectional ended the Blackhawks' season. Proviso East's 62-52 come-from-beind win sets up a rematch of last year's 4A state title game — won by Simeon in an instant classic, 50-48. It has been 5 years since the last non-Chicago Public League team captured the 4A state title — Richards in 2008. Here is my personal recap of the 2012-13 boys/girls basketball season:
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Top-notch soccer for a good cause
It worked so well the first time, they're doing it again. The girls soccer teams from Neuqua Valley, Naperville Central, Waubonsie Valley and Naperville North will play March 20 in a doubleheader that doubles as an event to raise awareness of breast cancer.
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Bartlett’s Zierke out for season
The Bartlett softball team this season will be without one of its top players from the Hawks' 32-9 Class 4A state runner-up team of 2012. Senior catcher Kaylyn Zierke, who is signed with Division I Temple, had shoulder surgery March 6 to repair a tear in her labrum. Her rehab time will be roughly six months.
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Coach Q finds it’s not easy to replace Sharp
It's not easy replacing Patrick Sharp. Just ask Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. Sharp has missed the last two games with a sprained left shoulder and the Hawks have lost both of them. Jimmy Hayes, recalled from Rockford on Tuesday, skated at left wing in practice Wednesday with Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane. He's the latest to fill Sharp's spot. "He's earned the opportunity to get a spot like that and play with a couple nice players," Quenneville said.
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New additions two big plusses for Bears
The Bears are convinced they'll get a lot more than a reliable protector for Jay Cutler's blind side and a dangerous weapon in the passing game from their high-profile free-agent additions."We've got two quality guys; two guys that are ascending at their work at this stage of their lives," coach Marc Trestman said of left tackle Jermon Bushrod and tight end Martellus Bennett. "We got our team better."
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NASCAR reinstates driver Jeremy Clements
NASCAR has reinstated Jeremy Clements following completion of stipulations set after the driver made insensitive remarks in an interview.
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Want tix? Spring training crowds down this year
All over Florida and Arizona, teams are paying the price. Spring training attendance is off and several things are to blame, aside from pricey tickets — early start, cold weather and lineups depleted by injured stars and players dispatched to the World Baseball Classic.
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Lions land free agent RB Bush
Reggie Bush was introduced Wednesday as the Detroit Lions most high-profile free agent signing so far this offseason, with the Lions hoping he can give a boost to an offense that already includes Johnson and quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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Broncos, Welker agree to 2-year deal
The Denver Broncos have found a new target for Peyton Manning, agreeing to a two-year deal with Pro Bowl receiver Wes Welker.
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They’re called conservation officers for a reason
An Arkansas man will serve two years in federal prison for making threats against Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers following his arrest for boating under the influence in 2010.
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Nothing like bluegills on the fly for a spring jolt
Planning an early spring adventure in pursuit of flyrod bluegills is one way to hasten the season's arrival.
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Bears clear cash by cutting Davis, Spaeth, Toeaina
Tight end Kellen Davis was cut by the Bears Wednesday morning, saving the team $2.5 million under the salary cap. The Bears cleared more room under the salary cap a few hours later by cutting backup tight end Matt Spaeth and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina. Davis and Spaeth became expendable after unrestricted free agent Martellus Bennett signed with the Bears for $20 million over four years.
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Mike North video: $40 million dollar man
Mike North thinks fans were duped into thinking Peyton Manning's injury was worse than it was. He just passed a physical guaranteeing him $40 million dollars. How bad was his neck injury really?
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Conant, Palatine win in MSL West
Conant produced a 12-5 victory at Barrington, and Palatine topped Fremd 9-5 in Mid-Suburban West boys water polo Tuesday.
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Dobrowski, Wheeling edge Prospect
The last four Mid-Suburban East girls water polo championships have been won by either Prospect or Wheeling, and that was reflected by the intensity of Tuesday’s divisional opener at Wheeling. Prospect worked hard for an early advantage, surprising the Wildcats with a 4-1 scoring edge in the first period. But the defending divisional champs ultimately were able to pull out a 9-8 win in regulation.
Business
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Aldi store moves to a new location in Mt. Prospect
A new and updated Aldi grocery store will open at 1000 Mount Prospect Plaza in Mount Prospect on Thursday, March 28. The store will replace an existing Mount Prospect Aldi store on Rand Road. The new location will feature a new design that includes higher ceilings and improved natural lighting.
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Souped-up Samsung Galaxy promises more pressure on IPhone
Samsung Electronics Co. is making its biggest run yet at the iPhone's U.S. loyalists, unveiling the new Galaxy S4 a few blocks from Apple Inc.'s flagship store in New York and broadcasting the event live in Times Square.
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Illinois joins multistate settlement with Google
Illinois will receive about $362,000 from a multistate settlement with Google over its collection of emails, passwords and other sensitive information transmitted on unprotected wireless networks. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Tuesday that Illinois has joined 37 other states and the District of Columbia in the $7 million settlement.
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Dow notches ninth gain in a row
The Dow's last nine-day winning streak was logged in May 1996. In November of the same year, in the early days of the technology boom, it gained for 10 straight days. Stocks overcame an early loss Wednesday, having edged lower at the start of the trading day despite an unexpectedly strong increase in U.S. consumer spending last month.
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McDonald’s to roll out yolk-free Egg McMuffin
The world's biggest hamburger chain says the "Egg White Delight" will be made with a whole grain muffin, Canadian bacon and white cheddar cheese. It will be available nationally April 22 and clock in at 250 calories, compared with 300 calories for a regular Egg McMuffin.
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Officials expand pursuit of hackers who took credit reports
he pursuit of hackers who audaciously stole and published credit reports for Michelle Obama, the attorney general, FBI director and other U.S. politicians and celebrities crisscrossed continents and included a San Francisco-based Internet company, Cloudflare, The Associated Press has learned.
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Addus HomeCare’s 4Q revenues up 9 percent
Addus HomeCare Corp., a provider of home-based social and medical services, reported fourth quarter revenues increased 9.4 percent as demand in the home health care industry remained strong
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Mondelez declares dividend, announces stock buyback
Mondelez International, the global snacks company spun off from Kraft Foods last year, declared its quarterly dividend and aurthorized a stock buyback of up to 40 million shares.
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SigmaTron reports 11 percent revenue loss in 3Q
Electronics manufacturer SigmaTron International reported revenues were down 11 percent in the third quarter due to slowing economic conditions.
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GOP stakes out budget differences with Obama
House Republicans are staking out stark differences with Democrats as they prepare to meet with President Barack Obama for talks over the budget impasse, while Obama is conceding that a political accommodation may be impossible. On the one hand, many Republicans are applauding Obama's concerted effort to mend ties with Congress. On the other hand, neither side is backing down from entrenched positions.
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Dollar gets lift from strong retail sales report
The dollar is rising against other major currencies following an unexpectedly strong increase in U.S. retail sales last month. Americans spent at the fastest pace in five months in February, lifting retail sales 1.1 percent, despite higher payroll taxes.
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U.S. businesses boost restocking 1 percent
U.S. companies increased their restocking in January from December, an encouraging signal that they expect consumers will spend more this year and help the economy grow faster. The Commerce Department says business stockpiles grew 1 percent in January, up from 0.3 percent growth in December. Total business sales fell 0.3 percent in January after a slight 0.1 percent rise in December.
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Wintour charged with Conde Nast ‘creative vision’
Conde Nast is expanding the role of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. She has been named the company's artistic director. Wintour's new duties include developing an overall "creative vision" for Conde Nast, which has a portfolio of 18 consumer magazines, including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Allure and GQ.
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Applying for Obama health care plan not easy
Applying for benefits under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could be as daunting as doing your taxes. The government's draft application runs 15 pages for a three-person family. An outline of the online version has 21 steps, some with additional questions.
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Nissan recalls 5 models for air bag problem
Nissan is recalling five of its 2013 models in the U.S. because a faulty sensor can permanently turn off the front-seat passenger air bag. The recall covers the Altima midsize car, as well as the Leaf electric car, Pathfinder SUV and the Sentra compact. Also covered is the Infiniti JX35 SUV.
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Higher oil prices drive up US import costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices paid by U.S. importers rose in February for the second straight month, pushed up by higher oil prices. The Labor Department says import prices rose 1.1 percent in February after a 0.6 percent gain the previous month. Fuel imports jumped 4.9 percent. Excluding fuel, import prices were flat. Low import costs have helped hold down U.S. inflation. Even with the last two months of increases in oil costs, import prices have fallen 0.3 percent in the 12 months ending in February. They haven't recorded a year-over-year increase since last April.Export prices rose 0.8 percent in February from January, pushed up by higher prices for agricultural goods. In the past year, export prices have increased 1.5 percent, led by a 13.4 percent jump in farm goods.
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EU seeks better passenger rights
The European Union is considering beefed up measures for stranded passengers to get compensation and find quicker ways to get home. EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said Wednesday that a new package with improved measures would also boost carriers from the 27 member nations in global competition since consumers would be drawn to companies offering the best conditions.
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U.S. retail sales up solid 1.1 percent in February
Americans spent at the fastest pace in five months in February, boosting retail spending 1.1 percent compared with January. About half the jump reflected higher gas prices, but even excluding gas purchases, retail sales rose 0.6 percent. The report Wednesday from the Commerce Department showed that Americans kept spending last month despite higher Social Security taxes that took effect this year. The retail sales report is the government's first look each month at consumer spending, which drives about 70 percent of economic activity.
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Google pays $7M fine to settle Wi-Fi privacy case
Google will pay a $7 million fine to settle a multistate investigation into a snoopy software program that enabled the Internet search leader to intercept emails, passwords and other sensitive information sent several years ago over unprotected wireless networks in neighborhoods across the world. The agreement announced Tuesday covers 38 states and the District of Columbia, part of the area where households and local merchants unwittingly had some of their communications on Wi-Fi networks snatched by Google Inc. from early 2008 until the spring 0f 2010.
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World stocks down on bleak UK factory production
World stock markets ran out of steam Wednesday after a sharp drop in Britain's industrial production and a warning from the head of Germany's central bank that the euro debt crisis isn't over. Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann said Tuesday that the European Union needs to move ahead with reforms to keep troubles in the banking system from dragging down government finances.
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Eurozone industrial production dips 0.4 pct
Official figures show that industrial production across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro fell by 0.4 percent in January.
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Oil up for 5th day as traders await U.S. supply data
Oil prices rose for a fifth straight trading session Wednesday despite expectations a report on weekly U.S. crude stocks will show ample inventories. Benchmark oil for April delivery was up 31 cents to $92.85 per barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contact rose 48 cents to finish at $92.54 per barrel on the Nymex on Tuesday.
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House to vote on bill preventing welfare waivers
The House is taking up a politically charged bill that would block the Obama administration from waiving any work requirements in the 1996 welfare reform law. House Republicans are using the bill to renew a political fight that started during the presidential campaign. They say President Barack Obama is trying to gut work requirements in the law — a claim that is disputed by administration officials.
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Utah lawmakers keep ‘Zion curtains’ in place
A measure that would have scaled back one of Utah's offbeat liquor laws died in the state Legislature on Tuesday. Lawmakers killed a proposal that would remove barriers in Utah restaurants that shield patrons from seeing servers mix and pour drinks. The Senate replaced the repeal with other minor liquor regulations in a preliminary vote of 24-2.
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Google paying bonuses totaling $15M to 4 top execs
Google is paying nearly $15 million in bonuses to four of the Internet search company's top executives for their performances last year. Documents filed Tuesday disclosed Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt will get the biggest award at $6 million to supplement his estimated fortune of $8 billion. Schmidt served as Google Inc.'s CEO for a decade until he turned over the job to company co-founder Larry Page nearly two years ago. Most of Schmidt's wealth is tied up in Google's stock.
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Analysis: ‘Grand bargain’ a tough sell in Congress
For all the talk of a presidential "charm offensive" and possible thaw in partisanship, ample signs show that Congress is far from reaching a "grand bargain" to shrink the deficit. The Senate's top Republican, standing just outside the Capitol room where President Barack Obama was meeting with Democratic senators Tuesday, said he will push for trims to Medicare and Social Security without yielding another dollar in new tax revenues.
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Dell rejects request for info leading to buyout
Dell has rejected a request from a shareholder rights group seeking to review the internal information that led to a proposed $24.4 billion sale of the struggling personal computer maker.In a letter Tuesday, a Dell lawyer told the Shareholder Forum that it hadn't met the legal standard needed to gain access to confidential assessments that swayed the decision-making process of the company's board.
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In Asia, wealth buys access to clean water
Ninety-one percent of people living in Asia have improved access to clean water, a remarkable achievement over the last two decades in the world's most populous region. But its richest countries and wealthiest citizens likely have better water supplies and governments better prepared for natural disasters. The assessments made by the Asian Development Bank in a study published Wednesday say countries in the region could be disproportionally affected by the potential impact of climate change if they did not rethink how they manage their water resources.
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Discover to begin offering home equity loans
Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services says it will begin offering home equity loans beginning in the second half of this year, the latest move by the company to push further into direct banking.Senior executives for the company laid out plans for the new home loan program Tuesday at an investor briefing.Discover plans to make fixed-rate home equity loans between $25,000 and $100,000 to homeowners, Carlos Minetti, executive vice president of consumer banking and operations at Discover, said at the briefing.
Life & Entertainment
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Weekend picks: Go retro with 16 Candles at Durty Nellie's
Get ready to dance when 16 Candles brings the hits of the 1980s to Durty Nellie's in Palatine Friday. It's all pets all the time this weekend at The Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park. What better way to spend the Ides of March than seeing the Ides of March at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire Friday? Monster trucks intermingle with magic tricks this weekend at Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals' “Monsters and Magic Tour” at Sears Centre.
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Beer-battered oysters escape the deep-fryer
In honor of St. Patrick's Day Sara Moulton packed four Irish ingredients into one tasty little appetizer — oysters, cabbage, Guinness stout and Colman's Mustard. What’s that? The skeptics among you are claiming that fully half of those ingredients — the oysters and Colman’s — are ringers? Not so.
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Suburban Irish pubs cook up St. Patrick's Day plans
Spring greenery may still be a ways off, but you can dispel those winter blues by donning some green of your own and celebrating St. Patrick's Day. You don't need Irish blood to drop by a suburban Irish pub this weekend for live music, dancing, traditional eats and plenty of green beer.
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Actor Ed Asner treated for exhaustion in Ind.
Ed Asner's publicist says the 83-year-old actor, who has been touring the country performing a one-man show for more than three years, has been hospitalized with exhaustion. Publicist Charles Sherman tells The Associated Press that Asner was taken off stage at the Marquette Pavilion in Gary, Ind., on Tuesday night.
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Picoult’s ‘Storyteller’ is structural failure
In "The Storyteller," Jodi Picoult breaks her fairly routine formula to a degree, and fails, badly. The novel is about Sage Singer, a young woman from a Jewish background who becomes friends with Josef, an older German man in town. Soon, Josef asks Sage to help him die, a fate he says he deserves because he was a Nazi officer. Unfortunately there are too many coincidences and too many unnecessary twists that distract from the book.
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Steven Spielberg mingles with Bollywood stars in India
Movie director Steven Spielberg says he chooses his work based on emotion, not business. The multiple Oscar-winning American director told Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan in a television interview aired Tuesday that he chooses to work only on films that call out to him.
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Eva Longoria keeping busy post-‘Desperate Housewives’
Eva Longoria hasn't slowed down since "Desperate Housewives" signed off after eight seasons last year. In fact, the actress says the word "lazy" isn't in her vocabulary. "There are days when I relax but it won't be a full day. It usually means I'm gonna clean out my closet. That's relaxing for me. Or I'm gonna cook a full meal for my family and friends," Longoria, who will be 38 on Friday, said in a recent interview.
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Stir it up: Get your Irish on with stout brownie
It seems right, somehow, to celebrate the Americanized version of St. Patrick's Day with something actually Irish, so get your Guinness on. Feel free to drink it plain (as in "a pint of plain") or in combination with other alcohol. A Black and Tan is Guinness and a lager or ale; a Black Velvet is Guinness mixed with Champagne; a Black Fog is Guinness and raspberry liqueur; and a Hairball is Guinness, hard cider and Irish whiskey. Or, if the sharp, tangy brew is not your drink, you can cook with it.
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Frugal living: Tips for freezing turkey, cereal
Can you freeze cereal? Sara Noel answers that and other reader questions in her Frugal Living column.
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From the Food Editor: Going green isn’t just for the Irish
Learn about food policy, urban farming, cheese making and more at the Good Food Festival March 14 to 16 in Chicago. Deborah Pankey also gives a pat on the back to culinary teams from Elgin High School and the Technology Center of DuPage for their winning performances at the Illinois Restaurant Association's student culinary and restaurant management competitions.
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Vibrant, value-priced Indian cuisine entices diners at Peacock in Vernon Hills
Fans of Indian food would not go wrong by visiting, or revisiting, the venerable 22-year-old Peacock Indian Restaurant, which does a commendable job of executing its extensive menu. The restaurant's unobtrusive location in Vernon Hills is worth seeking out for its value-priced food that can transport diners with good imaginations to India. In addition to its vast luncheon buffet, Peacock offers a large a la carte menu at both lunch and dinner.
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Guinness Molten Brownie
Guinness Molten Brownie
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‘Fried’ Guinness Battered Oysters with Mustard Pickle Sauce
'Fried' Guinness-Battered Oysters with Mustard Pickle Sauce
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Good wine: Spanish wine washes away winter blues
If your menus have the late winter doldrums, wine can give them a fun and easy pick-me-up — after all, wine didn't get to be one of the planet's longest-enjoyed beverages by being boring and difficult. A well-chosen wine, a few new ingredients and a name change will transform your everyday recipes into an international culinary adventure.
Discuss
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Endorsements: Christopher, Gieser, McCarthy for Carol Stream village board
The Daily Herald endorses Angelo Christopher, Rick Gieser and Matt McCarthy for Carol Stream village board.
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Endorsements: Lenkaitis, Millette, Strauss for Campton Hills board
The Daily Herald endorses incumbents Al Lenkaitis Jr., Mike Millette and John Strauss for Campton Hills Village Board.
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Endorsements: Piwko, Goldman, Westberg for Huntley village board
The Daily Herald endoses Piwko, Goldman, Westberg for Huntley Village Board.
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Endorsements: Rehberg, Schultz, Stephens for Carpentersville village board
The Daily Herald endorses Kevin Rehberg, Pat Schultz and Virginia Stephens for Carpentersville village board.
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Endorsements: Polit, Matuszak, Zadel for Mount Prospect board
The Daily Herald endoses Mike Zadel, Steve Polit and John Matuszak for Mount Prospect Village Board.
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Endorsements: Battistone, Kruckeberg McDonald for Lake Villa village board
The Daily Herald endoses Kathy Battistone, Kevin Kruckeberg and James McDonald for Lake Villa Village Board.
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Endorsements: DiLeonardi, Tennes, Meccia for OCC board
The Daily Herald endoses Joan DiLeonardi, Ann Tennes and Neil Meccia for Oakton Community College Board of Education.
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Endorsements: Brodhead, Hinterlong, Krause, Krummen for Naperville council
The Daily Herald endoses for Naperville City Council.
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Harvard profs steamed at opened emails
Columnist Froma Harrop: "Harvard Search of Email Stuns Its Faculty Members," the headline says. University officials rifled through the messages of resident deans to learn who passed on a confidential communication about a student cheating scandal to the media. The profs are steamed at this alleged invasion of their privacy. Too bad, but hey
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Rand Paul’s real war
Columnist Michael Gerson: Since arriving in the Senate in 2011, Rand Paul has been probing here and there for issues of populist resonance.
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Will this ruin downtown Batavia?
A Batavia letter to the editor: What is the City Council of Batavia trying to do downtown other than destroy it? The council approved giving monetary grants to several businesses to help fill some vacant store fronts, yet they are still debating the relocation of the most important business in downtown, Walgreens.
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Democracy hijacked by rich and powerful
A Geneva letter to the editor: Our elections are dominated by super PACs thanks to the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision that allows unlimited outside spending in elections. Last month, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a new case that attempts to undermine the combined contributions limit for individuals which will open a new floodgate of cash into our electoral system. Big donors are already gearing up for the 2014 races.
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Get a clue on the cost of war
A Bloomingdale letter to the editor: This letter is to all of the war hawks in Congress and to those who are being bought by the Military Industrial Complex; remember President Eisenhower's speech.
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Local candidate just another Obama?
A Carol Stream letter to the editor: Currently, the U.S. Government is taking in the highest revenue in history and all Obama can do is ask for more taxes. Now, Angelo Christopher, a candidate for the Carol Stream Village Board, is in favor of a local property tax even though we have a $1.3 million surplus.
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Cellphone-while-driving ban lauded
An Elmhurst letter to the editor: Kudos to Representative Deborah Conroy of Elmhurst for her tenacity of voting against using a cellphone and/or texting while driving. Unfortunately some of her constituents favor such habits and voted differently.
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GOP needs leaders who will unify, not divide
A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: Never once, in all the years I attended Catholic schools did I ever hear anything negative said about gay people or gay marriage. I think it is a travesty to use the beautiful teachings of Jesus to try to exclude or to judge others.
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Obama talks the talk but doesn’t deliver
A Des Plaines letter to the editor: If you did not get enough gibberish, you need to pay close attention to what the president actually said. He proposed 39 new federal programs that won’t cost us a dime — where have we heard that before?
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