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Trooper's boot camp helps parents get their mojo back
By Jamie Sotonoff
Apr 2, 2013 4:37 PM - During her first workout with the Train Like a Trooper Boot Camp, Chris Bower cried. The Island Lake mom knew she'd "let herself go," and she struggled to climb the stairs. Bower didn't want to come back. But boot camp creator/trainer Tami Haukedahl encouraged her to show up for just one more week. Today, a boot camp regular and 102 pounds lighter, Bower gets teary-eyed talking about that pivotal time in her life.
Stampede fall 2-1 in OT
By Ross Forman
Mar 25, 2013 11:19 PM - Andrew Cole got a hand on the puck, just not enough. The puck slipped past Cole, crossed the goal line, thus ending the storybook season for the BG/H/W Stampede, a mix of players from Buffalo Grove, Hersey and Wheeling. Rockford defeated the Stampede 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in the Combined Division championship game at the United Center.
Many MCC hopefuls oppose $42 million expansion
By Tara García Mathewson
Mar 25, 2013 11:39 AM - When Chris Jenner was faced with a decision between running for re-election to the Cary District 26 school board and continuing a bid for the McHenry County College board of trustees, he chose to leave the school board behind. Jenner originally filed for both races but after scrutiny over whether he'd be able to serve in both positions, decided to stop his re-election campaign and focus entirely on the college race. One issue that makes him passionate about MCC's board - a proposed expansion - also drew a handful of others into the race.
Elgin candidates talk money, business licenses
By Elena Ferrarin
Mar 25, 2013 10:36 AM - Most candidates running for seats on the Elgin City Council support video gambling in Elgin, but they are about split on whether they approve of the city's business license. About 150 people attended a forum Sunday afternoon organized by the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area at the Gail Borden Public Library.
Court: Can drug companies pay to delay generics?
Associated Press
Mar 25, 2013 10:26 AM - Federal regulators are pressing the Supreme Court to stop big pharmaceutical corporations from paying generic drug competitors to delay releasing their cheaper versions of brand-name drugs. The Obama administration, backed by consumer groups and the American Medical Association, says these so-called "pay for delay" deals profit the drug companies but harm consumers by adding 3.5 billion annually to their drug bills.
In gay marriage cases, Supreme Court may exercise caution
Washington Post
Mar 25, 2013 9:50 AM - With an overwhelming majority of state laws pointing one way and public opinion trending rapidly in the other, the Supreme Court may enter this week's historic arguments over same-sex marriage with a preference for caution over boldness. Two cases -- Tuesday's involves California's ban on such unions, Wednesday's concerns Congress's decision to withhold federal recognition of legally married same-sex couples -- offer the justices an unusually wide range of options.
Duke tops Creighton 66-50
Associated Press
Mar 25, 2013 6:02 AM - Just like old times for Duke. Rasheed Sulaimon scored 21 points, Seth Curry had 17 and the No. 2 seed Blue Devils beat seventh-seeded Creighton 66-50 on Sunday night to advance to the NCAA round of 16 for the fourth time in five years. A year after they lost their NCAA tournament opener, the Blue Devils (29-5) return to the regional semifinals for the 27th time. They'll play No. 3 seed Michigan State (27-8) on Friday in Indianapolis.
Illini lose thriller to Miami in third round
Associated Press
Mar 25, 2013 5:39 AM - There was no question about Shane Larkin's go-ahead 3-pointer for Miami. The ball that appeared to ricochet off the hands of Miami's Kenny Kadji seconds later but went to the Hurricanes -- well, look at the replay. The Hurricanes got Larkin's big shot and the close call, holding on for a 63-59 victory over Illinois on Sunday night in the East Regional. "You saw the same video I did," first-year Illinois coach John Groce said.
No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast advances to Sweet 16
Associated Press
Mar 25, 2013 5:39 AM - Florida Gulf Coast became the first 15 to reach the Sweet 16, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun. Little-known FGCU beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, its second NCAA tournament upset of the weekend. Just like in their opening win over second-seeded Georgetown -- the Eagles' calling card to the nation -- there were plenty of laughs, dunks and dances.
Sandra Rogers denies sledgehammer attack in jailhouse interview
By Lee Filas
Mar 25, 2013 5:32 AM - Facing spending the rest of her life behind bars, Sandra Rogers says she's made mistakes in the past 20 years. However, she denies a May 19, 2003, sledgehammer attack on her ex-husband and his new wife in their Lincolnshire home. "I absolutely did not do it," Rogers said from behind thick glass in the Lake County jail during an interview with the Daily Herald this week. "I will go to my grave saying I didn't do it."

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