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Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake own the MTV VMAs
Associated Press
Aug 27, 2013 3:53 PM - It may not be a good thing for her, but Miley Cyrus had the most memorable moment at the MTV Video Music Awards. The provocative pop singer was the hot topic at Sunday night's show: Cyrus eclipsed Lady Gaga's opening performance of her new single, Katy Perry's closing rendition of her latest hit and Kanye West's artsy set. The 20-year-old even grabbed more attention than Justin Timberlake's performance with his `N Sync band mates.
Sox' lack of fire bothers Kenny Williams
By Scot Gregor
Aug 26, 2013 6:06 PM - The White Sox are missing the "edge" catcher A.J. Pierzynski provided the past eight seasons, but newcomer Josh Phegley might be able to fill the void in the future.
Furniture fair focuses on eco-friendly items for kitchen, bath
By Patricia Sheridan
Aug 26, 2013 1:55 PM - The confluence of aesthetically appealing with environmentally accountable solutions for kitchens and baths produced a flood of colorful, creative designs in New York at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
ECC students can get 4-year degrees without a move
By Tara García Mathewson
Aug 26, 2013 11:52 AM - Kerry McCullor is just one class away from meeting the graduation requirements for an associate degree from Elgin Community College. McCullor, 38, wants a bachelor's degree, too, and thanks to a partnership with Columbia College of Missouri, she can stay right where she is and get it. Similar partnerships are in place with Judson University and Northern Illinois University.
Landfill search ended for body of missing Zion baby
By Melissa Silverberg
Aug 26, 2013 10:26 AM - Police have ended the search for missing 5-month-old Joshua Summeries after spending the weekend searching an area landfill for his body, officials in Zion said on Sunday night. "The search and recovery efforts for Joshua Summeries have been terminated at the Zion landfill. Sadly, Joshua was not located," said Chief Wayne Brooks through a news release.
Girl, 6, dies from injuries suffered in Round Lake Beach crash
Daily Herald report
Aug 26, 2013 10:22 AM - A 6-year-old girl has died from injuries suffered Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in Round Lake Beach, authorities said. Leyzle Artega, of Round Lake, was pronounced dead at 9:25 p.m. Saturday. Police say the crash remains under investigation.
Zbikowski, Aromashodu among 14 cut by Bears
By Bob LeGere
Aug 26, 2013 10:03 AM - The Bears cut 14 players Sunday afternoon, leaving them with 76 active players, and the biggest name among the cuts was Arlington Heights native and former Buffalo Grove High School star Tom Zbikowski. The sixth-year veteran safety from Notre Dame faced an uphill battle because of an abundance of numbers at his position and received very little significant playing time in the first three preseason games.
Buffalo Grove firefighters shave heads for colleague fighting cancer
By Steve Zalusky
Aug 26, 2013 5:33 AM - Buffalo Grove firefighters hosted the Ryan "McCancer" Party Sunday in Arlington Heights to honor Ryan McCarthy, a 25-year-old fellow Buffalo Grove firefighter battling lymphoma. The event raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "Originally, this was going to be a benefit for me, and it looks like we've got enough money. So we're going to pass the funds on to people that need it," McCarthy said.
Future Tour of Elk Grove races canceled over scheduling dispute
By Steve Zalusky
Aug 26, 2013 5:31 AM - The Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, the Chicago region's most prominent cycling event, will cease operations because of a scheduling conflict with USA Cycling and the International Cycling Union, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson announced Sunday. "After much thought and with a heavy heart, we are left no alternative but to cease the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove," Johnson stated.
Images: On stage at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards

Aug 26, 2013 12:42 AM - Images from the stage of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn.

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