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Game Video: Maine South at Montini
Montini hosts Maine South South Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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CLC offers Disney internship
College of Lake County students are invited to attend an information session about the Disney College Program, a paid internship experience. Sessions will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, or Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Room T326 (Technology Building) at the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
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What’s funny about golf? See ‘The Fox on the Fairway’
Elgin Theatre Company wil explore the lighter side of golf when it opens its 2013-14 season with Ken Ludwig’s comedy, “The Fox on the Fairway.” Performances will run Sept. 6 to 22 at the Kimball Street Theater at Elgin Academy.
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Fight with suspects sends deputies, detective to hospital
Two Lake County deputies and a detective were hospitalized and four people are in custody after a fight Thursday afternoon in an unincorporated area near Grayslake. The incident took place about 1:45 p.m. on the 17300 block of West Dartmoor Drive.
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Crowds enjoy opening of Buffalo Grove Days
Months of hard work by more than 50 volunteers began to pay off on Thursday night as community members began to pour in for the first night of the 2013 Buffalo Grove Days festival. “I see a lot of people I don’t see all year,” said Martha Weiss, a Rotary volunteer with the festival. “It’s a real community event.”
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District 207 upholds teacher’s firing
Maine Township High School District 207 school board this month upheld the firing of a former physical education teacher and health instructor at Maine West and Maine South high schools who is suing the district for discrimination. Jannon Kirley, 55, was dismissed due to insubordination and unprofessional conduct toward staff members and students, the district maintains.
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Married gay couples will be able to file joint tax returns
WASHINGTON — The government on Thursday said that all legally married gay couples will be able to file joint federal tax returns even if they reside in states that do not recognize same-sex marriages.
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Notebaert Nature Museum releases endangered butterflies
The Peggy Notebaert Museum in Chicago released endangered butterflies Thursday at the Bluff City Fen in Elgin. “It’s almost as if we just sent them off to college, except things can eat them here,” said a nervous Doug Taron, curator of biology at the museum.
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Feds: Terror suspect sought agent’s murder
A teenage terrorism suspect charged with trying to bomb a downtown Chicago bar is now accused of seeking to have an undercover FBI agent killed while the suspect was behind bars, prosecutors announced Thursday.
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Raoul says he won’t run for governor
State Sen. Kwame Raoul said Thursday he won’t jump into the 2014 race for Illinois governor. The Chicago Democrat had been weighing a primary challenge to Gov. Pat Quinn and former White House chief of staff Bill Daley for months.
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Kirk, Rush tour violence-plagued neighborhood
Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush toured Chicago’s violence-prone Englewood neighborhood Thursday, saying afterward they will work together to solve the community’s problem. However, there appeared to be some difference between the pair on how to accomplish that, with Kirk emphasizing fighting crime and Rush pointing to the need for economic development.
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Syria defiant as UN chemical probe nears end
President Bashar Assad vowed Thursday that “Syria will defend itself” against Western military strikes over a suspected chemical weapons attack, and the U.N. said inspectors will leave within 48 hours carrying information that could be crucial to what happens next.
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Obama: U.S. action would send Assad ‘strong signal’
President Barack Obama on Thursday prepared for the possibility of launching unilateral American military action against Syria within days as Britain opted out in a stunning vote by Parliament. Facing skepticism at home, too, the administration shared intelligence with lawmakers aimed at convincing them the Syrian government used chemical weapons against its people and must be punished.
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Suburban men charged in vehicle loan fraud scheme
Ten people, including men from Libertyville, Naperville, Geneva, Oswego, and Elburn, are charged in a multi-million-dollar financing fraud scheme involving sports motorcycles and other recreational vehicles. Prosecutors allege the scheme cost lenders more than $56 million.
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Round Lake girl who drowned ID’d
A girl who drowned Tuesday evening in Fox Lake has been publicly identified as 9-year-old Mireya Elizabeth Cardenas of Round Lake. She was a student in Fremont Elementary District 79.
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Four charged in 9-day string of Batavia burglaries
A stolen credit card used to buy an Xbox 360 and Walking Dead video game, along with surveillance video from a nearby gas station, helped nab four people connected to a string residential burglaries in Batavia from early August, according to a search warrant.
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Louisiana chimpanzee wins 1st prize in art contest
A painting by a 37-year-old Louisiana primate who applies color with his tongue instead of a brush has been deemed the finest chimpanzee art in the land.
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Downers Grove man charged in mother’s murder
A Downers Grove man is charged with the shooting death of his 61-year-old mother.DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Burr Ridge Chief of Police John Madden announced Thursday that first-degree murder charges have been filed against Michael Zaky Bassaly, 27.Zaky Bassaly is scheduled to appear in bond court at 8 a.m. Friday at the DuPage County Courthouse. Yvonne Zaky Bassaly was...
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Feds won’t sue to stop marijuana use in 2 states
Despite 75 years of federal marijuana prohibition, the Justice Department said Thursday that states can let people use the drug, license people to grow it and even allow adults to stroll into stores and buy it — as long as the weed is kept away from kids, the black market and federal property.
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Gas leak forces evacuation of Huntley facilities
More than 100 people were evacuated from assisted and supportive living facilities as well as a small office building on Regency Parkway in Huntley Thursday because of a gas leak. A contractor hit a gas main just before 9 a.m. while digging for a streetlight, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
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Algonquin library closing briefly for renovation
The main branch of the Algonquin Area Public Library District is taking an extended Labor Day weekend of sorts while it temporarily closes for a portion of its $600,000 lobby renovation. Officials will close the branch Tuesday through Thursday for part of the construction project that involves repositioning the library’s interior and exterior double doors to minimize the wind-tunnel effect.
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Elgin Symphony makes lullaby CD for babies born at Alexian Brothers hospitals
In a unique partnership with the Alexian Brothers Health System, some members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra have been using their musical talents to soothe newborn babies and their parents. In March, a strings, flute and piano ensemble recorded 11 songs for an exclusive lullaby CD that is given to moms of newborns when they are discharged from the Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove...
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Lawlor plan would require standards of conduct for appointed boards and commissions
Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor wants the nearly 300 board and commission appointees to sign a "Standards of Conduct" pact to protect the public interest and be good stewards of their money. “It’s my goal to establish a culture of accountability," he said.
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Buffalo Grove Days Blood Drive on Saturday
The Buffalo Grove Blood Commission is holding its quarterly community blood drive in conjunction with Buffalo Grove Days from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Grove Park District Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive. All donors will receive this year’s 2013 Buffalo Grove Days Blood Drive T-shirt sponsored by American Enterprise Bank, Beckley CPA, and Gold Medal Ideas.
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Fastest, tallest, steepest wooden coaster in the world to be built at Six Flags
Goliath, a new wooden roller coaster to debut next summer at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is touted as the fastest, tallest and steepest woodern coaster in the World. Park president Hank Salemi desribed it as a "world record behemoth of a ride," Thursday during a ceremonial groundbreaking.
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District 45 struggles with tardy school buses
Problems with school bus service have caused some students in Villa Park Elementary District 45 to arrive late for classes and to get home late as well, officials said Thursday. Four days into the school year, some buses still were running 30 minutes late or more, officials said. The district has been using an automated phone system to send multiple messages to parents to update them on the...
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Help with natural gas bills:
North Shore Gas is alerting customers that help with natural gas bills is available via the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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Hawthorn Woods fun fest:
The village of Hawthorn Woods hosts its 5th annual Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Aquatic Center, 94 Midlothian Road.
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Get candidate packets:
Political candidates from Lake County who are running in the March 2014 primary can get election packets online at lakecandidatepower.info or at the clerk’s office in Waukegan until Dec. 2.
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Attorney: Elgin woman facing 5th DUI will seek treatment if bond lowered
The attorney for a 30-year-old woman facing charges of her fifth DUI — including three from July — says she will seek alcohol treatment if her bond is reduced. Tiara Norris, formerly of Lake in the Hills and now of Elgin,was being held on $350,000 bail and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. She's been at the Kane County jail for about a month.
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Tri-Cities police reports
Kevin Edward Brennan, 42, of St. Charles, was arrested Monday on charges of retail theft, according to a police report. Store security at Meijer, 855 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, observed Brennan try to leave the store with a backpack, prepaid cellphone and a DVD without paying for the items. The total value of the items was about $180.
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Illinois House Republicans pick Durkin as leader
Illinois Republicans chose a suburban lawmaker Thursday to lead their House caucus in Springfield after his lone opponent, a longtime friend, bowed out. Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs was elected by acclamation.
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Last Fling returns to downtown Naperville
When Naperville throws a party to celebrate the end of summer, it really throws a party. You can cheer for nuns racing on beds or for dogs chasing discs. You can test your stomach in eating contests or on carnival rides (though you may not want to do both too close together). And, of course, you can take in Main Stage acts such as country singer Jerrod Niemann on Friday night, the Goo Goo Dolls...
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3 charged in death of 51-year-old Chicago man
Authorities say two teenagers and an adult have been charged with murder in the death of a man whose body was found in garbage container located near a route taken by Chicago children to their public school.
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Smoke stops American Eagle flight at U of I airport
An American Eagle flight scheduled to fly from the University of Illinois’ airport to Dallas-Fort Worth was aborted after crew members noticed smoke in the cockpit during takeoff.
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Surveillance ruling goes against terror suspect
A federal judge has issued a ruling against a 19-year-old terrorism suspect in his bid to force the government to provide details on how it might have used expanded surveillance against him.
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Bicycles to ride on some Chicago-Michigan trains
Bicycles soon will be welcomed on some Amtrak trains running between Chicago and Michigan. Amtrak announced Thursday that bicycles will be accepted aboard the Amtrak Blue Water line trains Nos. 364 and 365 starting Sept. 6.
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Elk Grove native plans insanity defense in Oklahoma
An Elk Grove Village native accused of plotting to bomb dozens of northeast Oklahoma churches will mount an insanity defense, according to documents filed this week in federal court.
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Holy Family hospital offers walk-in mammograms
The Women’s Imaging Center at Presence Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines is now offering patients the ability to get walk-in mammogram screening without an appointment or a physician’s order.
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Buffalo Grove firefighters fill boots for MDA
Firefighters will take to the streets, as well as the Buffalo Grove Days festival grounds and parade route, this weekend boots in hand to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Four suburban finalists chosen for free roof contest
A Mount Prospect family-owned roofing company looking for a deserving homeonwer for a free roof has narrowed its search down to four finalists. Peterson Roofing Inc. launched the free-roof contest, part of the national “No Roof Left Behind” campaign, earlier this year. The company opened the contest to all residents of Cook County, but company officials said the finalists would be people with a...
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Vernon Hills man who killed wife could be free in one year
If his defense attorneys get their way, a Vernon Hills man sentenced to eight years in prison for killing his wife could be freed from custody in about one year. Defense attorneys for Ronald Stolberg, 49, argued the Vernon Hills electrical engineer deserves to receive time-served credit for being forced to wear an electronic home monitoring bracelet for 411 days while out on bail after his wife’s...
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Transient pleads not guilty to Waukegan murder
A 26-year-old transient pleaded not guilty Thursday to three counts of murder in the stabbing death of a family friend in Waukegan. Kevin C. Curtis is accused of killing Jacob Blum, 19, in the early morning hours of July 16 during a visit at a hotel in the 3100 block of Belvidere Road, authorities said in Lake County court.
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First phase of DuPage Sensory Garden Playground ready to go
After years of preparation and fundraising, organizers of the Sensory Playground Garden in Wheaton say they’ll be ready to begin construction next month on the first phase of the $2.2 million project. “The Play For All playground project that we have been working on for the past couple of years is quickly becoming a reality,” park district Planning Director Robert Sperl said.
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Dual-degrees offered for Roosevelt pharmacy students
Students at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg who are studying for the three-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree will have an opportunity beginning in the fall to simultaneously earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Elmhurst College.
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Oak Brook attorney faces federal fraud charges
A suburban attorney whose law license was suspended earlier in the year was arrested Thursday on federal fraud charges. Prosecutors said Kathleen Niew, 57, of Burr Ridge, misappropriated $2.3 million in client funds. Niew was arrested at her Oak Brook law office.
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Train strikes, kills pedestrian in Wheaton
A 37-year-old man was struck and killed Thursday morning by an eastbound freight train near North Hale Street and the Union Pacific railroad tracks in Wheaton, authorities said.
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Defense questions huffing charges in fatal crash
The defense attorney for a Highland Park woman accused of huffing computer cleaner just prior to driving into and killing a 5-year-old girl is challenging the constitutionality of the charges in the case. Defense attorney Doug Zeit said Carly Rousso, 19, cannot be charged with aggravated DUI that resulted in death because the chemicals in the computer cleaner are not listed as illegal banned...
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Judge says Fox Lake man would face prison sentence if he takes plea deal in fatal crash
A Fox Lake man was told by a Lake County judge that he would be sentenced to prison if he accepts a plea deal for his role in an alcohol-related crash that killed a lifelong friend. Anthony Cechini, 24, now needs to decide whether he will accept a plea deal or go to trial for the death of David Letchinger, 21, of McHenry.
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Northwest suburbs in 60 seconds
Thieves stole 364 ceramic straightening flat irons and 221 ceramic blow dryers out of a DSC Logistics warehouse, 575 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines. The items were to be stored in the warehouse to fill orders for Walmart stores. Value was estimated at $50,765.
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Naperville loses longtime Jaycees member Lynette Klingbeil
A lifelong Naperville resident known for her volunteer efforts, devotion to family and uncanny memory has died. Lynette Klingbeil, a longtime Jaycees member who was executive director of the Last Fling in 2001, died Tuesday in her home. She was 50. “She was always willing to volunteer and give whatever she could to causes she felt were important and to be a very devoted daughter, sister, aunt and...
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U.S. releases 2 Algerians from Guantanamo
Two Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay prison for more than a decade have returned to their homeland where they were interrogated by judicial authorities and released pending an investigation, the Algiers Court said Thursday. Their release was the first from Guantanamo in nearly a year.
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Obama offers new gun control steps
Striving to take action where Congress would not, the Obama administration announced new steps Thursday on gun control, curbing the import of military surplus weapons and proposing to close a little-known loophole that lets felons and others circumvent background checks by registering guns to corporations.
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New parks, creative restaurateur make Algonquin a river destination
With some smart financial planning and the hard work of a local restaurateur, Algonquin has made the Fox River a hub for playing, eating and quiet solitude. One local leader even likens one of the efforts to a Norman Rockwell painting. The result is a thriving riverfront that draws boaters, families, foodies and gardening types.
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Libertyville hires help to battle emerald ash borer
Libertyville is dealing with the quick progression of the emerald ash borer, contracting for the first time for help to remove infected ash trees. The village has approved a $47,300 contract to take out 43 of the largest trees on its list. “Every town around us is going through the same thing,” said Jim Barlow, parks superintendent.
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Dist. 41 pursuing renovations at 4 schools
Glen Ellyn District 41 has proposed at least $12 million in renovations and additions to its four elementary schools over the course of the next three years. At the forefront of the proposal is the addition of so-called “innovation labs,” described as large, flexible spaces where students would tackle hands-on projects as part of the district's STEAM curriculum focus on science,...
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Predator drone now part of Calif. wildfire battle
As crews advanced against a giant wildfire around Yosemite National Park, fire commanders said they would maintain use of a Predator drone to give them early views of any new flare-ups across in the remote and rugged landscape. Officials remained confident on Thursday about their efforts to corral the Rim Fire, which grew by a relatively modest few hundred acres overnight.
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Zimmerman’s wife to ‘think about’ staying married
George Zimmerman’s wife says she’s going to have to “think about” whether she stays married to him.Shellie Zimmerman made the comments to ABC on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor perjury charge for lying during a bail hearing following her husband’s arrest for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February 2012.
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Gun-toting, foul-mouthed Pa. chief won’t back down
Police Chief Mark Kessler expects to be fired for posting incendiary videos in which he ranted obscenely about the Second Amendment and liberals while spraying machine-gun fire with borough-owned weapons. But Kessler, whose pro-gun videos have garnered hundreds of thousands of views online, has no intention of going away quietly.
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Tiny Okla. town tries to rid water supply of worms
Beating the late-summer heat isn’t as easy as running to the sink in one northeast Oklahoma town, as residents there are being asked not to drink tap water after red worms were found in the filtering system.
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Carol Stream photographer wins Photo Finish contest
Carol Stream's Brian Van Dine used a keen eye and a cool camera filter to walk away with this month's Photo Finish prize.
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Schaumburg Septemberfest features one-room schoolhouse
Carnival rides, games and musical entertainment aren’t all that’s happening this weekend during Schaumburg’s Septemberfest celebration. Visitors are invited to tour the one-room schoolhouse on the grounds of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, just down the road from the Septemberfest grounds, Saturday through Monday. After that, the 19th century school will be closed until Memorial Day.
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Buddy Foundation veterinarian answers your questions
Buddy Foundation vet answers your questions.
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Tollway creates wall of shame for scofflaws
Striking back at drivers who routinely fail to pay up, the Illinois Tollway created a virtual wall of shame Wednesday on which it outed the worst offenders. The state agency posted the names of 157 companies, including three area businesses in the top 10, on its website along with the amount of money it says each owes. Although only companies are listed currently, individual drivers could also...
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Elgin approves incentive for new Butera Market
A grocery store is finally on its way to Elgin’s northwest side, which has been called a “food desert” for its low access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Elgin City Council approved 7-1 on Wednesday an economic incentive agreement that paved the way for a Butera Market to be established at 20 Tyler Creek Plaza.
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Taste wine or watch melons fly at Summer Sunset Festival
Lake in the Hills' Summer Sunset Festival is known for its Melon Propellin' contest, in which teams construct catapults to see how far they can launch a watermelon. But in the 13 years since the festival began, its offerings have grown. This year, organizers are hoping visitors will check out the newly added wine tasting event.
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AP sources: Intelligence on weapons no ‘slam dunk’
The intelligence linking Syrian President Bashar Assad or his inner circle to an alleged chemical weapons attack that killed at least 100 people is no “slam dunk,” with questions remaining about who actually controls some of Syria’s chemical weapons stores and doubts about whether Assad himself ordered the strike, U.S. intelligence officials say.
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Before death, Fort Hood shooter faces long appeals
If Nidal Hasan plans to welcome a death sentence as a pathway to martyrdom, the rules of military justice won’t let him go down without a fight — whether he likes it or not. The Army psychiatrist was sentenced Wednesday to die for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage. But before an execution date is set, Hasan faces years, if not decades, of appeals. And this time, he won’t be allowed to represent...
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Congress seeks answers from Obama on Syria
Wary of another war, congressional Republicans and Democrats pressed President Barack Obama to explain why the U.S. military should attack Syria and involve Americans in a deadly civil conflict that has roiled the Mideast. “What is the intended effect of the potential military strikes?” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, wrote the president on Wednesday as the drumbeat of war grew louder.
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Dawn Patrol: New coaster at Six Flags; Bolingbrook teen drowns
31 charged in DuPage County heroin bust. Bolingbrook teen drowns in quarry. Zion mother wants search for dead son to continue. Upscale Hoffman Estates neighborhood plan draws laughs, objections. Metra board member says he’s done at end of term. Second man charged in $40,000 Naperville cellphone theft. Dodgers beat Cubs 4-0 with Nolasco, 2 homers. Bears QB hopefuls need to understand offense.
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Arlington Heights sees rise in vehicle break-ins
Arlington Heights officials are warning residents to take precautions to protect their belongings after a spike in vehicle break-ins this month. According to police reports, at least 15 car burglaries have been reported so far in August, with items stolen including GPS systems, wallets, iPods and other electronics, clothing and cash.
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Twin’s brother comes home 63 years after war death
Fighting the enemy in North Korea, 17-year-old Pfc. Donald V. MacLean was reported missing in action on Dec. 2. 1950, and presumed dead. His twin sister, Donna Mitchell of McHenry, was on hand when MacLean's remains received a solemn ceremonial welcome home at O'Hare and a motorcycle escort to McHenry for services. “Now, at least, there’s going to be closure,” his 80-year-old...
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Buffalo Grove holds annual charity softball game
Buffalo Grove village officials and members of the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up Wednesday night for the charity softball game that is the unofficial lead-in to Buffalo Grove Days, the big festival that runs today through Labor Day.
Sports
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Where will Cutler take Bears in pivotal year?
Will Brandon Marshall’s situation be too much of a distraction to Jay Cutler this season? Cutler already is dealing with a new general manager, a new head coach, and his fourth offensive coordinator in five years. With Cutler in his contract year, the heat is on.
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White Sox’ Jordan Danks making most of opportunity
After bouncing back and forth between the major leagues and minors the past two seasons, outfielder Jordan Danks has been getting a chance to play with the White Sox. He's making the most of the opportunity.
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Game video: St. Edward vs. Genoa-Kingston
St. Edward hosts Genoa-Kingston Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Thursday’s girls golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Sandberg's return to Wrigley all business
Ryne Sandberg arrived in Chicago Thursday night with a record of 8-6 as Phillies interim manager, and he doesn't expect to get caught up in the emotion of the day Friday, but that might change when he is greeted by a fan base that still worships the Hall of Famer. “I'm not sure what it will be like,” Sandberg said of his first day back. “I have other things on my mind now and a job to do, so I'd like to think I will be focused on that.
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What will NIU do for an encore?
After a spectacular run of recent success, culminating in a trip to the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, what's next for Northern Illinois? The Huskies start with a tough stretch of road games, beginning Saturday at Iowa. Here's what needs to happen for NIU to win a third straight MAC title.
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Thursday’s girls volleyball scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls volleyball matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls tennis scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls tennis meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s girls swimming scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's girls swimming meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s boys soccer scoreboard
High school varsity results of Thursday's boys soccer matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Thursday’s boys golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Thursday's boys golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Palmer passes final Bears exam
Jordan Palmer, the starter in Thursday night’s preseason finale at Soldier Field, knew he wouldn’t have the opportunity to throw the ball all over the yard as he competed with Trent Edwards for a possible spot as the Bears’ No. 3 quarterback. “At this point it doesn’t become how many yards you throw for, how many touchdowns you throw, it becomes how do you do each series?” Palmer said. “Complete balls, move the chains and finish in the red zone.”
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High note for Harper, Rolling Meadows
At 5-foot-4, there was nothing all that unordinary about Mia Harper playing the back row for the Rolling Meadows girls volleyball team last year. But this season, outside hitter?That’s exactly where Mustangs coach Joe Di Silvio has the senior playing _ and producing.Harper put down a team-high 6 kills on Thursday night as Rolling Meadows captured its first victory of the season with a 25-16, 25-17 decision over Maine South.
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Amarino nets Hall of Fame accolade
Harper College men’s basketball coach Tony Amarino has earned a spot in the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame. “I’m proud (of just being nominated),” the coach said.
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Game video: Downers Grove North at Lockport
Downers Grove North travels to Lockport Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Crystal Lake South vs. Marian Central
Crystal Lake South hosts Marian Central Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Crowd-pleasing victory for Mundelein
Mundelein’s girls volleyball team treated a large turnout by playing a thrilling match on its home court. The best part for the Mustangs was that they rallied for a 10-25, 25-17, 25-22 win over Barrington in nonconference action Thursday night.
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Stevenson shuts out Schurz
Jimmy Wang scored in each half, and that’s all Stevenson’s boys soccer team needed, as the Patriots blanked Schurz 2-0 in the Glenbrook South invite Thursday.
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August has not been kind to Cubs
The month of August has not been an august one for the Cubs. They enter this weekend's series against Ryne Sandberg's Phillies 7-19 in August, and they've been shut out six times this month.
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Hansen paces Warren victory
Boys golfWarren d. Grant: At Fox Lake Country Club, Jack Hansen’s 1-under-par 35 led the Blue Devils (157) to the North Suburban Conference win.Hansen was the only golfer to break 40. Warren also counted Mike Balla’s 40, T.J. Collins’ 41 and Jason Sachs’ 41.Grant (192) was led by Austin Basala’s 44.Lake Zurich d. Wauconda: At Countryside Golf Club, Teddy Noll shot a match-best 42 and led the Bears (175) to a 5-stroke win.Brent Rogers and Tommy Greco had 44s for Lake Zurich, while Jacob Edwards carded a 45.Wauconda (180) received 43s from Brad Efflandt and Brian Nee.Hampshire d. Grayslake North: At Renwood Golf Course, Myles Miller IV shot a 37 to lead the Whip-Purs (155) in Fox Valley Conference action.Christian DiBerardino fired a 38 for Grayslake North (170).
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Browns best Bears 18-16
Brian Hoyer threw for 307 yards and came on down the stretch and Cleveland closed out the preseason with an 18-16 victory over Chicago on Thursday night.Hoyer was intercepted twice. But he also led the Browns (3-1) on a 76-yard touchdown drive that made it a one-point game in the fourth quarter. Punter Spencer Lanning kicked a 40-yard field goal with just over three minutes left following a fumble by Harvey Unga to make it 18-16. Jordan Palmer dominated the first half for the Bears.Robbie Gould then missed a 57-yarder wide right with just over a minute left, and the Bears (2-2) lost after leading most of the way.
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Images: Bears vs. Browns Preseason
Images from a Chicago Bears preseason game at Soldier Field in Chicago against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Fremd tips BG in MSL showdown
Two of the top girls golf teams in the Mid-Suburban League battled to the final hole on Thursday at the Chevy Chase Golf Club in Wheeling. When the final score had been counted, Fremd edged Buffalo Grove 162-165 in the tri-meet hosted by Wheeling. Dorothy Feng (38) Jaehee Hur (40), Jennifer Kim (41) and Kelly O’Sullivan recorded the top scores for the Vikings on the par-36 layout.Amber Guiao of Buffalo Grove earned medalist honors with a 37 followed by teammates Lauren Guiao (41), Courtney Meyer (43) and Stacey Mantas (44).Wheeling’s top score was produced by Kirsten Caramba (59).
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Boys soccer/Fox Valley roundup
The Larkin boys soccer team improved to 3-0 on the season Thursday night with a 3-0 nonconference win over Riverside-Brookfield at Memorial Field.Ricky Nava, Hector Mendoza and Moises Raya each had goals for the Royals. Leo Perez had 4 saves in net and Griffin Perez, Jesus Avilar and Diego Ramirez each notched assists. Dundee-Crown 2, Waukegan 0: D-C’s Carlos Ramos put in a cross past the right post from Eduardo Arellano for the only score as the Chargers improved to 2-0 overall at the Lake Forest Tournament. Jose Gonzalez had 7 saves in net for the Chargers, including a key penalty kick in the first half. Dundee-Crown will play Carmel in the championship game on Saturday at 10 a.m. St. Edward 2, Westminster Christian 0: The Green Wave moved to 2-0 defeating the Warriors (1-1) with goals in each half. Matt Hesch and Austin Pfeiffer scored while Joe French and Alex Semler were credited with assists and John Gotheridge had 6 saves in goal for the Green Wave. Alex Wocjic had 7 saves for Westminster Christian. Neuqua Valley 1, Bartlett 0: Xavi Ortiz’s breakaway goal in the 20th minute proved to be the difference in this Upstate Eight Valley tilt. While the Hawks had scoring chances throughout, Justin Busch had 4 saves in goal for Bartlett. Huntley 3, Lake Park 3: After trailing by a goal in the first half, the Red Raiders (2-0-1) managed to avoid a loss by scoring 3 times in the final 40 minutes. Niko Mihalopolous scored twice and assisted on David Pardo’s goal in the 55th minute in nonconference action against the Lancers. Austin Emery had 9 saves in net.Elk Grove 5, Crystal Lake South 1: Austin Lamping scored the lone goal for the Gators (1-1), who dropped a nonconference game to the Grenaiders. Goalkeeper Gus Alvarez was busy with 11 saves. Jacobs 1, Prospect 1: The Golden Eagles and Knights settled for a tie in nonconference play. Tim Hubner scored the only goal for the Golden Eagles in the 27th minute and Ean Wilson was credited with the assist. East Aurora 2, South Elgin 0: Goalkeeper Richard Gorenwenger had 7 saves but the Storm were shutout in this Upstate Eight Valley loss.
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Spellman’s Scorecard: Braun, Marshall and more
It hasn't been the most uplifting time in sports lately, but there is planty to look forward to this holiday weekend. That and much more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
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Boomers inch closer to playoff spot
Seth Webster won his fifth consecutive start, putting the host Schaumburg Boomers to the brink of a West Division title as they posted a 3-2 victory over the Frontier Greys on Thursday night. The Boomers' magic number is 1 to secure their first playoff slot.
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Bears WR Anderson helps his cause
First-year wide receiver Joe Anderson caught 4 passes for 64 yards in the first half and looked like a player who belongs on the Bears' final, 53-man roster.
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Torrez, Cougars fall 5-2
In his Midwest League debut, Daury Torrez was effective for the visiting Kane County Cougars but made one mistake that cost him and the club in a 5-2 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Thursday night at Perfect Game Field.
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St. Charles East blanks Batavia
Senior Daniel DiLeonardi scored twice and St. Charles East beat up on host Batavia, 5-0, on Thursday in the Upstate Eight River Conference opener for both squads.
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Waubonsie Valley wins big against Elgin
A roundup of Thursday's volleyball action around DuPage County.
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Girls volleyball/Fox Valley roundup
St. Charles North d. Bartlett 25-15, 25-18: The Hawks (0-2) were unable to get on track as they fell to the North Stars in straight sets. Rachel Hartford and Elizabeth Arco led the Hawks’ attack with 3 kills apiece while Lexi Cazzato recorded 7 assists. Jenna Kummerer and Brooke Kulbeda led the defense with 6 and 4 digs, respectively.Larkin d. East Aurora 25-12, 25-20: The Royals (2-2) evened their record as they picked up a sweep victory over the Tomcats on the road. Amelia Gill (5 kills) and Alyssa McGhee (4 kills, 2 assists) paced the offense while freshman Natalie Kofie had 10 assists, 2 aces, 2 digs, and 2 kills.St. Edward d. Harvest Christian 25-16, 25-22: The Green Wave (2-0) used a balanced offensive attack as they defeated the Lions in straight sets. Katie Swanson led all players with 9 kills to go along with 12 digs. Megan Barth and Shannon Igielski added 5 and 3 kills, respectively. Allison Kruk recorded 17 digs while Mallory Gross tallied 17 assists.Crystal Lake South d. Woodstock 25-10, 25-12: Carly Nolan led the Gators (1-0) to their first victory of the season with an all-around game of 9 kills, 6 digs, and 3 aces. Avalon Nero (6 kills, 2 aces) and Nicole Slimko (6 kills, 3 aces) also added to the offense while Cassie Sivesind led the Gators with 19 helpers.
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Game video: St. Charles North at Elk Grove
St. Charles North visits Elk Grove Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Naperville North at Neuqua Valley
Naperville North visits Neuqua Valley Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Metea Valley at Plainfield East
Metea Valley travels to Plainfield East Friday night for the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Warren at Lyons Township
Warren visits Lyons Township Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Lake Zurich at Fremd
Lake Zurich travels to Fremd Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Geneva at Oswego
Geneva visits Oswego Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Benet at Downers Grove South
Benet visits Downers Grove South Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and highlights.
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Game video: Palatine at Libertyville
Palatine visits Libertyville Friday night in the season opener. Follow the action here with video from High School Cube, and then come back later for the replay and hghlights.
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Mikaelian has her moment as Libertyville prevails
It’s possible freshman Simone Mikaelian has never shined brighter. Then again, the same could be said about all of her Libertyville golf teammates. Sporting excessively bright orange shirts and led by their even brighter young talent, Mikaelian, the Wildcats indeed stood out Thursday. They shot 348, beating darkness just in time as well as four other competing teams, as Libertyville won its own LHS invite at Pine Meadow Golf Club for the first time in the tournament’s five-year history. Runner-up Lake Forest (352), Glenbrook North (368), Vernon Hills (374) and Lake Zurich (386) also comprised the field.
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Scouting this weekend’s Tri-Cities football games
Week 1 football game previews for the TriCities coverage area
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Scouting Week 1: Lake County
Here's a look at the Week 1 high school football matchups featuring teams from Lake County.
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Doing the scouting for your ‘Eyes on Five’
Welcome back. Specifics aren’t necessary because we all know it’s finally prep football season. Nine months after we watched Montini, Glenbard West and six other schools win state titles, we’re thrilled to be back for Opening Day, 2013.
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Plenty of talent returns in NI Big XII
The Northern Illinois Big 12 East — conference of the returning starter.Kaneland, which has won the division at 5-0 all three years of its existence, returns 15 starters from last year’s squad, nine of them on offense. Coach Tom Fedderly’s Knights enter the season ranked No. 4 in Class 5A according to The Associated Press.
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Scouting Week 1, Northwest
Here's a look at the Week 1 football matchups featuring teams from the Mid-Suburban League plus St. Viator, Maine West, Leyden and Christian Liberty.
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Scouting this weekend’s football games in the Fox Valley
Taking a look at this weekend's football season openers around the Fox Valley.
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Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Taking a look at this weekend's football season openers around DuPage County.
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What will NIU do for an encore?
After a spectacular run of recent success, culminating in a trip to the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, what's next for Northern Illinois? The Huskies start with a tough stretch of road games, beginning Saturday at Iowa. Here's what needs to happen for NIU to win a third straight MAC title.
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NFL to spend $765 million to settle concussion lawsuits
The NFL agreed to pay more than three-quarters of a billion dollars to settle lawsuits from thousands of former players who developed dementia or other concussion-related brain disorders they say were caused by the very on-field violence that fueled the game’s rise to popularity and profit.
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Donatucci ready to write new chapter with Hoffman
When Mike Donatucci was named the new football head coach at Hoffman Estates, cornerback Rainier Del Rosario did what most kids do today: He looked him up on the internet. “I went to the Daily Herald website and found out all about him,” Del Rosario said. “I saw what he had done. I had heard how great he was and wanted to see what he was all about.” The arrival of the former Fremd coach has everyone at Hoffman Estates excited about starting a new chapter in the school's football history.
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16-inch softball tourney coming to Mt. Prospect
Majewski Park in Mount Prospect will be the site for the Amateur Softball Association’s 50th Major Men’s 16-inch National Championship softball tournament Sept. 6-8. The tournament will feature 24 teams from around the country, including OBI of Forest Park, which will try to become just the seventh team to win back-to-back national championships.
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Fire facing another must-win scenario
For the Chicago Fire, Sunday’s matinee against the Houston Dynamo is just the latest must-win match.
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Atkinson, Carlisle seek to carry load for Irish
Notre Dame running backs George Atkinson III and Amir Carlisle head into the season opener against Temple looking to prove they can be reliable every down backs.The question heading into the season is: Who will emerge as the primary ball-carrier?
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Morkov wins 6th stage, Nibali keeps lead in Vuelta
Michael Morkov of Denmark won the sixth stage of the Spanish Vuelta after spoiling Tony Martin’s long solo escape in the final miles, and race favorite Vincenzo Nibali maintained the overall lead on Thursday.
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Donovan back for next round of World Cup qualifying
Landon Donovan will be back with the Americans when they resume World Cup qualifying next week. U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann snubbed the Americans’ all-time leading scorer for the last round of qualifiers, saying Donovan needed to work his way back onto the team following his offseason sabbatical.
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Miller feels at home as Ohio State’s star QB
Heading into Saturday’s 2013 season opener against Buffalo, junior Braxton Miller is confident and comfortable, surrounded by solid players and assured that this will be a special year for Ohio State.
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Hazell making all the right chess moves at Purdue
Directly behind Purdue coach Darrell Hazell’s desk is one of his most prized possessions — a simple, wooden chess board. “There is nothing like chess and the way it relates to life and football and so many other things,” Hazell said. He has come to West Lafayette to shake up the Cradle of Quarterbacks and lead the program back to success by doing things his way.
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Ben Johnson promotes new anti-doping campaign
Disgraced sprinter Ben Johnson is the face of a new anti-doping campaign called Pure Sport. The campaign’s backers say Johnson will ask sports fans to sign a petition demanding action to “improve the waning credibility of world sport.”
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Lakes’ Edwards prepares for a big senior season
Lakes senior quarterback TJ Edwards recently committed to Western Michigan and is showing he's one of the top high school football players in Lake County.
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Excitement — and change — is in the air on this opening night
It's always a special day when the high school football season kicks off, but change is in the air for the sport as head injury awareness and overall declining numbers in participation are changing the landscape.
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Explaining change at Wheaton Academy
As the 2012-13 sports season wound down the question seemed to be on everyone’s tongue. “What’s going on at Wheaton Academy?”
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Coaches weigh in on IHSA’s rule changes
It’s ironic that in the first year of the Illinois High School Association’s new Football Acclimatization Policy, the weather during what traditionally had been known as “doubles week” was as mild as morning dew.
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Despite losses, Ohio State’s D might be better
There was a time not so long ago when Ohio State’s defense was one of the most feared, effective and efficient units in the country. For this season’s second-ranked Buckeyes to contend for a Big Ten, let alone a national title, coach Urban Meyer knows his defenders have to harken back to the not-so-distant past.
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Hoosiers ready for 1st test of revamped defense
There’s little doubt the Hoosiers can score, but they’ve been trying to beef up the defense and fix the mistakes. Fans will finally get a glimpse into what’s changed with the new-look Hoosiers during Thursday night’s season opener against Indiana State.
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Playmaker Borland paces Wisconsin defense
The Chris Borland fan club at No. 23 Wisconsin starts at the top. Barely eight months on the job, and first-year Badgers coach Gary Andersen can’t help but gush about the senior linebacker.
Business
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Midwest hot, dry spell brings back drought worries
A growing season that began unusually wet and cold in the Midwest is finishing hot and dry, renewing worries of drought and its impact on crops. Experts say corn and soybeans may not have enough moisture in dry areas to develop to full weight, which could reduce this year’s harvest.
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Stocks post mild gains following economic data
Positive news on the U.S. economy outweighed worries about Syria Thursday, sending the stock market higher for a second straight day. The Dow has gained 64 points over the past two days, not nearly enough to make up for its 170-point loss Tuesday as tensions over Syria rattled markets.
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Fast-food workers protest wages in Chicago, other cities
Thousands of fast-food workers and their supporters beat drums, blew whistles and chanted slogans Thursday on picket lines in dozens of U.S. cities, marking the largest protest yet in their quest for higher wages.
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Manufacturing plant to close in Kewanee
The owners of a BOMAG plant in western Illinois say it will close next year and move to another part of the country. It received incentives from the state of Illinois three years ago to consolidate its Illinois and Missouri operations in Kewanee.
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Perez: Fast food strikes show need for wage hike
The recent spate of fast-food worker strikes is another sign of the need to raise the minimum wage for all workers, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview with The Associated Press.
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J&J tries new cap to curb fatal Tylenol overdoses
Bottles of Tylenol sold in the U.S. will soon bear red warnings alerting users to the potentially fatal risks of taking too much of the popular pain reliever. The unusual step, disclosed by the company that makes Tylenol, comes amid a growing number of lawsuits and pressure from the federal government that could have widespread ramifications for a medicine taken by millions of people every day.
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Sears gets infusion of new ideas for online, mobile use
Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings Corp. announced winners of its Startup + Developer Challenge, a so-called code-a-thon where the parent of Sears and Kmart stores aims to use fresh ideas to help its online and mobile sales and improve the consumer experience. The winner was actually inspired by childhood memories of Sears and Kmart stores. Omega Ortega developed The Chore Score app to inspire children to do their chores, make chore lists, track progress and earn rewards that can be redeemed online or in-store.
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Naperville’s Sourcebooks acquires Simple Truths
Naperville publisher Sourcebooks announced it has acquired Simple Truths, its largest purchase to date. This is the 15th acquisition Sourcebooks has made since it ws established in 1987.
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Elwood sues former arsenal developer over wage issue
The village of Elwood has asked a judge to require CenterPoint Properties to provide documentation to determine if the developer is in compliance with state law in paying workers a prevailing wage. Although state law and the Tax Incremental Finance agreement between the village and CenterPoint require that it pay prevailing wages,
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Lincolnshire’s Aon Hewitt foresees higher salary increases in 2014
Salary increases for U.S. workers in 2014 are expected to reach their highest levels in six years, according to research from human resources services firm Lincolnshire-baased Aon Hewit. Still, the company said average increases are projected to remain modest as employers strive to reserve the majority of their compensation budgets for merit increases and performance-based awards for high-performing workers..
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Revamping ‘Ford Pinto of rail cars’ urged after Quebec fire
Barrington Mayor Karen Darch, head of a rail safety group Wednesday compared a widely used train tank car to the recalled Ford Pinto in urging U.S. regulators to require upgrades that would prevent accidents like a Quebec derailment that killed 47 people.Darch said regulators dragged their feet in mandating safety improvements to the car, known as the DOT-111, amid evidence showing the tankers are more prone to rupture in a derailment than other types.
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Applications for U.S. unemployment aid fall to 331,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits remained near the lowest level in more than five years last week, a sign that companies are cutting few jobs. The Labor Department says weekly applications for benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 331,000. The four week average, a less volatile measure, inched up 750 to 331,250 after reaching a 5½-year low the previous week.
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U.S. economy grew at 2.5 percent rate in spring
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April through June, much faster than previously estimated. The steep revision was largely because U.S. companies exported more goods and imports declined.
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Insurance exchange company expanding in Illinois
A major Illinois health insurance exchange has announced plans to double its workforce to serve those shopping for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. GoHealth LLC announced it plans to create 450 additional jobs by the end of 2013. The company plans to add 90,000 square feet in working space at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to accommodate the workers.
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Spirit to end Myrtle Beach-Chicago flight in November
Airlines are reducing flights to Myrtle Beach as fall approaches. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that Allegiant Air already has ended service between Myrtle Beach and Fort Wayne, Ind. Service to Allentown, Pa., Huntingdon, W.Va., and Youngstown, Ohio, continues until Sept. 18.
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Chicago-based Hyatt to buy Peabody Orlando hotel for $717M
Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corp. said Wednesday that its Hyatt Regency subsidiary plans to buy the Peabody Orlando hotel for $717 million, expanding its presence in a market popular with tourists and conventions.The 1,641-room hotel in Orlando, Fla., is being acquired from UST Hotel Joint Venture Ltd., a company owned by real estate investment companies Belz Enterprises and Estein & Associates USA Ltd.
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Merrill Lynch settles discrimination lawsuitt
Lawyers for hundreds of black financial advisers have reached a $160 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing Wall Street brokerage giant Merrill Lynch of racial discrimination, a plaintiffs’ attorney said Wednesday.If approved by a federal judge in Chicago, the payout by Merrill Lynch to around 1,200 plaintiffs would be one of the largest ever in a racial discrimination case, Chicago-based attorney Suzanne E. Bish said.
Life & Entertainment
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Eads taking leave from ‘CSI,” return uncertain
The investigators on CBS’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” will be without forensic scientist Nick Stokes for a while. CBS said Wednesday that George Eads is taking a leave of absence after appearing in the show’s first three episodes of the upcoming season.
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Fergie gives birth to baby boy Axl Jack
A representative for the singer says she gave birth to 7-pound, 10-ounce Axl Jack Duhamel on Thursday. Axl Jack is Fergie and actor Josh Duhamel’s first child. The 38-year-old singer married the 40-year-old actor in 2009.
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James Spader cast as ‘Avengers’ villain
Marvel announced Thursday that James Spader will play Ultron in its “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” In the comics, the character is a robot with artificial intelligence.
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Fitzgerald, Luhrmann a good pairing for ‘Gatsby,’ now on DVD
For many years, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” was a staple of high school literature classes. Director Baz Luhrmann, known for his lavish productions such as “Romeo & Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge,” has a winner with his remake of “The Great Gatsby.”
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Colorful Michael Kors delves into world of beauty
Michael Kors can’t really be called just a fashion designer anymore. He’s a full-fledged lifestyle brand, and that lifestyle is about to add color cosmetics and several new fragrances. Kors says he’s driven by perfection, and that means a total look. “Beauty is always such an important part of my runway. When we put on a fashion show — after this many years — I’ve learned the layers and the steps. When I first start thinking mood of the season, beauty is part of it from the start.”
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David Letterman on CBS: 20 years of conjuring chaos
On Thursday night, David Letterman marks 20 years on CBS, a length of time that is nearly one-third the age of the network’s average viewer (cue rimshot). His guest will be fellow sexagenarian Bill Murray, who was also the guest on Letterman’s first show on CBS, in August 1993, and his first late-night show ever, on NBC in 1982. If the pair’s 24 previous interviews on “The Late Show” are any indication, this one will involve a costume, a song, some kind of gag, and the trading of unpleasantries between two men who have settled into a good-natured glumness about their elder statesmanship.
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Spurlock in wrong direction with 1D doc
While hardly a very incisive look at the band or its five individual singers, Morgan Spurlock’s documentary “One Direction: This is Us” should score big with kids. Spurlock’s first concert doc picks up with 1D’s 2012-13 world tour, covering more than 100 shows. Overall, Spurlock plays things incredibly safe compared to his usual irreverent, hang-loose style. The concert scenes represent fairly standard fare, with 3D visual effects adding a touch of hyper-reality.
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An alternative label to organic
Justine and Brian Denison say they adhere to all the growing practices required for organic certification, yet if they label their beans and tomatoes “organic” at the farmer's market, they could face federal charges and $20,000 or more in fines. So they and hundreds of other small direct-marketing farms across the country have adopted an alternative label: Certified Naturally Grown.
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‘Ain’t’ it arty? Pretense robs outlaw tale of natural charm
The outlaw romance “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” is a lyrical, sepia-toned folk tale, awash in 1970s filmmaking and the kind of stylized folksiness that hipsters will drool over. It deserves some of that drool: David Lowery’s film, starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara as entwined, young Texas bandits, is an elegiac tone poem, beautifully shot by cinematographer Bradford Young. But it also bears an unmistakable sense of artful pretense that drains “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” of the naturalism it aspires to.
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Summer’s ending, but the music plays on
In the last Summer Scene column of the year, we take a look at this weekend's Love Shine Festival in Yorkville, a few North Coast Music Festival aftershows and the Lucky Boys Confusion "A Decade of Commitment" anniversary show at the House of Blues.
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'Saturday Morning Massacre' plain silly
Dann reviews the new horror movie “Saturday Morning Massacre” (or it could be “Saturday Morning Mystery”), a failed parody of the TV cartoon series “Scooby-Do,” plus he supplies lots of Reel Life film notes, including efforts to save the McHenry Outdoor movie theater, plus the return of Dann & Raymond's Movie Club celebrating its seventh season with a show about the great superhero movies.
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Action-packed ‘Getaway’ racing to Dumbville
From the get-go-go-go, “Getaway” displays a distinct disdain for deft drama. “Getaway” is steeped in such stupidity that it earns the title of the dumbest action film of the new millennium so far.
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‘Next to Normal’ a rewarding change of pace at Drury Lane Theatre
"Next to Normal" is a wrenchingly emotional experience at Drury Lane Theatre. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical touching upon mental illness, mourning and prescription drug abuse is a bracing modern jolt for the Oakbrook Terrace-based theater. But audiences who stick it out will be richly rewarded by the end as each member of a troubled family stifled in its grieving and ability to express affection individually approaches a newfound clarity to move ahead.
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Glass becomes unique works of art
When silica, soda and lime meet high heat, a beautiful alchemy occurs. The result — a taffy-like substance otherwise known as glass — has inspired creative minds for centuries. Artists and craftsmen today often combine old-school techniques with new technology to create one-of-a-kind works of arts for the home. Internationally known sculptor Dale Chihuly, based in Tacoma, Wash., has drawn crowds to a variety of public spaces with his outdoor “glass garden” installations of imaginative, otherworldly creations.
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Goodie Mob reunites with CeeLo-led album
Goodie Mob reunited for their new album, “Age Against the Machine,” but the foursome’s offering seems more like the CeeLo Green show. It is Goodie Mob’s first album in 14 years as a complete group. But Green, a six-time Grammy winner, clearly stands out with ease alongside his longtime group mates for much of the 17-track album.
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Music notes: Kid Rock, ZZ Top play First Midwest Friday
Kid Rock, who has shifted from a rap-rock bad boy to a more restrained rocker exploring country and classic soul, brings his live show to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park Friday. ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker share the bill.
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Man, dog join forces for new breed of philanthropy
When Charlie Annenberg adopted an abandoned golden retriever named Lucky, a new breed of philanthropy was born. Lucky was 4 in 2001 when he teamed up with Annenberg, scion to a wealthy family known for giving money away. The 46-year-old Annenberg incorporated Lucky into all his projects. They were on the road more than they were home as they traveled around making documentaries about people who were making a difference.
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Goliath wooden coaster to open next year at Six Flags
A Goliath of a ride is coming to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Park officials are set to announce early. Thursday that construction of the new “Goliath” roller coaster will begin in the fall and open next spring. “Goliath will be the biggest roller coaster that we have ever added to Great America in the park’s 37-year history,” park spokeswoman Katy Enrique said.
Discuss
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Editorial: Consider boat-safety law, but listen to boaters, too
A Daily Herald editorial says a law that could cost unsafe boaters their license to drive on land deserves consideration, but lawmakers should also solicit boaters' ideas about safety.
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Political gaps not as wide as they appear
Columnist Lee Hamilton: As a whole, Americans do not want excessive government or heavy-handed bureaucracy, but they do want programs that help them, like Social Security and Medicare. They are dedicated to both individual freedom and opportunity and to community obligation, and they don’t see them as mutually contradictory.
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Filling the fertility gap in Europe
Columnists Stephen and Cokie Roberts: Yes, Americans are somewhat more fertile than Europeans, but the United States has something else that is just as valuable to the economy as children. Foreigners. Proponents of immigration reform have focused on the enormous economic benefits contributed by newcomers — starting new businesses, inventing new products, filling jobs others don’t want. But they also foot the nation’s bills.
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Outside Syria, difficult adjustments
Columnist Michael Gerson: Pursuing the best-case scenario is exceedingly difficult, messy and thankless. And it would require exertions of leadership and will the president has not yet shown.
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Stop diverting safety resources
An Indian Creek letter to the editor: What absolutely baffles me is how some of these critical, limited tax payer resources of ours are being squandered elsewhere, on political agendas.
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Crossing guards deserve your smile, attention
A Schaumburg letter to the editor: Being a crossing guard requires special skills — the ability to identify a potentially dangerous situation, to alert cars to slow down and stop for children, and to give those warm smiles and friendly hellos to make our students feel safe.
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A suggestion for sports coverage
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: I have a great idea for the Herald’s Sport section. Stop printing any baseball news about any of the teams including the Cubs and Sox. After all, the Cubs and Sox are out of contention, and nobody else in the area has any interest in any of the other 28 teams in the Major Leagues.
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Many questions not asked about Metra scandal
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: The biggest question of all is why are the Republicans not all over this scandal? Come on, Daily Herald, let’s do some good old fashioned investigative reporting.
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Congress must fix Voters Rights Act
A Batavia letter to the editor: As the summer heat began to build in Washington DC, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision which gutted key components of the monumental Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. The decision in the case of Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder razed fundamental protections against racial discrimination in voting that have been effective for more than 40 years and opened the floodgates for a wave of attacks on voters.
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This time, secure our borders first
A Glen Ellyn letter to the editor: Mexican cartels now supply over 90 percent of the narcotics in Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States, street gangs vying for turf to sell drugs, kill each other, and bystanders caught in the crossfire.
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- Antioch
- Bannockburn
- Barrington
- Barrington Hills
- Buffalo Grove
- Deer Park
- Deerfield
- Diamond Lake
- Fox Lake
- Fox River Grove
- Gages Lake
- Grandwood Park
- Grayslake
- Green Oaks
- Gurnee
- Hainesville
- Hawthorn Woods
- Indian Creek
- Ingleside
- Island Lake
- Kildeer
- Lake Barrington
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Lake Villa
- Lake Zurich
- Lakemoor
- Libertyville
- Lincolnshire
- Lindenhurst
- Long Grove
- Mettawa
- Mundelein
- North Barrington
- Old Mill Creek
- Park City
- Port Barrington
- Riverwoods
- Rondout
- Round Lake
- Round Lake Beach
- Round Lake Heights
- Round Lake Park
- Spring Grove
- Third Lake
- Tower Lakes
- Vernon Hills
- Vernon Hills
- Volo
- Wadsworth
- Wauconda
- Waukegan
- Wheeling
