Daily Archive : Wednesday October 2, 2013
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Anvil Club loan draws fire from Libertarians
The Anvil Club is in line for a $300,000 loan though the village of East Dundee, and the Fox Valley Libertarian Party calls the plan a “corporate bailout.” But Tom Roeser, a prominent businessman and member of the club, views the potential subsidy as an investment in downtown East Dundee. “This is a business decision and it's a good business decision and in some ways, it's like...
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Hoop-a-thon in Niles
Hoop-a-thon in Niles
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Kids don’t always understand what we mean
Our Ken Potts says just because we talk to children doesn't necessarily mean they understand what we're saying.
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School bus crashes into animal shelter
Volunteers for a Niles animal shelter say they have no place to put dozens of animals after a school bus crashed into their building.
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Military veterans join push for Ill. gay marriage
Illinois military veterans are joining the effort to legalize gay marriage in the state. A group called “Veterans Unite for Marriage” is pressing the Illinois House to OK same-sex marriage during the legislative session that begins later this month.
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Illinois appeals court says ComEd must refund $37 million
An appeals court has ordered ComEd to refund almost $37 million to its northern Illinois customers following a six-year legal dispute.The utility still can appeal last week's ruling by the Illinois Appeals Court to the state Supreme Court, according to a report in Crain's Chicago Business.
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Chicago-area WWII veterans get into memorial
Chicago-area World War II veterans encountered no hurdles getting into the war's national memorial in Washington, D.C., today, even though the monument technically is closed as part of the partial government shutdown.
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Girl escapes Warrenville youth center two times
A girl escaped the Illinois Youth Center at Warrenville last month and was caught less than 24 hours later, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said. Spokeswoman Jennifer Torrent said the escape happened Sept. 18, and she said the girl had escaped before.
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South Shore trains moving again after package cleared
A suspicious package at the Van Buren stop halted trains on the Metra Electric and South Shore Lines for just over an hour during Wednesday's morning commute . The Chicago Police Department's Bomb and Arson unit responded to the platform at Van Buren and Michigan around 7 a.m. after a suspicious package was found. By 8:30 a.m., trains were once again rolling.
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Boston paying up after Stanley Cup loss to Chicago
A video celebrating the Chicago Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup championship will appear on the city of Boston’s official website. The video also highlights the city of Chicago and is a result of a friendly wager between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Boston Mayor Tom Menino.
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3 teenagers shot, injured in Chicago park
Chicago Police are investigating after three teenage boys were shot while playing basketball in a park on the city's South Side. Authorities say all three — a 15-year-old, 16-year-old and 17-year-old — were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition after Tuesday night's shootings in the city's South Deering neighborhood.
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Can task force solve feud between Metra, Pace, CTA?
Members of a state task force got an earful from transit leaders about funding dysfunction and rivalries over a shrinking revenue pie Wednesday. Gov. Pat Quinn's panel is supposed to study how to eliminate waste, fraud and abuses and streamline any administrative redundancies at Metra, Pace, the CTA and Regional Transportation Authority.
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Neighbors object to plan for Mount Prospect cigar bar
Mount Prospect trustees opened discussions this week on a proposal to allow a cigar shop in a former Pearle Vision office. The plan has drawn opposition from nearby homeowners who say the business would set a bad example for neighborhood children.
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Mundelein police release sketch of abduction suspect
Mundelein police on Wednesday released a sketch of the man they say briefly abducted a 3-year-old girl this week. The drawing was based on information provided by the girl's 9-year-old sister and a witness, Police Chief Eric Guenther said. Anyone with information should call police at (847) 968-4600. Residents should call police if they see anyone suspicious in their neighborhood.
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Charges upgraded BMW Championship gun case
Charges have been upgraded for a former Indiana police officer who authorities say brought a concealed weapon into a professional golf tournament in Lake Forest last month. Mark Fedder, 48, who authorities initially said was from Westmont but was later determined to be from Osceola, IN., now faces a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon for trying to enter the BMW Championship at Conway Farms...
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Two injured in I-90 motorcycle crash
Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening on westbound I-90, according to officials. Capt. Scott Peirson of the Des Plaines Fire Department said the crash occured around 7:30 p.m. between Lee Street and the Des Plaines Oasis. He said both of the motorcyclists were transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
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Antioch police: Intoxicated man on road also had Ecstasy
A man caught urinating on the road in Antioch was arrested by police after he was found in possession of Ecstasy. Matthew J. Mathis, 23, of the 24000 block of Nicklaus Way in unincorporated Antioch Township, faces up to 15 years in prison after he was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance following his arrest on Sept. 28 at 2:45 a.m., Antioch Police Chief Craig Somerville...
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White House meeting yields no progress on shutdown
President Barack Obama brought congressional leaders to the White House on Wednesday for the first time since a partial government shutdown began, but there was no sign of progress toward ending an impasse that has idled 800,000 federal workers and curbed services around the country.
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Model of Chicago’s Picasso statue to go to auction
A model of Pablo Picasso’s famed Chicago sculpture will be auctioned next month, and Christie’s estimates it will sell for between $25 million and $35 million.
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Pa. appeals court: No new trial for Jerry Sandusky
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky should not get a new trial after being convicted of sexually abusing 10 boys, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. The unanimous decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel came barely two weeks after they heard oral arguments by Sandusky’s lawyer and a state prosecutor.
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Jury rejects case linking company to Jackson death
A jury cleared a concert promoter of negligence in a case that attempted to link the death of Michael Jackson to the company that promoted his ill-fated comeback shows. The panel rejected a lawsuit brought by Jackson’s mother claiming AEG Live was negligent in hiring the doctor who killed Jackson with an overdose of a hospital anesthetic that the singer used as a sleep aid.
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Retired draft horses may get to stay at Danada
Once feared to be prime candidates to be sold for slaughter, retired Danada Equestrian Center draft horses Rosie and June may get to live out their days together at the Wheaton forest preserve after all. DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner Shannon Burns has proposed creating an ambassador program that would allow certain retired horses, particularly Rosie and June, to remain housed at...
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Police: 3 admit involvement in Waukegan armed robberies
A 19-year-old man and two juveniles are in custody after admitting to their involvement in four armed robberies in Waukegan last month, according to police. Melvin Taylor, of the 2600 block of Glen Flora Avenue, and two juveniles were caught committing a minor offense on Monday near the area of McAree Road and Ridgeland Avenue, which is in the vicinity of where multiple armed robberies occurred...
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No bond for man charged in Glen Ellyn slaying
A DuPage County judge denied bond Wednesday for a homeless man charged with repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend and burying her in a Glen Ellyn park. Myron Ester, 45, is accused of slaying 33-year-old Linda Valez last week after an argument over their relationship.
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Addison gang prohibited from entering certain areas, meeting in public
A circuit court judge issued a permanent injunction against an Addison gang Tuesday that prohibits members of the gang from going to certain areas of the village and from having an public contact with each other, among other restrictions, according to a news release. Members of the Latin Counts street gang, both named and unnamed, are prohibited from entering an area bounded to the west by West...
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Computer glitches linger for Illinois health exchange
Illinois officials thanked state residents for their patience Wednesday, the second day of a new online health insurance marketplace where consumers have run into frustrating glitches when they tried to sign up for coverage.
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Former CTA lawyer from Wilmette heads to Metra board
A retired Chicago Transit Authority attorney from Wilmette is the next new Metra board member. Cook County commissioners agreed Wednesday to send John Plante of Wilmette to Metra, subject to full board approval. Plante will represent the townships of Evanston, Leyden, New Trier, Niles, Norwood Park, Maine, Oak Park and Riverside.
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Advocate Good Shepherd breaks ground on campus modernization project
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington broke ground on its long-awaited campus moderization project Wednesday, according to a news release. More than 100 attendees were present at the groundbreaking, including politicians, donors, administrators, physicians and associates.
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‘Red October’ novelist Tom Clancy dies at 66
Tom Clancy, whose high-tech, Cold War thrillers such as “The Hunt for Red October” and “Patriot Games” made him the most widely read and influential military novelist of his time, has died. He was 66.
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Libertyville host open house on waste hauling plan for businesses
Libertyville officials will host an open house Thursday to answer questions about a proposed agreement with Groot Industries Inc. to provide waste hauling and recycling services for businesses. A public hearing and vote on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Health plan prices on Illinois marketplace emerge
Information on the prices of the health insurance policies available on the new Illinois marketplace is emerging, but slowly.
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Naperville council looks for more hiring oversight
A move that could give Naperville City Council unprecedented approval over the hiring of retired Naperville public safety employees for civilian positions is coming under fire from the police union. Councilmen on Tuesday night took the first step toward granting themselves the power to approve all future hiring decisions in which a retired Naperville police officer or firefighter is being rehired...
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U-46 seeks parent input with online survey
[No Paragraph Style]NewsParents of children in Elgin Area School District U-46 can now take the district’s annual Family and Community Engagement Survey (FACE) online, Superintendent José M. Torres announced Wednesday. “The input of our U-46 community is the fuel to our drive for continuous improvement efforts,” Torres said. “We really want all of our parents to be actively engaged and give us...
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Latest Kane budget plan bails out forest preserve
Few obstacles remain to approval of Kane County's 2014 budget as finance staff seemed to convince board members Wednesday they will be in good position on pension payments despite a reduced tax levy. The regular pension payment will still be made.
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Quinn files to appeal on lawmaker pay to state Supreme Court
Gov. Pat Quinn has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to hear his appeal of a ruling that his veto of money for lawmaker salaries was unconstitutional.
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Dist. 300 investigating complaints about school buses
Community Unit District 300 officials have ordered a comprehensive review of its transportation system on the heels of complaints from parents, who say the school buses frequently break down and are not maintained correctly. “The safety of our students has always been our highest priority,” district spokeswoman Allison Strupeck said. “We would never knowingly put our children at risk.”
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Get Covered Illinois sees more than 231,000 visits
Illinois officials say more than 231,000 people have visited the Get Covered Illinois website, many of them looking for information on new options for health insurance.
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Marriage license denied because man can’t talk
A Winnebago County judge has denied a marriage license to a northern Illinois because a brain injury prevents the man from saying `I do.’
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Chicago to remove red-light cameras at 18 sites
The city of Chicago is removing red-light cameras at 18 intersections after a significant reduction in crashes at the sites.
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Early-release parolee accused of murder wasn’t monitored
An ex-convict accused of killing a man shortly after getting out of prison under Illinois’ revamped early-release program hadn’t been fitted with an electronic ankle monitor, as he should have been, according to interviews and documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
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Consultant dives into feasibility study for indoor pool in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Park District, which long has been lukewarm to the idea of an indoor swimming pool, is dipping its toes in the water once again. Isaac Sports Group, a consulting firm based in Ann Arbor, Mich., is in town this week to launch a pool feasibility study funded by Glen Ellyn Aquatics Initiative, a grass-roots community group.
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Carpentersville police: Man beaten, robbed of iPhone 5 at gunpoint
A 26-year-old Elgin man is charged with beating and robbing a man in Carpentersville of his iPhone 5.
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Life sentence for ‘career’ Elgin criminal
A 47-year-old Elgin man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after being convicted of an October 2011 armed robbery of a Little Caesars Pizza on the city's near west side. For Charles Fleming, it was the third Class X felony conviction, which triggered a mandatory life term.
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Golf outing benefit to help late Lake Zurich firefighter’s family
A suburban U.S. Marine Corps veterans organization is planning a golf outing to benefit the family of a Lake Zurich firefighter who recently died. The Marine Corps League’s Tri-County Leathernecks 1395 branch will host the outing in memory of Danny Gonzalez at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Brae Loch Golf Club in Grayslake.
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Public hearing on bees, hens rescheduled:
The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals’ public hearing on proposed regulations to allow beekeeping and hens in unincorporated areas has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Independence Grove Visitor Center, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville.
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Fox Valley police reports
A dirt compactor and power washer, a total estimated value of $2,400, were stolen from the open bed of a pickup truck on the 47W100 block of Primrose Lane near Hampshire between 8 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday, according to a sheriff’s report.
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Take a hike in Lake County:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District will offer forest hikes every Saturday this month at a different preserve.
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Tri-Cities police reports
David M. Kubiak, 26, of Sugar Grove, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after authorities found him sleeping at the wheel of his vehicle at 12:54 a.m. Monday at a gas station in the 200 block of Route 47 in Sugar Grove with the engine running and music blaring, according to a sheriff’s report.
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CLC hosts mini job fairs:
Jobseekers are invited to attend two mini job fairs in October, sponsored by College of Lake County Career and Placement Services.
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Bonner Country Fair:
The Bonner Country Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Bonner Heritage Farm. The old-fashioned country fair includes wagon rides, crafts, games, a petting zoo and more.
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Pumpkin Weekends: Festive fall in all its glory
Sweet as it is, the fall season is just too short. Dazzling autumn leaves and all their brilliant colors burst onto the scene suddenly, only to be whisked away on the next windy day. Fortunately, the Fox Valley Park District makes this glorious season last a little longer with its annual Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm.
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Historic harvests recreated in fall festivals
The Fox Valley has a rich agricultural heritage. Several festivals this weekend allow visitors to experience a taste of what fall harvest time was like in days past.
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Streamwood man dies in workplace accident in Union
Authorities are investigating the death of a 59-year-old Streamwood man they said was struck and killed by a Bobcat tractor Tuesday while working at a McHenry County Conservation District site north of Huntley. Marco O. Aguilar died Tuesday morning at the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area maintenance building, McHenry County Coroner Dr. Anne Majewski said.
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Wauconda water-system work approved, even though town doesn’t yet have a link to Lake Michigan
Even though they don't yet have a provider for Lake Michigan drinking water, Wauconda officials on Tuesday agreed to hire an engineer to do work on the project.
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Deadline looming for service award nominations
West Dundee, in conjunction with the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce, is trying to recognize volunteers by creating the West Dundee Community Service Award. You have until Friday, Oct. 4, to submit nomination forms. The program offers the village a chance to recognize those who make West Dundee a better place to live through their hard work.
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New DuPage County Forest Preserve leader could be named by mid-month
DuPage County Forest Preserve officials say they could choose their next executive director by Oct. 15. Commissioners have narrowed the field to three finalists and have scheduled an Oct. 15 meeting to make a final decision. The district has been without a permanent director for more than a year.
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Littering leads to large drug bust in Round Lake Park
A McHenry man who threw a pop bottle out of his car in Round Lake Park ended up with bigger problems soon after police stopped him for littering, authorities said Wednesday. A search of David Magana-Corza’s car by members of the Round Lake Park Gangster Squad Unit turned up more than 112 grams of cocaine and 13 grams of crystal meth and a loaded .38-caliber revolver, Police Chief George...
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'Breaking Bad' star visiting Harper College Oct. 8
R.J. Mitte, one of the stars of the hit AMC show “Breaking Bad,” will speak at Harper College next week. Mitte, who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. during the show's acclaimed five-season run, will talk about overcoming adversity in his own life and take questions from the audience at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the college's Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road...
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Tour landmark homes on Treasures of the Tri-Cities house walk
You can get a look inside some of the houses throughout the Tri-Cities that you’ve marveled at from the outside at this weekend’s seventh annual Treasures of the Tri-Cities tour and showcase of historic homes.
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Streamwood pumpkin festival Oct. 5
Pumpkinfest returns to Streamwood from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road. Join the Streamwood Park District for this annual fall festival.
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Drug take back event planned in Arlington Heights
The Arlington Heights Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will participate in a program to remove potentially dangerous prescription drugs from homes. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative provides an opportunity for the public to surrender unwanted, expired and unused pharmaceuticals and unwanted over-the-counter medication to law enforcement...
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Stop being so stupid, voters tweet to Congress
The roiling debate over the U.S. government shutdown is extending to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as fed-up Americans turn to social media to register their disgust with federal lawmakers for shutting down the government. Those posting pulled no punches, calling members of Congress “immature,” `’stupid” and “idiots” who need to “grow up.”
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It is important to use your time wisely
The thing God values most is time. It is a priceless possession we should learn to cherish, says columnist Annettee Budzban
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Rare catch a good sign for Des Plaines River
When a student an Oakton Community College student gathered a strange, nearly translucent creature from the Des Plaines River, even his professor wasn’t sure what it was. After doing a little research, they realized it was a Mississippi grass shrimp, a rare find for the Chicago area and the first in Cook County. Its very presence could spell good news for the Des Plaines River.
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Clearbrook celebrates donors in efforts to serve those with disabilities
Clearbrook recognizes it can’t cure the children and adults it serves who deal with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What it can do as the state’s largest provider of services, programs and support for such clients is to give them the best opportunity to live life to the fullest.
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DuPage County forest preserve dog parks to get pet memorials
A $250,000 renovation of Oak Brook’s Mayslake Dog Park will include many upgrades but one DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner said it will be lacking one important piece. In recent years, dog owners have taken to memorializing their furry friends by hanging their deceased pet’s name tags on a tree tucked away on the property. According to Commissioner Joe Cantore, the tree won’t be a part of the...
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Rolling van knocks gas meter off home, starting blaze
An Elgin home was destroyed Tuesday during a fire in the 300 block of May Street, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze at 5:44 p.m. for a report of a house fire and vehicle on fire.
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Dad who saved girl in deadly rock slide remembered
Friends preparing to bury five relatives who died in a Colorado rock slide are remembering the father credited for saving his daughter’s life as a selfless volunteer who probably didn’t flinch to jump in front of cascading boulders to protect his daughter.
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Second woman testifies against Palatine physician’s assistant
The trial of physicians assistant Alejandro Sanchez on charges he sexually abused a female patient during an exam at a Palatine clinic three years ago, continues in Rolling Meadows.
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Grayslake’s Prairie Crossing Charter School wins national Blue Ribbon Award
Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake is celebrating its second consecutive national education award. This year, Prairie Crossing is one of 286 recipients of the national Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence. Prairie Crossing is among 21 schools to receive the honor in Illinois.
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Weapons experts begin Syria mission amid clashes
As deadly clashes raged on the edge of Damascus, international inspectors left their hotel on Wednesday to start work on the task of destroying Syria’s chemical arsenal under the tightest of deadlines in the midst of a civil war. The inspectors’ mission — endorsed by a U.N. Security Council resolution passed last week — is to scrap Syria’s capacity to manufacture chemical weapons by Nov. 1 and...
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New sanctions likely despite thaw in US-Iran ties
A war-weary Congress generally backs President Barack Obama’s outreach to Iran, but with tougher U.S. economic measures against Tehran on the way, the president’s diplomatic task could get harder if he doesn’t make quick progress.
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No. of attackers at Kenya mall may have been fewer
A top Kenya government official says four armed assailants can be seen on closed circuit television footage during the terrorist attack on an upscale mall in which at least 67 people were killed, an indication that there may not have been as many attackers as initially believed.
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Authorities: Man at Fla. airport said he had bomb
Authorities said a man arrested at Jacksonville International Airport told security screeners he had a bomb in his backpack but they only found a luggage scale with a microchip inside, along with a remote control device he called a “detonator.”
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Naperville backs off plan to ban MMA fights
Naperville city councilmen who last month wanted to prevent mixed-martial arts events from taking place in their town on Tuesday stepped back from an outright ban in favor of regulations through liquor laws and special event licensing. “We can control the time, place and manner in which an event like this comes through our town,” Councilman David Wentz said.
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House’s two Kings personify GOP split
Two Republican Kings — who, for different reasons, voted against party leaders’ last failed attempt to prevent President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul from taking root — personify a growing split within the GOP over both ideology and strategy. “It’s a temporary alliance,” New York’s Peter King said upon finding himself teamed with 11 other House Republicans, including Iowa's Steve King.
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Chicago to host summit for local filmmakers
The city of Chicago plans its first Chicago Film Summit this fall. Chicago had its first music summit earlier this year. The film and media summit will be Oct. 20. Officials want to get members of Chicago’s film community together to come up with ways to promote the industry.
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Dawn Patrol: Van starts Elgin house fire; stabbing victim remembered
Suburban counselors get few inquiries on first day of health reform. Van rolls into Elgin home, starts fire. Wauconda trustees berate mayor. Stabbing victim’s mom remembers daughter. Man who held Glen Ellyn couple hostage gets 12 years. Darien man gets 5 years for stabbing mom with fork. Second woman testifies against Palatine physician's assistant. Tickets on sale for food fest. Blackhawks win...
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Problems partly resolved with Bartlett Walgreens relocation
In just two weeks, potential problems some residents felt would arise due to the relocation of a Bartlett Walgreens store have been partly resolved. Residents who live behind the Brewster Creek Shopping Centre at Route 59 and Stearns Road — where the Walgreens now exists — expressed multiple concerns at a Sept. 18 committee meeting. On Tuesday, the village board unanimously approved the store’s...
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Arlington Heights firefighters take on Chicago Wheelchair Bulls
Arlington Heights firefighters will play basketball in wheelchairs this weekend as part of an annual fundraiser to help provide athletic opportunities to disabled citizens. The firefighters will take on the Chicago Wheelchair Bulls at the 5th annual basketball exhibition game and fundraiser.
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Wheaton Warrenville teachers honored with classroom supplies
Two teachers from Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 were honored with $1,000 worth of supplies for each of their classrooms. They are Julie Schubert, a first-grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary in Wheaton and Renee Urbanski, an ELL/bilingual teacher at Johnson Elementary in Warrenville. “I’m overwhelmed and very humbled today. I just do what I need to do to make sure all my kids...
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Snowmobile request for Lake Marie Forest Preserve denied
Not much has happened since last fall when the Lake County Forest Preserve District bought the former campground on Lake Marie near Antioch, which had operated since the 1930s. And nothing will be in the near future as a forest district committee nixed a request from a snowmobile club to establish a connection to its traill network. “If we said no to the people who wanted to just park and...
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Metra board hopefuls put on show for commissioners
Hopefuls for suburban Cook County positions on Metra testified about their qualifications before commissioners Tuesday. It's a change from the usual closed-door selection process. “This is obviously a very historic day,” Commissioner Peter Sylvestri said during the public hearing. Commissioners are expected to make their choices Wednesday.
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School conference already costing some taxpayers more
Grayslake Elementary District 46 taxpayers have already spent $2,300 more for the annual school board and administrators conference in downtown Chicago than they did last year. And that's just the registration costs and hotel deposits for the Nov. 22-24 conference. Eight suburban districts have already spent more on the conference than they did last year. So far, 62 suburban districts have...
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Schools need solutions for heat
A Kildeer letter to the editor: At the start of this school year, Lake Zurich faced record heat index values, which were considered “extremely dangerous” by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, yet Lake Zurich District 95 students attended school
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Tickets on sale for Hoffman Estates’ International Food Tasting Fest
Tickets are on sale for Hoffman Estates’ second International Food Tasting Festival on Oct. 29. 400 tickets will be sold to the event, which will highlight dessert chef Gale Gand, Hoffman Estates' French sister city and 20 restaurants offering a variety of ethnic foods.
Sports
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Cobb, Rays roll 4-0 over Indians in AL wild card
Alex Cobb dodged trouble for nearly seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays pitched their way to another must-have win on the road, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Wednesday night in the AL wild-card game.Cobb, who missed a chunk of the regular season after he was hit in the head by a line drive, quieted a thundering Cleveland crowd and ended the Indians' unexpected season.
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It’s simple: Cubs need more offense next year
If there's one thing the Cubs will need from their position players next year, it's more offense. That goes for "core" players such as Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo as well as Gold Glove candidate Darwin Barney.
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Time is now for Bears’ Podlesh to reboot
The Bears didn't sign any of the free-agent punters they brought in for tryouts Tuesday, which is good news for incumbent Adam Podlesh, but he knows he has to perform better than he did in Sunday's loss to the Lions to keep his job. “I don’t think Adam needs anybody to come in (for a tryout) to know that the next week he’s got to punt better,” coach Marc Trestman said. “We’ve all got to play better."
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Wednesday’s girls volleyball scoreboard
High school varsity results from Wednesday's girls volleyball matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s girls tennis scoreboard
High school varsity results from Wednesday's girls tennis meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s girls golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Wednesday's girls golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s boys soccer scoreboard
High school varsity results of Wednesday's boys soccer matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Wednesday’s boys golf scoreboard
High school varsity results from Wednesday's boys golf meets, as reported to the Daily Herald.
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Power play key to Kane's scoring totals
Coach Joel Quenneville thinks Patrick Kane has the ability to win a scoring title some day, especially if the Blackhawks can improve on the power play. “Perennially, he’s up there at the top of the league,” Quenneville said.
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Lake Zurich handles Palatine
Girls volleyballLake Zurich d. Palatine: Kiley McPeek pounded 7 kills and served 2 aces, as the Bears won 25-19, 25-11 to improve to 19-2.Allie McIlwain and Sydney Glover added 5 and 4 kills, respectively for Lake Zurich. Besides McPeek, Marta Tabaka, Ashley Dina, Kristen Walding and Glover each delivered 2 aces. Walding dished out 24 assists, while Sophie Mandal contributed a team-high 3 blocks and 2 kills. Dina posted 17 digs.
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New Trier applies pressure, gets past Leyden
Leyden ventured far away from the West Suburban Conference late Wednesday night, and its trip to the north shore proved to be a bit unfriendly. Perennial Central Suburban League power New Trier had too much firepower for the Eagles (7-8-1), scoring 3 second-half goals and sending Mark Valintis’ club home on the short end of a 3-0 result at the school’s west campus in Northfield.
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Crystal Lake co-op runs away with FVC crown
There was no drama involved in Lexi Harkins leading the Crystal Lake Central co-op girls golf team to a Fox Valley Conference title Wednesday afternoon. The North Carolina-bound Harkins shot a 2-over-par 74 as CLC had the top five finishers to shoot 326 and win by 83 shots at Crystal Woods Golf Club.
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Jones out, Turpel in as Harper has a coaching change
After two seasons, Nichole Jones has resigned as women’s basketball head coach at Harper College. “I think she gave it a good effort,” said Harper athletic director Doug Spiwak. Jones guided the Hawks to a 9-14 record in the team’s first full season under her leadership. Spiwak said progress was made under Jones in ways not measured as easily as wins and losses.
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Burlington Central clinches conference title
Burlington Central 3, Harvard 1: The Rockets clinched the Big Northern East title as Matt O’Connor scored twice and Sean Fitzgerald added a goal. Stefan Jochum and Jacob Schutta each had assists for BC, which won its 12th straight. Brett Rau was in goal for the Rockets (14-1, 9-0).
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Geneva rallies to tip Kaneland in 3
With so many of the Geneva and Kaneland volleyball players teammates during the club season, it always adds an interesting dynamic to their high school match. “A lot of pressure,” Vikings setter Courtney Caruso said. “You don’t want to lose to your best friends. It’s a crazy game every time just like when we play Batavia.” That pressure Caruso describes leads to both extremes of volleyball. There were probably a few more mistakes than usual Wednesday night but also plenty of highlight-reel plays in the Vikings’ come-from-behind 18-25, 25-22, 25-23 win in Maple Park.
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Girls volleyball/Fox Valley roundup
St. Francis d. St. Edward: Katie Swanson had 6 kills and 4 digs to lead St. Edward in a 25-16, 25-20 Suburban Christian loss. Allison Kruk had 8 digs and Mallory Gross added 7 assists and 4 digs for the Green Wave (11-8).U-High d. Elgin Academy: Kaitlyn Pearson had 8 kills and 6 digs for Elgin Academy in a 25-7, 25-16 Independent School League loss. Lizzie Clements added 3 kills, 8 digs and 5 aces and Sophie Borchard had 9 digs for the Hilltoppers.Westminster Christian d. Indian Creek: Savannah Dutcher had 15 kills, 2 blocks and 3 aces to lead the Warriors to a 25-18, 23-25, 25-23 nonconference win. Claire Speweik added 12 kills, 18 assists and an ace for Westminster (12-5-3) and Emma Kovachevich had 11 assists and 2 aces.
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Football: Week 5 MVPs
Elk Grove senior quarterback Adam O’Malley and Cary-Grove junior defensive back Larkin Hanselmann have earned Daily Herald MVP honors for their football performances in Week 5.
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Carmel’s Rao wraps both arms around high school tennis
Carmel junior Christina Rao’s determination to play her favorite sport could be viewed as a left-handed compliment. A bout with tennis elbow and an ulnar nerve issue in Rao’s right arm forced her off the court last fall. She couldn’t compete in USTA tournaments and started to contemplate some extreme measures in March to start playing again. “I realized it wasn’t OK if I wasn’t playing tennis,” Rao said while helping Carmel win the team title in Saturday’s Lakes Invitational. “I loved it so much I started playing left-handed. I wasn’t very good, but I decided I would still try out for the varsity and see how I could do.”
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Sethna, Mundelein girls program soaking up success
The timing could have been viewed as not being right for the swimmer who has experienced some of the best times in the history of the Mundelein girls program. But seven-time state medalist and junior Erin Falconer is happy to be working with head coach Rahul Sethna, who can’t be considered entirely new since he coached the Mundelein girls from 1997-2006 and is also in his second tour as the boys coach. “Already this year is a lot better than last year,” said Falconer, who won the 100- and 200-yard freestyles at Saturday’s Lake County meet at Lake Forest. “The team has gained a lot more confidence. We’re closer as a team and we’re working harder."
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Noel heads sterling WW South Hall of Fame class
Certain images get embedded into the brain. Like seeing Dana Noel muff a punt, pick the ball up and race 90 yards for a touchdown as a senior at Wheaton Central in 1976.
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St. Edward hopes there’s a playoff light at end of tunnel
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon at Chicago’s Lane Stadium in October of 2010, and the St. Edward football team was well on its way to the first playoff win in school history. Led by quarterback Ben Lehman and receiver Sam Pozezinski, No. 9 seed St. Edward was blowing out No. 8 Chicago Uplift, 44-8. Coach Mike Rolando emptied his bench in the second half and everyone on the Green Wave roster played, including a handful of freshmen brought up to experience the playoff atmosphere. One such freshman was Mikey Castoro, a scrappy defensive back who then weighed all of 115 pounds, pads included. Castoro made a tackle late in that game, which remains the lone playoff win in St. Edward history. Other wide-eyed freshmen who got a chance to play that day included Collin Holte, Zach West and Tighe Koerhing.
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Bulls’ Butler developing his own star power
Between visits to Hollywood this summer, Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler found plenty of time to get in the gym and do what he does best. Coach Tom Thibodeau and backcourt partner Derrick Rose are both expecting another improved effort from Butler.
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Northwestern might find the big time has its risks
Nothing can dumb down a distinguished academic institution like big-time college football can, as Northwestern will find out again this weekend when both Ohio State and ESPN's "College GameDay" come to Evanston.
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Saad strong example of Blackhawks’ scoring depth
The Blackhawks got goals from all four lines plus two of their six defensemen in Tuesday’s 6-4 season-opening victory over Washington. Brandon Saad led the way from the third line with a goal and 2 assists, while Patrick Kane (first line), Marian Hossa (second), Brandon Bollig (fourth), Brent Seabrook and Johnny Oduya also scored.
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West Chicago, Geneva win UEC tournament titles
On its fourth attempt for an Upstate Eight Conference River Division boys golf championship, Geneva unveiled the perfect ingredients. All four Geneva counting scorers were 79 or better as the Vikings completed a flawless season with their 312-319 victory over St. Charles North. In the Valley Division the unpredictable nature of the sport reached its zenith as West Chicago, making its league debut, stunned Waubonsie Valley 313-316 for top honors.
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Football Focus: Week 6 Preview
In this preview video for Week 6 of Football Focus, host Joe Aguilar highlights the Chargers of Dundee-Crown and the dramatic turnaround they are experiencing under coach Vito Andriola.
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No doubt: Naperville North enjoys pressure
No football team wants to be in a must-win situation, but Naperville North seems to thrive on the pressure.Faced with a 1-3 record for the second straight season, last week the Huskies came through with what may end up being a playoff preserving victory. They upset previously unbeaten Wheaton Warrenville South 21-14 to create a bunch of momentum heading into the stretch run of the regular season.
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Bears tackle their problem
Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is doing everything he can to emphaszie better tackling this week after the Lions and Reggie Bush made the Bears miss too many tackles last week.
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Mrs. Rose would be in harm’s way on the court
The latest revelation shared by Derrick Rose is that he would run over his own mother to get to the hoop. This came about when Rose was asked Wednesday if he’s anxious for Saturday’s preseason opener at Indiana
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Playoff beards back around baseball this October
Across baseball, from the Bay Area to Boston and, this year, Southern California, those out-of-control playoff beards are back in a big way this October. Hands down, the bushiest, most gnarly of them all belongs to Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson. And he certainly can be considered among the trendsetters considering he grew his for the Giants’ run to the World Series title three years ago and has hardly touched it or tamed it since.
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Fore-ward thinking sparks Prospect’s Scaccia
The Prospect freshman golfer who was shooting in the 50s for nine holes is a senior now. And one of the best in the state. Yes, Ally Scaccia could put on a clinic for the familiar ‘hard work pays off’ pattern. The native of Arlington Heights developed her game so well that she has earned herself a chance to play at the Division I level. Scaccia, who earlier this season fired a school-record 69 at the Prospect Invite, made a verbal commitment on Sept. 23 to play for Bradley University.
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Pirates prep for Wainwright, Cardinals in NLDS
A few hours after defeating Cincinnati in the NL wild-card game Tuesday night, the Pirates touched down in St. Louis. They’re about to face another familiar foe in an unfamiliar month when they take on the NL Central champion Cardinals in a best-of-five division series.
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Burlington Central 2nd at BNC tournament
Senior Jenna Kurosky shot an 83 Wednesday to lead the Burlington Central girls golf team to a second-place finish at the Big Northern Conference tournament at Timber Pointe in Belvidere. The Rockets shot a 369 as a team to finish 8 strokes behind Richmond-Burton, the league champion. Byron was third with a 398.
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Etling named starting quarterback at Purdue
Purdue coach Darrell Hazell chose freshman Danny Etling as the starting quarterback Wednesday and moved former starter Rob Henry to safety.
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LeBron’s jersey is NBA’s most popular
The Miami Heat star and four-time league MVP tops the NBA’s global list of jersey sales for this past season, according to numbers released Tuesday. LeBron James — who also has the top-selling jersey in the United States — outsold Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Heat teammate Dwyane Wade for the No. 1 spot.
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When it comes to fishing, ‘old’ often means ‘good’
Rods, reels, lures and neighborhood bait shops shouldn't be passed over simply because they're old. Because in fishing, 'old' often means 'good.'
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Wisconsin’s Gordon says he’s fine after knee scare
The Big Ten’s leading rusher looked this week like he was over an apparent minor left knee injury that came from a hit in the Ohio State game, and that he’d be ready to play this weekend if Wisconsin had a game.
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49ers safety Whitner changing name to Hitner
Hard-hitting 49ers safety Donte Whitner has filed paperwork in Ohio through his lawyer to formally change his name by removing the `W’ — after receiving permission from his mother, Deborah, to do so.
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Lake Zurich’s football players are, literally, heroes
Lake Zurich football players are connecting to their youngest fans through books.
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Penn State wary of Hoosiers’ high-octane offense
Statistics show that Indiana could provide Penn State’s defense with its most difficult challenge of the season on Saturday. The Hoosiers (2-2) lead the Big Ten with 547 yards per game and sit just behind Ohio State in scoring with 44.5 points per game.
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Steady Mattingly steers Dodgers into playoffs
Through the Los Angeles Dodgers’ early season slide into last place, the injuries to key players, and the reports that his job was in jeopardy, manager Don Mattingly kept his cool.
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IOC receives Armstrong’s Olympic medal
The International Olympic Committee stripped Lance Armstrong of the bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Games in January after he admitted to doping. After months of delays, Armstrong finally handed back the medal to the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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Cabrera’s health a concern for Tigers
That sweet swing is still there. No matter how banged up Miguel Cabrera has been, he’s always a threat to hit the ball where nobody can catch it. It’s the rest of his duties that have looked more and more painful.
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Aussie punter has found second home at Ohio State
The Ohio State punter welcomes the fourth-ranked Buckeyes’ second consecutive prime-time game this week, this one at No. 16 Northwestern, because it makes it a whole lot easier on his parents back in Geelong, Australia.
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Fox Valley plans Paws in the Park celebration
Fox Valley Park District will sponsor a free “Paws in the Park” festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Lincoln Park in Aurora. Dog owners are welcome to bring their pets to the event, which is hosted in conjunction with the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League.
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Mike North video: Jacksonville should take Manziel
Since the Jacksonville Jaguars won't try out Tebow, they should take Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel as their pick in the draft. Mike North thinks they can't be considering Jadeveon Clowney from the University of South Carolina because they need a quarterback.
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Well-traveled Rays in Cleveland to face Indians
In the past week, Tampa Bay has gone from Tampa to New York to Toronto to Texas to Cleveland, a journey covering 3,627 miles. On Wednesday night, the Rays hope to book a trip to Boston.
Business
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Watchdog group: Illinois budget a 'lost opportunity'
A watchdog group says Illinois' current state budget represents a “lost opportunity” because legislators didn't prepare for even more grim financial realities in the years ahead. The Chicago-based Civic Federation released its analysis Wednesday of the $35.4 billion budget that took effect July 1. It notes lawmakers didn't address Illinois' nearly $100 billion pension crisis.
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Madigan warns about health insurance scams
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning people shopping for health insurance on a new online marketplace not to become the victim of scam artists. The new marketplace opened Tuesday in Illinois and other states across the country.
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Federal shutdown furloughs thousands in Illinois
The U.S. government's first shutdown in 17 years rippled across Illinois on Tuesday, forcing unpaid furloughs of thousands of civilian military workers and hundreds of others responsible for maintaining key stretches of the nation's inland shipping system. About 1,300 Illinois National Guard employees also are off the job, as are dozens of state employees.
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Huntley hospital construction won't start this month
The much-anticipated construction of a new hospital in Huntley won't begin this month. A hearing date may be set Wednesday in the Advocate and Mercy health systems' joint lawsuit against the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board and Centegra Health System over the proposed Huntley hospital. Centegra's attorneys will appear in Will County Circuit Court to request a ruling date, spokeswoman Kim Kubiak said.
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Pressure mounts to fix health insurance exchanges
The pressure is on for the federal government and states running their own health insurance exchanges to get the systems up and running after overloaded websites and jammed phone lines frustrated consumers for a second day as they tried to sign up for coverage using the new marketplaces.
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Stocks fall as fears of protracted shutdown grow
Fear of a protracted U.S. government shutdown is making global investors increasingly nervous. U.S. and European stock markets fell Wednesday as investors and world leaders worried about the threat to the global economy.
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Local students find out about manufacturing in Elgin
From plastic juice caps to oversized hamburger props, local high school students said there were amazed to find out how many products are manufactured right here in the suburbs. “You see parts and you don’t even know who makes them,” said Alex Cecchi, a senior at St. Charles East High School. “They are making products and it’s going back to the community (through employment).” Students from school districts in northern Kane County met local manufacturing leaders at the “Manufacture Your Future” exhibit that runs through Sunday at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. The students also got to tour local manufacturing facilities.
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Beanie Babies creator cries, pleads guilty
The Oak Brook billionaire who created Beanie Babies broke down crying in court Wednesday as he pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion for hiding $25 million in income in secret Swiss bank accounts.
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Palatine learning center to hold grand reopening celebration
Oxford Learning in Palatine will hold a grand reopening celebration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, to recognize its new name, GradePower Learning. The center, which offers families and children help in grade remediation, enrichment, ACT prep and meta-cognitive testing, is located at 764 W. Euclid Ave. Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz will be on hand to cut the ribbon at 11:15 a.m.
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Medical marijuana restrictions to get further review in Naperville
Naperville has taken the first of several steps needed to place zoning restrictions on possible medical marijuana businesses in the city. The city council on Tuesday gave its preliminary approval to place limits on where growing and dispensing operations can open.
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Kraft Foods raises quarterly dividend by 5 percent
Northfield-based Kraft Foods Group Inc. is boosting its quarterly dividend by 5 percent to 52.5 cents per share from 50 cents. The food and beverage company, with brands including Jell-O, Oscar Mayer and Maxwell House, said late Tuesday that the dividend will be paid on Oct. 25 to shareholders of record on Oct. 11.
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U.S. businesses worry about a prolonged shutdown
As the government’s partial shutdown enters a second day, most companies across the country are doing business as usual. Yet concern is rising that a prolonged shutdown would cause some work at private companies to dry up and consumers to lose faith in the U.S. economy. Many of the 800,000 government workers without paychecks would no longer shop at malls, buy cars or splurge on dinner out.
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Cummins tests low-emissions locomotive engine
Engine maker Cummins Inc. is refurbishing a used locomotive that will be outfitted with a new 4,200-horsepower diesel engine and used to haul coal or mixed freight across the state. The low-emissions engine known as the Hedgehog is being built in Seymour and will be used to haul loads on track owned by the Indiana Rail Road Co.
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N.Y. suing Wells Fargo in mortgage crisis settlement
New York’s attorney general says he’s suing Wells Fargo to force compliance with terms of last year’s national mortgage case settlement. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman also says he’s dropping a similar action against Bank of America, which has agreed to reform its lending system.
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Now at your library: Streaming movies, music
There’s a new source to stream movies and other digital content, and it’s not a tech company with tens of thousands of titles. It’s something more familiar, and might even be just down the street: the public library. Often thought of as stodgy brick-and-mortar havens for bibliophiles, libraries are trying out a new service that allows patrons to check out streaming movies, music, TV shows and audiobooks from anywhere they want.
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U.S. sales falter, but automakers see rebound
Automakers expect little impact from the federal government shutdown, and they predict a fourth-quarter rebound after a rare sales decline in September. Auto sales dropped 4 percent from a year ago to just over 1.1 million, mainly due to a calendar quirk that pulled Labor Day weekend transactions into August’s numbers. The drop ended a 27-month streak of gains for the industry.
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Lee cuts debt 2 years ahead of schedule
Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. says it has cut its debt to $847.5 million, two years ahead of a schedule outlined in its reorganization plan. The publisher of the St. Louis Post Dispatch and other newspapers says the company cut its debt by $98.5 million in the fiscal year through September 29.
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U.S. manufacturing expands at best pace in 2½ years
U.S. factory activity expanded last month at the fastest pace in 2 ½ years, an encouraging sign that manufacturing could lift economic growth and hiring in the coming months. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Tuesday that its manufacturing index rose in September to 56.2, the highest since April 2011.
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Evite now selling paper invitations for first time
Evite is going the paper route. The website, which pioneered digital invitations 15 years ago, is launching paper invites for the first time. Customers can now create invitations online, have them printed by Evite and sent directly to party guests. The cards cost $2 each, plus any postage fees.
Life & Entertainment
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Wisconsin Dells: Beyond the waterparks
Wisconsin Dells is so much more than a waterpark wonderland. Visitors who want to explore the great outdoors in addition to (or instead of) the great indoor waterparks will find exhilarating hikes, a pristine lake, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.
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Demi Lovato tickets go on sale
Tickets for Demi Lovato's Friday, March 14, concert at the Allstate Arena go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
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French pound cake packed with the flavors of fall
This cake is inspired by a classic recipe that originated in Brittany, France. Simply called gateau Breton — Brittany cake — it's like a super-ultra-rich version of pound cake. Quickly mixed together by hand in a single bowl, it makes the most dense, luxurious cake ever.
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Citrus-Spice Almond Butter Torte
Citrus Spice Almond Butter Torte
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Def Leppard not slowing down for cancer
Rocking with Def Leppard between bouts of chemotherapy proved healing for guitarist Vivian Campbell. The 51-year-old musician relied on his bandmates and the thrill of performing to help him through a diagnosis of Hodgkins lymphoma. After more than 30 years together, Def Leppard isn’t slowing down for cancer — or anything else. Fans can get a front-row seat to see the band at local cineplexes on Wednesday and again next week in “Def Leppard Viva! Hysteria Concert.”
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Rock sister trio Haim shines on debut
Siblings Este, Danielle and Alana Haim have been steadily gaining momentum with tour support slots for Mumford & Sons, Rihanna and Florence + the Machine. Their audience is mostly young girls who just want to rock out without giving up on their pop just yet.
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More babies share parents’ beds despite SIDS risks
The government’s latest infant bed-sharing numbers show a troubling trend: the percentage of U.S. babies sleeping with parents or another child more than doubled since the early 1990s, despite public health messages linking the practice with sudden infant death syndrome. Nearly 14 percent of adults, mostly mothers, surveyed in 2010 said their infants usually shared a bed, either with parents or another child, instead of sleeping alone in a crib.
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7 uses for Ziplocs and 94 more tips to make traveling with kids easier
Don’t forget the Ziploc bags when traveling kids. They can be used for packing everything a kid needs to get ready for the day—from socks and underwear to shorts, T-shirt and hair ties.
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‘Breaking Bad’ finale vs. other finales
Now that the dust (and ricin) have settled from Sunday’s “Breaking Bad” finale, it’s worth considering what makes a drama series’ exit good or bad. As much as fans may miss “Breaking Bad,” they were able to bid farewell satisfied that it met its obligations at the end no less than it did every week from the first episode. “Breaking Bad” left the air with a finale that stands alongside the best ever, inventively tying up five seasons of narrative loose ends. Now what about a bad finale? Easy: “Dexter,” which aired the week before.
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Marc Jacobs to step down at Louis Vuitton
French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton says Marc Jacobs is stepping down as creative director of its flagship brand Louis Vuitton.
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‘Grandmaster’ leads Golden Horse film nominees
Wong Kar-wai’s martial-arts epic “The Grandmaster” received a leading 11 nominations for Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards, including best picture. Other contenders include Jia Zhangke’s “A Touch of Sin” and Anthony Chen’s “Ilo Ilo,” each with six nominations.
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NYC Opera to file for bankruptcy
New York City Opera said Tuesday it is shutting down and filing for bankruptcy protection after seven decades as a fixture on the metropolitan cultural scene. The company announced Sept. 12 that it needed to raise $7 million by the end of that month. Spokeswoman Risa Heller said about $2 million had been raised, plus another $301,019 was pledged from 2,108 donors in an online campaign.
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George Clooney hopes government shutdown ends soon
George Clooney knows the country is going through a tough time with the partial government shutdown. But the actor is optimistic that “cooler heads will prevail” and things will get back to normal.
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Angelina Jolie to direct ‘Unbroken’ in Australia
Universal Pictures has announced that Angelina Jolie is in Sydney, Australia, to direct the survival saga “Unbroken.” The film will tell the true story of Lou Zamperini, a World War II hero and track star who ran in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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Rafters hold out hope for launch on Colorado River
Tuesday was rigging day. The day that two groups of people from across the country would be in Arizona inflating rafts to launch on the Colorado River. Instead, the groups of 16 people each camped out at a lodge unable to get into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and close to the water. With the federal government shutdown, their Wednesday launch dates on one of the most coveted river trips in the country — through the Grand Canyon — appears unlikely.
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How to communicate with your child’s new team
Another school year is in full swing. There is a new teacher and maybe a change in your child’s special education team at school. How are you going to work with them to make this year a success for your student?
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Cook of the Week Challenge: 'Less is more' recipes get Monaco, Moytka into Round 2
Second-time contestant Judy Monaco of Glendale Heights will be heading into Round 2 of the Cook of the Week Challenge along with Lori Motyka of West Chicago. Let's see why the judges thought their Round 1 recipes bested their competition.
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Cook of the Week Challenge Fan Favorites
Karen Grobman's Asian-inspired lamb and Lori Motyka's oat-crust cod and caponata emerge as the Fan Favorites in Round 1, Week 4 online voting.
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Go for the food: S.C. island offers change of pace
While nearby Charleston, S.C., is famous for dozens of fine restaurants, for a change of pace try the restaurant district on nearby Sullivans Island. The downtown of the quiet barrier island offers everything from an Irish pub to Mexican and barbecue. And then there’s the seafood. Sullivan’s seafood restaurant has been a tradition for island visitors and locals alike for a quarter century.
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Food and farms: Demand grows for shiitake mushrooms from Northeast
A UVM-Cornell study conducted over the last three years under a USDA grant has found that growing mushrooms outdoors can be profitable to farmers with at least 500 logs, bringing in $11,190 in gross income at $16 a pound, and that demand is outstripping supply.
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On the fridge: Garlic crusted shrimp comes together in 20 minutes
You won’t have to summon anyone to the table for this dish; the aroma of garlic and warm tomatoes mingling with shrimp will do that. Toasted panko provides a subtle crunch. Serve over angel-hair pasta or with chunks of crusty bread.
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Garlic Crusted Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes
Garlic Crusted Shrimp With Cherry Tomatoes
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Get to know our 8 Cook of the Week Challenge semifinalists
Three men and five women have made it into Round 2 of the Daily Herald's Cook of the Week Challenge. Let's get to know them better.
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White Chicken Chili with Lime
White Chicken Chili with Lime
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Light color, deep flavor with white chili
Sara Moulton shares a lightened-up version of white chicken chili. It can be eaten straight up by the bowl, over rice (preferably brown), or spooned into a whole-wheat tortilla. To make this dish creamy without any cream, she thickened it by mashing up some of the white beans. Combined with a tiny bit of reduced-fat sour cream, the mashed beans provide this impeccably slimmed-down chili with an unexpectedly luxurious texture.
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Week 4 judges take on oat, honey recipes
Meet the judges who rated this week's Cook of the Week Challenge recipes.
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‘Sean Saves the World’ a funny new sitcom
Beloved for his supporting role on “Will & Grace,” Sean Hayes is back in an NBC sitcom, this time as the leading man whose name is in the title: “Sean Saves the World.” The new multicamera comedy, debuting at 8 p.m. Thursday, takes full advantage of Hayes’ manic style and skilled comic timing, qualities that set this show apart more than its basic premise: a divorced father of a teenage daughter with a pushy mother, hectic workplace in online retailing and peculiar boss.
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Did someone say buried treasure? Aye aye matey!
But would you believe that it’s just as hard to keep quiet when you’re a pirate? It is, and in the new book “NO PIRATES ALLOWED! Said Library Lou” by Rhonda Gowler Greene, illustrated by Brian Ajhar, you’ll see all the problems that can make.
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Bullying: Schools get students involved in solution
Students already have organized themselves into cliques. The lunchroom seating chart is in place. Vulnerable students have already been identified and intimidated. Bullying is a problem schools across the country are working to address. In the suburbs that means attempting to overhaul the school culture.
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Music notes: The Supersuckers come to town
The Supersuckers bring their raucous party rock to Lombard this weekend, and the spirit of the Blues Brothers lives on in Naperville.
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Libertyville's Shakou serves up Japanese fare with an urban vibe
Lovers of Japanese cuisine, nightclubs and cool party scenes are not likely to be disappointed by Shakou, the latest venue to hit Libertyville's downtown restaurant row. The space and the menu are equally dramatic and well-executed. Many diners make meals from a series of small plates, which include appetizers, nigiri, sashimi and maki. And don't forget the artisan cocktails, too.
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Weekend picks: Last chance for ‘Book of Mormon’
This is your last chance to see the Chicago run of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon,” which concludes its run on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Bank of America Theatre. More than 75 craft beers from more than 20 microbreweries can be sampled at the 2nd Annual International Craft Beer Tasting in Itasca. Check out the new circus- and carnival-inspired Halloween attraction Carnevil this weekend at the Sears Centre.
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Will Arnett helms new pedestrian comedy ‘The Millers’
Calling “The Millers” a fully loaded vehicle isn’t a stretch. The CBS sitcom, debuting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, stars Will Arnett, who combines leading-man good looks with comic chops, Emmy Award-winner Margo Martindale and Beau Bridges, another veteran champ of big- and small-screen dramas and comedies. So why, oh why, does the first episode seem so mechanical and its humor so stale?
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Terry McMillan does it again with new novel
Terry McMillan treads familiar territory in her latest novel, “Who Asked You?” Four sisters and their families struggle through life, love and real-world crises. Once again the author of “Waiting to Exhale” creates a memorable and realistic, if not entirely likable, cast of characters — featuring strong women who also are wives and mothers. They face contemporary problems — drug addiction, incarceration, Alzheimer’s, homosexuality — in imperfect ways.
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New conductor hopes to lead ESO in new directions
A new era for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra begins this weekend when Andrew Grams opens the ESO’s 64th season in his debut concerts as music director.
Discuss
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Editorial: Going online to combat bullying
A Daily Herald editorial says schools should all provide online reporting forms as a means of helping identify and combat bullying.
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For Cruz, medium is the message
Columnist Richard Cohen: Of all the great television shows of last Sunday -- “Breaking Bad,” “Homeland” and “Masters of Sex” -- the very best was the one mounted by Ted Cruz. It was nominally called “Meet the Press,” but the only press met was the clearly critical and somewhat overmatched David Gregory. The junior senator from Texas gave the day’s most dazzling performance. As a demagogue, he gets an Emmy.
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The GOP’s purity faction
Columnist Michael Gerson: Like many ideological factions, Tea Party activists display a special intensity in fighting the “near enemy” -- other elements on the right that don’t share their tactics. President Obama may be their ultimate foe, but conservative pragmatists are their rivals. And rivals are the more immediate problem.
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Time will prove Obamacare’s value
A letter to the editor: Since Roosevelt, each president has wanted some form of a national health care system for those under 65. Medicare in its inception was called socialism and would never work; who wants to give up their Medicare now? For those who are so against Obamacare and on Medicare, stand up for those less fortunate to have some of the same benefits.
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Common Core is tied to high-stakes tests
A letter to the editor: And the Obama administration has increased the number of things that test results influence, from teacher evaluations to where teachers must move to school funding and governance. It’s hard to conclude from all this that Common Core is not tied to tests, and high stakes.
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Recalling Freedom Rider days of ‘65
An Elgin letter to the editor: I recently saw “The Butler” and I have to say that it was great. It was also very disturbing to me. You see, I was with what I think was the second wave of Freedom Riders with Martin Luther King in 1965. Several times I almost had to keep myself from leaving.
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Thanks, Jewel, for caring for customers
A Carpentersville letter to the editor: Congratulations Jewel-Osco for putting your customers first and training your employees to serve and assist. It is difficult for seniors and handicapped people to use self-service at times when they have small orders, have to weigh items, use coupons or even to purchase gift cards or stamps.
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The right to know what’s in our food
A Glendale Heights letter to the editor: In May, Sen. Dick Durbin voted against a proposed farm bill amendment, introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, which would have upheld states’ rights to pass genetically modified organisms (GMO) labeling laws.
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Our lawmakers know wealth is power
A Hanover Park letter to the editor: Linda Dickey’s letter in the Daily Herald on Sept. 21 fails to identify the real reason for the voting by our legislators. They support such things as reductions in food stamps and subsidize large corporations because the corporations have untold wealth with which they buy the votes of the legislators.
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