Getting fit with a Wii U
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All Stories from January 8, 2014
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Aug 3, 2014 10:21 PM - Nintendo's popular fitness program launches Friday on its Wii U console."Wii Fit U" gives players more than 70 activities to try. With the use of the Wii Fit balance board peripheral, you can dance along to hip-hop and Flamenco routines, do a little virtual luging or scuba diving, and, gulp, weigh yourself to keep track of your progress.
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Naperville to consider Riverwalk boundary extensionJan 14, 2014 10:39 AM - A plan to extend the boundary of the Naperville Riverwalk further south could be approved later this month, but lengthening the path is not exactly right around the corner. A new section of Riverwalk could be designed beginning in spring 2015, but construction would not be scheduled to begin until spring 2017. -
Filmmaker's legacy will endure at Gorton Community CenterJan 11, 2014 11:39 AM - Nancy Hughes, long-time Lake Forest resident and wife of the late film director John Hughes, will endow the transformation of the Gorton Community Cener auditorium into the John and Nancy Hughes Theater, a state-of-the-art performance space for Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents. -
Legendary Aurora violinist to receive GrammyJan 10, 2014 12:58 PM - Almost a century after her death, famed violinist Maud Powell of Aurora is receiving yet another honor: A Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. -
Charge against Daley nephew standsJan 9, 2014 7:48 PM - The judge presiding over the case of Richard Vanecko, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of 21-year-old David Koschman of Mount Prospect, denied a trio of defense motions to dismiss the charge. That clears the way for trial to begin Feb. 18 for Vanecko, a nephew of former Chicago mayor Richard Daley. -
Probe into Barrington infant's death ongoingJan 9, 2014 7:03 PM - Barrington police continue today to investigate the death of a 7-month-old girl pronounced dead shortly after noon Wednesday. Village police and firefighters were called to a residence in the 100 block of South Hager Wednesday in response to reports of a deceased individual. Crime scene tape surrounded the home this morning, and a Barrington Police squad car was stationed outside the residence.
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Gambling cafe eyes former Elgin coffee shopJan 9, 2014 3:28 PM - A business likening itself to a Starbucks that serves alcohol in its beverages is investigating whether it should move into the space formerly occupied by Ravenheart Coffee in downtown Elgin. Representatives from Crown Pointe Amusement, doing business as Java Jills, will meet with the city's liquor control commission Wednesday to discuss a liquor license in connection with opening a combined cafe and video gambling establishment, Mayor Dave Kaptain said. -
IOC President Bach to meet Rousseff about Rio 2016 issuesJan 9, 2014 12:03 PM - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will meet later this month with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and organizers of Rio's 2016 Olympics to remind them there is no time to waste as they prepare for South America's first games. -
Elgin liquor commission issues warning to Moose LodgeJan 9, 2014 11:34 AM - Elgin Moose Lodge officials got what amounts to an informal warning after they apologized to police and the liquor control commission for an incident that happened in late September. Moose treasurer Ed Kenney, administrator Boyd Purves, and Governor Edgar Bash appeared Wednesday before the commission -- which comprises the entire Elgin City Council -- to answer questions about lodge members' attempt to help fellow member Anthony J. Oswald attempt to evade police on Sept. 27.
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Sox slugger Thomas joins HOF with Maddux, GlavineJan 9, 2014 10:25 AM - During his 19 seasons in the major leagues -- 16 spent with the White Sox -- Frank Thomas was well known for making opposing pitchers sweat. Since retiring in 2008, Thomas has been sweating out his first crack at making the Hall of Fame. He can stop sweating. Thomas garnered 83.7% of the vote to easily make the National Baseball Hall of Fame along with pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. Craig Biggio fell two votes short.
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