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West Chicagoland Anti-Trafficking Coalition to feature Rep. Peter Roskam
West Chicagoland Anti-Trafficking Coalition
Apr 25, 2014 5:37 PM - The West Chicagoland Anti-Trafficking Coalition invites you to a Mixer at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at TEAM's Missions Place in Wheaton. This informal gathering will feature Rep. Peter Roskam, and with his wife Elizabeth, along with a panel discussion on human trafficking.
Sentencing delayed for man who hacked Lake County jail radios
By Lee Filas
Apr 25, 2014 5:20 PM - Sentencing for a Waukegan man who pleaded guilty to broadcasting racial slurs over the portable radio system used by corrections officers at the Lake County jail was delayed until July 10. Raymond J. Kelly, 24, of the 4800 block of Eastwood Court, is awaiting sentencing for tampering with the jail's communication services.
Walk supports brain tumor patients:
Daily Herald report
Apr 25, 2014 4:48 PM - The 15th annual Vernon Hills walk to support brain tumor patients and families will be Saturday, May 10, at Century Park, off Lakeview Drive north of Route 60 and west of Westfield Hawthorn mall.
What NFL teams love about QB Jimmy Garoppolo
By Bob LeGere
Apr 25, 2014 3:40 PM - If Arlington Heights native and Rolling Meadows High School graduate Jimmy Garoppolo had kept a low profile, the Bears could have drafted the Eastern Illinois University quarterback in the late rounds and groomed him behind Jay Cutler. But Garoppolo's exceptional performances in postseason all-star games and practices elevated his status among NFL talent evaluators, and he could be drafted as early as the second round.
10 key numbers Wolves fans need to know
Daily Herald News Services
Apr 25, 2014 12:05 PM - When the Chicago Wolves open the Calder Cup playoffs on Friday night at Rochester, it will be the first time head coach John Anderson has been behind the bench for a Wolves postseason game since they captured the 2008 Calder Cup championship. That's a stretch of 2,145 days between American Hockey League playoff games for Anderson. Here are 10 more numbers to know about the Wolves as they launch this best-of-five Western Conference Quarterfinal:
Ex-girlfriend testifies she helped lose weapon in Willowbrook murder
By Justin Kmitch
Apr 25, 2014 11:28 AM - Prosecutors wrapped up their case in the first-degree murder trial of Juan Cuellar, with Cuellar's ex-girlfriend testifying she helped get rid of the murder weapon. Kara Collins, 22, of Villa Park, testified she received a phone call from a "remorseful" Cuellar saying he needed to talk to her, just 15 minutes after he shot and killed 18-year-old Downers Grove Township resident Joshua Holmes.
Kane County to participate in DEA's prescription drug disposal
By Harry Hitzeman
Apr 25, 2014 9:40 AM - Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, where residents are encouraged to drop off unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs at their local police department or sheriff's office. Authorities say teens often raid their parents' or grandparents' medicine cabinets and move on to harder drugs. The Kane County sheriff's office has a permanent drop off box since 2010 and collected a record amount in the last six months.
Renewed and refreshed, Toews shifts into higher gear
By Mike Spellman
Apr 25, 2014 9:14 AM - It's hard to believe that Jonathan Toews, one of the hockiest guys there is, could actually get worn down by the game he loves so dearly, but that was absolutely the case … and not too long ago as a matter of fact.
Navistar to increase production in second half

Apr 25, 2014 8:36 AM - Lisle-based Navistar International said it will increase production rates at its heavy truck assembly plant in Escobedo, Mexico, and its bus assembly plant in Tulsa, Okla. as demand for its trucks increase.
Deerfield's Computer Explorers offer games for learning
By Anna Marie Kukec
Apr 25, 2014 7:54 AM - Some parents may argue that spending too much time on computer games is bad for kids. Lori Gross, director of Computer Explorers of Northeastern Chicagoland in Deerfield, disagrees. She has owned and operated the educational franchise since 2009 and since then has seen about 5,000 young people learn lessons about life, discipline, planning, languages and even physics.

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