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Donate to the poor in most effective way

Jun 26, 2014 5:11 PM - A Wheeling letter to the editor: The editorial titled "rethinking help for the very poor" in the Daily Herald on June 10 was right on the money. The state of Illinois is in financial crisis, and Social Security payments to agencies are slow. Many of our residents are unemployed or underemployed, dealing with addictions, or have mental and physical health issues. Because of the lack of funding, they have nowhere to turn.
Summer splashdown Sun, fun, thrills and chills await at suburban water parks
By Megan Swindell
Jun 23, 2014 11:18 AM - Summer has officially started, which means it's time for sunshine and swimsuits -- and suburban water parks are a great way to enjoy both. You'll find all the water park basics at each, including slides, swimming pools and lazy rivers. But a number offer something more, including an 80-foot high-diving act.
Loss to Twins sends Sox into last place in Central
Associated Press
Jun 22, 2014 1:13 AM - After another dismal start by Andre Rienzo, White Sox manager Robin Ventura wouldn't commit to sticking with the Brazilian right-hander in the rotation. If Ventura is looking for another option, Rienzo's replacement Saturday at Minnesota might be a possibility. The Sox lost the third straight game to start the four-game series and dropped to the bottom of the American League Central standings behind Minnesota.
Resurgent Cubs hit speed bump vs. Pirates
By Bruce Miles
Jun 22, 2014 1:10 AM - There's no doubt the Cubs have been a lot more fun and a lot more interesting to watch over the past few weeks. After a third straight brutal start to the season -- all of them marked by bullpen blowups and a lack of timely hitting -- they've put together a nice little run. They were slowed Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Pirates at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are 11-8 in June after winning 11 in all of May and nine in March-April.
As draft approaches, lots of options for Bulls
By Mike McGraw
Jun 22, 2014 12:22 AM - The Bulls have two picks, No. 16 and 19, in Thursday's NBA draft. But since they are planning a run at Carmelo Anthony in free agency, the Bulls might need to get creative with those selections. Here are some possibilities.
Mt. Rainier search for outdoors writer ends after body found
Associated Press
Jun 21, 2014 11:58 PM - The National Park Service said six ground crews, including two dog teams, were combing an expanded search area near the Owyhigh Lakes Trail on Rainier's east side. Rescuers also searched by air.
Red Stars fall at Kansas City
Special to the Daily Herald
Jun 21, 2014 11:47 PM - The Chicago Red Stars fell 1-0 to Kansas City on Saturday night in National Women's Soccer League action. Playing their third match in seven days, the Red Stars hung tough until the 77th minute when Kansas City's Merritt Mathias played a low cross in front of goal and Jen Buczkowski was left open to slide the ball into the net.
Boomers knock off ThunderBolts
Special to the Daily Herald
Jun 21, 2014 11:47 PM - The wait was worth it for the Schaumburg Boomers, who captured their fourth straight Frontier League victory by prevailing 4-3 over the visiting Windy City ThunderBolts on Saturday after a lengthy rain delay.
Cubs still have faith in struggling Olt
By Bruce Miles
Jun 21, 2014 10:58 PM - What should the Cubs do with third baseman Mike Olt? The organization seems intent on keeping Olt with the big club despite a hitting line of .149/.230/.364 with 65 strikeouts in 154 at-bats entering Saturday night's game with the Pirates.
Golf encompasses Triplett and his son
By Len Ziehm
Jun 21, 2014 10:54 PM - Kirk Triplett wasn't excited about his Saturday round in the Encompass Championship at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, even though it was a good one. Triplett, an early starter, posted his second straight 5-under-par 67 and his 10-under 134 is three strokes behind leader Tom Lehman entering Sunday's final round.

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