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Gurnee: Video gambling won't save American Legion Post 771
By Bob Susnjara
Aug 19, 2014 11:10 AM - While Gurnee trustees and Mayor Kristina Kovarik agreed Monday they weren't interested in allowing video gambling to boost the local American Legion's finances, she pledged to help find other ways for the organization to raise money. "I certainly want to find a way to help the American Legion," Kovarik said. "No 'ifs' 'ands' or 'buts' about it."
Don't hurt friend in trying to protect yourself
By Carolyn Hax
Jul 2, 2014 1:26 PM - Q. I have a great friend who I have kept some distance from, and sitting in my inbox is an email from him asking why. The truth is that his wife made a pretty blatant pass at me that I deflected.
Woman is hurt when others don't support her charity work
By Carolyn Hax
Jun 27, 2014 10:10 PM - Q. Two years ago my adult daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We formed a team for our local MS Walk last year and invited our co-workers and family members to donate or walk or both. Unfortunately, I was hurt when her aunts and others we thought were close did nothing. Another walk is coming and I'm not sure how to proceed -- swallow my pride and share my hurt, or just embrace the ones who show up?
Wauconda may change meeting schedule
By Russell Lissau
Jun 27, 2014 5:28 PM - For the first time in decades, Wauconda's village leaders are considering trimming their meeting schedule.
No opportunity for redemption for Arlington Heights killer, judge says
By Barbara Vitello
Jun 25, 2014 8:05 PM - Matthew Nellessen was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison by a Cook County judge who said he saw no chance of redemption for the 22-year-old Arlington Heights man who killed his father. "I thought I'd seen everything until this case," Judge Martin Agran said in sentencing Nellessen to natural life without parole, Illinois' toughest penalty.
Rave reviews for Medinah's renovated Course No. 1
By Len Ziehm
Jun 25, 2014 11:43 AM - Medinah Country Club now has another course to rival its famed No. 3 layout, says Len Ziehm, who talks with members about the $6.5 million renovation to Course No. 1, which had six new holes created by architect Tom Doak and improvements made to 12 other holes.
Palatine's Bradley unshaken as he chases World Cup goals
Associated Press
Jun 25, 2014 10:30 AM - Michael Bradley stuck out his right foot to meet Fabian Johnson's pass, ready to slot the ball into the empty net from 6 yards out. Surely this would be a goal. Then the ball struck Portuguese defender Ricardo Costa on a knee in front of the goal line and ricocheted away. Bradley stopped at a post, put a hand on each cheek and closed his eyes in shock, as if he had seen a ghost. It's been that type of World Cup for the U.S midfielder.
Stevenson's Green plans to don Northwestern purple
By Joe Aguilar
Jun 25, 2014 10:08 AM - Cameron Green will trade his green for purple. Sporting a gray Northwestern T-shirt, purple Northwestern cap and wide smile, the Stevenson incoming senior posted a picture on Twitter on Friday announcing his college choice. "Blessed to have the opportunity to continue playing football after high school at Northwestern University #gocats," Green tweeted.
Schaumburg sees Zurich office becoming 'icon for the area'
By Katlyn Smith
Jun 25, 2014 8:23 AM - Zurich North America broke ground Tuesday on its new Schaumburg headquarters, a 735,000-square-foot building expected to open in 2016. The insurance company will receive state and village incentives for the move from its Schaumburg office towers to a 40-acre site along Meacham Road near I-90, across from the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. "It will serve as an icon for the area," Mayor Al Larson said.
Funnel clouds spotted over DuPage County not tornadoes
By Safiya Merchant
Jun 25, 2014 5:33 AM - The National Weather Service said it received reports of funnel clouds from places in DuPage and Cook County. The agency got reports, photos and videos of funnel clouds near Oak Brook, Western Springs, Hinsdale and other locations Tuesday, according to a National Weather Service online special weather statement. Pictures of the clouds were posted in social media.

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