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How to choose an outdoor rug
CTW Features
Jul 25, 2014 10:49 PM - The good news about outdoor rugs? They're pretty much foolproof. Thanks to synthetic fibers, such as polypropylene, and acrylic and U.V. inhibitors, they resist moisture, stains and fading. And at a cost of $100 to $400, they're less costly than their pampered indoor cousins.
Lee DeWyze rocks Lake in the Hills' Ribfest
By Brooke Herbert Hayes
Jul 11, 2014 11:48 PM - The smell of barbecue and hickory smoke hung in the air as large crowds filtered into Sunset Park on Friday to kick off the weekend at Lake in the Hills' Rockin' Ribfest. Friday was day two of the festival, and long lines formed at the eight barbecue stands, each with an impressive array of trophies for their fare. Some of the vendors hailed from as far as Coolville, Ohio, and Atlanta, Georgia.
COD moving ahead with learning center project
By Safiya Merchant
Jul 11, 2014 4:54 PM - The College of DuPage will move forward with the planned construction of a Teaching and Learning Center, despite the loss of a $20 million construction grant from the state, spokesman Joseph Moore said. The board of trustees already had committed $30 million for construction of the center, which will provide more classroom space on the school's Glen Ellyn campus.
Police investigating infant's death in Prospect Heights await autopsy
By Katlyn Smith
Jul 11, 2014 10:16 AM - An autopsy is scheduled this morning on the body of a 1-month-old girl found dead Thursday inside a Prospect Heights condo, authorities said. Police are awaiting the autopsy's results from the Cook County medical examiner's office as they continue to investigate the infant's death.
Beanie Babies creator defends probation sentence
Associated Press
Jul 11, 2014 8:42 AM - Lawyers for the billionaire creator of Beanie Babies say a federal judge didn't let him off too easily by giving him probation and no prison time for hiding at least $25 million from U.S. tax authorities in Swiss banks. In a 57-page filing Thursday with the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Ty Warner denies the judge in Chicago sent a message that there's a different standard for the wealthy.
Online, mobile ER registration streamline process
By Anna Marie Kukec
Jul 11, 2014 7:10 AM - Lake Forest Hospital's emergency room has launched an online check-in system for patients with nonlife-threatening illnesses. Beginning July 1, patients were able to complete online forms to start the check-in process and let ER staff know when to expect them. The online check-in started at its related Northwestern Grayslake Emergency Center last summer, said spokeswoman Kelly Klopp.
Cubs get OK to move forward with Wrigley Field makeover
Associated Press
Jul 11, 2014 6:37 AM - Wrigley Field took a step in the direction of every major league ballpark in the country when a city commission unanimously approved the Cubs' massive renovation project that includes a Jumbotron and six other electronic signs. The city's landmarks commission, which must sign off on such plans because Wrigley is so well known, agreed to a renovation project that is dramatically bigger than one approved last year.
Boomers fall 5-4
Special to the Daily Herald
Jul 11, 2014 5:43 AM - The Schaumburg Boomers dropped a 5-4 decision to the host River City Rascals on a walk-off Thursday night.
Thibodeau keeping Bulls on Anthony's radar
By Mike McGraw
Jul 11, 2014 5:06 AM - The Bulls are still in the running for Knicks free agent Carmelo Anthony. While some reports predicted Anthony would stay in New York, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has played a role in keeping Anthony interested in Chicago. Of course, nine days have passed since Anthony visited Chicago, so there's no telling how or when this will play out. The NBA world continues to wait for decisions from both Anthony and LeBron James.
Car missing for 20 years found in Advocate Good Shepherd pond
By Christopher Placek
Jul 11, 2014 5:01 AM - Construction crews at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital came across an unusual discovery when they were draining a pond this week: a long-lost hospital public safety vehicle, officials said Thursday. The vehicle had been missing for almost 20 years, until crews came upon it Wednesday morning at the bottom of the 13-foot pond in front of the hospital.

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