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Lake in the Hills standoff ends peacefully
By Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 19, 2014 11:29 AM - Residents of a Lake in the Hills neighborhood were asked to stay inside for some of Wednesday afternoon, as police dealt with a suicidal man who had barricaded himself and his teenage son in a house on Deerpath Road.
Easy tips for tending to summer plants
By Tim Johnson
Jul 25, 2014 10:35 PM - Keep your summer garden looking fresh and neat by removing yellowing foliage and spent flowers.
Food Truck Frenzy to precede free 7th Heaven concert
Submitted by Palatine Park District
Jul 25, 2014 2:24 PM - Food Trucks will be on hand from 5pm to 8pm on August 1st, leading up to the free annual Sounds of Summer 7th Heaven concert at 8pm at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater.
4-year-old boy dies in Bensenville house fire
By Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 24, 2014 10:38 PM - A 4-year-old boy hiding behind a dresser didn't escape a house fire and died Wednesday afternoon in Bensenville despite the efforts of his mother, a neighbor, passers-by, police and firefighters. "Every minute seemed to be like 100 minutes," neighbor Kathleen Barroso said of their efforts to get to Martin Pletz. "You are trying to do something. ... You're only two feet from him and you just can't get to him."
Summer fishing means battling the weeds
By Mike Jackson
Jul 24, 2014 9:43 PM - Some of the area ponds and even lakes have been suffering from an overgrowth of algae and heavy weeds. But some anglers have been able to score when working the open pockets, especially for big bluegills and largemouth bass.
This walleye technique is just plane effective
By Mike Jackson
Jul 24, 2014 9:40 PM - Using planer boards has helped pro walleye angler Tommy Skarlis make a name for himself, and it's a tactic that can help anyone in pursuit of this species.
Celebrate National Night Out with the Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg Park District
Jul 24, 2014 7:58 AM - Celebrate safety and your community at National Night Out, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 5 at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way.
Music Notes: Handsome Family, Death Cab to rock Hideout party
By Matt Arado
Jul 24, 2014 6:54 AM - If you're looking for a less-crazy rock festival this summer, checkout the annual Hideout Block Party, featuring the Handsome Family and Death Cab for Cutie among others. Plus, hard-rockers Black Stone Cherry will unlease its guitar-based attack in Libertyville this weekend.
Creamy curd a glorious way to use rhubarb
By J. Bryan Lowder
Jul 24, 2014 6:15 AM - Curd is one of those dishes that should take on the flavors of the season, so we'll leave the classic lemon aside (except for two brightening and custard-stabilizing tablespoons) and instead take advantage of the last of the rhubarb crop, which is just finishing its run in the farmers markets of many parts of the country.
Bears not about to rest on laurels during training camp
By Bob LeGere
Jul 24, 2014 6:00 AM - On paper it looks like this could be a great season for the Bears, who have accumulated a talented group of young and old players. But the difficult process of transforming paper to production and performance still remains, beginning with training camp practices which begin on Friday. "We've got to turn paper into performance and excellence," Trestman said.

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