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2 - Saturday's IHSA semifinal football playoff updates
Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Here are updates from Saturday's semifinal playoff games. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Here are updates from Saturday's semifinal playoff games. FULL STORY
3 - Stevenson HS student paper held from publication
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Stevenson High School withheld Friday's scheduled distribution of its award-winning newspaper, Statesman, in what school officials said was a matter of journalistic principle not censorship. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Stevenson High School withheld Friday's scheduled distribution of its award-winning newspaper, Statesman, in what school officials said was a matter of journalistic principle not censorship. FULL STORY
4 - Missing Schaumburg man safe and sound
Daily Herald staff report
Posted 11/21/2009
A man reported missing in Schaumburg is safe and sound. Tony Montes De Oca, 52, of Schaumburg, returned home around 6 p.m. Friday, Schaumburg police Sgt. John Nebl said. FULL STORY
Daily Herald staff report
Posted 11/21/2009
A man reported missing in Schaumburg is safe and sound. Tony Montes De Oca, 52, of Schaumburg, returned home around 6 p.m. Friday, Schaumburg police Sgt. John Nebl said. FULL STORY
5 - Elgin fire intentionally set, father charged
by Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The father of the 2-year-old trapped in Thursday's house fire in Elgin has been charged with setting the blaze. FULL STORY
by Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The father of the 2-year-old trapped in Thursday's house fire in Elgin has been charged with setting the blaze. FULL STORY
6 - Bond set for dad accused of torching home
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Bond was set at $100,000 Saturday morning for an Elgin man accused of setting a house on fire while his 2-year-old son was inside in a highchair. FULL STORY
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Bond was set at $100,000 Saturday morning for an Elgin man accused of setting a house on fire while his 2-year-old son was inside in a highchair. FULL STORY
8 - Friday's DuPage County roundup
Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Benet 57, Oak Forest 47: Nikki Bell poured in 22 points for the Redwings at the opening game of the Benet/Naperville Central Tip-Off Tournament in Lisle. Danielle Canulli added 11 points for Benet (2-0), who jumped out to a 22-13 lead after one quarter. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Benet 57, Oak Forest 47: Nikki Bell poured in 22 points for the Redwings at the opening game of the Benet/Naperville Central Tip-Off Tournament in Lisle. Danielle Canulli added 11 points for Benet (2-0), who jumped out to a 22-13 lead after one quarter. FULL STORY
9 - Fire at saw blade manufacturing plant in Des Plaines
By Joseph Ryan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
An early Saturday morning fire at a Des Plaines manufacturing plant could have turned out much worse, officials say, but no one was injured in the blaze. FULL STORY
By Joseph Ryan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
An early Saturday morning fire at a Des Plaines manufacturing plant could have turned out much worse, officials say, but no one was injured in the blaze. FULL STORY
12 - Vernon Hills teen gets probation for DUI
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A Vernon Hills teen was placed on probation for two years Friday after pleading guilty to stealing from gym lockers at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. FULL STORY
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A Vernon Hills teen was placed on probation for two years Friday after pleading guilty to stealing from gym lockers at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. FULL STORY
13 - Hawks need cap space right now for big three
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The Blackhawks likely need to trim some payroll if they want to announce contract extensions for Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane sooner than later. FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The Blackhawks likely need to trim some payroll if they want to announce contract extensions for Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane sooner than later. FULL STORY
14 - An easy stat to measure Toews by: Hawks are 5-0 since his return
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The Blackhawks are 5-0 since captain Jonathan Toews returned from his concussion. Coincidence? Hardly. Goals and assists aren't the best way to measure Toews' value to the Hawks, who will be looking to stretch their winning streak to six games tonight against the Oilers in Edmonton. FULL STORY
By Tim Sassone | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The Blackhawks are 5-0 since captain Jonathan Toews returned from his concussion. Coincidence? Hardly. Goals and assists aren't the best way to measure Toews' value to the Hawks, who will be looking to stretch their winning streak to six games tonight against the Oilers in Edmonton. FULL STORY
15 - Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Chicago
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago. FULL STORY
16 - Toub a future Bears head coach?
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Special-teams coordinator Dave Toub was on Andy Reid's staff in Philadelphia for three years (2001-03), assisting with special teams and the defensive line, before he joined the Bears. According to Reid, Toub is getting the ideal training for becoming a head coach. FULL STORY
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Special-teams coordinator Dave Toub was on Andy Reid's staff in Philadelphia for three years (2001-03), assisting with special teams and the defensive line, before he joined the Bears. According to Reid, Toub is getting the ideal training for becoming a head coach. FULL STORY
17 - Bond lowered for suspect in massive McHenry Co. pot bust
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A judge lowered bond Friday for a suburban man charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar marijuana growing operation in McHenry County, but not low enough for him to go free. FULL STORY
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A judge lowered bond Friday for a suburban man charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar marijuana growing operation in McHenry County, but not low enough for him to go free. FULL STORY
18 - 'Twilight' fans get to meet one of the vampire clan in Naperville
By Matt Arado | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
"Twilight" and "New Moon" star Ashley Greene received what is now the standard greeting from fans when she appeared Saturday at a Naperville movie theater. FULL STORY
By Matt Arado | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
"Twilight" and "New Moon" star Ashley Greene received what is now the standard greeting from fans when she appeared Saturday at a Naperville movie theater. FULL STORY
19 - Feds don't want Crystal Lake murder suspect deported
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Federal authorities would be happy to return Esteban Calleja to his native land. The McHenry County State's Attorney's office, however, has other ideas for the 43-year-old Carpentersville man. FULL STORY
By Charles Keeshan | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Federal authorities would be happy to return Esteban Calleja to his native land. The McHenry County State's Attorney's office, however, has other ideas for the 43-year-old Carpentersville man. FULL STORY
20 - Gurnee pharmacist, customers charged in drug sales
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A Gurnee pharmacist was ordered held on $10,000 bond Friday after being charged with selling drugs illegally in his place of business. FULL STORY
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
A Gurnee pharmacist was ordered held on $10,000 bond Friday after being charged with selling drugs illegally in his place of business. FULL STORY
21 - Naperville school expected to reopen Monday after fire
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 11/21/2009
Naperville's Scott Elementary School is expected to reopen Monday after cleaning crews complete their work in the wake of a fire Friday morning that damaged part of the building. FULL STORY
Daily Herald Staff Report
Posted 11/21/2009
Naperville's Scott Elementary School is expected to reopen Monday after cleaning crews complete their work in the wake of a fire Friday morning that damaged part of the building. FULL STORY
22 - Aurora lays off eight more city employees
By Bob Smith | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Eight more city employees were laid off Friday in Aurora as officials continue trying to offset major revenue declines and balance their proposed 2010 budget. FULL STORY
By Bob Smith | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Eight more city employees were laid off Friday in Aurora as officials continue trying to offset major revenue declines and balance their proposed 2010 budget. FULL STORY
23 - Scouting Glenbard West at Lake Zurich
By Patricia Babcock McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
FULL STORY
By Patricia Babcock McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
FULL STORY
24 - Cary-Grove manhandles another playoff opponent
By Allen Oshinski | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/22/2009
Ho-hum. Another one-sided playoff game for Cary-Grove. The Trojans, who defeated their first 3 playoff opponents by a combined 147-49, breezed into the Class 6A state championship game by downing neighboring Prairie Ridge, 40-7, at Cary's Al Bohrer Field Saturday afternoon. FULL STORY
By Allen Oshinski | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/22/2009
Ho-hum. Another one-sided playoff game for Cary-Grove. The Trojans, who defeated their first 3 playoff opponents by a combined 147-49, breezed into the Class 6A state championship game by downing neighboring Prairie Ridge, 40-7, at Cary's Al Bohrer Field Saturday afternoon. FULL STORY
25 - Trio charged in Kane County jail fight
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Three inmates at the Kane County jail in St. Charles face fresh felony charges after attacking a fourth inmate, police said Friday. FULL STORY
By Josh Stockinger | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Three inmates at the Kane County jail in St. Charles face fresh felony charges after attacking a fourth inmate, police said Friday. FULL STORY
26 - State senator robbed in bake shop
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
State Sen. Dave Koehler was attacked by a gunman who wanted more than cash from the Peoria Democrat. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
State Sen. Dave Koehler was attacked by a gunman who wanted more than cash from the Peoria Democrat. FULL STORY
27 - Teen calls 911 after parents take away Xbox
By Ashok Selvam | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
A Buffalo Grove teen was having fun, fun, fun until his parents took his video game system away. FULL STORY
By Ashok Selvam | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
A Buffalo Grove teen was having fun, fun, fun until his parents took his video game system away. FULL STORY
28 - Glenbard North defense will be challenged
By Kevin Schmit | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
For both teams it's the ultimate challenge. Can Glenbard North's stout defense, boasting six shutouts, shut down Marist quarterback Mike Perish and an offense averaging 35 points a game? FULL STORY
By Kevin Schmit | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
For both teams it's the ultimate challenge. Can Glenbard North's stout defense, boasting six shutouts, shut down Marist quarterback Mike Perish and an offense averaging 35 points a game? FULL STORY
29 - WW South fans look forward to title game with Glenbard West
By Matt Arado | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
During the Wheaton Warrenville South playoff game Saturday, the thrill of a possible state title game with rival Glenbard West was definitely in the air. "I actually thought it would be us against Glenbard West for the state championship," Wheaton Warrenville South alumnus Bill Englehart said at halftime. FULL STORY
By Matt Arado | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
During the Wheaton Warrenville South playoff game Saturday, the thrill of a possible state title game with rival Glenbard West was definitely in the air. "I actually thought it would be us against Glenbard West for the state championship," Wheaton Warrenville South alumnus Bill Englehart said at halftime. FULL STORY
30 - Rose shows all the right signs in loss
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Two questions are worth asking about Derrick Rose on the heels of the Bulls getting overpowered by Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday night. FULL STORY
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Two questions are worth asking about Derrick Rose on the heels of the Bulls getting overpowered by Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers last Thursday night. FULL STORY
31 - WW South defeats defending champion
By Kevin Schmit | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/22/2009
For the first two minutes East St. Louis made it look easy. Then Wheaton Warrenville South showed why high school football is a 48-minute game. FULL STORY
By Kevin Schmit | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/22/2009
For the first two minutes East St. Louis made it look easy. Then Wheaton Warrenville South showed why high school football is a 48-minute game. FULL STORY
32 - Huntley stifles Naperville North turnaround
By Stan Goff | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/21/2009
For a team coming off a five-win season, it's nice to prove you can survive a really bad first quarter and rebound to take the lead. FULL STORY
By Stan Goff | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/21/2009
For a team coming off a five-win season, it's nice to prove you can survive a really bad first quarter and rebound to take the lead. FULL STORY
33 - Images from Oprah's first 24 years on TV
Posted 11/20/2009
Images from Oprah's first 24 years FULL STORY
Posted 11/20/2009
Images from Oprah's first 24 years FULL STORY
34 - Naperville considering property tax increase
By Melissa Jenco | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Naperville is proposing a 2-cent increase in its property tax rate, but city council members say it's unlikely to become a reality. FULL STORY
By Melissa Jenco | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Naperville is proposing a 2-cent increase in its property tax rate, but city council members say it's unlikely to become a reality. FULL STORY
35 - Neighborhood rivalry on tap today in Cary
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Ties run deep between Class 6A semifinalists Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove. FULL STORY
By Jerry Fitzpatrick | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Ties run deep between Class 6A semifinalists Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove. FULL STORY
36 - For Bears to grab a win, they need turnovers
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Something bad happens to the Bears when they stray from home, and it usually involves their ability to hang on to the football. FULL STORY
By Bob LeGere | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
Something bad happens to the Bears when they stray from home, and it usually involves their ability to hang on to the football. FULL STORY
37 - Health care bill a big ego trip
Posted 11/21/2009
It is with deep regret that despite the majority of Americans being against the health reform bill. Yes, we need health care reform, but that monstrous, costly, cumbersome bill that was passed is the epitome of the House snubbing their noses at the American taxpayer. FULL STORY
Posted 11/21/2009
It is with deep regret that despite the majority of Americans being against the health reform bill. Yes, we need health care reform, but that monstrous, costly, cumbersome bill that was passed is the epitome of the House snubbing their noses at the American taxpayer. FULL STORY
39 - Police beat
Posted 11/21/2009
An Elgin man was arrested and charged Thursday with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm without a firearm owners card - all felonies. FULL STORY
Posted 11/21/2009
An Elgin man was arrested and charged Thursday with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm without a firearm owners card - all felonies. FULL STORY
40 - Seven things I know about health bill
Posted 11/21/2009
House Democrats passed a health care bill that many, many Americans have expressed neither need nor desire for. FULL STORY
Posted 11/21/2009
House Democrats passed a health care bill that many, many Americans have expressed neither need nor desire for. FULL STORY
41 - Columnist is just spewing hatred
Posted 11/21/2009
In the Nov. 17 Daily Herald, columnist Richard Cohen advises former President Bush on how to better spend his money. He suggests an ongoing investigation of Sarah Palin. FULL STORY
Posted 11/21/2009
In the Nov. 17 Daily Herald, columnist Richard Cohen advises former President Bush on how to better spend his money. He suggests an ongoing investigation of Sarah Palin. FULL STORY
42 - Doctor bailing; can't face new health plan
Posted 11/21/2009
Today I took my son to the doctor for his regular checkup. We'd recently changed from a bloated, expensive insurance policy to something more in line with what insurance is supposed to be ... for finance-crushing emergencies. FULL STORY
Posted 11/21/2009
Today I took my son to the doctor for his regular checkup. We'd recently changed from a bloated, expensive insurance policy to something more in line with what insurance is supposed to be ... for finance-crushing emergencies. FULL STORY
43 - Wheeling still on winning road
By John Leusch | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
After winning its season opener at Park Ridge's Maine South High School on Tuesday night, the Wheeling girls basketball team headed a few miles down the same street Friday night to play at Resurrection High School in Chicago. FULL STORY
By John Leusch | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
After winning its season opener at Park Ridge's Maine South High School on Tuesday night, the Wheeling girls basketball team headed a few miles down the same street Friday night to play at Resurrection High School in Chicago. FULL STORY
44 - Montini Catholic High School 2009 Action Gallery
Posted 8/1/2009
Photos from the 2009 Montini Catholic High School football season. FULL STORY
Posted 8/1/2009
Photos from the 2009 Montini Catholic High School football season. FULL STORY
45 - Barrington man accused of making 1,000 fake IDs
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
Police have charged a Barrington man on suspicion of having made and sold nearly 1,000 fake driver's licenses in his apartment over a four-year period. FULL STORY
By Eric Peterson | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
Police have charged a Barrington man on suspicion of having made and sold nearly 1,000 fake driver's licenses in his apartment over a four-year period. FULL STORY
46 - Magnificent Miles Lights Festival a Chicago tradition
By Jacky Runice | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/15/2009
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, taking place Saturday, Nov. 21, has become a Chicago tradition with all-day music, activities and an evening lighted parade down Michigan Avenue. FULL STORY
By Jacky Runice | Daily Herald Correspondent
Posted 11/15/2009
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, taking place Saturday, Nov. 21, has become a Chicago tradition with all-day music, activities and an evening lighted parade down Michigan Avenue. FULL STORY
47 - Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.
FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.
FULL STORY
48 - Head of police sergeants group arrested
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
A Chicago police sergeant who heads a local sergeants association has been arrested on charges he stole more than $600,000 from the organization. FULL STORY
Associated Press
Posted 11/21/2009
A Chicago police sergeant who heads a local sergeants association has been arrested on charges he stole more than $600,000 from the organization. FULL STORY
49 - Foes try to knock Green Party off ballot in 14th Congressional District
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
If the challenges to Dan Kairis' nominating petitions prove true, then the Green Party candidate in the 14th Congressional District doesn't know his family and friends very well. FULL STORY
By James Fuller | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
If the challenges to Dan Kairis' nominating petitions prove true, then the Green Party candidate in the 14th Congressional District doesn't know his family and friends very well. FULL STORY
50 - Long-awaited Eola Road/I-88 interchange opens
By Robert Sanchez | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The decade-long wait is over for motorists wanting an Eola Road interchange at I-88 in Aurora. Aurora, Naperville, DuPage County and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority officials Friday morning celebrated the completion of the once-stalled project. FULL STORY
By Robert Sanchez | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/21/2009
The decade-long wait is over for motorists wanting an Eola Road interchange at I-88 in Aurora. Aurora, Naperville, DuPage County and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority officials Friday morning celebrated the completion of the once-stalled project. FULL STORY
