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First Lady answers Libertville preschoolers' dog advice letter

The Obama family and the preschoolers at Advocate Condell Intergenerational Day Center have something in common: a love of dogs. When the 3½- and 4-year-old students in Libertyville were learning about the election, they also found out Malia and Sasha Obama were getting a dog.

Full Story updated 7/3/2009 1:53 PM

Early birds get the free plants in Libertyville

Areas outside Cook Memorial Public Library in downtown Libertyville were torn apart Friday morning, with dirt and other evidence scattered in the parking lot and sidewalks.

Full Story updated 7/3/2009 1:40 PM

Kirk takes heat from GOP for backing climate bill

As one of the eight Republicans who helped a controversial energy and climate-change bill narrowly clear the U.S. House last week, Mark Kirk continues to take heat from members of his own party for the vote.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 11:56 AM

Antioch RV'ers spend months serving others

Art and Sylvia Rogers are living the good life. Retired and healthy, they have a little money in the bank and plenty of time on their hands.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Photo contest finalists

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

New retreat aims to help veterans with post-traumatic stress

As she followed the journey of a military serviceman from her Downers Grove Catholic Church, Mary Amore knew something had to be done.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Mundelein unveils its royal court

Isabelle Jurasz, Kaitlyn Millner and Jasmine Ader have something in common - they're all royalty in Mundelein this week.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

What's your festival flavor?

With more festivals this weekend than strip malls in the suburbs, picking just one or two to hit can be a challenge. But rest easy, we're here to help you fulfill whatever your festival pleasure may be.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

DuPage judge's appellate run canceled

Less than two months after announcing his appellate court bid, DuPage Circuit Judge Kenneth Popejoy said a recent high court decision left him without a race to run.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Eight charged with 18 burglaries in Waukegan

Eight suspects are charged in connection with 18 residential burglaries in Waukegan from late February through the end of June, Police Chief Artis Yancey announced Thursday.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Libertyville sisters take pageant prizes

Libertyville pageant winners, selected June 18, included sisters for the first time in recent memory.

Full Story published 7/2/2009 1:11 PM

No gym for Round Lake High jocks, band members?

Round Lake High School will offer students participating in varsity athletics or marching band the option to be exempt from physical education classes beginning this fall.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 3:12 PM

No one hurt in 15-car pileup on Tri-State

A 15-car pileup in a narrow express lane on the Tri-State Tollway near Deerfield snarled traffic for miles this morning, police said. No one was hurt in the accident, which occurred about 10 a.m. between Lake-Cook and Willow roads in the lone northbound express lane, state police Master Sgt. Ed Petrik said.

Full Story updated 7/3/2009 1:42 PM

Great Lake hosting Independence Day events

Great Lakes Naval Station near North Chicago will host one of the area's larger Fourth of July celebrations starting today.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Changes in Round School Lake District 116 administration

Round Lake Area Unit District 116 is welcoming two new faces to oversee high school athletics and one middle school, and the administration also has a new look.

Full Story published 7/3/2009 12:00 AM

Fox Lake cancels Venetian Night

While one major event is returning to Fox Lake this weekend, another has been canceled.

Full Story published 7/2/2009 3:50 PM

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