THU, 11/15/2018

Thursday, November 15, 2018

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DuPage County | Suspect charged, more expected to be charged in slaying of West Chicago man

A reputed gang member and drug dealer with a lengthy criminal history has been charged with Friday's shooting death of 26-year-old Alexander Nicolas in West Chicago, according to DuPage County court records, and sources suggest more will be charged.
After her cousin Emmett Till was murdered and his mother, Mamie, helped make his death a focal point in the civil rights movement, Phyllis Smith went decades without talking about it. Now, the retired teacher from Glen Ellyn wants to use her cousin's slaying as motivation to bring people together.

Columns | 'For more than 50 years, I never spoke of Emmett': Till's cousin opens up in PBS documentary

A cousin of Emmett Till, whose 1955 slaying helped catalyze the civil rights movement, Glen Ellyn resident Phyllis Smith talks about her pain and her healing in "Unchained," a documentary about race airing tonight on PBS.
Scott Kegarise, who currently serves as Schaumburg Township’s highway commissioner, is a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran whose volunteerism in the Schaumburg area has taken many forms over the past 39 years.

News | Air Force vet's spirit of service takes many forms in Schaumburg

Scott Kegarise is not just a longtime volunteer who happens to be a veteran. The Schaumburg resident is someone who sees a direct connection between service to country and service to community.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky comes off the field after a 34-22 win against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Bears | Why Bears fans, media are obsessing over Mitch Trubisky

Quarterback Mitch Trubisky cost the Chicago Bears the third overall pick, two third-round picks and a fourth, which is why we spend so much time obsessing over him, both on and off the field.
Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights could be the site of construction activity starting next spring.
News | Downtown upgrades the focus of 2019 Arlington Heights budget
Construction work in and around downtown Arlington Heights may be the most visual example of how the village might spend its money next year -- representing a portion of the $176 million annual budget discussed by the village board Wednesday.
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton, center, talks to his team during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks get first win for Colliton
When the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a tense 1-0 victory over St. Louis Wednesday night at the United Center, head coach Jeremy Colliton didn't jump for joy, pump his fist or even smile. He simply shook hands with his two assistants, did an about face and walked down the tunnel.
Palatine's Chicago Culinary Kitchen will be one of the restaurants reviewed Friday night on “Check, Please!” The show airs at 8 p.m. on WTTW-Channel 11. Here, co-owners Greg and Kristina Gaardbo hold a platter of barbecue.
News | Palatine restauarant featured on 'Check, Please!'
Palatine's Chicago Culinary Kitchen will be one of the restaurants reviewed Friday on the WTTW-Channel 11 show "Check, Please!"
Oprah Winfrey introduces former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday night during the kickoff event for Obama’s new book, “Becoming,” at the United Center.
Politics | Listen to Michelle Obama: You have a voice, ladies
A Daily Herald executive talks about why she took her mom to see Michelle Obama talk about how she shaped her life.
Columns | Feder: Emanuel wouldn't be first Chicago mayor to turn TV pundit
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's appearance on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" Sunday stirred up speculation that he's shopping around for a new job in television news when he leaves City Hall in May, Robert Feder writes. For now, the North Side Democrat, who also served as a U.S. congressman and President Barack Obama's chief of staff, isn't commenting on his plans. ("Don't worry about my future, because I'm very focused on the city's future," he told the Chicago Tribune.) But Emanuel wouldn't be the city's first former mayor to try his hand as a TV pundit.
Scholarship recipients stand with Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, second from left in front row, during the Reflejos awards event Wednesday at Stonegate Banquets in Hoffman Estates.
News | Reflejos honors suburban Latino students, business leaders, nonprofits
Roughly 40 awardees, including seven suburban Latino students, business leaders, nonprofits, community colleges and governmental agencies, were recognized Wednesday for their contributions to Latino communities during Reflejos' seventh annual Reflecting Excellence Awards.
Jim Slusher
Columns | A broader lens for looking at issues
Columnist Jim Slusher: Very soon, the Daily Herald editorial board will formally describe a project that I'm very excited about.
Darren Walker, 28, greets Elgin police officer Robby Soberano on Wednesday during a visit to the police station.
News | Elgin police get a special visit from a big fan from Marklund
Darren Walker, 28, a resident of Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, greeted police officer at roll call Wednesday in Elgin. "I love working at the police station!" he said.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, middle, with teammates Danny Trevathan, right, Charles Leno, left, and Akiem Hicks, far left, after a 34-22 win against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Downers Grove North players, from left, Maddie Degiorgio, Elizabeth Dunlap and Margaret Mahlke hoist their hardware during trophy presentations for the Class 4A state finals in girls volleyball on Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. The Trojans finished runners up to Marist.
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