THU, 12/27/2018

Thursday, December 27, 2018

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News | 'Brian Beam made the world a better place': Elk Grove college student dies of cancer

Brian Beam, who died Tuesday, was remembered as a gifted student and prominent member of Conant High School's debate team.
Helen Hines of Oak Park and her 10-year-old son, Ahshawn Reed, bring a thank-you cake to technician Brendon Hedlund, left, and manager Dave Baker at Rush Group Detailing in St. Charles on Thursday. The business cleaned her car at no cost.

News | 'It just restored my faith in people': Business helps woman experiencing car problems

Helen Hines of Oak Park was in need of a little good fortune after her car died earlier this year. What she got was compassion from employees of a St. Charles automobile detailing company who knew very little about her, yet completed $260 worth of work for free.
The Silver Stallion restaurant closed Wednesday in Des Plaines.

News | Longtime Des Plaines restaurant Silver Stallion closes Wednesday

Silver Stallion, the Des Plaines restaurant that has been serving omelettes, coffee and other diner fare for over 35 years, served its last customers Wednesday.

News | Motorcyclist killed in Bloomingdale crash on Army Trail Road

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night in a crash on Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale, authorities say.
A wrongful-death lawsuit was filed Thursday against the My Gym play center in Wheaton, where a 7-year-old Glen Ellyn boy suffered fatal injuries in September.
News | Family sues Wheaton gym over death of 7-year-old boy
The estate of a 7-year-old Glen Ellyn boy has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against a Wheaton children's gym and its parent company, alleging he suffered fatal injuries as a result of negligence during a zipline ride.
Juan Soto, owner of El Meson Mexican Restaurant in Schaumburg, is closing the nearly 30-year-old business on New Year’s Eve.
News | Schaumburg's El Meson restaurant closing after 29 years
El Meson Mexican Restaurant, which has stood across from Schaumburg's Town Square for nearly 30 years, is planned to permanently close at the end of business on New Year's Eve Monday.
Buffalo Bills’ Nathan Peterman (2) is sacked by Chicago Bears’ Isaiah Irving (47) and Nick Williams (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Bears | Five Bears reserve players worth watching Sunday
Here are five Bears reserve players who should get more action than usual Sunday, and how their performances might influence their future with the club.
Trader Michael Urkonis works Thursday on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Business | U.S. markets close positive after challenging day
Following Wall Street's best single day of trading in a decade, U.S. markets were jittery Thursday but closed positive across the board.
This 10-week-old English bulldog puppy was stolen from the Naperville Petland store.
Crime | Puppy doesn't go to family's home for Christmas after thief swipes it from Naperville store
Naperville police and the owner of a Petland store are asking the public for help finding a stolen 10-week-old English bulldog puppy that was to be a family's Christmas surprise.
Republican state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights is retiring from that post next month. However, he’s expected to remain in Springfield as part of Democratic Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker’s administration.
News | Democratic Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker picks Arlington Heights Republican for administration
While Republican state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights is retiring from that post next month, he's expected to remain in Springfield as part of Democratic Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker's administration.
ESPN Films and Netflix are going to release a “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.
Entertainment | What we're watching today: Trailer for 'The Last Dance' documentary on Jordan, Bulls
ESPN Films and Netflix have released a trailer for the "The Last Dance," a 10-part series that chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.
SIP Parties, a sip and paint event company, is opening in Fox Island Square at 1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles.
Business | St. Charles painting event business wants BYOB liquor license
Dozens of local bars and restaurants have been the site of artist-led painting events organized by brothers Chris and Cliff Harman. Starting early next year, their business will have a home base in downtown St. Charles.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Matt Rodriguez (27) of Huntley is mobbed by teammates after hitting a home run in the 6th inning against Loyola in Class 4A sectional semifinal baseball at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg.
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U.S. Marine veteran Rick Gill of Bull Valley makes wooden flags and uses some of the money to fund “Operation Wild Horse,” which adopts American Mustangs, some to use in one of the only mounted color guard units in the country. He stands in a Bull Valley pasture with several of those mustangs.
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Every year my family gets together at the Arlington Heights Tree Lighting. My son and I started out going by ourselves when it first started. A few years ago he purchased a brick for me in front of the bench that we usually sit. Now my grandkids come with us. I love that my family joins us for this. Christmas does not begin until we go to the Tree Lighting!
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Larkin alumni and fans get revved up at the conclusion of the women’s game as part of Larkin vs. Elgin Part 2 alumni games at Larkin High School in Elgin Wednesday night.
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Montini’s Mike McNicholas is thrown by Moline’s Cobie Underwood in a 285-pound bout during a three-way meet at Montini Catholic high School Thursday in Lombard.
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The Daily Herald archive, Assignment # 15,376, Bob Finch photo: One of the Medinah Clowns stops to greet a youngster during the Christmas Parade in Arlington Heights in December of 1969.
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