Weekend in review: Arlington Park's owner talks horse racing future

Richard Duchossois, at 90, reflects on the big challenges he's facing

With cancer at 90, Arlington Park owner and Barrington business tycoon Richard Duchossois says his focus these days is on instructing others to carry on the business and reputation he has spent years to build. Duchossois speaks candidly about what made him the man he is today and his feelings about the future of the industry. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099904/#8221;>Full story.

Police blame gangs for Elgin 5-year-old's death

Elgin police are asking the community for help in finding those responsible for the death of 5-year-old Eric M. Galarza Jr. during what they believe was a gang-related shooting Friday night. The boy was on the way to dinner with his great-grandma. #8220;It is an irrepleceable loss,#8221; said his great aunt. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111008/news/710089836/#8221;>Full story.

Wheaton Warrenville South's show choir shares stage with #8216;Glee' star

Twenty members of the Classics, winners of the 2011 FAME Show Choir Championship Series, are still reeling from their performance for Lynch and the live audience at ABC 7's State Street studio. The edition of #8220;Windy City Live#8221; with hosts Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini will air at 9 a.m. today on Channel 7. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099814/#8221;>Full story.

Mabley Center to help disabled at stake in battle against experts, budget cutters

Legendary newspaper columnist Jack Mabley wrote so passionately about the plight of the developmentally disabled, Gov. James R. Thompson named one of the state's glistening new facilities in Mabley's honor. Now, the Mabley Center has been targeted for closure by Gov. Pat Quinn in the wake of the state's dire financial situation. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099904/#8221;>Full story.

Crystal Lake man in hospital after Arlington Heights accident

A Crystal Lake man is in critical condition after being struck by a Palatine driver along Palatine Road in Arlington Heights early Saturday morning. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111008/news/710089881/#8221;>Full story.

Murder suspect bites sergeant, breaks finger

About a dozen sheriff's deputies stood guard Friday as a Woodridge man accused of killing his father with a weed trimmer was wheeled into court in restraints. Prosecutors said 21-year-old Yashesh Desai had bitten his way into more trouble, breaking an officer's finger with his teeth. a href=#8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111007/news/710079800/#8221;>Full story.

Carol Stream woman guilty of shooting cop

A Carol Stream woman pleaded guilty Friday to shooting a Glendale Heights police detective last year during a lover's quarrel involving the officer's identical twin sister. Maureen Manos, 49, shot detective Jennifer Marcellis in the right arm early Jan. 30, 2010, after the victim returned to her Wayne home and found the defendant with her sister, who also lived there. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111007/news/710079665/#8221;>Full story.

Stevenson wins high environmental honor

Stevenson High School will be honored Tuesday as the first public high school in the nation to receive gold-level certification from an enivronmentally minded architectural group. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111007/news/710079647/#8221;>Full story.

Police, coroner investigate Vernon Hills teen's death

Vernon Hills police and the Lake County coroner's office are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl over the weekend. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099808/#8221;>Full story.

Firefighter dies running marathon for burn victims

A 35-year-old North Carolina man died after collapsing about 500 yards from the finish line of the Chicago Marathon Sunday morning, according to race officials. William Caviness, was a captain for the Greensboro, N.C., Fire Department, and was running to raise money for a burn victim's foundation. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099808/#8221;>Full story.

Naperville man killed while riding motorcycle

A 58-year-old Naperville man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle was struck by a truck in Plainfield. For 29 years George Weikum owned G C Landscape in Naperville. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099808/#8221;>Full story.

Naperville cartoonist talks life with Dick Tracy

For more than 30 years, Naperville resident Dick Locher worked on the daily cartoon strip featuring one the fedora-wearing detective, Dick Tracy. Locher talked about his work as a political cartoonist, and his contact with such political luminaries as President Ronald Reagan during a special celebration of Dick Tracy's 80th birthday at Naper Settlement museum. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099818/#8221;>Full story.

Cardinal George blesses Wheeling parish center

Cardinal Francis George blessed St. Joseph the Worker's new parish hall during a reception yesterday afternoon in Wheeling. The facility will house baptisms, weddings, funerals and other events. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099835/#8221;>Full story.

World Nation

24 die in Egypt riots. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099889/Full story.

Immigrants fearing deportation make plans for kids. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/799996892/#8221;>Full story.

New law protects foster kids from ID theft. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/799996892/#8221;>Full story.

Paul McCartney weds for the third time. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099881/#8221;>Full story.

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh dies in Chicago. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/news/710099887/#8221;> Full story.

Michael Jackson's children attend a tribute. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111008/news/710089860/#8221;>Full story.

Sports

There's a lot on the line for the Bears in their game tonight the Lion. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/sports/710099775/#8221;>Full story.

The Blackhawks beat the Stars in their home opener. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111008/sports/710089789/#8221;>Full story.

The Blackhawks have the potentional to be a powerhouse this year. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111009/sports/710099767/#8221;>Full story.

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis dies. #8221;http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111008/news/710089867/#8221;>Full story.