Weekend in Review: Crystal Lake marine laid to rest
Capt. Nathan McHone was a good friend, a hard worker, a marine. The 29-year-old gradate of Crystal Lake South High School was laid to rest Sunday with full military honors after his death in a Jan. 19 helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Full story.
'The Help' wins big at SAG awards'
“The Help” came out a big winner Sunday night at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, including wins for best actress, best supporting actress and best ensemble in a drama. Hollywood heavweights George Clooney and Brad Pitt lost out the the French star of “The Artist.” Full story.
Tributes to slain DuPage County family
A dazzling smile. Statuesque beauty. Sterling fashion sense. A great sense of humor. Those were among the traits recalled during Sunday's special memorial service for four people killed Jan. 17 near Villa Park. Several hundred family members and friends attended the service at Willowbrook High School to honor Ursula Nailor; her sons, Darnell Holt Jr. and Daniel Nailor; and her niece, Domonique Robinson. Full story.
Schools looking to boosters, parents to raise more funds
With schools relying more and more on parent organizations and booster groups to raise money for large purchases or special events, we look at some unusual ways groups are fundraising. From world-record attempts to big act concerts, there are ways to rake in the dough without holding a bake sale. Full story.
Man charged with robbing workers at Elk Grove warehouse
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery, accused of holding up workers early Saturday at a warehouse in Elk Grove Village. He was caught in Rosemont after a chase by one of the victims in which shots were fired. He will be in bond court Monday morning.
Kirk, Gifford stories intertwine after stroke
At about the same time Sen. Mark Kirk was undergoing surgery for a stroke last week, his former House colleague, Arizona State Rep. Gabby Giffords, was announcing that she'd step down from office so she could focus on recovering from the gunshot wounds that had nearly taken her life. The close colleagues, who shared an alma mater and some professional interests, find their lives intertwined in ways they'd never imagined. Full story.
2nd man charged in Carpentersville drug bust, chase
An East St. Louis man has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance after being injured during a Jan. 17 drug investigation in Carpentersville in which shots were fired near an elementary school. Leamon R. Cavitt, 44, of the 1600 block of North 36th Street, was released from a hospital Friday and transferred to Kane County jail. He had been injured in a car chase from Carpentersville to Itasca. Full story.
Schaumburg man losing ability to speak
Columnist Burt Constable writes: The sight of me standing outside Steve Riedner's front door in Schaumburg sends Riedner into one of his belly-shaking, blue eyes-a-twinkling chuckles. He points to the jaunty, herringbone tweed newsboy hat on my head, reaches into his closet and pulls out an identical cap. The very idea that I'd wear the same hat as Steve a flag-flying, lifetime NRA member and Vietnam veteran who enthusiastically challenges some of my opinions gets me to giggling, too. Full story.
Noted local historian headlining prayer breakfast
Prayer breakfasts are made for people like Margery Frisbie, who has supported cooperation among religions for more than half a century. Frisbie, best known as an Arlington Heights historian, will speak Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Mayor's 25th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast, at the Doubletree Hotel, 75 W. Algonquin Road. Full story. .
Grayslake man claims rib-eating crown
Brian Everett bested seven other hungry competitors Saturday to win the first Lake Villa Township Winter Ribfest rib-eating competition. When the 3-minute eat-all-the-barbecue-you-can event at Caboose Park was over, the Grayslake resident didn't exactly sound like a champion. He sounded ... full. Full story.
Young ski jumpers soar over Fox River Grove
To young ski jumpers, Norge Ski Club's facility in Fox River Grove is definitely one of a kind. Calgary native Logan Mitchell, 14, says the Canadian jumps he's used to are more modern. “It's a little bit scary at first, but it's fun,” Mitchell said. Mitchell was among highly ranked junior jumpers from the Central and Eastern divisions who on Saturday took part in a junior national championship qualifier on the 70-meter hill. On Sunday, international teams took over the competition. Full story.
World & Nation
Time short for Gingrich to close gap in Florida. Full story.
Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship. Full story.
Greek debt deal may not equal Wall Street relief. Full story.
Congress tries to police itself on insider trading. Full story.
Sports
Silly to blame Rose for loss to Heat. Full story.
What, exactly, happened in Miami? Full story.
Gaborik's trick leads Team Chara to All-Star win. Full story.
Soxfest wrapup. Full story.
Skating finals: Brubaker-Marley grab silver Full story.