Breaking News Bar

All Stories from August 20, 2014

Watercress wrapped in nutritious glory
By Elaine Gordon
Aug 22, 2014 6:41 AM - A recent study at William Paterson University in New Jersey ranked the top "powerhouse fruits and vegetables," based on the nutrients they provide per calorie. What topped the list? No, not kale or spinach (though they didn't do too badly). The most powerful of the powerhouses was watercress.
Volunteers sought to share skills:
Daily Herald report
Aug 21, 2014 4:30 PM - The Community Action Partnership of Lake County is seeking volunteers for its Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, a "placement service" for people 55 and older to share their experience, skills and talent.
War veterans wanted for interviews:
Daily Herald report
Aug 21, 2014 4:21 PM - Lake County circuit court again will host a day for war veterans to tell their stories. It will take place on Veteran's Day morning, Nov. 11, at the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan.
Archdiocese clears former Schaumburg pastor of abuse allegation
By Eric Peterson
Aug 21, 2014 1:23 PM - New information has cleared a former pastor of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Schaumburg of allegations he sexually abused a young parishioner, leading to his reinstatement as a priest in good standing, the Archdiocese of Chicago confirmed Wednesday. An independent review board on July 24 removed the Rev. Joseph Wilk from a list of clergy with a substantiated allegations of abuse against them. Wilk had been placed on the list Feb. 5.
Buffalo Grove teacher paralyzed in motorcycle crash
By Melissa Silverberg
Aug 21, 2014 8:19 AM - Popular Buffalo Grove High School science teacher Dave Fuglestad didn't return to his classroom Wednesday with everybody else. Instead, he is rehabbing after an Aug. 2 motorcycle accident that left him without the use of his legs - but determined to get back to BGHS.
UberX driver sued in fatal Hoffman Estates crash
By Elena Ferrarin
Aug 21, 2014 7:05 AM - A Hoffman Estates man who rear-ended a cabdriver who then died on the Jane Addams Tollway is being sued by the driver's son. Jasbir S. Dhaliwal, 45, was at the wheel of his sport utility vehicle when he struck cabdriver Melba R. Farr, 56, of Elgin June 8.
Bears' Jordan Palmer will be No. 2 QB Friday
By Bob LeGere
Aug 21, 2014 5:23 AM - The competition for the Bears' top backup QB spot continues Friday night against the Seahawks in Seattle, where both Jordan Palmer and Jimmy Clausen will face a standout defense in the NFL's noisiest outdoor stadium. "It's a great opportunity because of the environment," Palmer said. "There's going to be some adversity that we're going to have to deal with (regarding) the noise. It's a great opportunity to show some composure and move the team down the field."
Castro sidelined by family emergency
By Bruce Miles
Aug 21, 2014 12:32 AM - The Cubs could be without all-star shortstop Starlin Castro for up to a week. Castro left the club Wednesday with what was described as a family emergency. It's likely the Cubs will put Castro on the bereavement list.
Bandits fall 2-1 in tournament opener
Special to the Daily Herald
Aug 21, 2014 12:30 AM - Coverage of Chicago Bandits fastpitch softball:\ Jessica Garcia doubled to drive home 2 runs in the sixth inning, and Lisa Norris pitched a complete game to lead the Akron Racers to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Bandits in the opening game of the NPF Championship Series at Hoover Met Stadium on Wednesday night. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is today at 8 p.m. on CBSsports.com.
Jermaine Jones destined for MLS -- and maybe Fire
By Orrin Schwarz
Aug 21, 2014 12:09 AM - U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones has signed with Major League Soccer and should find out within the next 24-48 hours whether he will play for the Chicago Fire or New England Revolution, sources said.

Show 1-10 of 180 next »

Aug 2014

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6

Top Jobs

bottom clear

About Us

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31	1	2	3	4	5	6