Weekend in Review: Charges in McDonald's shooting; AMA awards

Suburban Vulcan prospers in ‘A Kling-on Christmas Carol'

Nothing says Christmas like a warrior race of fictional space aliens performing Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” in Klingon. As the only “Vulcan” in the show, Oak Brook native Beth Richards helps bring the holiday classic to the audience. “I am a geek,” Richards says. “I'm very much into ‘Star Trek.'” Full story.

Ronald McDonald House on track for 2015 Winfield opening

Cadence Health's push to bring a Ronald McDonald House to the Western suburbs by early 2015 is moving along as planned. The health system last week got approval from Winfield to construct the house across the street from Central DuPage Hospital. A groundbreaking is scheduled for March 18 at the site along Winfield Road. “Having the project approved by the village makes it as real as it gets,” said Chris Hensley, president of the Cadence Health Foundation. Full story.

Elk Grove family of cyclist welcome Busse Woods bike bridge

Rosaleen Waters of Elk Grove Village was struck and killed by a vehicle in May as she crossed busy Higgins Road near the Elk Grove-Schaumburg border. Now her family members say they have some closure with the opening of a new overpass that connects the northern and southern portions of the Busse Woods trail. “For me, it's a happy day,” her husband Tony Waters said. Full story.

Naperville man charged in Chicago McDonald's shooting. Full story.

Shooter gets life for Wheaton volleyball star's death. Full story.

Businessman Tom Roeser has big plans for historic Anvil Club. Full story.=

Oak Brook man named Rhodes Scholar. Full story.

Arlington Hts. auto dealer loved the business. Full story.

Despite objections, COD allows Chick-fil-A. Full story.

World & Nation

Obama calls Iran deal ‘important first step.' Full story.

Congress plans tough Iran sanctions if deal falls through. Full story.

Americans not willing to spend without deals. Full story.

Wintry storm threatens Thanksgiving travels. Full story.

Loud cellphone talkers next bane of air travelers? Full story.

AMAs are good to Swift, Timberlake. Full story.

Sports

The glow comes off Bears' McCown. Full story.

Bears offer no defense for loss to Rams. Full story.

Bulls wilt without Rose. Full story.

Easy to wonder now if Rose, Bulls will ever be the same. Full story.

Rose needs surgery for cartilage tear. Full story.

Should Bulls trade Rose for a No. 1 pick? Full story.

Hawks rally in Hossa's absence. Full story.