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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Arlington Heights native Teddy Wachholz films Irish violinist Patricia Treacy during a performance scheduled to be shown Wednesday during Joe Biden’s inauguration Mass. Inauguration planners asked Treacy to have the performance filmed at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago in case security concerns keep her from playing in person.

How a pair of suburban filmmakers created a piece of inaugural history

Up-and-coming filmmakers Jason Polevoi of Buffalo Grove and Teddy Wachholz of Arlington Heights landed a last-minute gig of a lifetime: the chance to film a musical performance to be featured as part of Wednesday's inaugural events.
Parents Nikki and Bret Zwier of Antioch provide constant care for their son, Beckham, who was born with a rare disorder. But the 16-year-old is always happy, they say.

Constable: Rage against rare disorder reunites Libertyville musicians

In the brief window between yesterday's holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. for bending the moral arc toward justice and tomorrow's efforts to make sure a civil war doesn't bend it the other way comes this simple story where musical roots trump any racial issues.
2019 RAGBRAI riders in West Point, Iowa. Pictured, from left, are columnist Ralph Banasiak, Tom Lucas, Kevin Mikolajewski of Hoffman Estates and Greg “Lemond” Sammons of Palatine.

Seasoned riders share their biking resolutions for 2021

Seasoned riders, novices, shop owners and club officers across the suburbs offer their 2021 goals, some specific and individual, others broad and general. All are worthy no matter what type of rider you are.
Jennifer, left, and Rich English, and their daughter Cady are happy to have Daisy, their 15-month-old Labrador retriever, back after she was missing for five days from her Sleepy Hollow home.

Sleepy Hollow dog home after five-day search -- and a dramatic rescue

Daisy the dog is back home in Sleepy Hollow after her rescue from a culvert -- involving fire and police personnel -- ended a five-day search.
The new Smashburger in Schaumburg serves up a variety of Angus burgers, sides, shakes and more.
Dining events: Smashburger debuts in Schaumburg
Fast-casual Smashburger just opened its newest location in Schaumburg near Woodfield, Niche in Geneva is hosting a virtual wine tasting Friday, and The Chocolate Sanctuary in Gurnee is offering its Afternoon High Tea to-go on Saturday.
Evan Roberts, 8, of Roselle races down the sledding hill in Rolling Meadows Monday.
The best spots for sledding, tubing in the suburbs
Outdoor recreation has kept us going through the COVID-19 pandemic, and it doesn't have to stop now that the weather is cold and snowy. Here are some of the best sledding spots in the suburbs.
Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday.
Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inaugural
At age 22, poet Amanda Gorman, chosen to read at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, already has a history of writing for official occasions.
J.J. Brault, 8, of Arlington Heights hauls bagged food into the First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights as part of the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day food drive that benefits the Wheeling Township Food Pantry.
Arlington Heights church collects food for those in need on MLK Day
Volunteers at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by providing food for the less fortunate in the area.
Tia Messino, assistant to the Carol Stream village manager, left, rolls a cartload of items into the Outreach Community Center Monday during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day donation parade in Carol Stream.
Carol Stream comes together to donate on MLK Day
Outreach Community Center, the village of Carol Stream, Wheaton Christian Center and Our Savior Lutheran Church held a donation parade on Monday to collect paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, diapers and baby wipes for local families.
Finish your Inauguration Day meal with Beatrix’s Oh My! Caramel Pie from the Oak Brook restaurant.
Suburban restaurants offering Inauguration Day specials
If you're planning to watch the Inauguration Day festivities at home on Jan. 20, why not enjoy a meal at the same time? Here are what some suburban restaurants are offering.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine won't be easy as getting a flu shot for suburban seniors but state and local official are promising virus shots will ramp up in the coming weeks.
It's 'confusing,' but it's coming. The latest on COVID-19 vaccinations for suburban seniors.
It's not just the waiting that's the hardest part for seniors eager to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It's the uncertainty over when, where and how they can get inoculated. Here's what to know.
When surgery lands you or a loved one in the hospital, remember that if a nurse or other health care provider asks if you want to get up and walk around, your answer should be a resounding, “Yes!”
This one small step can be key to recovery
While looking out for your own health or that of a loved one in the hospital, it's easy to get caught up in the big things. But we have to remember that movement is important, too.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
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In this June 21, 2010, file photo, holding the NBA championship trophy, Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant flashes the victory sign during a parade in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,253, Bob Ringham photo: Legendary photographer Ansel Adams, signed copies of his book in Chicago in October of 1979.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 37,540, Dom Najolia photo: Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue, left, interviews equally legendary talk show host Dick Cavett during his show in Chicago in September of 1975.
Through the Film Magnifier: Phil Donahue, Terri Hemmert, Big Wheel car wash, Jerry Lewis and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 64,337, Rosemary Kaul photo: Legendary musician Glen Campbell photographed on the room of the NBC building in Chicago in September of 1982.
Through the Film Magnifier: Glen Campbell, Steve Garvey, Globetrotters, Scrabble tournaments and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 41,780, Dave Tonge photo: Rockstar Ted Nugent sign autographs for his fans in Buffalo Grove in November of 1976.
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