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Sunday, February 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but health officials are concerned that at first glance the Johnson & Johnson shot may not be seen as equal to other options from Pfizer and Moderna.

J&J's 1-dose shot cleared, giving U.S. 3rd COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
Grayslake resident Griffin Rebecca saved a stranger from choking earlier this month, all while being attacked by a dog.

Suburban Hero: Grayslake man braves dog attack to save choking woman

A Grayslake resident is being hailed as a hero for saving a stranger from choking near Gurnee earlier this month.
Jason Hussong of the Free Spirit sled demo team mushes Siberian huskies during a dog sledding exhibition hosted by the St. Charles Public Library Saturday.

Siberian husky sled dogs demonstrate mushing in St. Charles

Siberian huskies gave a crowd a chance to see a mushing team in action during a dog sledding exhibition on a snow-covered field in St. Charles Saturday.
Chicago Botanic Garden staff prune an orchard at the Garden.

Pruning season awakens just before spring

A good time to prune fruit trees is in late February or early March, before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are easy to see, and the weather is generally more conducive to outdoor work.
Amid the pandemic-fueled recession, your job description and responsibilities may have changed. Whether you’ve taken on more tasks after employees were laid off or your household income has taken a hit, there are plenty of reasons to negotiate your salary even in tough times.
Millennial Money: 5 tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy
The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions, and your new role may merit a salary discussion, even in uncertain times. Here are some strategies to help you achieve the ideal salary.
There are strategies parents can use to better communicate with their teenagers.
Trouble talking with your teen? Try this
A large reason parents may feel unsettled by their changing relationship with their teen is because teens are focused on friendships. This is fundamentally appropriate, and at a certain point in their development, they start confiding in friends instead of parents.
Music is one way to comfort our grief.
Music speaks to me and makes the house feel less empty
American "mourning" music speaks to me. Not to wallow in sadness but because of the authentic feelings expressed in the words and melodies.
President Joe Biden campaigned on multiple tuition-free college proposals. But experts are divided on whether now is the time students could see a broad free college program.
What free college might actually look like
President Joe Biden proposed multiple "free college" measures while on the campaign trail. Do any of them have a real shot? Some experts think so.
The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is sponsoring the Adopt an Animal program on behalf of Willowbrook Wildlife Center. Pictured is “Kitty,” a bobcat who ended up at Willowbrook in 2007 after being hit by a car in southern Illinois.
'Adopt' a Willowbrook Wildlife Center animal
The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is sponsoring the Adopt an Animal program on behalf of Willowbrook Wildlife Center.
Michael Pfleger
Archdiocese says DCFS letter doesn't mean Pfleger is cleared
The Rev. Michael Pfleger had hoped a state agency's findings would open the door for him to return to his ministry at St. Sabina Church, but the Archdiocese of Chicago said Friday that Pfleger must stay away as its own investigation into sex abuse claims continues.
Karri Custardo, left, and Heather Corcoran are co-owners of Trend + Relic in St. Charles.
In former printing plant, St. Charles store owners envision a home decor mecca
A former label printing plant site at 1501 Indiana Ave. in St. Charles has been transformed into Trend + Relic, a vintage and new home décor mecca with the handmade work of various artists and artisans on display.
In honor of its 13th anniversary next month, Bri’Zan Couture in downtown Naperville is giving free bridal gowns to 13 front-line and 13 essential workers — one for every day the shop is open in March.
Naperville boutique offering free gowns to front-line, essential workers next month
Bri'Zan Couture in downtown Naperville is giving free free bridal gowns to 26 affianced front-line and essential workers next month to show apprecation to those who have risked their lives to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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In this Oct. 8, 1964 file photo, The Supremes, from left, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross, perform during a reception for them in a hotel, in London. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear.
Mary Wilson of The Supremes has died at 76
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 233, Don Vickery photo: Kitchen preparations such as this are being duplicated all over the south side of Arlington Heights in February of 1965 as 34 Girl Scout troops prepare for a bake sale in the Gieseke Shoe story. Scouts pictured are from left to right are Ruth Nerlinger, Sue Pretto, Debbie Donavon and Anne Baughman.
Through the Film Magnifier: Darth Vader, mud olympics, Guardian Angels, Girl Scout cookies and more
The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 219, Don Vickery photo: Bridge players concentrate on their cards during a bridge party at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in February of 1965.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Buckner, bridge clubs, wine tasting, Kristy McNichol and more
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.
Through the Film Magnifier: Sportsphone, Steve and Garry, circus tryouts, police dogs and more.
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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