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    ‘Modern Family’ star in suburbs to support gay marriage

    Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon speaks Wednesday at The Tie Bar office in Naperville with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a star of ABC’s “Modern Family.” The two were in town to launch Bow Tie Lobby Day, which supports marriage equality in Illinois.

    Jan 2, 2013 7:42 PM

    An Emmy-nominated actor and Illinois politicians are using a fashion statement to make a political statement. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a star of ABC's comedy "Modern Family," traveled to Naperville and Chicago Wednesday to launch Bow Tie Lobby Day. The idea was to encourage marriage equality advocates to contact their state legislators on Wednesday and then don their bow ties on Thursday for a Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield.

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    Old Sherman Hospital to become green space

    Green space will replace the old Sherman Hospital location on Center Street in Elgin, which was torn down in mid-December.

    Jan 2, 2013 6:02 PM

    The old Sherman Hospital off Center Street in Elgin has been demolished and will be turned into green space — at least for now.The building had been empty since the hospital moved to its current location across town on Randall Road in December 2009.

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    Bulls bounce back with a win

    The Bulls’ Carlos Boozer, who finished with a season-high 31 points, goes to the basket in front of Orlando’s Josh McRoberts.

    Jan 2, 2013 11:31 PM

    The Bulls had a terrible start and rough finish on Wednesday in Orlando. They also played without Joakim Noah, who stayed at the hotel with flu-like symptoms. Magic guard Jameer Nelson scored 32 points and it wasn't enough as the Bulls got a 96-94 bounce-back in at the Amway Center.

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    Bears looking to maximize Cutler’s skills

    Jay Cutler is definitely a franchise quarterback, according to Bears GM Phil Emery.

    Jan 2, 2013 7:58 PM

    Bears general manager Phil Emery believes that Jay Cutler is the franchise quarterback who can lead the offense to consistent playoff appearaces. But Emery's selection as the team's next head coach will be someone he believes can get more from Cutler and the rest of the offense.

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    Purdue’s late charge beats No. 11 Illinois 68-61

    Illinois guard D.J. Richardson (1) shoots over Purdue forwards Travis Carroll (50) and D.J. Byrd Wednesday in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue beat the No. 11 Illini 68-61

    Jan 2, 2013 10:16 PM

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue figured out how to slow the pace — and still score a little, too, Wednesday night. Terone Johnson finished with a career-high 25 points and D.J. Byrd scored nine of his 15 during a key 19-3 second-half run, sending the Boilermakers past No. 11 Illinois 68-61.

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    Aurora murder-free for first time since 1946

    Aurora made it through an entire calendar year in 2012 without a murder for the first time since 1946

    Jan 2, 2013 4:47 PM

    A year without a murder. That's what Aurora experienced in 2012. Illinois' second-largest city did not see a murder during an entire calendar year for the first time since 1946, and police Chief Greg Thomas says the lack of a homicide shows Aurora has moved away from its dangerous reputation. "I think the safety of Aurora has definitely improved," Thomas said.

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    State senate starts moving on gun control plans

    Updated Jan 2, 2013 9:29 PM

    The Illinois Senate Wednesday began moving a gun control plan that would ban a wide scope of firearms including "military-style" semiautomatic rifles and hand guns, as well as a proposal from including state Sen. Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge that would bar sales of ammunition clips that can carry more than 10 bullets.

    How suburban lawmakers split on fiscal cliff vote

    Updated Jan 2, 2013 5:41 PM

    U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, part of the GOP leadership of the U.S. House, said insufficient federal spending cuts led him to split with Speaker John Boehner and vote against the fiscal cliff deal. "It's clear that President Obama wants to govern the United States how Pat Quinn is governing Illinois," Roskam, the GOP's chief deputy whip, said. However, a few Republicans from the suburbs voted for the...

    Retired teachers balk at pension proposal

    Updated Jan 2, 2013 11:01 PM

    Retired teachers revived their detention slips for two suburban lawmakers Wednesday night in Aurora as the former instructors rebuffed a plan to shift the cost of Illinois' underfunded teacher pensions to local school districts. State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Northbrook Democrat, joined state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, an Aurora Democrat, at East Aurora High School to brainstorm solutions to the...

    ECC receives grant money to train adults 50 and older

    Updated Jan 2, 2013 3:35 PM

    Elgin Community College is getting a grant to help train students 50 and older in selected fields. Elgin Community College will join dozens of colleges across the country in dedicating new resources to retrain students 50 and older. ECC received a three-year, $15,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges as part of the organization's Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, which aims to help 10,000 adult students earn certificates or degrees in health care, education and social...

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      Want to learn how to write a children's book?

      Geneva children's author Laura Crawford signs her book, “The Pilgrims' Thanksgiving from A to Z,” at the Barnes and Nobles Books at Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee. For those interested in writing a children's book of their own, Crawford will lead a seminar called introduction to writing on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the bookstore.

      Has it ever been your dream to pen a children's book? If so, the Barnes and Noble at Spring Hill Mall is holding a seminar called Introduction to Writing that will give you an overview of the process through publication and include an extended question and answer session. The event is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at the store, located within Spring Hill Mall.

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      Bears looking to maximize Cutler’s skills

      Jay Cutler is definitely a franchise quarterback, according to Bears GM Phil Emery.

      Bears general manager Phil Emery believes that Jay Cutler is the franchise quarterback who can lead the offense to consistent playoff appearaces. But Emery's selection as the team's next head coach will be someone he believes can get more from Cutler and the rest of the offense.

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      Stocks soar on budget deal, but problems lurk

      U.S. stocks rose, giving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index its biggest gain in more than a year, as lawmakers passed a bill averting spending cuts and tax increases threatening a recovery in the world’s biggest economy.

      The "fiscal cliff" compromise, even with all its chaos, controversy and unresolved questions, was enough to ignite the stock market on Wednesday, the first trading day of the new year.

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      Elmhurst dietian recommends five foods for a healthier 2013

      Mushrooms and cherries up the nutrient benefit of pork chops.

      Want to improve your health in 2013? Instead of making wholesale dietary changes, try eating more mushrooms, cherries, beans, soy and Greek yogurt. According to Elmhurst dietitian David Grotto eat more of these foods and you will improve your overall health and well being in the new year.

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      Editorial: The broad reach of some resolutions

      Some New Year's resolutions go beyond just self-improvement and can make for stronger communities. A Daily Herald editorial urges readers to try these on for size.

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