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  • Home Minister Shinde in Washington India seeks access to Rana Headley

    India has sought access from the US to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana, both of undergoing sentence awarded by a Chicago court after being found guilty of terrorism charges. While there was no official word from either side on the issues discussed in particular those with reference to Headley and Rana, officials said it was prominently ...

  • Despite Protests Chicago to Close 49 Schools

    CHICAGO -- After an emotional public schools meeting, officials here in the third-largest district in the country voted Wednesday to close 49 public schools that they said were not being fully ...

  • Outcry from Chicago teachers as city votes to close 50 schools

    The board of education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools and programs, an ambitious plan that has sparked protests and lawsuits and could help define -- for better or worse -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel's term in office.City officials say the closings are necessary because of falling school enrolment and as part of their efforts to improve the city's struggling education system."The ...

  • Homeowners group picks new leaders

    The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation elected a new leader for the first time in four years. Bob Fischer, previously the group's vice president, will now step into the role of president, replacing Dr. Bob Buckman. To honor Buckman's 20-plus years of service to the community including four years as confederation president, the City Council proclaimed May 21, 2013, to be Dr. Bob ...

  • Ribfest will use ticket system for alcohol sales

    Visitors to Naperville's annual Ribfest will be purchasing tickets to exchange for alcohol this summer instead of paying cash at beverage tents. City officials say the change will make sales more secure during the Exchange Club's festival that runs from July 3 to 7 in Knoch Park. Councilmen recently approved a special event permit for this year's event that will include ...


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Movie Review

Ashes of Time Redux (Dung che sai duk) [DVD]

Ashes of Time Redux (Dung che sai duk) [DVD]

Ashes of Time Redux is a brooding, melancholic twist on the wuxia, the genre of historical martial arts films that typically focus on swordplay and action. Writer/director Wong Kar Wai delivers swordplay from time to time, but in radical fragments that refuse ... ...

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  • Police Two Bodies Found In Car Trunk On South Side

    Officers responding to a call requesting a well-being check in the 7100 block of South Oakley Avenue found the bodies of two people in the trunk of a vehicle about 3:20 p.m., police said. The ages and genders of the bodies were not immediately available. Area South detectives are ...

  • Dirk Has Class - James and Wade Dont MAY 05

    The mocking of Dirk's illness is just one more example of the classless act that James and Wade represent. For basketball and the sake of decency in the NBA, I hope the Mavs send this embarrassment to an ignominious defeat in game ...

  • Todays MLB starting lineups May 22

    Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Arizona Diamondbacks: 1. ...

  • Cubs place righty Camp on DL recall Dolis

    Email PITTSBURGH -- One day after he served up a game-winning grand slam, the Cubs placed right-hander Shawn Camp on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a sprained right big toe, and recalled right-hander Rafael Dolis. Camp, 37, received treatment on his foot on Sunday, and the team hoped Monday's off-day would give him time to heal. On Tuesday, he served up a grand slam to ...

  • Naperville to add 2 downtown officers

    The Naperville Police Department will be hiring two new officers to join the downtown beat next spring.Naperville City Council unanimously approved adding the officers to help patrol the area that has seen its share of late-night, alcohol-fueled incidents. The move also comes in the wake of new bars and restaurants being approved for the downtown.The newly authorized positions will bring the ...

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