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  • Model of Suns magnetic field created

    Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have reported that they have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun. Scientists have known since the 18th century that the Sun regularly oscillates between periods of high and low solar activity in an 11-year cycle, but have been unable to fully explain how this cycle is ...

  • Chicago school closings largest ever

    After months of heated argument Chicago's school board has decided to close 49-elementary school and one high school--The biggest mass public school closing ever in this country. Now thousands of families are looking at the prospect of sending small children out of their neighborhoods to unfamiliar schools, something the city maintains, can't be helped. NBC'S Kevin Tibbles ...

  • Plainfield math teacher part of a national Common Core team

    Indian Trail Middle School math teacher Michell Schade is one of 28 teachers across the country drafting curriculum to help educators teach new standards that will soon roll out across most ...

  • Mount Prospect starts free summer walking nutrition program

    Jill Heinking, public health nurse for the village of Mount Prospect and Victoria Bran, coordinator of the village's Community Connections Center, are teaching nutrition classes as part of this summer's "Health in Motion" walking ...

  • Deerfield Plan Commission approves luxury apartment project

    The Deerfield Plan Commission has recommended a plan to build luxury apartments at the site of the former Beth Or synagogue, just south of Deerfield Road and west of Interstate Highway 94. The 5-0 vote on May 23 sends the plan for the 4-story building with approximately 260 units and 390 parking spaces to the village board. The apartment building is expected to bring in about 400 people to the ...


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Movie Review

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

Fantastic Mr. Fox [Blu-Ray]

I would hardly be the first critic to note how unsurprising it is that Wes Anderson finally made an animated film, given that all of his previous films, particularly since The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), have essentially been cartoons populated by human actors. The irony is ... ...

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  • Wheaton names new fire chief

    After a decade serving on the Wheaton Fire Department, Bill Schultz will take over as fire chief. The current deputy fire chief will take over for Gregory Berk, who is retiring after 46 years in the fire service. "The best term that I can use to describe the overall feeling is humbled," Schultz said. "It's something that I've been trying to achieve in my career, and ...

  • Vernon Hills nears deal giving incentives for mall expansion

    Vernon Hills officials have nearly completed a multi-million dollar economic incentive package to help fund the expansion of Westfield Hawthorn Mall, one of the much-anticipated project's last preliminary hurdles. Assistant Village Manager John Kalmar said he planned to present a final version of the agreement to the village board for approval at its next meeting June 4. Village trustees ...

  • New residents welcomed to Northbrook

    Lively chatter filled the air outside of Northbrook Village Hall recently as officials welcomed new residents into town and encouraged them to interact with their neighbors. About 150 people stopped by the hall one day earlier this month to get familiar with the village's services and enjoy free popcorn, ice cream and pizza as part of the annual "Welcome to Northbrook" event. ...

  • Hoge Blackhawks’ Comeback Won’t Happen Without Toews

    UNITED CENTER (CBS) Jonathan Toews was frustrated. Penalties, missed opportunities, bad decisions and yes, Henrik Zetterberg, had taken their toll on Toews, who rarely loses his cool. But what do you do when the captain needs a captain? Someone — anyone — needed to talk to him. ';It was after the third one. He looked frustrated,'; defenseman Brent Seabrook said. ...

  • Mother Of Student Pushed Down School Stairs ‘Enraged’ At Security Guard

    (CBS) - The mother of a Dunbar High School student who was pushed down stairs by an adult employee is speaking out about the alleged assault. New video surfaced Friday that appears to show sophomore Lauren Goodlow being pushed by a male security guard. A photo released today by her mother and attorney shows bruises and scratches on her face. "I'm enraged," the mother, Pershuan ...

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