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Jeff Ward: Why President Obama Just Got Four More Years

That’s right! I’m officially declaring Barack Obama to be the winner of the 2012 presidential election. (Colin and Ken made me do it!)
By Jeff Ward | 6:00 am | 118 comments

Events

Today,  6:30 pm

Candlelight Yoga

9047 Monroe Ave
Tomorrow,  9:00 am

Chicago Bulls FUNdamentals Camp at Kingswood Academy

133 Plainfield Rd
Tomorrow,  9:00 am

Join the chorus at the Saturday Singapalooza

Redeemer Lutheran Church
Tomorrow,  9:45 am

Dailey Method Kids Yoga

118 W Calendar Ave

News

U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert

Government

Suburban Congressional Legislators Do What They Are Elected to Do: Vote

10 hours ago

Schools

High School Bands Prepare to Battle at Hinsdale South

13 hours ago

Government

LGP Trustees Accept Grant Money for Public Works Facility Following Heated Debate

Yesterday

Police & Fire

Blotter: Stolen Items and Suspicious People

Yesterday
LT wrestling highlights from semifinal/wrestleback matches at the Oak Park-River Forest Invitational Saturday -- Chris Letsinger (106 pounds) beats Arrowhead's Blake Weber 11-2; Carter Beebe (120) loses to OPRF's Larry Early 11-1 in the semifinals; A.J. Villarreal (132) loses to OPRF's Cameron Harris 14-8 in the semifinals; Jack Bates (145) beats Oswego's Luke Gruska 8-5 in the semifinals; Noah Avery (152) beat Riverside-Brookfield's Mark Schraidt 13-8; Eric Rende (170) beats Morton's Adrian Cardenas 4-3; Jaime Jones (182) loses to Minooka's Mitch Morris by pin in 3:55; Justin Fuller (195) beats Minooka's Jake Potts 6-4 in overtime; Juan Montes (220) pins Arrowhead's Dylan Lamar in 2:21; and Adam Rodgers (285) beat Arrowhead's Austin Gaidel 11-2 in the semifinals.

Sports

LT Sports Roundup: Wrestlers Take Second; Swimmers, Gymnasts Prepare for Silver Meets [VIDEO]

2 days ago

Opinion

Paulette Delcourt: Scofflaws And Bloody Paws In The Park

2 days ago
LT students to get personal email address.

Sports

LTHS Wrestling and Swim Team Coverage

2 days ago
Gov. Pat Quinn

Schools

New School Report Cards to Help Parents, Communities Measure Performance

2 days ago

Local Voices

Patch Blogs

No More GOP Scholarships, Comptroller Report Grim, Quinn Announces Closures, More Pension Abuse Found

State Senator for the 21st District

A review of activities in the Senate and state for the week of January 16-20
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Top 10 Mistakes ALL Runners/Fitness Enthusiasts Often Make #9

Personal Trainer and Run Coach

We are on to the #9 Mistake Runners AND Fitness Enthusiasts make...
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Running shoes for dogs?

Do you love running with your dog but the winter snow, salt and ice hurt his paws? Ever think about buying boots. Read about my weekend excursion to downtown La Grange for dog boots.
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Sen. Sandack to host Tele-Townhall event on Jan. 25

State Senator for the 21st District

Sen. Sandack will hold a Tele-Townhall forum on Jan. 25, giving residents the opportunity to ask questions directly to him.
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Top 10 Mistakes All Runners Make

Personal Trainer and Run Coach

Top 10 Mistakes All Runners Make... even the elites.
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