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varsity conference championship gymnastics

mj — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:36:19 +0000

: Evanston’s Emily Varua competes on the balance beam during the CSL South Division Varsity Conference Championships at Evanston High School on Friday, January 27, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: New Trier’s Sam Stoddart dismounts while competing on the uneven bars during the CSL South Division Varsity Conference Championships at Evanston High School on Friday, January 27, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

winter feature

mj — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:17:15 +0000

: Hunter Ebdon 16 (left), of Mundelein passes the puck to Stan Buck 12, of Mundelein during a pick up game of hockey at Mundelein Community Park on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

flying fox conservation fund

mj — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:45:51 +0000

: Isabel Nold 7, of Glenview looks as Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with a “three banded armadillo” rolled in a ball during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund holds “Ruby,” a red tail boa constrictor during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Mandy Hileman 6, of Glenview looks as Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with “Franky” a Fennec Fox, during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund feeds “Nova,” a small tooth palm civet, a banana during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with a “Straw Colored Fruit Bat” while Izzy Jordan 9, of Glenview shoots a video during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

polar bear plunge – naval station great lakes

mj — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:13:27 +0000

: Sgt. 1st Class Mike Abucejo (center) waits in line before participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Sgt. 1st Class Mike Abucejo (2nd from left), and Seaman Apprentice Kyle Allen, (center, penguin costume) participate in the Polar Bear Plunge along with other military personnel during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Zachery Thompson 12, of Fort Sheridan jumps up and down to stay warm while waiting to enter the water during the Polar Bear Plunge at the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Amy Deitche wraps a blanket around her daughter Nicky (left) 9, Sara Payne 9 and her brother Tilghman Payne 11, while exiting the water after participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Naval Station Great Lakes Morale, Welfare & Recreation member Marissa Johnson (left), Bob Sullivan (center), Executive Officer Naval Station Great Lakes and Randy Lynch, Commanding Officer Naval Station Great Lakes exit the water while participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

dolls, hockey, coffee…

mj — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:59:58 +0000

: American Girl Dolls sit in a pile during the American Girl Doll Tea Party at the Winnetka Public Library on Sunday, January 8, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Loyola’s Bo Murray (65) and Glenbrook North’s Parker Roth (44) battle for the puck during the game at the Winnetka Ice Rink on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Loyola’s Willy Palivos (8) backhands the puck over Glenbrook North goaltender Sam Berlin (31) scoring during the first period of the home game on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Loyola’s Matthew Gavula (23) checks Glenbrook North’s Ryan Maksimovic (14) during the home game on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Giuseppe Lollino, owner and master roaster of Caffe Italia in Chicago, tops off a cappuccino coffee with chocolate at the restaurant on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Giuseppe and his son Angelo re-opened the cafe in December of 2011 after being closed down from a fire that destroyed the building in 2009. The father son team roast their own coffee beans on the premises and have a full food menu along with wine and spirits. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

rick santorum – caucus night

mj — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:04:34 +0000

: Jeremy Masterson of Prairie City, Iowa checks the caucus results while waiting for republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum to appear on caucus night at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum enters the stage during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum points to a supporter during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

rock the caucus – west des moines, iowa

mj — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:27 +0000

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum enters the gymnasium during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to high school students during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: High school seniors listen as republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachman speaks during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul makes his way to the stage during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum exits the gymnasium after speaking at the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul enters the gymnasium during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul leaves the the “Rock The Caucus” event after speaking to high school students at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul waves to supporters while leaving the the “Rock The Caucus” event after speaking to high school students at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

ron paul, michele bachmann, rick perry – iowa

mj — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:47:36 +0000

: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul exits the stage after giving a speech on his Ron Paul “Whistle-stop” tour at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann greets supporters at Paula’s Maid Rite Restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann and husband Marcus Bachmann (2nd from left) tour buisnesses in West Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is introduced at a campaign rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks at a campaign rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

mitt romney – iowa

mj — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:35:59 +0000

: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks with the media before boarding his campaign bus after a stop at Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney signs autographs and talks with supporters during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

recent high school sports…

mj — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:05:42 +0000

: St. Patrick junior Loren Horton (21) drives to the net during the home game against St. Joseph on Thursday December 22, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: St. Patrick freshman Nicholas Coleman (12) guards St. Joseph sophomore Michael brooks (12) during the home game on Thursday December 22, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Stevenson goaltender Sam Schmaren (94) makes a save in the game against Naperville Central during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Stevenson senior Michael Varshavsky (13) fires the puck on net scoring the first goal during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Stevenson senior Michael Varshavsky (13) skates past his bench after scoring the first goal of the game during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media