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: Hinsdale Central’s Edward Parsons (4) moves the puck through two Naperville Central players during the game at the Darien Sportsplex on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Naperville Central defeated Hinsdale Central 8-2. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Naperville Central’s Captain Shawn Nelson (14) reacts after scoring the first goal of the game against Hinsdale Central at the Darien Sportsplex on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Naperville Central defeated Hinsdale Central 8-2. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Naperville Central’s David Shkurti (31) checks Hinsdale Central’s Matthew Divittorio (81) during the game at the Darien Sportsplex on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Naperville Central defeated Hinsdale Central 8-2. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Hinsdale Central goaltender Matthew Johnson (25) reacts after letting in seven goals during the game against Naperville Central at the Darien Sportsplex on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Naperville Central defeated Hinsdale Central 8-2. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: 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

: 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

: 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

: 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

                         The Neverly Brothers perform at the "Dancin' in the Stacks" fundraiser event at the Indian Prairie

                         Library on Saturday, November 5, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

                          Central Lake YMCA swimmer Sasha Levin 13, competes in the 50 yard freestyle event during the 2011

                          Seahorse Invitational swim meet at the Lake County YMCA on Sunday, November 6, 2011.

                          | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

                          Marist senior players Colleen Clifford (5), Ashley Holder (12), Deirdre Howard (14) and head coach

                          Natalie Holder celebrate after defeating Lyons Township during the super sectional volleyball game

                          at Hinsdale South on Saturday, November 5, 2011.| michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

                      Ravens running back Robbie Loftus 10, of Wilmette runs the ball during the New Trier Youth Flag Football

                      Championship game against the Steelers on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

                      | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

                       Steelers player Jack Liepert 9, of Wilmette moves the ball upfield during the New Trier Youth Flag

                        Football championship game against the Ravens on Saturday, October 29, 2011.

                         | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

                       Ravens receiver Brady Reichert 10, of Wilmette celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the opening

                       minutes of the New Trier Youth Flag Football championship game against the Steelers

                       on Saturday, October 29, 2011.  | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

Deerfield players celebrate after defeating Highland Park at home 45-21 in the Central Suburban North Conference Championship

game on Friday, October 21, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Evanston junior Jack Anderson (27) pitches in relief of juinor Jordan Crawford (32, not pictured) during the regional game against Maine South in Evanston on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

: Edwin and Barbara Rossow, of Wilmette pose for a portrait during the annual Wilmette Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2011. The flag which has 45 stars, has been passed down in the family for years. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media