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NFL-linked charity delivers Baskets of Hope to hospitalized children
After witnessing his friend lying in a hospital bed, Zach Grant says he knows how much a surprise visit can brighten anyone’s day.

Peer Court prepares for annual auction
From sports tickets to massages, the Peer Court program will offer a little bit of everything at its annual fundraising auction. The auction is set for Friday at Turtle Run Banquet Center, 332 E. Liberty Lane. An auction preview will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased ahead of time or at the door.

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Bowling fundraiser to help injured Oswego Marine
A bowling fundraiser for Lance Cpl. Kyle Moser, the Oswego Marine who lost both legs and part of his right hand from a bomb explosion in Afghanistan , will be at 1 p.m. March 18 at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road, Aurora.Organized by Valley Fire Protection, the event will feature an afternoon of bowling as well as an auction and raffle.Prizes so far include a Chicago Bears autographed ...

Romance readers and writers invited to Lady Jane’s Salon
Local romance writers Tracey Devlyn and Adrienne Giordano had long talked about going to Lady Jane's Salon, a Manhattan-based gathering in which writers read from their novels to a live audience. After visiting in 2010, the two writing buddies plan to replicate the experience with the launch of Lady Jane's Salon-Naperville, a bimonthly reading series.

Chicago Bulls Notebook: Surviving A Condensed Season, Luol Deng's All-Star Bid, The Welcomed Return Of C.J. Watson
1 .The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat are playing a basketball game in south Florida right now, and Dwyane Wade is on the bench, dressed in a finely tailored suit. Wade is officially listed as out on the injury report with a bum ankle, but that's merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to injury concerns for Miami's dynamic shooting guard. Wade missed three games earlier this season due ...

Racine Lutheran High School’s Valentine’s Gala set for Feb. 18
RACINE — The Racine Lutheran High School Valentine’s Gala will be held Feb. 18 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St.

Sundance Skippy makes celebrity watching a career
Skippy Jessop may not be well known, but he is gaining fame with those who are. Jessop, also referred to as "Sundance Skippy" is preparing for this year's annual Sundance Film Festival where he makes celebrities his biggest fan.

NBA Capsules: James, Heat hold back Raptors
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James took a hard foul and clearly was not happy. So the next time he saw the ball, he made sure no Toronto player could reach him.