Larkin fans cheer during the championship game of the Elgin Tournament last Saturday. At 14-2 overall, the Royals figure to be a big story during the first few months of 2013. | Michael Jarecki ~ For Sun-Times Media
Now that we’ve put 2012 in the past, it’s time to take a glance ahead at what to expect in 2013. Here are five local story lines worth keeping an eye on over the next 12 months: 1. Area boys basketball juggernauts seek more success …