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Zonta Club awards scholarships, service grants
Submitted by Christina Plotzke
May 23, 2014 10:39 AM - The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia and Zonta West-Illinois distributed $17,000 in grants and scholarships at its annual awards banquet on May 6 at the Geneva History Center.
Become a 4-H Citizen Scientist, help improve the local environment
University of Illinois Extension
May 16, 2014 11:10 AM - The 4-H Citizen Scientist program provides junior and senior high youth opportunities to extend learning beyond current 4-H project work into the world of hands-on research. The next Citizen Scientist trainings closest to area residents will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at College of Lake County in Grayslake; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford.
Students, seniors meet up in Geneva for 'Readers are Leaders'
Submitted by Ivy Marketing Group
May 15, 2014 2:34 PM - Third-graders from Mill Creek Elementary School walked from their school to GreenFields to meet Miss Lori, a favorite children's entertainer from WTTW. At GreenFields, the stage was set for the kids as they joined residents for "Readers are Leaders." The spirited program encourages the two generations to bond, learn from each other and enjoy the music and merriment provided by Miss Lori and her crew.
12 men to be ordained Saturday at Holy Name Cathedral
Daily Herald report
May 15, 2014 12:29 PM - Cardinal Francis George will ordain 12 priests at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.
Companies named "Best Places to Work in Illinois"
By Richard Klicki
May 14, 2014 12:43 PM - A total of 65 area businesses were recognized Monday for providing employees with a successful work environment as Best Places to Work in Illinois in 2014. More than 350 people were in attendance at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook hotel to recognize the companies during the ninth annual event, conducted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger.
St. Charles Swim Team's 24-Hour Swim to support sick kids
Submitted by B. Wilson
May 13, 2014 3:23 PM - Page 3 St. Charles Swim Team will hold a 24 Hour Swim on May 17 as part of a five-year pledge to support the western suburbs first Ronald McDonald House located near the Cadence Health CDH Campus.
On the Table Fox Valley: Community involvement is key
By Elena Ferrarin
May 13, 2014 3:05 PM - Corporate America's investment -- both human and financial -- is crucial for any local community to thrive. The hard part, however, is persuading corporations that's what they need to be doing. That was among the main conclusions of a breakfast discussion Monday in Elgin, which launched a daylong series of meetings throughout the suburbs facilitated by the Daily Herald Media Group designed to come up with ways to improve our communities.
On the Table: Building safe, strong Lake County
By Russell Lissau
May 13, 2014 11:49 AM - Improving the lives of children -- especially poor children -- was one of the dominant themes of a round-table community discussion Monday night in Lake County. The gathering, facilitated by the Daily Herald Media Group, was part of a regional program called On The Table that was launched by the Chicago Community Trust, a charitable organization.
New Wheeling eatery highlights burgers, bourbon and beer
Daily Herald report
May 13, 2014 7:50 AM - Spears Bourbon-Burgers-Beer -- a gourmet burger cafe with a bourbon and craft beer bar -- will open Tuesday at 723 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling. The restaurant is the latest creation of Joe Romeo, who has designed and marketed restaurants for 30 years.
Union coalition seeks pension injunction
Associated Press
May 13, 2014 7:50 AM - A coalition of unions is asking a Sangamon County judge to prevent a statewide pension overhaul from taking effect until its constitutionality is decided. We Are One Illinois filed a motion Monday in Springfield seeking a preliminary injunction.

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