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Dist. 300 elementary teacher named Reading Educator of the Year
A Perry Elementary School literacy teacher known for an ability to foster a passion for learning in her students was named an Illinois Reading Educator of the Year. Barbara Malinger will receive the award from the Illinois Reading Council at a ceremony in March but was recognized Monday night during the Community Unit District 300 board of education meeting.Last Updated Feb 11, 2013 10:49 PM -
Harper’s partnership with high schools netting positive results
Updated Feb 11, 2013 11:07 PMIn fall 2010, Harper College and its feeder high school districts formed an unprecedented partnership to shrink student success gaps and better prepare students for career and college readiness. More than halfway through the four-year pilot program, leaders believe they're onto something. "We think we have a model worth emulating," Harper President Ken Ender said of the Northwest Educational Council for Student Success.
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E. Dundee mayor candidate wants meeting on auto auction proposal
Updated Feb 8, 2013 5:49 PMThe two men running for village president in East Dundee disagree whether a public meeting is the best way to explain a controversial auto auction proposal to the residents. East Dundee Trustee Lael Miller says a public meeting is a great way to clear up confusion while Village President Jerald Bartels says there have been enough meetings.
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Popular Harper College teacher shared his passion for art
Updated Feb 7, 2013 2:23 PMA popular art teacher at Harper College, who helped build up its printmaking studio and left a lasting impression on his students, has died. William Wimmer spent nearly 40 years sharing his passion for art, and more specifically for printmaking, with students of all ages.
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- Congratulations to the 14U Palatine Travelers Bulldogs on their final season together before heading off to high school. The Bulldogs were successful in the Elite division of the Mid Suburban Baseball League where they came in third place overall in the MSBL Elite division championship June 18-24. They also took first place in the Lucchese Tournament in Palatine May 18-20. On their best run of the season, at the Battle at the Beach tournament in Muskegon, Mich. July 6-8, they went 6-0, winning the championship and outscoring their opponents 69-13. The team is managed by Jeff Refka and coached by Steve Hajdukovic, Marc LaGasse and Bernie Schaeffer. The players are: Ryan Anderson, Troy Hajdukovic, Joe Smaga, Shawn Falbo, Chris Refka, Jimmy Brady, Matthew Lee, Jake LaGasse, Alex Kronberg, Brendan Walker, Eric Schaeffer, Ethan Hajdukovic, Matt McCabe (not pictured). Corinne Hadjukovic
- On Jan. 21, Elmhurst City Clerk Patty Spencer presented the Choral-Aires Chorus with a proclamation declaring January "Sweet Adelines Month." The Choral-Aires, an Elmhurst-based Sweet Adelines International chapter, is hosting Guest Nights each Monday in January from 6:45-9:45 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center as part of the SAI Global Open House event. Pictured, from left, are: Co-Director Bonnie Fedyski, Patty Spencer, Co-Director Amy Brinkman, and Chorus President Nancy Smith. Valerie Baxter
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"Delightful and Delicious!"
George and Sarah Naxera of Kildeer sample mouth-watering morsels from 20 local restaurants at Clearbrook's fourth annual "Around the World Food Tasting" on Oct. 16 at Arlington Toyota-Scion in Palatine. Proceeds from the event went to the 3,400 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental/intellectual disabilities that Clearbrook serves. Colleen Gallagher - The St. Viator Girl's Cross Country Team were crowned Regional Champions as they score a perfect score in the Arlington Heights IHSA 2A Regional Meet on Saturday, October 20, 2012. The St. Viator girls took the top five spots. The Girls are holding the Regional Championship Plaque. From Left to Right: Kelly Kompanowski (11th place), Katie Malek (4th place), Meghan Carroll (1st place), Shannon Cooney (3rd place), Dominique LoVerde (5th place), Hanna Winter (2nd place), Jenny Joyce (15th place). Glinda LoVerde
- Clearbrook president Carl M. La Mell (center) chats with Newsapalooza creators, Grammy award winner, Richard Marx (left) and radio personality, Roe Conn. Newsapalooza is a rock & roll stage show, featuring Chicago media talents singing and/or playing instruments. This year's show benefitted Clearbrook. M. Samskhina
- The varsity cheer team from Immanuel Lutheran School in East Dundee celebrates its first place finish in the Midwinter Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. D. Lemke
- Six runners from East Dundee's Immanuel Lutheran School competed at the recent LSA Illinois State Cross Country Meet. Runners Meghan Lemke and Brenden Pachniak advances to the nation meet held in Wisconsin on October 20th. S. Domeier
- (L to R) Dr. Seeds and Dr. Alpert of the Midwest Bone & Joint Institute (Barrington, Algonquin, Geneva, Elgin) speak at the recent Chicago Soul FC press conference. The physicians have been chosen to provide medical care for players on the new Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) team. The doctors also care for the Chicago Slaughter Arena Football, Chicago Hitmen Hockey, Chicago Outlaws Lacrosse and other area college and high school sports teams. Evan J. Thomas
- A handful of local private ambulances have given resources to the East Coast to help out the preparation of Hurricane Sandy and Noreaster Storm Athena. Bless their hearts A-TEC Ambulance, Inc.
- Talented dancers ages 7-17 are invited to audition to be a part of the Moscow Ballet's annual production of "The Great Russian Nutcracker." Auditions will be held August 29, 2012, at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) located at 3433-37 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Dancers must be no more than five feet tall and have had at least two years of ballet training. Registration required. $5 audition fee. For more information call 773-463-1220 or visit www.southportarts.com Moscow Ballet
- Scout arrived at Casey's Safe Haven horse rescue in Elburn looking for a new beginning. Scout and other horses and ponies are available for adoption. Please visit www.caseysil.org Alexis
- Student dancers from the Northwest suburban area auditioned on Sept. 9 for the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble 2012 production of "The Nutcracker," to be performed Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 at Barrington High School. Pictured are: front row, from left, John Kolasinski Jr., Juliana Nikolich, Hannah Harris, Hannah Ray and Lindsey George; second row, Mackenzie Jaekel, Brittany Bonefas, Becca May, Jessica Malec, and Melanie Monarrez; and third row, Abigail Roberts, Daniel Monarrez, and Richard Falls Jr. Diane Crawford, Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble
- Gracie Gold, 2012 Junior U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and 2012 World Junior Silver Medalist, stopped by the Triphahn Center Ice Arena in Hoffman Estates this week with her sister Carley Gold. The skaters performed their winning figure skating routines and skated with the Hoffman Estates Figure Skating Academy skaters. Figure skating enthusiasts have pegged Gracie Gold as the United States' best chance for a medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics. "It's a great honor to have skaters of such great caliber visit our rink and meet our skating academy," said Jennifer Dooley, figure skating program manager. The Hoffman Estates Figure Skating Academy is affiliated with the Hoffman Estates Park District and is open to residents and non-residents of Hoffman Estates. The Figure Skating Academy offers classes year round at all levels including beginners and competitive skaters. For more information visit heparks.org Jennifer Dooley
- Donated to the community by West Chicago resident Maria Villela, the City's official Christmas tree is installed at 306 Main Street in downtown West Chicago, where it will be lit at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at West Chicago's Frosty Fest. Krista Coltrin
- Presentation of the American and Ukrainian Flags by the Ukrainian American Veterans of Chicago,IL. Palatine Jaycee 4th of July parade. Jerry Sydorenko
- A beautiful sunrise in 2012 Stephani Schweda-Jerard
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