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Man faces life in prison in drug conspiracy case
A Lake County man once accused of using his family's Grayslake restaurant to traffic drugs is facing new drug conspiracy charges that could put him behind bars for life, authorities said Tuesday. Jack Papandreou, 37, formerly of Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty in Lake County court Tuesday to three counts of criminal drug conspiracy.
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One-day hot-air balloon festival planned in Grayslake
Updated May 14, 2013 12:58 PMGrayslake expects to be full of hot air Aug. 24. That's when the village plans to hold its inaugural hot-air balloon festival at Central Park. Officials say they expect the first-time event to be small but successful. “We've been laying the groundwork since January,” Grayslake Trustee Bruce Bassett said Monday. “The balloonists who do this are hobbyists who have jobs and other lives.”
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New rules would allow Mundelein High students to use cell phones
Updated May 13, 2013 4:35 PMMundelein High School students would be able to use their cellphones in the cafeteria and hallways under new conduct rules being considered for the 2013-14 term. The District 120 board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 1350 W. Hawley St., to consider the new rules.
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Job boot camp
Updated May 12, 2013 4:14 PMState Rep. Sam Yingling and DeVry University will host a Job Boot Camp from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in the Epstein Room of the Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake.
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- Nathan Cummings of Grayslake was the overall men's winner at the Long Grove Heritage Run on Sept. 8 with a time of 18:28. Nathan participated on behalf of OMNI Youth Services, one of the 10 charities participating in this year's event. G Dorner
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- The Choral-aires Chorus placed second in the Community Teams category raising funds for breast cancer research last month, missing first place by only $25. The chorus raised $3,985 by the time the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure rolled around, with more donations still coming, surpassing their original goal of $3,000. The Choral-Aires has five current chorus members that either have, or have had, breast cancer. And this year, 2 of the team members discovered that their mothers have breast cancer, so they were walking on race day for their moms. One member of our team, Kara Gray, celebrated her 10 years without breast cancer this year. While not a Chorus member, she is the daughter of long-time member Martha Anderson, who also walked with the team on race day. Lindsey Herza
- 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 - Sunset over Indian River Lagoon - Florida Dale Chellis
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"Fire Sprinklers Save Lives"
Lake County Fire Chief's Association provided Fire Sprinkler Demonstrations at the Lake County Fair. Tony Rodkey of Countryside Fire describes how fire sprinklers will contain or extinguish a residential fire. Jeff Schmidt - Emery Moorhead from the 85 Chicago Bears (second from right) spins the roulette wheel for Clearbrook at their Spring Casino Night held on March 2 in Palatine. Moorehead was one of five former NFL players who volunteered at Clearbrooks Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
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Gather Your Girlfriends for Martinis, Massages, and More: No kids. No men. Just women, wine, and golf.
From left, Bonnie Newman, Carolyn Szaflik, Lori Runquist, and Tracy Baron show off their creative ensembles that won them "Best Dressed Foursome" at last year's Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Outing. Colleen Gallagher - 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
- Julie J Studio on COOK St. in Libertyville let everyone Paint at the big Wine About Winter festival on Feb. 16, 2013. Julie J Studio
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"Local Girl Needs Help"
A little girl in our community needs help with medical expenses. Her name is Isabella Oliver. Please see her story at: www.gofundme.com/Isabellasjourney. "Give, and you will receive...The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38. Friends of Isabella Oliver - 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.
- Students at Matigian Preschool in Libertyville were excited to welcome spring. The children colored eggs, made bunny projects and received a special visit from a mysterious bunny who left behind treats for the kids. A Sekili
- At the March 15th Great Foods Festival in Chicago, the Angelic Organics Learning Center presented Sandhill Family Farms' Matt & Peg Sheaffer with Mentor Farmers of the Year. Sandhill Family Farms is a certified organic farm located at the Prairie Crossing Farm in Grayslake, IL and Brodhead, WI. Matt Sheaffer
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Picture of newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair, Illinois
Danielle Austin. She will be making her inaugural appearance at the EHLS Open House April 24 at 210 W Campus Drive, Suite B, Arlington Heights, and will be signing autographs and answering questions. Danielle Austin - Mundelein High School Dance Team Qualifies for IHSA State Dance Team Competition at Grayslake North Sectional on Jan. 19.
- bottom row: Sean Naughton, Jack Housinger, Mason Schaller, Charley Dir, Ryan Patel; middle row: Colin Biesterfeld, Jeff Morton, Jeff Bikus, Austin Ehren, Ethan Ekstrom, Drew Breitenreiter; top row: Coaches Bruce Dir, John Bikus, Terry Biesterfeld, Donn Breitenreiter, Millie Naughton
- Mundelein Parks and Recreation District longtime employee, Rose Bruett, kicked off 2013 with her retirement. Rose has been a valued team member, serving the Park District's Park View Health & Fitness Center for 15 years. Congratulations, Rose. The Park District and the Mundelein community wish you the best. Visit www.mundeleinparks.org Copyright Mundelein Park & Recreation District
- The women's team for Red Dot Arms participates in Lake Villa water fights
- The Men's team for Red Dot Arms participates in Lake Villa water fights.
- St. Mary of the Annunciation School in Mundelein held traditional May Crowning ceremony today. The students participated in a ceremony to honor the Virgin Mary as the "Queen of May." Fifth graders placed a crown of flowers on the statue of Mary. Jean Simpson
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Sunrise Over GCHS Football Field
This was taken from the GCHS football field on the morning of August 23, 2012. Sara E. Gibson - Early morning sunrise over the Keeneland Racecourse during the January Thoroughbred horse sale in Lexington, Ky. Stephanie Cooley
- The Honorable Secretary of State Jesse White (center, middle row) with Grandmaster Ki Hong Kim on his left and Grandmaster Kyung Ho Park on his right, along with the KH Kim Taekwondo Masters/Instructors, Staff and and Volunteers at the 10th KH Kim Taekwondo Tournament Opening Ceremony, Sunday, November 4th, 2012, at the Glen Ellyn Sports & Fitness Center, in honor of Grandmaster Kim's ultimate 9th Dan Black Belt Achievement. Heather Walters of JH Fusion Photography
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- Crystal Lake C. derails Grayslake Central
- Fremd’s Patton shares winning ride on pommel horse
- Bush, Stevenson rise to another NSC occasion
- Grayslake North steps forward
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