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•   Not your usual Shakespeare, Wheaton Drama's production of "Romeo & Juliet" brings a current New Orleans setting and exciting stage combat to the famous play. In this press shot, the Capulet/Montague feud gets personal for Tybalt (Eric Waddick)and Benvolia (Lynda Wellhausen). Show information and tickets at http://www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
•   73rd American Legion Aux. Girls State Session
  (1st rw lft to rt) Paulina Piasecki, Michelle Piaaecki & Erin Ehlers. (2nd row) Stephanie Saghafi from ALA Lake Region Unit #703/Grant H.S. (Emily Carbrera- Morales, Jocelyn Zamudio, Waukegan T.H.S. Homer Dehringer Unit#281. LaVera Davis Ch.) Nicole Haley from Wauconda H.S. & Aux. Unit 911 Gurnee Chairman Carla Scrofield, Nicole Silvers, Peggy Kalicki, Ruth Buehrer, Shirley Koop, Doris Schultz 10th Ditrict Ch. Finance Groups: the Kiwanas Club of Zion -Benton, the Maya Beville's scholarship/sponsorship as Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center. The North Shore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Th girls will experience the campaigning & election process & once elected; they will do the duties of that officer & will return home with a hands on experience of our government process. They will be able to interview for Girls Nation, apply for scholarships, speak with our elected officials or lesson to the extremely good speakers that have come to leave an impression. Other girls not pictured but who were selected to attend: Marissa DePino, Makenna Eldridge, Jamie Kreppein, Fallan Schultz, Anna Thomas, Kari Bengston, Alison Kramer, Julia Curry, Carley Feldman, Grace Bower, Marisa Woodrum, Katherine Kissel, Madeline Arnold, Madeline Coe, Cheyenne Kimbell, Kayla Podgorski, Maya Beville, Jullian Karande Lydia Henry, Kayla Savage & Tara Eyre Arlene Lolley
•   73rd American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Selectees
  From the Mundelein Unit# 867/Lake Bluff Post 510/Grayslake Post #659 NSCDAR (rt to left) Lauren McCabe, Anika Exum, Claudia Morin, Libertyville Unit 329, Anna Basten, Quinne Welter / Grayslake Central H.S. Second row: Connie Sapienza, Rebecca Reading: Carmel High School, Claire Borre & Eden Krolopp Lake Forest H.S. (Selected & financed by the Lake Bluff Post #510, Dorothy Thomas Chairman & the Grayslake Post #659 Doug Hess Chairman, Libertyville Unit # 329-Sharon Gleason Chairman-Mundelein Unit #867 Arlene Lolley, and Doris Schultz-10th Distirct Chairman--not pictured) Arlene Lolley
•   Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
•   "Bridge to somewhere"
  Bridge from Village Green to our new grocery store , Fresh Market George Helmbock
•   Sunset over Indian River Lagoon - Florida Dale Chellis
•   Food Drive to Help the Wheeling Community Nov 5th-21st KCC
•   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 Clearbrook’s Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
•   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
•   (l-r) Jill Silbar of Vernon Hills is joined by daughters Emma and Maddy as they receive manicures from Midtown Athletic Club nail technician Agnes Wielogorski. Gearing up for Mother’s Day, The Spa at Midtown Bannockburn is inviting all moms and daughters to a special day of massages, manicures, pedicures, make up and more, on Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is just $30 per person and includes two luxurious spa treatments each. To schedule an appointment, contact The Spa at (847) 945-1818 or email lisa.micketti@midtown.com . Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
•   Supporters of JOURNEYS | The Road Home came out to participate in the 1st ever SUPERHERO 5K! Participants raised money for JOURNEYS' supportive services for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in suburban Cook County. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a hero for the homeless! JOURNEYS | The Road Home
•   "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
•   Illinois State Rep. Scott Drury (D-58), left, talks with Illinois State Rep. David Harris (R-53) at a recent briefing for members of the General Assembly and other key state officials. The event, hosted by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, discussed the hospital's role in providing services to children who rely on Medicaid. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
•   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
•   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
•   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
•   Dr. Ulwyn Pierre, the global radio talk show host of “Leadership – Success – and You” to speak at June 7 Small Business Success in Lake County event. Register at www.SmallBusinessSuccessinLakeCounty.com SBDC
•   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
•   The Icedogs Pee Wee Team from the Glacier in Vernon Hills won the Chi-Town Cup Hockey Tournament this weekend at the Leafs Center Ice Arena in West Dundee. They beat the Chargers from Rolling Meadows in the finals 3-1. Front: John McLaughlin, Chris Strauss, Amanda Peter, Michael Pelfresne, Aiden Devlin, Sam Frishman; second row: Joey Massarelli, David Brostoff, Kevin Kaya, Joe Felicicchia, Danny Hynes, Kyle Maciejewski, Jack Iannuzzi, Jeffrey Paczynski, Joey Greenlee; and back row: coaches - Scott Kaya, Joe Massarelli, Brian Peter. Missing from Picture: Jess Palizzi. Charlie McLaughlin
•   Vernon Hills High School students' shoe designs for the Custom Culture competition. Design by (left to right): Ann Ho, Kathleen McLoughlin, Tiffany Do, and Olivia Weaver. Vote for their designs at http://www.vans.com/customculture/vote/top50/ Allison Molloy
•   Dandelion Gallery in Waukegan will honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a large installation by Mexican-American emerging artist Katrina Davis-Salazar titled "Oración de los Números: Economizing Memory, Sanity, & Hours." This show will coincide with ArtWauk and also will include work by 23 talented member artists. Opening reception will be 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Dandelion Gallery, 109 S. Genesee St. Davis-Salazar's works will be priced from $12 to $500 and sold in interactive ways that resemble a warehouse sale. Katrina Davis Salazar
•   Members of the Friends of Clearbrook Committee take a break between flights of wine to pose at Clearbrook’s 49th Annual “A Grapevine of Friends” Wine Tasting that took place on February 23, 2013 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg. The event drew nearly 400 people. Chicago Corporate Photography

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