Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/hainesville/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 07:46:39 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129877/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129877/ Sun, 12 May 2013 16:14:31 -0400 State 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159927/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159927/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:42:17 -0400 Grant softball coach Mike Dolezal admits he might have had more talented teams, but his 2013 squad has done something none other has done.The Bulldogs wrapped up their first North Suburban Conference Prairie Division championship Tuesday by beating host Round Lake 18-1.It's the first division or conference championship of any kind for Grant since 1988, when it played in the old Northwest Suburban Conference."It's a great feeling," Dolezal said. "It's a hardworking group of girls, and they've been a fun group to coach."One player who's displayed her talent lately is junior first baseman Jamie Reiser, who extended her consecutive-hit streak to 12 against Round Lake. Reiser, who homered and doubled, had hits her first two times up before making an out. She finished 4-for-5.Caitlyn Moran earned the win.Grant visits Zion-Benton today in the NSC championship game.Stevenson 14, Mundelein 5: The Patriots trailed 5-4 heading into the top of the seventh in the North Suburban Lake finale, then scored 10 runs.Abby O'Connor's 3-run homer (her fourth home run of the season) was the big blow in the eight-hit frame for Stevenson (14-13, 4-8).O'Connor finished 2-for-5. Other Patriots with big games offensively included Morgan Manka (4-for-5, 3 RBI), Taylor Koenigs (3-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Lexi Yonkovic (3-for-5, 2 runs). Yonkovic, Manka and Kat Trotter all had doubles. Winning pitcher Sam Feder allowed 2 earned runs and struck out nine.Mundelein's Maddie Zazas led off the bottom of the first with a home run. Haley Morelli also homered for the Mustangs (22-10, 7-5).Lake Zurich 17, Lake Forest 0: Maria Schroeder went 4-for-5 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI, as the Bears won the North Suburban Lake finale in six innings.Lake Zurich (16-9, 8-4) received 3 hits apiece from Katie Brown (4 stolen bases, 3 runs, RBI), Mallory Parsons (double, 3 RBI, 2 runs) and Brittney Pettinger (double, 2 runs, RBI). Carlee Parsons (2-for-5) and Kaylee Grant tripled. Freshman Katie Malek pitched a 3-hitter.Huntley 4, Grayslake North 2: Jordyn Bowen (2 doubles) and Kelsey Borders each had 2 hits for the Knights.Vernon Hills 6, Lakes 2: With the scored tied 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jordyn Comitor blasted a one-out grand slam to give Vernon Hills the dramatic victory.The Cougars, who moved to 7-13 overall and finished 7-5 in the NSC Prairie Division, also got a 3-for-3 performance at the plate out of Jenn Claussen. She also got the pitching win, striking out 8 batters and walking just one.Carmel 10, Deerfield 0 (5): Kathleen Felicelli, Jenny Behan and Amanda Elert each had 2 hits apiece to lead Carmel to the big win. Elert, just a freshman, had a double and a home run, Behan had a home run and Felicelli had a triple. Carmel is now 20-9 on the season.Warren 12, Libertyville 2: Kelly Majewski and Jill Fox both homered for Warren in the big victory.Majewski finished with 2 hits, as did Megan Scott. Meanwhile, Megan Sowa finished with a team-leading 3 hits, including a double. Winning pitcher Jenny Carpenter rolled up 6 strikeouts and did not allow a walk for Warren, which is now 20-6 overall and 9-3 in the NSC Lake Division. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149607/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149607/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:50:28 -0400 Despite 3 errors, Stevenson was able to roll by North Suburban Conference Lake Division champion Mundelein 7-1 Tuesday. A steady stream of hits helped. The Patriots tallied 9 hits, thanks to a 3-for-3 effort out of Jimmy Marchese, who got one of his hits to go for a double. Zach Novoselsky drove in 2 runs while going 3-for-4 and Eli Greenspon also finished with 2 RBI. Pitcher Mitchell Goll got the win for Stevenson, which improves to 17-10. He gave up only 1 walk over six innings. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149973/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149973/ Tue, 14 May 2013 10:10:51 -0400 The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159936/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/news/705159936/ Wed, 15 May 2013 05:24:53 -0400 It didn't take long for Round Lake's top administrative position at village hall to change under new Mayor Daniel MacGillis. Marc Huber is out after seven years as village administrator. He has been replaced by Russell Kraly. who will serve in the administrative position until it can be filled permanently, according to a statement MacGillis issued Tuesday. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149770/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149770/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:36:25 -0400 The village of Round Lake Beach plans to buy two properties as part of an ongoing strategy to improve neighborhoods and prepare for future opportunities. While the real estate market may still be sluggish, the village remains an active buyer, with contracts in place to buy an old home at 1319 Walnut Drive and nearly two acres of land north of Rollins Road near Nicole Lane. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149851/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149851/ Tue, 14 May 2013 14:39:18 -0400 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149962/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149962/ Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:19 -0400 Grayslake 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." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139724/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139724/ Mon, 13 May 2013 16:35:49 -0400 Mundelein 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109716/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109716/ Fri, 10 May 2013 17:55:18 -0400 Fremont Elementary District 79 school board President Sandra Bickley received a Distinguished Service Award for excellence from the Illinois School Public Relations Association in May. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109722/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109722/ Fri, 10 May 2013 17:51:39 -0400 The Mundelein High School Instrumental Music Department presents two concerts, both free, and both at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099834/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099834/ Thu, 9 May 2013 13:19:20 -0400 A Mundelein man could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of killing a Zion man because of the way he wore his hat, authorities said Thursday. Jose Garcia, 18, of the 600 block of Deepwoods Drive, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in front of Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes.