Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/libertyville/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 08:22:56 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129889/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129889/ Sun, 12 May 2013 16:08:50 -0400 Palatine-based Countryside Association for People with Disabilities hosts its eighth annual Opportunity Walk/Run/Roll fundraiser at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Independence Grove in Libertyville. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129883/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130512/news/705129883/ Sun, 12 May 2013 16:11:36 -0400 The Lambs Farm Charity Car & Bike Show returns after an 11-year hiatus. The event is set for Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature all makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130511/news/705119924/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130511/news/705119924/ Sat, 11 May 2013 08:22:20 -0400 The Vernon Hills Park District will proceed with plans for a $2.5 million maintenance facility on village-owned property on the north end of Century Park, the largest in its system. The village board gave its informal approval but directed that neighbors be consulted on landscaping and screening details before a final vote is taken. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109825/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109825/ Fri, 10 May 2013 19:14:09 -0400 Sixteen high school students from Lake County were named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners for 2013. 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/705149648/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149648/ Tue, 14 May 2013 22:02:27 -0400 St. Viator and Vernon Hills started out their girls soccer postseasons with victories in opening-round games of the Class 2A state tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Fourth-seeded St. Viator shut out No. 13 Amundsen 8-0 in the first semifinal, and No. 5 Vernon Hills picked up a forfeit win over No. 12 Mather in the other semifinal in Amundsen regional action at Chicago's Winnemac Stadium. St. Viator (10-7) next plays Vernon Hills (10-4-2) in the regional championship at 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnemac Stadium. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705159973/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705159973/ Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:11 -0400 Have a question for your local political leaders? The GLMV Chamber of Commerce's annual "Ask the Mayors" luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 20 at White Deer Run, 250 Gregg's Landing, Vernon Hills. Green Oaks Village President Bernard Wysocki, Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler, Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz and Vernon Hills Village Manager Mike Allison will give brief updates of business issues impacting their communities followed by questions from the audience. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149832/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149832/ Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:01 -0400 Oak Grove Junior High School students will perform "Broadway, The Oak Grove Way Variety Show" at 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the school gymnasium, 1700 O'Plaine Road, Green Oaks. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. The production includes a cast of more than 100 students from fifth through eighth grades, four eighth grade masters of ceremonies and an eighth grade student director. 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/20130514/sports/705149968/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149968/ Mon, 13 May 2013 23:36:23 -0400 Tom Blanchette pounded 9 kills and Grant's boys volleyball team rallied past Antioch 15-25, 25-13, 25-17 in North Suburban Conference action Monday night.