Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/mchenry/ en-us Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:32:31 -0500 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119772/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119772/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:07:12 -0500 In 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119721/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119721/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:11:42 -0500 The child support issues that dogged former Congressman Joe Walsh throughout his failed bid for re-election resurfaced Monday. Jack Coladarci, attorney for Walsh's ex-wife, said that the McHenry Republican — citing current unemployment — is not complying with his support agreement. Walsh, however, said he has "no intention of stopping support." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079809/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079809/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:23:32 -0500 A 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119639/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119639/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:49:59 -0500 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. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119745/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119745/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:25:36 -0500 Mundelein Lights, Mundelein High School's all-female show choir, was named Grand Champions at the Manteno Main Event Show Choir Invitational held Saturday, Feb. 9. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702109928/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702109928/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:36:24 -0500 Lana Brozik is a master teacher, a model educator and a lifelong learner. She teaches students English and language arts at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett but reaches beyond her eighth-graders to improve the quality of education districtwide. A ripple effect from Brozik's mentorship means she will continue to affect student learning long after she retires at the end of this year. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109751/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109751/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:06:42 -0500 A Cook County judge set bail at $100,000 for a Hoffman Estates teen charged with assaulting a woman in her residence early Wednesday. Stephen Delgado, of the 600 block of Bode Circle, was charged with home invasion and criminal sexual assault after police say a woman was awakened about 1 a.m. Feb. 6 to an intruder in her residence. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109905/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109905/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:12:43 -0500 A Daily Herald examination of Island Lake village records reveals details of the financial relationship between village hall and the two activists who successfully pushed to get mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich knocked off April's ballot. In 2012, two companies owned by Daniel Field billed the town for nearly $59,000 in services, while former trustee Louis Sharp's towing company handled more than 200 tows for the police department. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109840/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109840/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:49:34 -0500 Wauconda High School English teacher Bob Taterka has been named Wauconda Middle's next principal. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109842/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109842/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:48:00 -0500 The Friends of the Palatine Public Library will hold its Winter Used Book Sale from Friday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 17 at the main library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109844/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109844/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:47:07 -0500 The Mundelein High School jazz bands will present a winter concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the auditorium. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099914/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099914/ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:05:06 -0500 A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday for invading a Hoffman Estates home on the block where he lived, police said. Stephen Delgado was charged with home invasion and criminal sexual assault. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089775/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089775/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:13:35 -0500 Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board members this week appointed three new principals for the 2013-14 school year. Joann Kort will be principal of Dirksen Elementary in Schaumburg, Jillian Sagan will be principal of Mead Junior High in Elk Grove Village and Chris Bingen will be principal of Addams Junior High in Schaumburg. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089926/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089926/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:06:14 -0500 Elgin Area School District U-46 will offer tuition-based, full-day kindergarten to students districtwide next year in a pilot program that could see future expansion. Julie Kallenbach, director of early learner initiatives, said the pilot program will be open to 80 students across four classrooms — two on the west side of Elgin and two in the Bartlett area. As the district expects far more interest than available spots, the kindergartners will be selected by lottery. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089924/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089924/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 05:43:44 -0500 This year's Big Ten women's basketball tournament March 7-10 is about much more than the games. For the first time in more than a decade, the tournament is moving from its location in Indianapolis. The new venue is the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, which is throwing many free fan events to increase the appeal. Tickets start at $15 for a single session, but the weekend also will feature plenty of free fan events. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069871/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069871/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:10:36 -0500 The Barrington Unit District 220 board of education and teachers union have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year teachers' contract, avoiding a potential strike later this month, officials announced Wednesday. The agreement, formally announced in a joint statement on the district's website, barrington220.org, came after a negotiating session that began at 5 p.m. Tuesday and wrapped up about midnight Wednesday. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069714/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069714/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:04:21 -0500 Creating a video using green screen technology or converting a favorite vinyl record to a digital file are just a couple new services Palatine Public Library patrons will soon be able to access. The library is about to embark on a major renovation, its first to the main level since the building opened in 1993. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702059623/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702059623/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:31:48 -0500 Her athleticism is helping Wheeling's Danni Allen continue to excel on The Biggest Loser, the NBC weight-loss reality show that reached its halfway point this week with the Mundelein High School grad still in the hunt for the grand prize. As of Monday's episode, Allen had dropped 51 pounds from her starting weight of 258. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702059796/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702059796/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:11:58 -0500 After more than five years of planning, the new Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates is nearing completion, and members of the Alexian Brothers Foundation's Women's Board are throwing a pair of baby showers to welcome their new addition with amenities to make staying there more pleasant. "These are items that are not part of our operating budget," says Julie Baker, events and volunteer outreach manager for the foundation.