Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/palatine/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:01 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149739/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149739/ Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:11 -0400 Palatine officials have denied a license to a proposed liquor store, saying its location's owner — previously convicted of selling stolen alcohol — is trying to skirt village ordinance by gifting the property to his wife. Although Muhammad Amjad officially would be only the landlord to Quick Liquor, 2387 N. Hicks Road, the council Monday unanimously voted against issuing the liquor license to the proposed tenant, in part because the Oak Brook man would financially benefit. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149766/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149766/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:36:09 -0400 An Inverness man pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking a flat screen television from a Palatine retirement home. In exchange for his guilty plea to burglary, Leonardo Adames was sentenced to 24 months probation and ordered to pay $500 restitution. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/business/705149885/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/business/705149885/ Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:59 -0400 Despite concerns from a few neighboring businesses over noise and odors, an animal shelter and adoption facility has received unanimous approval to open in Palatine. Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center will house up to 50 cats and six dogs in an old farm house at 313 N. Quentin Road. "I think I can offer the village of Palatine a solution for animal control in a very professional manner," said owner Barbara Weber. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139742/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139742/ Mon, 13 May 2013 15:06:54 -0400 At the Kirk School prom, seniors arrived in a stretch limousine, decked out in stylish dresses and suits. Excitement was running high. "Our students look forward to this night all year," says Kim Dungan, principal of the school that teaches students with disabilities. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139846/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139846/ Mon, 13 May 2013 13:21:00 -0400 After two years of work, three homes built by Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 students are ready for families to move in. An open house will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the homes, located at 72 W. Illinois Ave., 86 W. Illinois Ave. and 151 Boynton Ave. in Palatine. The public will have an opportunity to bid on the houses at the open house events. 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/20130510/news/705109765/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109765/ Fri, 10 May 2013 18:04:26 -0400 It's only been in existence for eight years, but a small film festival that was limited to students studying the craft at Palatine High School is now a district-wide event that has expanded to the surrounding community. "There's a lot of opportunities for still arts to be put on display ... but there hasn't been much for the media arts. That's why we've really worked to expand it," said Palatine High School art teacher Nick Hostert. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099734/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099734/ Thu, 9 May 2013 17:34:44 -0400 A DuPage County judge cut bail in half Thursday for a former Harper College wrestler whose home invasion trial ended in a hung jury. The reduction means Kerin Ramirez of Addison could soon be freed after more than 18 months in jail, defense attorney Gal Pissetzky said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099746/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099746/ Thu, 9 May 2013 17:04:09 -0400 An organization created to cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities will hold an interfaith celebration Saturday in Palatine. The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions event, which is free and open to the public, will feature music, prayer, conversation and a traditional langar meal at the Sikh Religious Society's Gurdwara Sahib. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099767/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099767/ Thu, 9 May 2013 16:32:05 -0400 A group of Northwest suburbs that banded together last year to acquire electricity for their residents and small businesses will save more than 8 percent over ComEd's published price over the next 12 months, a Buffalo Grove official said this week. The Northwest Suburban Electric Consortium — whose membership includes Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Palatine, Vernon Hills and Wheeling — has struck a deal with Integrys Energy Services to provide the communities with electricity for 12 months beginning in June. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149603/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149603/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:58:41 -0400 Hersey had little trouble advancing in the Class 3A girls soccer postseason.The Huskies had 5 goals by the half on the way to a 7-0 victory over Waukegan in regional semifinal play Tuesday at Hersey.Casey Weyhrich had 3 goals and Lauren Gierman had 2 for the Huskies (12-4-5).Morgan Harris made 1 stop to earn her 11th shutout of the season, and Amy Kappelman and Sarah Magnuson had single goals.Hersey advanced to regional final play against Stevenson, which got goals from Jenna Weiner and Megan Patrick in a 2-1 victory over Highland Park.Ÿ Palatine ousted Prospect in regional semifinal play at Warren, delivering a 2-1 win in double overtime. The Pirates meet Glenbrook South, which eliminated the host Blue Devils, in the regional championship round Friday.Ÿ Carmel advanced in regional play at Fremd by shutting out Rolling Meadows 5-0. They Corsairs will meet the winner of Tuesday's Fremd vs. Glenbrook North game on Friday at Fremd.Ÿ Mid-Suburban East champion Buffalo Grove cruised past Zion-Benton 9-0 and will Mundelein in the regional championship round Friday at Libertyville. The Mustangs eliminated the Wildcats 1-0.Ÿ Regional host Evanston eliminated Maine West 3-0 and will meet Lane, a 9-0 winner against Lincoln Park, for a regional championship Friday. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149609/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149609/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:23:55 -0400 A big turnout showed up for Fremd softball Senior Tradition Day' and the Vikings brought out some big bats. Junior shortstop Leigh Farina belted 2 home runs and senior first baseman Michelle Mazur had one as the Vikings rolled to a 12-0 five-inning triumph over visiting Glenbrook South in the nonconference game in Palatine. The Vikings are now 20-7, marking the 11th time Fremd coach Jim Weaver has won 20 or more games in his 12 seasons directing the program. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149639/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149639/ Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:31 -0400 In a matchup of the runner-up teams from Mid-Suburban League divisional play, Barrington edged host Prospect on Tuesday. The Broncos won 26-24, 17-25, 25-22. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149641/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149641/ Tue, 14 May 2013 22:14:19 -0400 Fremd used a 3-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to pull out a victory that gave them a 4-2 victory over Rolling Meadows on Tuesday and wrapped up a second-place finish for the Vikings in the MSL West. Marcus Middlebrook tied it up with an RBI double in the final inning, and Sam Beutler finished the game by hitting a walk-off 2-run homer. 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/705149822/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149822/ Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:04 -0400 All Saints Lutheran Church in Palatine will hold a community spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the church, 630 S. Quentin Road. The dinner is free and open to the public. The church and its youth group have been primary sponsors of Youth Hunger Opposition, which has raised more than $100,000 for the Palatine Township Food Pantry. 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/news/705149806/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149806/ Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:39 -0400 Classmates cheered as Dominic Szymanski, a fifth grader at Hough Street School in Barrington, made a surprise visit Tuesday, almost two months after the 11-year-old survived being struck by a train. The unexpected reunion came during an all-school assembly for a student performance of "Romeo and Juliet," and a day after Dominic personally thanked the first-responders and good Samaritans who came to his rescue. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139580/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139580/ Mon, 13 May 2013 23:42:35 -0400 Dominic Szymanski, the 11-year-old Barrington boy who survived being struck by a train in the village on March 15, made his first public appearance Monday night as the police officers, paramedics and good Samaritans who came to his aid nearly two months earlier were honored. "Thank you very much, everyone!" Dominic told the group of well-wishers who gathered outside the meeting room at Barrington village hall. 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/20130510/news/705109786/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109786/ Fri, 10 May 2013 16:21:29 -0400 Kildeer officials are considering a proposal for a popular chain restaurant to be constructed on the Rand Road site of the former Muddy Paws shelter, where 30 dogs and other animals were found dead from neglect in 2010. Chick-fil-A intends to build on much of a roughly 2-acre site on Rand Road's east side, and company representatives are scheduled to bring the proposal before the advisory Kildeer plan commission Tuesday night.