Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/palatine/ en-us Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:13:14 -0500 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119772/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119772/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:25:44 -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/702119783/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119783/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:44:02 -0500 Early voting for the Feb. 26 primary election began Monday and continues through Saturday, Feb. 23. In the Northwest suburbs, a Republican primary will take place in Palatine Township for the offices of supervisor, trustee, clerk and highway commissioner. In Elgin, a nonpartisan primary will whittle down a field of nine people running for a single 2-year council seat. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109790/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109790/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:31:11 -0500 For John Giovannoni, co-owner of The Music Room in downtown Palatine, a dying request has become a reason to celebrate. "His request before he passed away was that he didn't want a service or a memorial or a funeral or any of that, but he wanted a party," said Lindsey Lindstrom, a former employee who is organizing the party. The party celebrating Giovannoni's life will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at The Music Room, 26 N. Brockway in Palatine. 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/702109899/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109899/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:16:21 -0500 At the height of World War II in 1944, 11-year-old Claude Juin found a small, battered prayer book belonging to an American soldier on a coastal road near his small village in France. Now 70 years later, Juin and members of Palatine Sister Cities Association are close to returning the book to its rightful owners. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089680/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089680/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:20:21 -0500 Palatine police say a man who used a deer carcass to lure coyotes into his backyard shot and killed a German shephard mix named Willy. Piotr Holy, 40, of the 1100 block of South Brockway Street, has been charged with felony aggravated cruel treatment of an animal, obstructing a peace officer, reckless conduct and unlawful discharge of a firearm while hunting within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without permission. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089698/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089698/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:01:18 -0500 Whole Foods in Palatine is preparing to permanently close to make way for the new Kildeer store's grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089710/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089710/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:40:59 -0500 For the second time, a hearing regarding possible sanctions regarding the business license of a Palatine restaurant -- where authorities say illegal drug sales have taken place -- has been postponed. La Presa, 319 S. Rohlwing Road, could face fines or have its license revoked or suspended as a result of the drug allegations, as well as claims that employees who serve liquor don't have the proper certification. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/business/702089759/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/business/702089759/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:38:14 -0500 Whole Foods in Palatine is preparing to permanently close to make way for the new Kildeer store's grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. According to the Palatine location's Facebook page, the store, located at 1331 N. Rand Road, likely will close Tuesday, March 5. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089780/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089780/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:10:03 -0500 Compelled to act after hearing how an anonymous tip led Arlington Heights police to solve a rape case, nearby residents and business leaders have launched Palatine-Inverness Crime Stoppers. The volunteer group, which rewards anonymous tipsters up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest, will hold its kickoff fundraiser next week. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079742/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079742/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:05:58 -0500 A Palatine man was arrested and charged with three counts of felony burglary to motor vehicle on Feb. 1, Palatine police said. Abraham Centeno, 25, of the 800 block of West Panorama Drive, was charged in connection with burglary to vehicle reports occurring on Panorama Drive between Jan. 28 and Jan. 31. 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/20130207/news/702079815/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079815/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:50:54 -0500 The Rotary Club of Palatine has partnered with the village to build a new electronic sign and plaza at the northeast corner of Palatine and Plum Grove roads. 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/20130211/discuss/702119952/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/discuss/702119952/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:47:47 -0500 A Palatine letter to the editor: Assembly. The House Democrats, led by Speaker Mike Madigan, approved House Rules that limit transparency and fair consideration of important legislation. Bills can now be amended and offered for a vote with just one hour to review -- one hour! http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/entlife/702119999/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/entlife/702119999/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:32:40 -0500 For some, this shared love of automobiles comes naturally, while others require a bit more time to rev up. Jerry Bertram's wife falls in the latter category when it comes to the Palatine couple's 1969 Pontiac GTO. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109777/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109777/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:53:26 -0500 This edition of The Week in Pictures features a dads and daughters dance, kids science projects, and cold and snowy weather. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109838/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109838/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:50:28 -0500 Lake Zurich Unit District 95 will offer a preschool screening for 3- and 4-year-old children on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20. 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/20130205/news/702059819/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059819/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 13:21:57 -0500 A software developer with a personal connection to Barrington Unit District 220 is hoping a new smartphone app he's created will help protect students in the district from the threat of stranger danger. But while district officials recognize a potential benefit from the LifeLine Response app, they're undecided whether and how to proceed as the middle man for a private firm.