Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/Rosemont/ en-us Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:43:26 -0500 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119725/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119725/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:26:38 -0500 Oakton Community College students will join in the "One Billion Rising" global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and girls this Valentine's Day. The college's Women's and Gender Studies Program is joining organizations from more than 160 countries worldwide to participate in the campaign calling for one billion men and women to raise awareness about violence against women. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099865/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099865/ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:40:50 -0500 The Department of Children and Family Services has validated several claims of abuse and neglect filed against two Maine West educators following allegations of hazing in the school's sports program and put their names on a state list of child abusers which is accessible to employers. The department's investigation concluded Jan. 30. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079805/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130207/news/702079805/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 05:36:43 -0500 Fired Maine West High School freshman soccer coach Emilio Rodriguez has requested a hearing to appeal his dismissal over allegations of hazing among team members, Maine Township High School District 207 spokesman Dave Beery said Thursday. Rodriguez, a tenured teacher in the applied arts and technology department, was the second Maine West coach to be fired over the hazing scandal. His dismissal in late January came more than a month after the school board fired head boys varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo after accusations surfaced that senior members of the soccer team hazed freshman teammates. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/entlife/702079987/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/entlife/702079987/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 17:28:57 -0500 A group of singing students from Rolling Meadows High School will get to pay tribute to the real life Sue Sylvester from "Glee" this weekend. The show choir from Rolling Meadows, the "Leading Ladies," will serenade actress Jane Lynch with their own version of Beyonce's song "End of Time," complete with lyrics referencing the actress' tough-talking character on the popular high school singing show. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059719/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059719/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:20:57 -0500 The Koehnline Museum is holding a free gala reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, for a new exhibition by two of Oakton Community College's senior faculty members who will be retiring after long careers with the art department. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059945/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059945/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:33:17 -0500 On the most romantic day of the year, groups around the suburbs will rise up, speak out and dance as part of a worldwide effort to end violence against women. Says 71-year-old Mary Shesgreen, one of the organizers and a longtime member of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice: "Dancing feels wonderful. It feels liberating. It feels empowering. It's aesthetically expressive. Dance is a very strong and liberating force." 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/702119841/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702119841/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:48:59 -0500 Jill Sevilla won't be competing for Prospect High School when the girls gymnastics state championships open Friday, but she's already a winner. Jill, who has Down syndrome, has been on the junior varsity team this season, and event competed in a match earlier in the year. "The girls that are less experienced pick an event to focus on, and Jill picked floor routine," says her coach, Sara Koshelev. "We worked with her to improve her jumps and some tumbling passes." http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109903/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109903/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:01:26 -0500 Before being elected to the state Senate, Democrat Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge was a visible player in the emotional debate over guns in Illinois. Kotowski worked for six years as the executive director for the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, making him one of the state's top gun control lobbyists. Now, as both sides are set to clash on the issue in 2013, Kotowski could have a key role in that debate. 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/20130206/news/702069678/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069678/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 19:51:27 -0500 Two of three Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls criticize previous city councils for doing a poor job with special taxing districts that are now in trouble due to the economic slump stalling development. With no incumbent in the race, former Des Plaines mayor Tony Arredia and two sitting aldermen, Matt Bogusz (3rd Ward) and Mark Walsten (6th Ward) are vying for the seat in the April 9 consolidated election. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059544/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059544/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 00:04:25 -0500 The Des Plaines City Council voted against a 15 percent increase in the city's water and sewer rate to pass on a 15 percent water rate increase this year by Chicago and to cover the city's own higher operation and maintenance costs. Several aldermen suggested the city should find a way to absorb the increased costs to keep residents' bills down.