Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/volo/ en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 01:05:12 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ Thu, 9 May 2013 18:02:10 -0400 Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099867/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099867/ Thu, 9 May 2013 16:21:42 -0400 Itasca Elementary District 10 officials are pursuing plans to eliminate some middle school programs next year, despite tens of thousands of dollars in community donations and a much lower-than-expected budget deficit for this year. The tentative decision to cut seventh-grade Spanish, family and consumer science and a media center director at F.E. Peacock Middle School came Wednesday night during a marathon school board meeting. A final vote still must be taken to make the changes official. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159943/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130515/sports/705159943/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:06:52 -0400 The few times Christian Taugner finds himself in a jam, he always manages to find that extra gear. It's not a pretty sight for opponents. Behind another masterful pitching performance from its senior ace, Lake Park moved a step closer to the Upstate Eight Conference baseball title with Tuesday's 6-0 victory over Waubonsie Valley in Roselle. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:06:26 -0400 Lake Park got off to a fast start in all three sets in volleyball Tuesday against conference rival and host Waubonsie Valley. Then the Warriors battled back into contention three times, but the Lancers held them off in two of the three sets for a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 victory in the Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division clash. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149628/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149628/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:05:38 -0400 It doesn't get much more emotional for a team than it did for Lake Park on Tuesday night. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139946/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139946/ Mon, 13 May 2013 05:22:28 -0400 The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake recently was named to the 2013 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Landmarks Illinois, a not for profit group. Supporters hope the designation rekindles interest in the local landmark, which was built in 1884 by members of the Chicago Board of Trade as a private clubhouse and then converted to a hotel. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109660/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109660/ Sat, 11 May 2013 14:15:32 -0400 Local officials Saturday welcomed President Barack Obama action declaring suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas, saying it will help the recovery. "There are many of our residents who don't even have flood insurance, and this is going to help them out," said Lisle Mayor Joe Broda. "We were keeping our fingers crossed that we would, in fact, qualify because it's really going to aid our folks in moving forward." 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/705109837/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109837/ Fri, 10 May 2013 19:02:09 -0400 The Chain O' Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stage, the Fox Waterway Agency and Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted boating restrictions Thursday afternoon. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099951/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099951/ Wed, 8 May 2013 23:47:06 -0400 The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O' Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for uniforms, fuel and training to help offset some of their personal costs of volunteering.