Articles filed under Algonquin

• Softball/Fox Valley roundup May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.
  

   

• Find The Courage To Quit TobaccoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Quitting anything can be difficult, but quitting tobacco on your own can be almost impossible. With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013 it is time to stop using tobacco for good.
  

   

• Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrating Cancer ChampionsMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  On Sunday, June 2, join Good Shepherd Hospital to celebrate the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who’ve survived, inspire those who’ve recently been diagnosed, and give continued support to their families and communities.
  

   
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  Dole Mansion Mural Project depicts organization missionMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Lakeside Legacy Foundation located in Crystal Lake is steeped in art and history, and a mural depicting Lakeside’s mission is being painted on a large brick wall facing the rear driveway of the building. Amber Larsen, Lakeside Resident Partner Artist and owner of Creative Artistry School of Fine Arts; which is located in Lakeside’s Highland house behind the Dole Mansion, is leading the mural project. The mural brings to life in paint what Lakeside is all about. That Lakeside is a community arts center that brings the arts alive, cultivates creativity, and is a place for the community to gather and celebrate. Lakeside Legacy Foundation was created in 2002 by the out-pouring of community support to save the historic property from demolition. The foundation is celebrating it’s eleventh year, and this mural project is a visual expression of its commitment to the community and the arts!
  

   

• Grand Prize Drawing Deadline is May 24 for Luxury Dream Home or $1.5 million in Cash in the Chicago Dream House Raffle May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Raffle raises critical funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities
  

   

• May is National Water Safety MonthMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Memorial weekend typically kicks off the summer pool season. This release provides consumers with information on where they can pick up safety brochures and have their children take a Safe Swimmer's Pledge to educate families on the importance of safe swimming practices all summer long.
  

   
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  Richard Marx to headline piano conference at Raue Center May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Page 3 The Raue Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its second annual National Piano Conference. Richard Marx will headline the big event. The multitalented artist has sold more than 30 million albums, scored 14 chart-topping singles and, as a songwriter, earned a Grammy for song of the year. The conference runs June 27-30. Richard Marx will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
  

   

• MCC offers training to be a private investigator May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Page 2 If you possess honesty, a curious mind and a flair for solving problems, consider a career as a private investigator and enroll in a summer training program offered by McHenry County College.
  

   
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  Images: Dundee-Crown High School graduation May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  Dundee-Crown High School held its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.
  

   
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  Images: Jacobs High School graduation May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  Jacobs High School held its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.
  

   
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  ECC grad embraces life’s ups and downs May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Karen Sarai Gonzalez came to the United States from Mexico when she was 16 years old knowing little English. Since then she has learned a new language, made new friends, become part of a second family, and earned a degree. Gonzalez was one of about 400 graduates honored at Elgin Community College Saturday, earning an associate of applied science degree in nursing.
  

   

• Baseball: Scouting the Fox Valley postseason May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Scouting the upcoming baseball postseason in the Fox Valley.
  

   

• Softball: Scouting the Fox Valley postseason May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Scouting the upcoming softball postseason in the Fox Valley.
  

   

• Softball/Fox Valley roundup May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Baseball/Fox Valley roundup May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Huntley’s Tseumah state high jump champ May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Omo Tseumah took a calculated gamble. But it paid off handsomely for the Huntley senior in her return engagement with Lyons Township sophomore Emma Haugen. Last year at the girls Class 3A state track and field meet, Haugen defeated Tseumah for the championship in the high jump. Tseumah made a bold move as the two dueled once again on Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. "I decided to skip 5-(feet)-5," Tseumah said. The Marquette-bound senior then made her three following heights at 5-6, 5-7 and 5-8.
  

   

• Cary-Grove’s Russell advances to state May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Aurora CC takes regional from St. Edward May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Aurora Central Catholic baseball team had already seized momentum and the lead with a 3-run fourth inning, but the phantom defensive play the Chargers pulled off in the top of the fifth became the defining moment of their 4-2 victory over St. Edward in the Class 2A Westminster Christian regional Aurora championship game Saturday. No. 2 St. Edward (16-9) trailed by 2 runs but had a runner at second base with one out when ACC ace Matt Miller faked a pickoff throw to second base, forcing the runner to dive back to the bag head first. However, the ball never left Miller's mitt.
  

   

• Westminster Christian nails down 1st regional title May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  It's been a big week for the Westminster Christian softball team. On Tuesday, the Warriors won a regional game for the first time in program history. On Saturday, they did themselves one better, claiming the program's first regional championship — and they did it at Jockey Field in East Dundee, Westminster's home field. Becca Fugiel had 3 hits including a double, triple and 3 RBI and her sister Rachel scattered 7 hits with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks as the Warriors defeated Christian Liberty 7-4 in a Class 1A regional title game.