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Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
Our national security has to come first Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: When our country is being attacked by terrorists, being “ politically correct” sits way far back in the bus. We did not do enough and are continuing to pay for that!
Federal cuts close Arlington Heights vaccine clinic Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A change in federal funding has caused the village of Arlington Heights to cancel its monthly immunization clinic for February and put the whole program — which served more than 800 underinsured and uninsured children last year — in jeopardy.
Apartments, water park on the way at Arlington DownsFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
After years of planning and preliminary work, officials said construction on phase one of the new Arlington Downs development in Arlington Heights will get started in a few weeks. The $250 million redevelopmnent of the former Sheraton hotel near Arlington Park includes apartments, a small hotel, a water park and dining and retail establishments.
Harper’s partnership with high schools netting positive results Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Feds: Des Plaines woman arranged sham marriages for noncitizens Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Des Plaines woman who runs an Arlington Heights-based immigration consulting business faces federal charges alleging she helped arrange at least four sham marriages to help clients evade immigration laws, authorities announced today. Teresita Zarrabian, 60, is charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, marriage fraud, visa fraud and obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed following her arrest Thursday.
Prospect gymnast finds 'place that fits' despite challenges Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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.”
Spring Valley Chorus present harmony variety show March 9Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Saturday, March 9 at 3PM the Spring Valley Chorus of Schaumburg will present an A Cappella harmony Variety Show at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.
Prospect High School to Hold Blood DriveFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Prospect High School will host a community blood drive on Saturday, March. 9.
New Schaumburg Community Hub site launches Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) and Linked Local Network (LLN) have collaborated to launch Linked Local Schaumburg: Building a HandsOn Community, which will be previewed 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Schaumburg campus of Roosevelt University.
D214 Community Education offers classes to a ‘new you’ starting Feb. 13 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Cardio workout and Frank Sinatra? Hybrid coaching for a better you? District 214 Community Education is offering new classes that will help you strike a balance between your mind and body.
Palatine Park District enjoys successful weekend conference Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Staff members from the Palatine Park District were presented with several awards at the annual Soaring to New Heights Conference presented by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. The conference was held January 24-26 in Chicago.
BMO’s Ablin to highlight Economic Forecast Breakfast Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College this month will offer a free public economics lesson aimed at deciphering the economy and the financial market for 2013.
‘Cooking With Class’ event to benefit Shelter Inc. Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Friends of Shelter will host an evening of culinary delight with a "Cooking with Class" demonstration and dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg.
Images: The Week in Pictures Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features a dads and daughters dance, kids science projects, and cold and snowy weather.
Palatine library used book sale Feb. 15-17 Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Arlington Hts. man has app for fighting off attacker Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Peter Cahill of Arlington Heights is marketing a smartphone application that is designed to summon help immediately if someone is being attacked or robbed, and he wants to offer it free for a year to Barrington Unit District 220.
The Soapbox Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Read editors' comments about a tiny new river resident, pocked roads and other winter hazards, and an amazing acronym.
Arlington Heights honors Hearts of Gold winners Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Hundreds of community leaders and residents gathered on Saturday to honor the best of Arlington Heights during the annual Hearts of Gold awards dinner.“This is the night that defines Arlington Heights, the village that truly is a family” said Village President Arlene Mulder, who also called the event “the Academy Awards of Arlington Heights.”
Productive day for Glenbard N. at Maine EastFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Heading to Champaign next weekend? Your probabilities of running into a few young men with bleached blonde hair are looking strong. And when you do, you will have found Glenbard North's 7 state-qualified wrestlers, all hoping for individual state titles and traditionally wearing the hairdos. Success for the Panthers came easy at the Class 3A Maine East sectional Saturday afternoon as Jon Marmolego (120 pounds), Jered Cortez (126) and Brian Murphy (152) all grabbed first-place wins in their respective weight classes, while Jimique Davis at 160 took second place, Patrick Augstyn (106) and Johnny Gosinski (132) placed third and Colton Wegner (170) sneaked into Champaign in fourth place. “We brought 10 guys here, seven got out and I can remember when we'd be happy if we got one guy out,” said Panthers' coach Mark Hahn. “To get seven guys out that's pretty good. We had five in the finals, pretty good tournament, all the way around.”