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Arlington Heights BP station opens May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The new BP gas station, automated car wash and convenience store at the corner of Algonquin and Arlington Heights roads is now open.
Forest View School celebrates its 50th anniversary May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Forest View Elementary School's 50th anniversary celebration was a blast May 3, as more than 500 people filled the building for the capstone celebration. "Boy, you guys really know how to throw a party," said outgong Mount Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks.
New Arlington teen center a far cry from living room library May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The living room of the little white frame house at 202 N. Dunton in Arlington Heights is where teens in 1894 went to find something interesting to read. The two Shepard sisters who lived there welcomed townspeople to scan the bookshelves in their living room for books to take home and read before the fire on cold winter nights.
Glasgow named president pro tem in Arlington HeightsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Trustee Tom Glasgow was elected the Arlington Heights Village Board's president pro tem Monday night, meaning he will fill in running board meetings and attending events where Village President Tom Hayes is not available.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago seeks 50 companies for campaignMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC), as part of the national A Billion + Change initiative, is seeking 50 local companies to commit to this campaign in order to mobilize $1 billion of pro bono and skills-based service by 2013, to address core issues our communities face.
Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
Misericordia says thanks for donations May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Leaders of the Arlington Heights/Rolling Meadows Misericordia Candy Days fundraiser appreciate all the support they got April 26-27.
Mulder a wonderful role model May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Ron and Janet Joy offer this tribute to former Arlington Hts. mayor Arlene Mulder.
Arlington Heights on verge of $300,000 flood study May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly two years after a massive rain flooded many homes in Arlington Heights, the village board on Monday informally approved spending nearly $300,000 for a comprehensive study of the sewer system and flooding issues.
Palatine’s Kirk School prom a night to remember May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
At the Kirk School prom, seniors arrived in a stretch limousine, decked out in stylish dresses and suits. Excitement was running high. "Our students look forward to this night all year," says Kim Dungan, principal of the school that teaches students with disabilities.
Buffalo Grove clinches in MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first time this century, Buffalo Grove will play for the Mid-Suburban League softball championship. Under third-year coach Jamie Paul, the Bison clinched the MSL East on Monday with a 6-5 victory over visiting Hersey.
Another command performance by Elk Grove’s Camacho May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove senior pitcher David Camacho completed a perfect run through his Mid-Suburban League opponents, tossing a complete-game 4-hitter with 8 strikeouts as the Grenadiers wrapped up regular-season league play with a 2-0 victory over visiting Conant on Monday. Camacho improved to 7-1 overall and finished 6-0 against MSL foes. He allowed 2 walks. Luc DiMaso did most of the damage offensively for Elk Grove (21-8, 12-4). He had 2 hits — a solo homer and a double — and scored both runs. Michael Anciulis also had 2 hits, including a double.
Nice day for Niecikowski as Meadows clinches MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Junior Alex Niecikowski was having a great day, and that was before the game even started Monday against visiting Palatine. Niecikowski was celebrating his 17th birthday, and he made it a memorable by leading the Mustangs (16-8-1, 13-1) past Palatine 5-4 to clinch an outright Mid-Suburban East championship.
Scouting postseason girls soccer / Northwest May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Previewing the girls soccer postseason, from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League and St. Viator.
Softball takes a back seat as Pauly moves forward May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Nicole Pauly is turning in her softball uniform. For the first time in 20 years, the former Palatine High School, Northwestern University and Akron Racers standout will not play competitive softball in the summer months. "Oh maybe I'll play on a slow-pitch team" she said with a smile. "But professionally I'm starting the next chapter of my life."Pauly recently obtained a master's degree in school counseling from Loyola after getting her bachelor's degree from Northwestern.
Jim Crow Workshop Follow-upMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A follow-up workshop and film presenting the talk given by best-selling author, Michelle Alexander on her book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will be held at the Round Lake Area Library on Sunday, May 19th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
Young Docents Bring Observatory to LifeMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College’s Henize Observatory Student Docent Program trains local seventh- through 12th-graders to run the telescopes for the hundreds of stargazers who visit the observatory each year.
Illinois Residents Urged to Register for Federal Disaster AssistanceMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
CHICAGO, IL -- Illinois residents affected by the late April flooding and storms may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and federal officials announced today.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists