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A new generation of directors leads CTE in ‘iSing’ Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
When Allison Cherry stepped onto the Children’s Theatre of Elgin stage in 1992 as a second-grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But 20 years later, Cherry, a 28-year-old teacher at Prairie View Grade School in Burlington, will direct "iSing: Sounds of a New Generation," which will be presented June 21-23 and June 28-30 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre.
Local Groups Hold Vigil for Gun Violence VictimsJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
PALATINE, IL.- More than 100 residents of the west and northwest suburbs held a vigil to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings last Friday, June 14th at the Palatine Metra station. Gun violence prevention groups from the greater Chicagoland area joined with Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) to honor those victims and 4,800 other Americans murdered since the Newtown massacre, while Congress has failed to enact commonsense measures to reduce gun violence that are supported by 90% of the American people.
One Truck, One Goal: Charity fundraiser at Schaumburg Boomers seeks to fill semi truck with sports gear for kids in need.Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based charity Gear for Goals is partnering with the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Team on Friday, June 21st to host a large scale donation drive to benefit children in need in the U.S. and internationally.
Harper College to celebrate success at GED graduation ceremony Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College will hold its first formal GED graduation ceremony in more than two decades for 50 students Friday, June 21. “We thought it was important to stop and help students celebrate their accomplishments in this leg of their educational journey,” director of adult education Darice Trout said.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Center for Cancer Care earns national accreditation Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Center for Cancer Care received a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. The Good Shepherd Center for Cancer Care received the highest level of recognition for eight evaluation areas: cancer committee attendance, clinical trial accrual, cancer registrar education, public reporting of outcomes, College of American Pathologists protocols, nursing care, abstracting timeliness and submission/accuracy of data.
AquaSprites Synchronized Swim Team qualifies for national championship Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The AquaSprites Synchronized Swim Team qualified two solos, duet, trio and team for the Age Group Championship in Riverside, Calif., June 21-June 30.
Suburban districts spend $320,800 opposing online charter school planJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The appeal process for a proposed suburban virtual charter school was cut short last week — but not before 18 suburban school districts spent more than $320,800 in legal fees fighting the issue. Not to mention the hundreds of hours school staffs spent researching the proposal, officials say.
Insect Stings and Bites This SummerJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to spend time outside, keep in mind that stinging insects and ticks will also be out during the warmer months as well.
Tween event! Hip Hop Explosion at Lakeside in Crystal Lake, IL.Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Tweens are invited to attend Hip Hop Explosion on Friday, June 21st at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake, IL. Hip Hop Explosion is designed for kids ages 7 and up to learn fun dance moves and mini routines. Tickets are $6 a person and the color theme for the June 21st event is green. Lakeside is located 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake, IL.
Color guard team helps kids build skill, self-esteemJun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Watching from across a gymnasium as his youth color guard rehearses, Eric Hall sees flags and other props clatter to the floor - but he sees only growth. He smiles, knowing the next try will be better, and the flag spinner will be hooked. This is how he builds his champion Allegiance Youth Color Guard of Dundee team. Hundreds of hours of spinning, throwing, falling flags, and then success and more smiles.
St. Viator leads all-star effort Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator was best represented in this year’s Class A all-star game at Sandburg in Orland Park on June 6 as Mike Julius, Dan O’Malley, Andrew Romano, Billy Spingola and Peter Trunk were selected to the team. O’Malley had a hat trick to lead the Black team, which was coached by St. Viator’s Bill Sanford, to a 16-8 victory over the White team.
Community members asked to clear clutter to do good for kids in needJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Gear for Goals, a non-profit youth charity, is hosting a sports gear and musical instrument donation drive at the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Game on Friday, June 21st and is asking community members to clear out their garage and closets for a worthy cause.
Barrington Area Council on Aging adds eight to its hall of fame Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight Barrington-area residents’ efforts to enhance the quality of life in their community have been recognized through their induction into the Barrington Area Council on Aging’s Hall of Fame. The inductees, honored during a recognition tea at Lake Barrington Woods, were nominated by local service organizations, churches, health care providers, nonprofits, the arts community and local governments.
Suburban triathletes swim, bike, run through motherhoodJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
One-year-old Matt squeals happily while he plays with his 5-year-old sister Molly. Their mother, Jennifer Garrison of Naperville, casually checks on her kids while discussing how she manages being a mother of three, coaching triathletes, and volunteering at her children's school — while still making time to work out. Garrison is one of seven co-authors of the new book “Tri-Mom: Swimming, Biking, and Running Through Motherhood."
Two rare albino raccoon kits recently rescued by ABC WildlifeJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Two rare albino raccoon kits have been recently trapped by ABC Wildlife of Arlington Heights.
Gateway for Cancer Research honors cancer researcher for discoveries and patient impactJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM announces Dr. Pierre-Yves Dietrich as the recipient of the inaugural Cancer Researcher of the Year Award.
OFA hosts gun vigil June 14 in Northwest suburbsJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
OFA Chapters from the Northwest Suburbs and Lake/McHenry will be holding a vigil to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings this Friday, June 14th. Palatine Gun violence prevention groups from the greater Chicagoland area will be partnering with the OFA chapters to unite for honoring those victims tragically lost. 4,800 additional Americans murdered since the Newtown massacre, while Congress has failed to enact commonsense measures to reduce gun violence that are supported by 90% of the American people. Representative Peter Roskam, who will be a key player in deciding whether Congress will act on gun violence prevention, has been invited to attend but has not yet responded.
ECC Relay For Life honors, remembers those touched by cancer Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Communitiy College will hold its 11th Relay For Life fundraiser from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, the culmination of a year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society. About 200 walkers will participate with several hundred more people expected to take part in games and activities along the side of the track. An opening ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Friday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center and Spartan Events Center parking lots at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Respect the Flag when its life is over, says Waste ManagementJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Stars and Stripes do not belong with trash, says leading waste services company
Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease! A Disease that needs to be heard of. Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The world-famous Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois will be the site of the first annual Hot Rods for Huntington’s Disease charity event.