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NSSEO honors people, businesses that aid its special education efforts Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
During a reception last week, students gave tours of a greenhouse and sustainable vegetable garden in Arlington Heights that was created for special education students with help from individuals, businesses and local units of government. "It’s a huge asset to our students, to have this kind of collaboration,” said Maureen Daly.
Obamacare full of costly surprises Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Buffalo Grove letter to the editor: The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, now realizes that Obamacare will cost much more than anticipated, so she is trying to convince private sector CEOs to voluntarily contribute money to offset the tremendous cost. It won’t happen.
Trustees reject smoking ban for Buffalo Grove Days Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove village trustees overwhelmingly rejected calls for a complete ban on smoking at the community’s Labor Day weekend festival, Buffalo Grove Days, but restrictions on smokers could be in place by the time this year’s edition kicks off Aug. 29. The push for the ban was led by Trustee Michael Terson, who raised concerns over how secondhand smoke could affect festival visitors.
Buffalo Grove celebrates Flag Day Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Flag Day is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for the flag, its designers and makers. The flag is representative of independence and unity as a nation with a proud history. Buffalo Grove was among the places that held a Flag Day ceremony last Friday. The ceremony was held at Veterans Park, 1300 N. Weiland Road.
Panel, Film to Highlight Bullying Epidemic Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College experts will join others from the Palatine community this month for a panel discussion exploring options for confronting the nation’s bullying epidemic.
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.
Buffalo Grove trustees defer on assault weapons ban Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove trustees, saying they were not comfortable with the state of Illinois putting a gun to their heads to meet a deadline for voting on an assault weapons ban, decided to defer the discussion. The village’s Cook County section of the village is already under the control of the county’s assault weapons ban.
NCH provides nearly $89 million in annual community benefit programs in 2012Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) reported $88.7 million in community benefit in 2012, a 7 percent increase from the previous year, according to its annual report filed with the Illinois Attorney General.
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.
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.
Dessert for Autism at the Continental RestaurantJun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove hosted a benefit for Autism Speaks in honor of Jonah Brenner a nine year old Buffalo Grove resident who has been diagnosed with Autism.
Coldwell Banker welcomes Kobra Hall to Northwest officeJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Kobra Hall Joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Northwest Office
Personal training education offered by Cooper Institute at Sachs Recreation CenterJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A Personal Training Education course designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy helping others lead more active –and healthier– lives, is offered at Sachs Recreation Center, on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2. The course is packed with high quality information based on more than 40 years of research from The Cooper Institute and allows you to develop the skills and techniques needed to truly change lives. The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Young Fencers from Illinois Fencers Club Bring Home MedalsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Wheeling Park District opens new Husky Park playground Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The community is invited to attend the dedication of the new Husky Park playground at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Refreshments will be served. The five-acre park is located at 1100 Lee St., in Wheeling.
Palatine, Wheeling schools part of new state-sponsored STEM program Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Two local schools will be part of a new statewide program aimed at increasing students’ interest in careers involving science, technology, engineering and math. The Illinois Science and Technology Institute announced Thursday that Wheeling High School and Palatine High School will be part of the new R&D (research and development) STEM Learning Exchange, which will provide students the opportunity to work with an industry or university mentor and participate in real-world research experiences.
Buffalo Grove students donate supplies to tornado victims Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove High School students turned their end-of-the-year locker clean out into a collection drive for students in Oklahoma who had lost everything in last month's tornado.