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Community Ed Foundation Gears Up for 15th Annual Golf Classic this FridayJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The 15th Annual Mt. Prospect Golf Classic is this Friday, June 21, at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club. Golfers can still register their foursomes or be assigned to one. Non-golfers can also spend the day at the golf course and enjoy the lunch buffet for only $20 as well as win some raffle and silent auction prizes. The very popular Helicopter Ball Drop is back this year! Make sure you buy your numbered golf ball(s) at one for $20 or three for $50.
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.
On verge of shutdown, Long Grove Confectionery gets new owner Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Long Grove Confectionery, a Buffalo Grove-based chocolate company, has been taken over by Chicago-based Arway Confectionaries. Arway's president, Craig Leva, says Long Grove will keep its name, all its employees, its factory and its retail store.
Buffalo Grove Chamber seeks nominees for community awards Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to honor residents who care about their community. But before they do, they’re asking for the community’s help in identifying deserving nominees. The 2013 Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards will be awarded to volunteers and individuals Nov. 23 at a Celebration Gala Event at the Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove.
Calisch Award winner has long artistic resume Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A four-instrument musician, dancer and choreographer is the 2013 winner of the Richard Calisch Arts Unlimited Award in District 214. “Chelsie Coren could walk in to any high school dance program, jazz program or orchestra program and run it,” said Brian Logan, fine arts coordinator at Wheeling High School.
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.
Relay For Life events set for June 14 in Northwest suburbs Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Three Northwest suburban Relay For Life events benefiting the American Cancer Society will take place Friday, June 14.
Districts 214 to hold school on Veterans Day Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
In a move that may not be popular with local veterans or students, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has decided to hold classes on Veterans Day, beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.