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Head to Geneva Commons for outdoor concertsMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Some popular favorites and fun newcomers are heading to the Randall Road corridor as part of the 11th annual summer concert series at Geneva Commons. The free series is set to begin at the outdoor mall on Wednesday, June 5, and continue throughout the month of June.
Fox Valley police reports May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Carpentersville woman they say hit a man in the forehead with a bottle May 19 while the pair was driving in the 100 block of Bolz Road, police said.
Fellow worker charged in carnival rape in Carpentersville May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
A Tennessee carnival worker has been accused of raping a fellow carnival worker in Carpentersville, police said Friday.
Carpentersville close to approving park’s master plan May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Carpentersville village officials have finally received a blueprint filled with ideas on how to make Carpenter Park a better place to recreate. The question is how to pay for the ideas, ranging from a disc golf course to a gazebo, since there's a $400,000 price tag. “Dollars will drive the priorities of what gets done,” Village Manager J. Mark Rooney said.
Media Communications Specialist offers tips for branding yourself as an Industry ExpertMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
April Neill, President of April Neill Public Relations shares six tips for positioning yourself, or your business, as the go-to expert in your industry.
ECC students win several first-place gold medals at Illinois SkillsUSA May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College students won first-place gold medals in the Illinois SkillsUSA competition held April 11 through 13 in Springfield.
Minor injuries for 17 Algonquin students in bounce house accident May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Six students from Algonquin Lakes Elementary School were sent to area hospitals for evaluation Thursday afternoon after they were injured in a bounce house during an indoor school celebration, officials said. Another 11 students were treated at the school and released to their parents. There were no serious injuries.
Harper College team scores big at NASA rocket competition May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Their rocket crashed during a test run, but a Harper College-based team of science and engineering students took fourth place in a national NASA rocketry competition, besting big names like MIT and Northwestern. "To be mentioned in the same sentence as such prestigious schools is really awesome," said student Eric Meyers.
Jacobs blasts into regional final May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Crystal Lake South ace Tyler Hall had won 18 of 20 decisions over two varsity seasons entering Thursday’s Class 4A regional semifinal, but host Jacobs was hardly intimidated. The Golden Eagles scored 7 runs against Hall (5 earned) on 9 hits in building a 7-0 lead through 3 innings, and they staved off a late comeback attempt to win 8-5. “(Hall) wasn’t really hitting spots with his curveballs, so we knew we could jump on his fastball,” Jacobs senior Connor Conzelman said. “It seemed like everybody on our team was hitting him. You don’t have it everyday, I guess.” The victory advances No. 3 Jacobs (22-11) to a regional championship game for the second straight season. The Golden Eagles lost to CL South in the title game last year. They will attempt to win the first regional title in program history against Mid-Suburban League West champion Barrington (22-11), the fourth seed, on Saturday at 10 a.m.
St. Edward falls to Regina May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Jacobs’ Panchapakesa still alive at state May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
After battling all season long to impose themselves as serious contenders in the area, Fox Valley Conference power and sectional champ Jacobs has just one remaining player alive at the 98th Illinois State Tennis Championships in Arlington Heights. Freshmen Kailash Panchapakesa (33-6), who finished third at sectionals behind Andre Norasith (South Elgin) and Hampshire junior Elisha Hougland, finds himself in the consolation bracket against Austin Russell (Plainfield South) after going 2-1 on the day at the Hoffman Estates venue Thursday.
RM’s Galvin, Schaumburg’s Lin roll through first three rounds May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
With his cool, calm demeanor and 30-plus victories, Mack Galvin has shattered the stereotype of freshmen lacking the proper high school experience to be successful on his sport’s biggest stage, the state tournament. The Rolling Meadows frosh booked his place in today’s fourth round championship bracket after an impressive 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over 9-16 seed Brandon Harris (24-7) of Edwardsville. The earned Galvin a spot opposite 3-4 seed Jeremy Bush, a four-time state qualifier from state power Stevenson. Schaumburg sophomore Vincent Lin will join Galvin in the round of 16 after a strong showing Thursday.
Ludwig, Dundee-Crown roll over DeKalb May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Not that long ago, Jared Ludwig was pitching for the Dundee-Crown sophomore team. Thursday, he found himself on the mound in a postseason game. Ludwig acquitted himself just fine, thank you, holding DeKalb to 3 hits over 5-plus innings while leading the Chargers to a 10-0, 6-inning victory. D-C faces Huntley on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the title in the Class 4A DeKalb regional.
Jacobs High School WYSE Team finishes first at regional competition May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Jacobs High School Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team placed first at the regional competition at Elgin Community College. Each student competes against other schools by taking college-level tests in two of six categories. Awards are given to first to third places for individual scores. Team scores are calculated from the normalized two highest scores in each category. The total team score is the sum of five normalized scores of which three must be the math, English and chemistry.
ECC graduates offer advice to high school grads May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Few would argue that earning a college degree is a smart choice. But what are the advantages of attending a community college before moving on to a four-year university? How can community college students get the full college experience while still living at home? Several recent Elgin Community College graduates shared their stories with the Daily Herald — and offered some advice to high school graduates heading to college themselves this fall.
First Congregational accepting preschool registration May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
First Congregational Church of Dundee, 900 S. Eighth St. in West Dundee, is currently accepting enrollment for Littlest Disciples Preschool. The early education program year begins Sept. 3. Prepare your child for elementary school success and make learning fun all in a Christian environment with a small student-teacher ratio.
Man wanted in McHenry, Kane and Cook counties found in Milwaukee May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A man wanted by the sheriff's offices in McHenry, Kane and Cook County counties has been arrested in Milwaukee, according to a news release. Brandon A. Williams, 21, formerly of Carpentersville, was charged with one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and two counts of aggravated battery in McHenry County, along with one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Kane County and driving with a suspended license in Cook County.
Memorial Day especially important for Carpentersville boyMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This Memorial Day will take on a deeper meaning for Christian Sanchez, a 13-year-old boy from Carpentersville whose great-uncle, Army First Lt. Ronald Wolter, was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Christian recently visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall on a class trip to Washington D.C., found his great uncle's name and, at his mother's and grandmother's request, made four etchings of his name.
Theft charges dropped against ex-Barrington High administrator May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Theft charges were dropped Wednesday against a former Barrington High School administrator accused of stealing funds from the school's fine arts department. However, Julie Rachel Salk paid just over $5,000 in restitution to Barrington Unit District 220, claiming she was "ultimately responsible" for the missing funds, defense attorney Doug Roberts said.
Images: St. Edward High School graduation May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Edward Catholic High School held their commencement ceremony on May 21st at St. Patrick Mission Church in St. Charles.