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Harper students win fashion scholarships May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Myra Chung of Des Plaines struggled through her first high school sewing lesson. Now, she’s a Harper College fashion student designing her own collection. Chung and classmate Michelle Kreutner won $2,500 Fashion Group International scholarships to hone their craft.
Harper speech, debate team takes fourth at Nationals May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Harper College Speech Team finished fourth in the nation at the recent Phi Rho Pi National community college speech and debate tournament, besting dozens of fellow community colleges and boasting two individual champions. Elisa Galvan of Schaumburg and Brianna Bitout of Arlington Heights netted gold medals for extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, respectively.
Oakton board seats new officers May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Oakton Community College board of trustees seated new members and officers for 2013-14 earlier this month. Joan W. DiLeonardi, of Des Plaines, who was re-elected for a six-year term in April, was named the new chair, replacing Jody Wadhwa of Northbrook.
Documentary chronicles the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeon May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A new documentary, "From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction" will tell how the incredible story of the extinction of the passenger pigeon 100 years ago highlights conservation issues today.
Ex-U-46 teacher accuses district of forcing resignation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A former U-46 teacher has sued the district, arguing she was essentially fired in February 2012 after a hospitalization in fall 2010. Schaumburg resident Jeanette Boland, a former tenured teacher at Larsen and Kenyon Woods middle schools in Elgin and South Elgin, respectively, argues Elgin Area School District U-46 violated the Illinois Human Rights Act by saying she had a psychological problems, thus discriminating against her.
Elgin police want to know where surveillance cameras are May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Police Department is asking residents and business owners to let them know if they have surveillance cameras, so that if a crime takes place, police know where to look quickly for potential evidence. And to help people learn more about surveillance systems, the police department will offer a special class on June 22.
Lake, Cook counties top state’s endangered species list May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake and Cook counties have more endangered and threatened species than any other counties in Illinois, according to state statistics. “People think, ‘Oh, it’s only one little thing’ ... but the more components you remove from the ecosystem, the more it will be in trouble,” said Joe Kath, the DNR’s endangered species manager.
Dawn Patrol: One shot in Elgin; Hawks need top players to step up May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
One hurt in Elgin shooting; Des Plaines River racers pay tribute to event's founder; Fox Lake dedicates firefighter memorial; Lombard's Lilac Parade gets nostalgic; Hawks' best players were invisible in Game 2
Harper falls in finale at Waubonsee May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College eliminated the Harper College baseball team from postseason play with a 13-1 victory Sunday in the decisive game of their best-of-three NJCAA regional series in Sugar Grove. The Chiefs advance to the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Goranson aims to get it going at Oakton May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A familiar name in local softball circles is taking over the reins of the Oakton College softball program. Jim Goranson, the only father who has had two daughters serve as honorary captains for the Daily Herald Cook County all-area softball team, will direct the Des Plaines junior college team.
Harper to offer social media boot camp for small businesses May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The calls kept rolling in to Harper College's Small Business Development Center: Entrepreneurs were well aware they needed to jump on the social media bandwagon to boost their business, but had no idea how to start.
Des Plaines River racers pay tribute to event’s founderMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first time in the 56-year history of the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon, the man who was its guiding force was absent. But the memory of Ralph Frese, who died in December at the age of 86, loomed large over the race from Libertyville to Prospect Heights.
Elgin event asks: “Who Is My Muslim Neighbor?” May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
An event held Sunday at Elgin Community College brought a roomful of people earnestly searching for answers about the religion nearly one in four people on the planet claim as their own. “Who Is My Muslim Neighbor?” was organized by the Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders and the Elgin Human Relations Commission.
COD paves new way to earn bachelor's degreeMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Nine students will walk across the stage Sunday at Lewis University's commencement ceremony to receive bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Yet, these students never took classes at the school's campus in Romeoville. Through a so-called 3+1 program partnership between Lewis and College of DuPage, the students earned their four-year degrees from Lewis by taking all their classes at COD's campus in Glen Ellyn.
Gender pay gap starts right away for college grads May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
As college seniors enter the workforce, some are frustrated by one factor that still enters the salary equation -- gender. According to the American Association of University Women, a gender pay gap not only exists, but it develops right away. Women working full time one year after graduation are paid an average of 18 percent less than men also working full time one year later. “We were really trying to get at a group that was as close to the same as possible right out of college," said Christianne Corbett of the AAUW. "And we still found a gap.”
Moylan reaches out to Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge constituents May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat, will be starting satellite constituent service office hours on Wednesdays in June in Park Ridge and Elk Grove Village.
Cook County Jail has outbreak of lice, scabiesMay 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees.
ECC grad embraces life’s ups and downs May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Karen Sarai Gonzalez came to the United States from Mexico when she was 16 years old knowing little English. Since then she has learned a new language, made new friends, become part of a second family, and earned a degree. Gonzalez was one of about 400 graduates honored at Elgin Community College Saturday, earning an associate of applied science degree in nursing.
High-schoolers walk at Harper commencement May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Included in the 550 or so students who donned caps and gowns Saturday at Harper College's commencement was a contingent not yet old enough to vote, but qualified to take vital signs, transfer patients and practice infection control. A total of 18 high-schoolers, 17 from Wheeling High School alone, walked after completing their Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, among the numerous fast-growing dual credit options that Harper offers.
No injuries in Palatine condo fire May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
No one was injured in a fire Friday night that left three condominium units uninhabitable in Palatine, authorities said. The Palatine Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire at a two-story, 24-unit condo building at 516 N. Wilke Road, according to a news release.