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Dawn Patrol: Des Plaines hazing forum; 2% teacher raises in Naperville May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Forum in Des Plaines on hazing. Did Lake Co. sheriff chief quit or get fired? Dist. 211 superintendent set to retire in 2014. Naperville teachers get 2% raises. St. Charles teachers get 2.8% raises. Owners of Lisle-based firm accused of fraud. Longest-serving male teacher in U-46 retiring. Lincolnshire boy 2nd in National Geographic Bee. Cubs lose to Pirates. Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2.
Oakton receives grant to fund nanotechnology education May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College has received a $374,279 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate college and high school students in the emerging field of nanotechnology.
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.
Dart’s office to distribute child ID kits May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is providing free "child identification kits" that allows parents to store critical identifying information in the event the child goes missing. Dart's office will be distributing the kits at the county's seven courthouses located throughout the county on Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Dawn Patrol: Schaumburg trustee tells of surviving Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg trustee details Oklahoma tornado experience. Barrington Dist. 220 still ndecided on Rt. 14. Union-backed pension reform savings in question. Grayslake Dist. 46 teacher admits to harassing message. Former Elgin deputy chief charged. Carpentersville honeybee ban lifted. Cubs' bullpen blows Garza's return.
Harper wins career preparedness award May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education recently recognized Harper College in Palatine with a Career Preparedness Award for its efforts to develop relationships with educational, business and public sector partners.
Former Elgin deputy chief accused of misconduct, identity theft May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Elgin deputy police chief was indicted and arrested Tuesday on charges of identity theft and official misconduct. Bob Beeter, 51, of Elgin was arrested at his job as Stockton Illinois police chief. He is accused of hacking into email to help his mistress in her divorce and improperly using the department's record system.
Suburban hospitals talk about tornado preparedness May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The devastation at Moore Medical Center in Oklahoma underscores the value of detailed emergency preparedness plans and routine evacuation drills, suburban hospital officials said Tuesday. For instance, when Sherman Hospital in Elgin is determined to be in the path of a tornado, a “code black” is activated to evacuate patients into hallways and other designated safe areas. “It is very, very labor intensive, especially with people who are hooked up to life monitoring equipment,” a hospital official said.
Local Red Cross office, Salvation Army helping tornado victims May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Those looking to help out the communities of Oklahoma City can make monetary donations, as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Amry are currently mobilizing supplies and personnel. “We have people that are trained and ready to deploy; we just need to get the word if help is needed,” a Red Cross official in Arlington Heights said.
Dawn Patrol: Islamic center plan in DuPage; W. Dundee roadwork May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Islamic center plans go before DuPage County again. Arlington Heights approves senior day care. Two big West Dundee road projects beginning. Schaumburg woman held in cyclist hit-and-run. McHenry man accused of threats to ambassadors, Serbs. Naper Settlement fire ruled accidental. Blackhawks lose.
Eight Harper players nab all-Region honors May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Some good news came to the Harper College baseball program on Tuesday, as eight Hawks players were honored with all-Region selections.
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.