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Prospect gymnast finds 'place that fits' despite challenges Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Jill Sevilla won't be competing for Prospect High School when the girls gymnastics state championships open Friday, but she's already a winner. Jill, who has Down syndrome, has been on the junior varsity team this season, and event competed in a match earlier in the year. “The girls that are less experienced pick an event to focus on, and Jill picked floor routine,” says her coach, Sara Koshelev. “We worked with her to improve her jumps and some tumbling passes.”
Baby showers set for Alexian children’s hospital in Hoffman Estates Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
After more than five years of planning, the new Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates is nearing completion, and members of the Alexian Brothers Foundation's Women's Board are throwing a pair of baby showers to welcome their new addition with amenities to make staying there more pleasant. "These are items that are not part of our operating budget," says Julie Baker, events and volunteer outreach manager for the foundation.
Arlington Hts. Chamber to inaugurate its 8th woman president Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
When Dianna Ehrenfried accepts the gavel on Thursday, she will be only the eighth woman in 66 years to lead the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. But her leadership signals more than a changing of the guard -- it represents a personal milestone for Ehrenfried, who will have risen from her darkest days, when she found herself a widow at 49 with an 8-year old son to raise and a business to grow.
Suburban officer to carry torch in S. Korea for World Special Olympics games Jan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Ken Veach of Schaumburg has carried the torch for Special Olympics Illinois for nearly 20 years, but now he'll take his flame to an even higher level: the Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea. This month, he will be among 100 law enforcement officers — the only one from Illinois — to carry the torch through South Korea.
Artist’s work benefits Wheeling food pantry Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Artist Joseph A. Burlini typically creates large, outdoor sculpture pieces that can be seen at locations around the country, including the Pentagon and the Chicago Botanic Garden, as well as in his hometown of Arlington Heights. His latest work is on a much smaller scale, but serves a great cause.
Palatine center's volunteers make Day of Giving possibleDec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The annual Day of Giving last month at the Palatine Opportunity Center helped nearly 1,500 people from Palatine Township find warm clothing, toys and even refurbished bicycles. It all happens because of a dedicated group of volunteers, called Palatine Assisting Through Hope. "It's our volunteers who make this possible," says Rich Tyack of Palatine, who works behind the scenes to mobilize people from the community.
Sportsmen thanked for donation to troopsDec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Nearly one year after members of the Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club shipped off venison jerky from their deer hunting season to American troops abroad, they got their just rewards: The officer on the receiving end in Afghanistan came to thank them. "It was perfect," Army Capt. Court Harris of Arlington Heights said. "We know all the work that went into making it, shipping them off and filling out all the customs forms. We really appreciated it."
Harper graduates latest class of nursing students Nov 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Harper College will hold its "Celebration Ceremony" on Saturday, when they pin their nursing students and honor the newest members of the health care profession. Among the group will be Patryk Gusciora of Schaumburg, a former paramedic and current Army reservist who will realize a long-held dream. "I enjoyed being a paramedic, but I always felt like we were diagnosing the patient, but not getting to treat them," Gusciora said. "I went into nursing so that I could care for patients during their illness, and their family."
Charity gala help provide shelter for troubled teens Nov 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A home in Palatine quietly blends into the surrounding neighborhood, seemingly unaware of its milestone role. It was 25 years ago that Shelter Inc. — which offers emergency and long-term housing for children and adolescents — held its first Charity Ball. "This is the home that the Charity Ball built," Carol Brown, development director, said during a tour last week.
Dogs give dose of medicine at Good Shepherd Hospital Nov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Jessie jumps up onto a chair in the oncology ward at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, and offers a friendly hello to a cancer patient, wagging his German shepherd tail. "When you see an animal, you forget about everything," said Patti Saylor said, reching over to pet him. "It's so nice, so homey."
Rolling Meadows parks leader is Scouting’s go-to guyOct 29, 2012 12:00 AM
If you work on an Eagle Scout project with Brian McKenna, the emphasis is on the word "work." McKenna, superintendent of parks for the Rolling Meadows Park District, teams Eagle candidates with jobs the park district needs done, and supervises. "I knew it would be a lot of work," says Scout Conor Thomas, "but I think Eagle Scout projects should be hard work."
Once a student, now one of Harper’s distinguished grads Oct 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Jim Inman was once a student and now he's a businessman -- and Harper College is proud to call him their own. Inman, an Arlington Heights resident who owns Elite Athletic Development, says Harper helped him turn his “dream turned into reality,” and on Monday the college will induct him as a Distinguished Alumni.
Adult Down syndrome center a passion, and ‘a blessing’ Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
What started 20 years ago with Dr. Brian Chicoine seeing adults with Down syndrome two mornings a week has evolved into the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, the only one of its kind in the Midwest. It is offered by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and its medical group. "It's a passion of Brian's," says Anthony Armada, president of Lutheran General, "and we consider it a blessing to carry out what he's created."
Hall of Famer Hampton tells Scouts: ‘I’m all in’ Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton was never a Boy Scout, but he completely identifies with their values, and was happy to keynote the Northwest Suburban Boy Scout Council's fundraiser Friday night. "It's all the things today that pop culture mocks," he added. "That's why, whenever I'm asked to speak to Scouts, I'm all in."
Mt. Prospect woman’s retires from ‘grandmother’ role at day care center Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Marie Handley, 88, of Mount Prorpect started working at the Elk Grove Township Community Day Care Center after retiring from Heinemann's Bakery 26 years ago. "For so many of our kids, she has been their grandmother figure," says Annette Capuaini, center director.
Monarchs capture the imagination of 7th-grade science class Sep 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Nancy Gottung opened her seventh-grade science class last week with this rather unusual request: "Raise your hands if you want to have honey put on your nose — for the butterfly to land on it." Gottung has taught science at St. James School in Arlington Heights for five years, but this was the first time she and her students raised monarch butterflies, carefully observing their various life cycles.
OMNI drama program a powerful outlet for young voices Sep 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Samantha Gallagher sings in the choir at Stevenson High School, but she found her voice acting in an innovative theater troupe for teens. REALITY Theatre, sponsored by OMNI Youth Services in Buffalo Grove, is for high schoolers interested in acting and writing scripts, and are committed to promoting positive choices.
A true original: Harper honors 45-year teacher Aug 27, 2012 12:00 AM
When Harper College opened in 1967, Bill Punkay began teaching. Today, as the college marks its 45th anniversary, Punkay is the only remaining original faculty member and he was honored this month by 400 faculty and staff. "Bill ... represents the spirit and the bedrock of what the college was intended to be," said Roger Spayer, Harper's chief human resources officer.
Families reunite on special day at Maryville Academy Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A tender moment played out last week at the beginning of Friends and Family Day at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, when a mother and son reunited after not seeing each other for seven years. "I wasn't sure it was him; I haven't seen him since he was 8," said Tammy, a single mother who traveled from southern Illinois for the event. "I'm overwhelmed."
Scout’s toy drive gives ‘Matthew’s Mission’ a boost Aug 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Arlington Hts. Scout Blake Maley and Boy Scout Troop 140 collected more than 600 toys for the pediatric oncology unit of Ann and Robert H. Lurie's Children's Hospital -- spurred by the story of Matthew Devine, the grandson of Blake's neighbor, Sue Ellen Burlini. "It was pretty big," says Blake, who starts his freshman year at Buffalo Grove High School this week. "The response was much bigger than I expected."