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Food pantry donations taken at Bartlett parade Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Hanover Township and the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce will collect donations for the Township Food Pantry during the Bartlett Independence Day parade, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
South Elgin resident awarded for commitment to Lions Club Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, June 7, South Elgin Lion Paul Groth was presented with the Lions International Leadership Award, the third highest award on the international level, and the Jim and Joyce Davis Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest awards on the district level.
Why shouldn’t gvmt. listen to your calls? Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
An Elgin letter to the editor: Unbelievable, we have close to 3,000 people murdered in a single day, more than were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, by people that hate us and we are worried and hurt that our government is looking at our phone records. These same people that want to kill us are constantly planning to do us harm and we are hurt that our government is spying on us.
U-46 grading changes means no score below 50 for studentsJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Changes to the Elgin Area School District U-46 grading scale were never intended to be issues requiring school board approval. After weeks of intense opposition by some teachers and parents, the board's newest members — Frank Napolitano and Veronica Noland — pushed for a vote anyway. It isn't going to happen. The change will eliminate the bottom half of the traditional 0-100 scale, making a 50 the lowest grade students can get. The goal is to equalize the interval between each letter grade but opponents say it will reduce achievement.
Judson offering first doctoral program Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin City Council members have become increasingly focused on education in they chose the theme as one of nine key parts of the city’s strategic plan, a move that pulled schooling into the purview of city government for the first time. While the council has no direct control over educating the city’s students, Mayor David Kaptain has led a push to work with Elgin’s educational institutions in the name of attracting more people to the community. Judson University’s announcement Monday that it would offer its first doctoral degree — a doctorate of education in literacy — was received as warmly by the mayor as anyone else.
Images: The Week in Pictures Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features kids playing outside, adults playing outside, and dogs playing outside. People ran in races, paddled on rivers, and played in local parks.
Country duo Thompson Square to headline Northwest Fourth Fest Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
An award-winning country duo will headline this year's Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates. For $10, attendees can gain access to see Thompson Square on Friday, July 5, on the Village Green across the street from the Sears Centre Arena.
Suburban districts spend $320,800 opposing online charter school planJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The appeal process for a proposed suburban virtual charter school was cut short last week — but not before 18 suburban school districts spent more than $320,800 in legal fees fighting the issue. Not to mention the hundreds of hours school staffs spent researching the proposal, officials say.
Prosthetic leg brings U-46 grads engineering fame Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Beny Romo, Jonathan Kuruc and Justin Markel, three recent South Elgin High School graduates, are spending their summer before college figuring out how to apply for a patent and start a business as they look toward marketing a one-of-a-kind prosthetic leg. Their design earned them first place in a regional competition in April and notice from HP and Intel industry leaders.
Faith Lutheran Church hosts international and highly acclaimed Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in ConcertJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Faith Lutheran Church is hosting the international and highly acclaimed Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in Concert. Joining them will be a special appearance by the Exalt Brass ensemble.
ComEd Offers Customers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences in “Coolest Summer Ever” PromotionJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Coolest Summer Ever is an 11-week social media promotion from ComEd offering participants once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes at some of the coolest locations in Chicagoland. Visit ComEd’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComEd to enter.
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital: New Exhibit at the West Chicago City MuseumJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital: New Exhibit at the West Chicago City Museum
Digital Photography Flower and Garden WorkshopJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Learn to take expert photos of your gardens and flowers.
Life Insurance 101Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Generally speaking there are two types of insurance: term insurance and permanent insurance.
Dundee Lions Pancake BreakfastJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Pancake breakfast reschuled for Sunday, June 23rd.
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.
Hanover Twp. to hold ceremony for new senior park Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Hanover Township will hold an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, for the Runzel Reserve Senior Park at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. The park, about three quarters of an acre, features a gazebo, butterfly garden and senior planting boxes.
Kids can audition for Elgin Children’s Chorus Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Children’s Chorus will hold auditions at Elgin Community College Arts Center. Auditions will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, and 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20.
History museum series to look at Elgin Mental Health Center Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin History Museum continues its monthly Brown Bag Lunch Series this summer at noon the third Thursday of the month. On June 20, join fellow history fans to explore the history and impact of the Elgin Mental Health Center with local historian Bill Briska.
Bartlett Heritage Days Offers $100 prize for 2013 button art Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Bartlett Heritage Days, a festival in downtown Bartlett Sept. 6-8, seeks a 2013 button design and asks the community to participate in a button contest.