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Suburban O'Hare Commission hires consultants to help battle airport noise Feb 27, 2015 8:35 AM
By Christopher Placek A group of towns near O'Hare International Airport has hired two consulting firms to assist them in their battle against airport noise. The Suburban O'Hare Commission, a group of 11 governmental entities in Northwest suburban Cook County and northern DuPage County, announced Thursday the hiring of aviation experts who will provide the group technical data and help lobbying federal, state and Chicago officials in hopes of reducing airport noise, officials said.
Water pipeline move begins; costs $73 million Feb 27, 2015 3:30 PM
By Marni Pyke Massive pipes carrying water to northwest Cook residents are being moved starting this week to make way for I-90 expansion. Will the $73 million cost mean a rate hike? Not necessarily, the water agency director says.
Register for free screening of ‘Maker’ movie in Schaumburg Feb 27, 2015 4:12 PM
Submitted by Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Are you interested in doing more away from a television screen, giving back to your neighborhood, or dreaming of being “the next big thing?” The “maker movement” is an outlet for people like you happening all across the United States.
Northwest suburban police blotter Feb 25, 2015 1:00 AM
By Freida Gad An Arlington Heights resident was scammed out of $999 around 9:33 a.m. Feb. 23 after he received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The victim was told that he owned back taxes and was instructed to purchase money orders from Walmart and Jewel. The resident sent $999 at a Walmart, but when he went to Jewel, an employee realized it was a scam.
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Feb 26, 2015 11:11 AM
Valinda Rowe The Illinois State Rifle Association and IllinoisCarry.com will be sponsoring their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Springfield, IL.
Wife chosen over husband to run Des Plaines farmers market Feb 25, 2015 3:13 PM
By Christopher Placek Jack Groat was the favorite to take over operations of a Des Plaines farmers market if the event resumed this year after a long hiatus, but now it appears that it’s his wife and daughter who are the choice of the city alderman leading the effort.
Rauner’s statements on unions offensive Feb 23, 2015 1:00 AM
An Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: As a union member for fifty years of the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 73, I am offended by the comments of Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Elk Grove Village Jaycees to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt Feb 23, 2015 7:41 AM
Elk Grove Village Jaycees Elk Grove Village Jaycees to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Breaking the Code Feb 23, 2015 10:17 AM
Cindy Sarkady Breaking the Code (BTC) is a research-based prevention simulation that highlights the existence and harmfulness of a hidden and unchallenged bullying social structure.
Rhonda Popko Art Exhibit Feb 19, 2015 7:45 AM
Nancy Lejman Rhonda Popko Art Exhibit
400 dancers in Des Plaines Dance Idol competion Feb 21, 2015 1:07 PM
Submitted by Des Plaines Park District More than 400 dancers from 18 studios and three independent dancers participated in the annual Des Plaines Dance Idol Competition at Prairie Lakes Community Center. “This is the seventh year of Dance Idol and it is exciting to see how this dance convention has become what it is today,” said Nancy Suwalski, cultural arts supervisor for the Des Plaines Park District.
Rauner off to a scary start Feb 18, 2015 1:00 AM
An Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: I voted for Bruce Rauner, not because he was running as a Republican and not because I believed he was the knight in shining armor who was sure to rescue the damsel in distress that we know as Illinois. I voted for him because my other choice was politics as usual.
Believe Project: $100 for gas money for sister Feb 18, 2015 5:31 AM
The daily winner of $100 through the Believe Project is Sheryl Dugo of Elk Grove Village, who wants to help her sister, who has an 80-mile daily commute, with gas money.
Middle school students compete in, qualify for regional spelling bee Feb 18, 2015 1:50 PM
Submitted by Tom Loch, Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee Eighteen sixth through eighth grade students, representing nine area junior high and middle schools, competed in the 33rd annual Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee held Feb. 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Arlington Heights.
Northwest suburban police blotter Feb 18, 2015 5:17 PM
By Freida Gad Thieves stole the catalytic converters from four vehicles in Elk Grove Village around 2:40 a.m. Feb. 6. Value was estimated at $4,000.
District 54 to host Kindergarten Information Night Feb 19, 2015 7:35 AM
School District 54 District 54 to host Kindergarten Information Night
Library to Hold Teen Job Fair Feb 18, 2015 7:25 AM
Susan Miura, Schaumburg Township District Library Library to Hold Teen Job Fair
Dist. 54 students advance to state in PTA competition Feb 16, 2015 8:48 AM
Submitted by School District 54 Students from District 54 moved on to the state level for Reflections, a PTA writing and fine arts competition. The theme of the 2014-15 Reflections Program was “The World Would Be a Better Place If.”
10th Hearts of Valor Ball celebrates US armed forces Feb 16, 2015 2:52 PM
Submitted by Barbara Matsukes, The Heart Of A Marine Foundation On Saturday, Feb. 21, The Heart Of A Marine Foundation will host its 10th annual Hearts of Valor Ball at the Marriott Schaumburg. The ball is a celebration of military service and sacrifice, honoring all branches of the United States Armed Forces, veterans from all conflicts, and presents special reverence to our KIAs, MIAs and POWs.
Learn what it takes to get ideas into laws Feb 16, 2015 8:58 PM
Illinois 4-H 4-H members in Illinois will learn how ideas become law during a mock debate in the Chambers of the Illinois House of Representatives March 27-28 in Springfield. Delegates will debate mock bills using the same process used by real legislators in the Illinois House and Senate, including use of the House microphones and voting buttons to determine the fate of various bills. 4-H members who were at least 14 years of age by Sept. 1, 2014 may register online at go.illinois.edu/4hgreatdebate by March 13.