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Panel, Film to Highlight Bullying Epidemic Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College experts will join others from the Palatine community this month for a panel discussion exploring options for confronting the nation’s bullying epidemic.
Local Groups Hold Vigil for Gun Violence VictimsJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
PALATINE, IL.- More than 100 residents of the west and northwest suburbs held a vigil to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings last Friday, June 14th at the Palatine Metra station. Gun violence prevention groups from the greater Chicagoland area joined with Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) to honor those victims and 4,800 other Americans murdered since the Newtown massacre, while Congress has failed to enact commonsense measures to reduce gun violence that are supported by 90% of the American people.
King's Brass Performing June 26 at Faith Lutheran ChurchJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, June 26th at 7pm the Faith Fine Arts Committee is pleased to announce that we are hosting Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in concert. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL. 60005
One Truck, One Goal: Charity fundraiser at Schaumburg Boomers seeks to fill semi truck with sports gear for kids in need.Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based charity Gear for Goals is partnering with the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Team on Friday, June 21st to host a large scale donation drive to benefit children in need in the U.S. and internationally.
Harper College to celebrate success at GED graduation ceremony Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College will hold its first formal GED graduation ceremony in more than two decades for 50 students Friday, June 21. “We thought it was important to stop and help students celebrate their accomplishments in this leg of their educational journey,” director of adult education Darice Trout said.
Elk Grove to host Document Destruction and Electronics Recycling event June 22 Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is sponsoring a number of Document Destruction (DDE) and Electronics Recycling Events during spring, summer and fall months. Since 1999, over 4.5 million pounds of electronics and approximately 858,000 pounds of paper have been recycled from one-day events. There is no cost to attend an event, but residents must live in one of SWANCC’s member communities to participate. IDs will be checked for proof of residency. Materials from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted.
Schaumburg Parks recognizes Schaumburg Park Foundation Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners honored the Schaumburg Park Foundation for being an outstanding partner of the district at the Thursday, June 13, park board meeting at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive.
SpringCM CEO grows business and his wine collection Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Junker, the CEO of SpringCM, loves to collect wine and has about 800 bottles now in his wine cellar. While he grows the wine cellar, he's also expanding the company and plans to hire more workers.
Tax bills to be mailed in late June Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The second installment of Cook County property tax bills will be mailed in late June and should be due Aug. 1. This marks the second consecutive year that tax bills will have a midsummer due date, Schaumburg Township Assessor John R. Lawson said.
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.
District 211 students graduate from Young Entrepreneurs AcademyJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The YEA! Program takes high school students through the process of starting and running their own business during the course of an academic year.
Auditions open for Schaumburg Battle of the Bands Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Auditions are taking place until Tuesday, July 9, for the Schaumburg Township Library’s Battle of the Bands. The competitive concert will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Town Square at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads in Schaumburg.
Superheroes race through Mt. Prospect for fun run Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Capes kind of get in the way of stretching out before a run. But that didn’t stop several superhero costume-clad joggers from limbering up before Saturday morning’s “Super Strive for 5” run at Mount Prospect’s Lions Park.
Blinded suburban veteran pedals into new challenge Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite being blinded by roadside bomb in Iraq, U.S. Army veteran Steve Baskis has gone on to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, ski in Yellowstone and compete in Ironman triathlons. On Saturday, Baskis was ready to take on a new challenge, with the help of a new tandem bicycle.
St. Viator leads all-star effort Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator was best represented in this year’s Class A all-star game at Sandburg in Orland Park on June 6 as Mike Julius, Dan O’Malley, Andrew Romano, Billy Spingola and Peter Trunk were selected to the team. O’Malley had a hat trick to lead the Black team, which was coached by St. Viator’s Bill Sanford, to a 16-8 victory over the White team.
Truth is found not only in science Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
An Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: This letter is a reply to the opinion expressed by David G. Kives of Hoffman Estates in the June 2 Our View. Mr. Kives takes issue with an earlier letter in which A. Sawicki suggested that alternatives such the concept of “intelligent design” be offered in public schools along with Darwin’s ideas on evolution.
Dist. 211 approves fund transfer to pay for improvements Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education approved one of two fund transfers Thursday so the district can pay for upcoming capital improvement projects with its reserves.the board agreed Thursday to transfer $6.1 million from the operations and maintenance fund to the capital projects fund to cover the renovations going on at Palatine High School this summer. Then, the board hopes to permanently transfer $15 million into the operations and maintenance fund from its education fund to fund all five swimming pool expansion projects.
Personal training education offered by Cooper Institute at Sachs Recreation CenterJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A Personal Training Education course designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy helping others lead more active –and healthier– lives, is offered at Sachs Recreation Center, on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2. The course is packed with high quality information based on more than 40 years of research from The Cooper Institute and allows you to develop the skills and techniques needed to truly change lives. The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Auditions Open for Battle of the BandsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Auditions are taking place until Tuesday, July 9 for Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Young Fencers from Illinois Fencers Club Bring Home MedalsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM