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  • Grant clinches NSC Prairie title May 15, 2013 12:00 AM

     
  • Stevenson’s a hit against Mundelein May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
    Despite 3 errors, Stevenson was able to roll by North Suburban Conference Lake Division champion Mundelein 7-1 Tuesday. A steady stream of hits helped. The Patriots tallied 9 hits, thanks to a 3-for-3 effort out of Jimmy Marchese, who got one of his hits to go for a double. Zach Novoselsky drove in 2 runs while going 3-for-4 and Eli Greenspon also finished with 2 RBI. Pitcher Mitchell Goll got the win for Stevenson, which improves to 17-10. He gave up only 1 walk over six innings.

     
  • Grant rallies past Antioch May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
    Tom Blanchette pounded 9 kills and Grant's boys volleyball team rallied past Antioch 15-25, 25-13, 25-17 in North Suburban Conference action Monday night.

     
  • Treasure seekers, bargain hunters, and professional rummage salers – come one, come all to the Prince of Peace Rummage Sale, June 6-8.

    Church holds rummage saleMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
    Prince of Peace Church kicks off the summer rummage sale season in northwestern Lake County with its indoor-outdoor extravaganza June 6-7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is located at the corner of Routes 83 and 132.

     
  •  Many of the vegetables we eat are actually the leaves of plants. These baskets of home-grown organic vegetables from Prairie Crossing Farms are brimming with broccoli, patty pan squash, Swiss chard, kale, fennel, turnips and spinach

    Edible leaves are part of nutritious meals May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    Third-graders in Jen Janik's class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside want to know, "Are leaves edible? Why or why not?" The Kids Ink column says absolutely, and they are delicious, too.

     
  • Supporters hope the recent listing of the Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake as an endangered historic place will generate public awareness of the local landmark.

    Will designation as one of the most endangered historic structures help the Mineola? May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake recently was named to the 2013 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Landmarks Illinois, a not for profit group. Supporters hope the designation rekindles interest in the local landmark, which was built in 1884 by members of the Chicago Board of Trade as a private clubhouse and then converted to a hotel.

     
  • Gibis pitches Wauconda past Antioch May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    Wauconda's baseball team moved one step closer Monday to completing a perfect run through the North Suburban Conference Prairie Division. The Bulldogs defeated host Antioch 5-2, as Brandon Gibis earned the win over David Meade in a battle of aces.

     
  • Jim Crow Workshop Follow-upMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    A follow-up workshop and film presenting the talk given by best-selling author, Michelle Alexander on her book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will be held at the Round Lake Area Library on Sunday, May 19th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.

     
  • Woodlands Academy senior Colleen Andersen was among those recognized for significant community service.

    Woodlands Academy Celebrates Community ServiceMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    Students recognized for various community service projects. Many did 50+ hours more than they needed.

     
  • From left: Mundelein resident Chris Hinrichsen, recognized for having the highest number of service hours and Janet Miesbauer, Manager of Volunteers, Auxiliary and Retail Services at Advocate Condell Medical Center

    Volunteers Recognized at Advocate Condell CeremonyMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    At their annual Volunteer Awards & Recognition Celebration during National Volunteer Appreciation Week in late April, Advocate Condell officials celebrated their team of 477 volunteers who dedicated a total of 50,448 hours in 2012.

     
  • The gateway banners for West Chicago's 2013 Community Art Banner Project feature the work of Cultural Arts Commission member John Keeney and illustrate his point of view on "A Question of Balance".

    West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists

     
  • Health Department Observes World No Tobacco Day, May 31May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
    Each year, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and other health organizations nationwide observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31. The purpose of this day is to advocate for policies that prevent tobacco consumption, reduce secondhand exposure, and increase tobacco cessation.

     
  • Bush, Stevenson rise to another NSC occasion May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Taking control of the North Suburban Conference boys tennis tournament is starting to be an annual event for Stevenson. The Patriots netted another NSC title on Saturday, topping Lake Forest 38-28.5 for the top spot in the event hosted by Wauconda and completed at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Warren edged Libertyville 23.5 to 23 for third place. Jeremy Bush of Stevenson was victorious over Warren's Kristiyan Trukov in straight sets for the No. 1 singles championship, and the Patriots captured all three of their doubles matches over the Scouts.

     
  •  Rebecca Cavanaugh rides in a canoe pushed by her aunt, Tina Dace of Evanston, and her sister, Robin, as they leave the flooded Big Bend neighborhood in Des Plaines last month.

    Local officials welcome federal disaster designation May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    Local officials Saturday welcomed President Barack Obama action declaring suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas, saying it will help the recovery. "There are many of our residents who don't even have flood insurance, and this is going to help them out," said Lisle Mayor Joe Broda. "We were keeping our fingers crossed that we would, in fact, qualify because it's really going to aid our folks in moving forward."

     
  •  Pistakee Lake flooding in Fox Lake leaves many homes surrounded and damaged by floodwaters.

    Chain O’ Lakes reopens to boatingMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Chain O' Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stage, the Fox Waterway Agency and Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted boating restrictions Thursday afternoon.

     
  • Larry Rachleff

    Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.

     
  • First STEM in Scouting Supernova Award Recipient Eurgene Lim in Three Fires Council.

    First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.

     
  • Antioch Rescue to staff vacant station this summer May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O' Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for uniforms, fuel and training to help offset some of their personal costs of volunteering.

     
  • Cary-Grove 2nd, Huntley 3rd at Belvidere North May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Cary-Grove and Huntley renewed their rivalry at the sectional, but both Fox Valley Conference squads wound up chasing Hononegah. After finishing 1-2 at Monday's FVC meet, the Trojans and Red Raiders turned in strong performances again at the Class 3A Belvidere North sectional Thursday night, but neither squad could catch the Indians, who took first with 85 points. Cary-Grove finished second with 75 while Huntley was third with 59.

     
  •  Lakes’ Caleb Arnwine competes in the triple jump during the North Suburban Conference boys track meet Thursday at Libertyville High School

    Grant’s repeat plan succeeds May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    It started in the field and ended up on the track, and that's the formula that led to another conference championship for Grant. It was that formula that the Bulldogs and their coaches met about back in November, and every week since — not losing focus on the ultimate goal, another North Suburban Conference title. Thursday night, on a cool and very soggy night at Libertyville, the Bulldogs, who shared the conference title with Lake Zurich a year ago, showed their dominance in all facets to win their second consecutive NSC crown. Grant, which also captured the NSC Prairie Division title, amassed 115 points to 96 for runner-up Lakes.

     
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