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D76 seeks volunteers: Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
The Diamond Lake District 76 Board of Education is seeking community volunteers to serve on the recently created finance and community relations committees.
Color spectrum makes sky look green before tornado Aug 30, 2011 12:00 AM
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight” is an old saying that forecasts good weather. The colors we see in the sky — the red sky of a clear evening sunset or the brilliant colors of a rainbow — come from the electromagnetic spectrum. The spectrum is energy that is radiated in a wavy pattern.
Cooling centers empty despite high temperatures Jul 21, 2011 12:00 AM
The temperatures are high, but the usage of community cooling centers is low. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it could mean folks without an air-conditioned haven are taking refuge in other places, like shopping malls, movie theaters or bars.
Writers conference inspires Mundelein students Jun 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Students from West Oak Middle School took part in the annual Fifth Grade Writer’s Conference, a half-day devoted to writing activities developed by fifth-grade teacher Katherine Crawford.
Which township road chief makes $45,866 to maintain four miles? Jun 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Some township highway commissioners are getting paid substantial salaries despite caring for only a small number of miles of roads.
Lake Fairfield Lane access cut May 24, 2011 12:00 AM
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Lake County eighth-graders recognized for improved choicesApr 29, 2011 12:00 AM
A program designed by Lake County Circuit Judge Shanes and Mundelein Police Chief Raymond Rose cited students from Carl Sandberg, Fremont and West Oak middle schools for their success in making better choices in the past school year.
Budget cut forum in District 76 Apr 25, 2011 12:00 AM
Residents in Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 will get another opportunity Tuesday to have a say on more than $1 million in potential budget cuts.
Wormholes allow travel between black holesApr 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Kids Ink columnist Hope Babowice tackles space and science by answering a student's question about wormholes and how they relate to black holes.
Fremont ice rink plan may get public update Apr 18, 2011 12:00 AM
A concept that would allow for year-round skating outdoors on synthetic ice at a facility at Erhart and Fremont roads in Fremont Township could soon get a public airing.
Townships offer little change on taxpayer-funded health benefits for elected officials Apr 17, 2011 12:00 AM
It will be slow going for taxpayers looking to reform how suburban townships pay for elected officials' health care. Several township officials said there had been no discussion about possible changes to coverage policies in the wake of a Daily Herald investigation that revealed more than two dozen suburban townships provide free health care to 70-plus elected officials at a cost to taxpayers of more than $1 million in 2010.
The Soapbox: From prom to playoffs Apr 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Prom tickets, floating bogs, American Idol, playoff fever... all this and more in today's Soapbox.
More Dist. 76 material appearing online Apr 11, 2011 12:00 AM
A move to save money also has increased the amount of online information available regarding Diamond Lake Elementary District 76.
Health-care perk proves townships need scrutiny Apr 10, 2011 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial calls on voters and residents to pay more attention to township governments in the wake of an On Guard report that suburban townships have collectively spent more than $1 million of taxpayer dollars on free health care for elected officials.
Township leaders' benefits Apr 10, 2011 12:00 AM
Taxpayers spent more than $1 million last year to cover health care benefits for 77 elected leaders in suburban townships. Those same officials paid nothing for their insurance coverage. An investigation of insurance costs for 50 suburban townships showed 29 offered health care coverage at no charge to elected officers who held full-time positions like supervisor, assessor and highway commissioner.
Vernon Hills boy works hard to excelMar 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Antony Simonoff likes to perform in the spotlight. The Vernon Hills 9-year-old shows the talent and intelligence to shine onstage and on the academic platform.
District 76 airs $1.5 million in potential savings Feb 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Just before introducing a list of more than $1.5 million in potential budget cuts to a gathering of parents, teachers and interested residents, the Diamond Lake District 76 school board president made one point clear. “The district is not going bankrupt,” Keith Loeffler told a crowd of about 200 who packed the small gym at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein on Wednesday to learn more about what might be happen as the district prepares to combat budget shortfalls.
Lake County cops respond to complaints about towing fees during blizzard Feb 10, 2011 12:00 AM
Lake County sheriff’s police have received several telephone calls from motorists perturbed about paying substantial fees after their cars were towed during last week’s blizzard.
Cuts coming in District 76 Feb 9, 2011 12:00 AM
Budget cuts will be coming for the 2011-12 school year in Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 but there is a wide gap between the administration’s starting point and what an advisory group says is needed.
McHenry woman recounts late-night rescue Feb 2, 2011 12:00 AM
Becky Schultz was on her way home to McHenry about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when she got stuck in a long line of stranded cars on Route 60 near Mundelein.