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Third graders at Oak Grove School follow business plan to feed kids in Haiti Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A third grade class at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks formed a company to raise funds for hungry children in Haiti. Their effort raised abouit $700 and earned a visit of thanks Monday from the CEO of Feed My Starving Children. "Kids provide a significant amount of the volunteering and support," CEO Mark Crea said. "It's kids feeding kids."
GLMV Dollars For Scholars Concert Fundraiser Sunday, February 17, 5:30-8 pm at Viper AlleyFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
GLMV Dollars For Scholars Concert Fundraiser Sunday, February 17, 5:30-8 pm at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire.
Black sets the pace as Stevenson, LF share NSC crown Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
In Saturday's North Suburban Conference boys swimming meet, Mundelein's Connor Black broke the 100 butterfly pool record set in 1994 by Tucker Shade of Decatur MacArthur in a quick 48.76. Host Lake Forest (286) edged Stevenson (283) in the team standings, meaning those teams share the overall conference championship.
It all clicks for Warren’s Hicks Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Flying under the radar last season as teammate Shakhiem Chapman enjoyed most of the spoils on his way to a third-place state finish, Warren’s Danny Hicks had a wonderful year himself in 2012. It’s looking like 2013 might be even better for Hicks after Saturday’s result at the Class 3A Barrington sectional. The senior won his second consecutive sectional title, this one coming at the expense of Libertyville junior Austin Koziol (28-11) in a 5-0 decision to send the star 170-pounder into the state tournament next weekend with a full head of steam.
Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
This Valentine's Day Focus on Your HeartFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Many people give their loved ones chocolates or flowers for Valentine’s Day. While appeasing the hearts of others is the focus, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging people to also pay attention to their own hearts in observance of this day.
Images: Mundelein vs. Libertyville, boys basketball Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Libertyville Wildcats hosted and won 87-80 over the Mundelein Mustangs for boys basketball action on Friday, Feb. 8 in Libertyville.
Smooth sailing for Lake County on Day 1 at Barrington Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly all of the Lake County favorites got off to a flying start Friday night on the first day of action at the Class 3A Barrington wrestling sectional.
Reed gets it right as Libertyville wins Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Reed kept using the word “special.” Libertyville’s junior guard had just shot a crazy 8 of 8 from the floor, sinking five 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 25 points to help his Wildcats stun visiting Mundelein 87-80 in a North Suburban Lake Division thriller Friday night.
Carmel’s Feely’s looking forward Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Carmel Catholic’s Lauren Feely is looking forward to next week’s state gymnastics meet at Palatine, but it won’t be the same this year. Feely chalked up the all-around championship with a 38.175 Thursday night in the Stevenson sectional. She also flew to top honors on vault (9.85) and floor exercise (9.65), while placing third on uneven parallel bars (9.5) and fourth on beam (9.175).
Coats For Vets drive nets $65,000 in donations for local veteransFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The results are in from a local drive to collect winter apparel for veterans, and this year's results were once again fantastic! More than 2,300 winter coats and jackets, along with dozens of gloves, scarves and other winter apparel were collected for local veterans. The “Coats for Vets” collection was spearheaded by Libertyville Rotary Sunrise in cooperation with Zengeler Cleaners' two Libertyville stores.
Assess your personal cardiac risk at Feb. 19 eventFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
On Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30-8, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will be hosting an event about cardiac risks. Listen to Raja Sharma, MD, board certified cardiologist as he explains the risk factors for cardiac disease and discusses a plan to help fight the condition.
Advocate Condell offers free heart health lectures, screeningsFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering community education lectures and screenings on a wide range of heart health issues in February, which is American Heart Month. All programs are free, but registration is required.
Football / Lake County signees Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson High considering going mobile with an app Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson High School officials are considering creating an app that would allow students and parents to access schedules, calendars and other information on smart phones and tablets. Neighboring Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools launched their first apps in December.
Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
Award-Winning Documentary Film "Including Samuel" to be Screened at the Aspen Drive Library Feb. 24Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
On Sunday, February 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, the Cook Memorial Public Library District would like to invite parents, teachers, caregivers and children 10 and up accompanied by an adult, to a screening of photojournalist Dan Habib's award-winning documentary film "Including Samuel".
Lake County roundup Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson’s girls basketball team ended its regular season by defeating Antioch 49-45 at home in a North Suburban Conference crossover Tuesday night, improving its record to 18-8.
Rondout hosts conservation program: Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Rondout Elementary District 72 will host an evening with Conserve Lake County at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Rondout School, 28593 North Bradley Road, Lake Forest.
New GLMV Chamber chief has roots in the business community Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Sales executive and former small business owner Ray Mullen of Mundelein has been named executive director of the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Mullen, the former owner of Debbie's Floral in Mundelein succeeds Alese Campbell who left last fall for another job.