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Celebrate the solstice with wine benefit for Schaumburg Park Dist. Foundation Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Wineries, breweries and food vendors will once again fill Spring Valley Nature Center Saturday, June 22 in honor of the summer solstice. The Schaumburg Park Foundation’s Solstice Hop and Vine Fest will be held from 6-9 p.m., and “the evening features the area’s finest wines and brews on the prairie and supports the Schaumburg Park Foundation,” said Foundation Executive Vice President Pat Casler.
U-46 hopes to train more black, Latino parent leaders Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Area School District U-46 is looking for its next group of black and Latino parent leaders. The district has had more success in recruiting Latinos for its Hispanic Parent Leadership Institute than for the black equivalent. “The African-American community has just been so hard to reach out to,” said Karla Guzmán, parent/community outreach coordinator.
Old Time Pottery Schedules Grand Opening for West Chicago StoreJun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Old Time Pottery Schedules Grand Opening for West Chicago Store
ComEd Offers Customers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences in “Coolest Summer Ever” PromotionJun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
ComEd customers can feed a giraffe, throw out the first pitch and win more prizes and experiences through social media promotion offering unique prizes at iconic northern Illinois destinations.
Hanover Twp.’s emergency services unit receives certification Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
After nearly a three-year process that included the development of a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan, the Hanover Township Emergency Services Department has received formal Emergency Management Agency certification from the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
A new generation of directors leads CTE in ‘iSing’ Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
When Allison Cherry stepped onto the Children’s Theatre of Elgin stage in 1992 as a second-grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But 20 years later, Cherry, a 28-year-old teacher at Prairie View Grade School in Burlington, will direct "iSing: Sounds of a New Generation," which will be presented June 21-23 and June 28-30 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre.
Picnic July 18 at Atcher Island and ParkJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Bring family and friends to a Schaumburg Park District picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 18 at Atcher Island and Park, 730 S. Springinsguth Road. The event will include a moon bounce inflatable, cool carnival games, fabulous face painting, music and great barbecue food.
Splash into Aquatics Appreciation Week July 15 to 19 at Schaumburg Park DistrictJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Come celebrate this splash-tastic week by enjoying free activities at Park District locations from 1 to 4 p.m., July 15 to 19.
neXt Gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday – Presents Native AmericanStorytellingJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The St Charles Arts Council in partnership with the St. Charles Public Library is presenting storytelling for the whole family at the neXt Gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday on Sunday, June 23rd from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 228 W. Main St. in St. Charles.
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.
Food pantry donations taken at Bartlett parade Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Hanover Township and the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce will collect donations for the Township Food Pantry during the Bartlett Independence Day parade, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
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.
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.
DuPage exploring new ways to fight mosquitoesJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage County apparently doesn’t need 45 governments battling mosquitoes to wage an effective war against the pesky insects. A task force charged with developing strategies to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile virus, is proposing the county explore having its nine townships oversee all of DuPage’s abatement efforts.
Bullying movie, forum Saturday in Palatine Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A panel of experts will discuss how to address the nation’s bullying epidemic after a screening of the documentary movie “Bully” at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine.
U-46 grading changes means no score below 50 for studentsJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Changes to the Elgin Area School District U-46 grading scale were never intended to be issues requiring school board approval. After weeks of intense opposition by some teachers and parents, the board's newest members — Frank Napolitano and Veronica Noland — pushed for a vote anyway. It isn't going to happen. The change will eliminate the bottom half of the traditional 0-100 scale, making a 50 the lowest grade students can get. The goal is to equalize the interval between each letter grade but opponents say it will reduce achievement.
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.
Ex-student pleads not guilty to Glenbard East graduation threat Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Glenbard East student accused of planning a mass shooting at the Lombard high school’s graduation ceremony has been indicted on one count of felony disorderly conduct, prosecutors said in court Monday. Michael Santoro, 19, of Lombard, entered a formal plea of not guilty to the charge.
Former Lake Park student gets probation for false bomb threat Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A Hanover Park teen has been sentenced to probation and time served in jail for making a false bomb threat at Lake Park High School’s east campus in Roselle. Sharell Thomas, 19, of the 7500 block of Bristol Lane, pleaded guilty Friday to felony disorderly conduct.