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Harper falls in finale at Waubonsee May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College eliminated the Harper College baseball team from postseason play with a 13-1 victory Sunday in the decisive game of their best-of-three NJCAA regional series in Sugar Grove. The Chiefs advance to the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Harper to offer social media boot camp for small businesses May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The calls kept rolling in to Harper College's Small Business Development Center: Entrepreneurs were well aware they needed to jump on the social media bandwagon to boost their business, but had no idea how to start.
Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.
Summer Reading Program at the Palatine Library!May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Everyone is welcome at the Palatine Library on Saturday, June 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for our Summer Reading Kickoff Day.
Find The Courage To Quit TobaccoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Quitting anything can be difficult, but quitting tobacco on your own can be almost impossible. With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013 it is time to stop using tobacco for good.
Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrating Cancer ChampionsMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
On Sunday, June 2, join Good Shepherd Hospital to celebrate the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who’ve survived, inspire those who’ve recently been diagnosed, and give continued support to their families and communities.
Library Schedules Blood Drive for May 29May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A blood drive is scheduled from 12:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29 in the Rasmussen Room of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Call (847) 923-3117 for an appointment.
Grand Prize Drawing Deadline is May 24 for Luxury Dream Home or $1.5 million in Cash in the Chicago Dream House Raffle May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Raffle raises critical funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities
Palatine Historical Society Presents Garden Tour on June 23May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Tour six local gardens throughout Palatine.
Schaumburg Golf Club to host new product demo day June 6May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, will host a free demo day from 4 to 7 p.m., June 6.
May is National Water Safety MonthMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Memorial weekend typically kicks off the summer pool season. This release provides consumers with information on where they can pick up safety brochures and have their children take a Safe Swimmer's Pledge to educate families on the importance of safe swimming practices all summer long.
Hoffman Estates High Polar Plunge team earns award May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Hoffman Estates High School students took an icy plunge for charity earlier this year and it didn't go unnoticed by members of their community.
Hoffman Estates launches mobile app for smartphones May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Village of Hoffman Estates is pleased to announce that online citizen support services are now available through a free mobile application for smartphones.
Booths available at Northwest Fourth Fest business expo May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Businesses interested in highlighting their products and services at this year's Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates can now purchase a booth. Booths are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, inside the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway.
Images: St. Viator High School graduation May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator High School held its 50th annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19 at the school in Arlington Heights.
Schaumburg Youth-In-Government Day Tuesday May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg will hold its annual Youth-In-Government Day on Tuesday, May 21, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. During the event, Schaumburg High School students will be paired with elected officials, department directors and other key staff members to learn more about the activities, services and programs provided by the village.
Dist. 54 names more new principals, assistants May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has named two more new principals and two more assistant principals for the 2013-14 school year. Julie Gluff will be principal of Hale Elementary and Nell Haack will be principal of Collins Elementary. Catherine Kurtz will be assistant principal of Einstein Elementary and Joe McCauley will be assistant principal of Hale Elementary.
Hoffman Estates offering loans for home repairs May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Homeowners in need of money to make repairs to their unsafe or deteriorated homes may be eligible for a zero percent, interest-deferred loan up to $25,000 through the Hoffman Estates’ Community Development Block Grant program. The loans are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and can also be used to correct code violations.
Presidency is most unethical in history May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Hoffman Estates letter to the editor: Obama's only competence has been in assigning equally incompetent people to high offices. His administration has been the most unethical, immoral and criminal administration in U.S. history. Question: If Obama, America's first anti-president, and his criminal administration would lie so often about what they have been doing and who they are, is it possible they have lied to you about conservatives and Republicans?
ECC grad embraces life’s ups and downs May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Karen Sarai Gonzalez came to the United States from Mexico when she was 16 years old knowing little English. Since then she has learned a new language, made new friends, become part of a second family, and earned a degree. Gonzalez was one of about 400 graduates honored at Elgin Community College Saturday, earning an associate of applied science degree in nursing.