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Write-in bid for D41 seat: Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A Lindenhurst man who was knocked off the ballot in three school board races last week has filed to be a write-in candidate in one of those districts.
Lake County candidate knocked off three ballotsJan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
James Creighton Mitchell Jr., a perennial Republican candidate from Lindenhurst who had intended to run for seats on four government boards in April, can't do so because of potential conflicts of interest, officials have ruled. He will remain on the ballot for the Lake Villa Public Library District board. “I'm disappointed that this was an oversight on my part,” he said.
Fruits, vegetables deliver healthy living Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
"What is the most eaten fruit in the USA?," asked a student in Jen Janik's third-grade class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside.
Fruits, vegetables deliver healthy living Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
"What is the most eaten fruit in the USA?," asked a student in Jen Janik's third-grade class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside. The top-selling fruit in the third quarter of 2012 was berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants), which brought in an average of $3,755 each week to grocery stores.
Kids ask about history of droughts Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
"What was the biggest drought in the world?," asked students in Jen Janik's third grade class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside.
Mutual UFO Network to host symposium at Starved Rock Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Jen Janik's third-graders at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside asked, "Have there been any sightings of aliens in this area?" Some say the possibilities are endless. The Mutual UFO Network sends investigators out to explore possible UFO sightings, most recently in Wisconsin. The group will host its symposium at Starved Rock State Park.
William Hill Brown wrote the first American novel Aug 21, 2012 12:00 AM
"Who was the first American to write a novel,?" asked students in Jen Janik's third grade class at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside.
Lake Villa writer presentation Jul 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Illinois-based independent writer and journalist Derek Monroe will give a video-photo presentation called "Japan: One Year After the Disaster in the Tohoku Region" at the Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Need to renew a book? In Tri-Cities, use your phone Jun 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Patrons at the St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia libraries now have a new way to reserve and renew library items: Using their phones. The LINC consortium, which contains nine suburban library systems, including those from the Tri-Cities, has launched a service that allows patrons to manage their accounts via text messages on their phones.
BMX bike star to perform at Lake Villa library Jun 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Matt Wilhelm's amazing BMX bike tricks have earned him three X Games medals, two National Championships and a host of other awards. A recent semifinalist on “America's Got Talent,” Matt will be riding at the BMX-travaganza! Friday at the Lake Villa District Library.
Lake Villa reading program Jun 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., is opening its reading incentive program this summer with the theme of "Once Upon a Summer."
Lindenhurst receives grant to build bike path on Grand Avenue May 30, 2012 12:00 AM
With help from a $250,000 state grant, an asphalt bike path is planned for a four-mile stretch of Grand Avenue from Munn Road to Deep Lake Road — a project Lindenhurst residents have labeled as a number-one priority. It will link Engle Memorial Park to the Lake Villa District Library and received the priority designation in 2008.
Can a bare bear bear it? Fun with homonyms, homophones Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Is it an animal, vegetable or mineral? In the game Charades, those categories guide players to figure out the winning answers. Words have categories, too, including homonyms, homophones, homographs and heterographs. These identify word meaning or spelling when differences might not be obvious.
Schools take steps to stop bullying Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Jen Janik’s third-graders at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside asked, “Why do other people need to bully kids that are smart?”
CLC visiting libraries Feb 6, 2012 12:00 AM
College of Lake County recruiters plan to visit local libraries this month to answer questions about academic programs and the enrollment process.
Lake Villa library celebrates 60th anniversary Jan 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake Villa District Library celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2012, marking a long journey from the Cedar Avenue storefront.
Lake Villa library kicks off reading program Jan 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Lake Villa District Library is offering children and teens the opportunity to make a difference in their community just by reading in January.
Lake Villa Library celebrates 60 years Dec 27, 2011 12:00 AM
The Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., next week will begin a yearlong celebration of activities, events and challenges to mark its 60th anniversary.
Lake Villa library to host ‘A Night at the Library’ Dec 19, 2011 12:00 AM
The Lake Villa District Library’s “A Night at the Library” event and the Lake Villa District Library Foundation’s silent auction will be conducted at Lake Villa District Library during the evening of Feb. 9.
Lake Villa library announces contest winners Dec 4, 2011 12:00 AM
The Lake Villa District Library announced the winners of its BookArt Annual Contest for Kids, a yearly celebration of reading and creativity.