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Former trustee fills vacant Lake Zurich board seat Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Jonathan Sprawka didn’t seek re-election to his Lake Zurich trustee seat in April, but he’s back on the village board. He'll fill the trustee post that Thomas Poynton vacated to become mayor. Poynton said he appointed Sprawka because he was the best of five strong applicants.
Lake Zurich board honors lacrosse state champs Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Zurich Mayor Thomas Poynton and village trustees honored Lake Zurich High School's state-champion boys lacrosse team Monday with a proclamation noting the “pride and respect” the squad's title brought the community. It was the latest public celebration of the squad's championship season.
Tearjerker of an ending for Simon at Lake Zurich Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Gary Simon’s love of the game has always been transparent — and audible. Next spring, Lake Zurich’s third base coach’s box will be a little quieter, sadly. After 13 seasons as head coach of LZ’s Bears, Simon was told his contract would not be renewed.
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.
Lake Zurich trustees vote in favor of forgoing pensions Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Zurich trustees Monday night voted in favor of ending their participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan because they don't work enough hours to qualify. As part of a random audit, IMRF required Lake Zurich to provide certification that the postion of trustee requires a minimum of 1,000 hours annually. An IMRF spokeswoman said the trustees did "the right thing" by forgoing the pension benefits.
NCH provides nearly $89 million in annual community benefit programs in 2012Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) reported $88.7 million in community benefit in 2012, a 7 percent increase from the previous year, according to its annual report filed with the Illinois Attorney General.
Insect Stings and Bites This SummerJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to spend time outside, keep in mind that stinging insects and ticks will also be out during the warmer months as well.
Good turnout in Lake Zurich for first Iron Girl triathlon Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon, held Sunday morning at Lake Zurich’s Paulus Park, attracted 305 finishers. Event manager Sarah Frey said it was a good turnout for the first year, and will lead to another Iron Girl triathlon here next year. “It’s just a perfect fit,” she said. “(Lake Zurich) is a great place for a triathlon.”
St. Viator leads all-star effort Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator was best represented in this year’s Class A all-star game at Sandburg in Orland Park on June 6 as Mike Julius, Dan O’Malley, Andrew Romano, Billy Spingola and Peter Trunk were selected to the team. O’Malley had a hat trick to lead the Black team, which was coached by St. Viator’s Bill Sanford, to a 16-8 victory over the White team.
Images: Photo Contest Finalists Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finlaists. Here are the finalists for the week of June 10th.
Gurnee native Matt Wessel’s “Story of Hope” featured on American Cancer Society websiteJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Because of his strong commitment to the fight against cancer, Wessel’s story will be one of “100 Stories of Hope” featured on the American Cancer Society website, to mark the organization’s 100th Birthday.
Personal training education offered by Cooper Institute at Sachs Recreation CenterJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A Personal Training Education course designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy helping others lead more active –and healthier– lives, is offered at Sachs Recreation Center, on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2. The course is packed with high quality information based on more than 40 years of research from The Cooper Institute and allows you to develop the skills and techniques needed to truly change lives. The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Community members asked to clear clutter to do good for kids in needJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Gear for Goals, a non-profit youth charity, is hosting a sports gear and musical instrument donation drive at the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Game on Friday, June 21st and is asking community members to clear out their garage and closets for a worthy cause.
Gateway for Cancer Research honors cancer researcher for discoveries and patient impactJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM announces Dr. Pierre-Yves Dietrich as the recipient of the inaugural Cancer Researcher of the Year Award.
OFA hosts gun vigil June 14 in Northwest suburbsJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
OFA Chapters from the Northwest Suburbs and Lake/McHenry will be holding a vigil to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings this Friday, June 14th. Palatine Gun violence prevention groups from the greater Chicagoland area will be partnering with the OFA chapters to unite for honoring those victims tragically lost. 4,800 additional Americans murdered since the Newtown massacre, while Congress has failed to enact commonsense measures to reduce gun violence that are supported by 90% of the American people. Representative Peter Roskam, who will be a key player in deciding whether Congress will act on gun violence prevention, has been invited to attend but has not yet responded.
Relay For Life events set for June 14 in Northwest suburbs Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Three Northwest suburban Relay For Life events benefiting the American Cancer Society will take place Friday, June 14.
CLC admission event: Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
College of Lake County hosts the “Connect to Your Future” admission event on Thursday, June 20, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Building C at the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
Local Cancer Survivor makes Blankets for Cancer PatientsJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeffrey Pike, a cancer survivor himself, is making 100 fleece blankets that he will be donating to Lutheran General Cancer Center.
Respect the Flag when its life is over, says Waste ManagementJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Stars and Stripes do not belong with trash, says leading waste services company
Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease! A Disease that needs to be heard of. Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The world-famous Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois will be the site of the first annual Hot Rods for Huntington’s Disease charity event.