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Third graders at Oak Grove School follow business plan to feed kids in HaitiFeb 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."
Hawthorn kindergarten registration: Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Children who turn 5 by Sept. 1, are eligible for Hawthorn District 73 kindergarten in the fall.
Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
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.
Images: The Week in Pictures Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features a dads and daughters dance, kids science projects, and cold and snowy weather.
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.
Montini leads the way at Antioch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
With the top-ranked Class 2A wrestling team in the state in the field, getting out of the Antioch individual sectional was going to be a difficult task Saturday. Ten-time state champion Montini headlined the powerful meet with eight champions going to Champaign next weekend for the state meet. The top four finishers in each of the 14 weight classes earned a berth to the Assembly Hall, and the Broncos had qualifiers in every division except for 285 pounds. Carmel Catholic proved to be the big winners out of Lake County, as the Corsairs will send four individuals downstate, including No. 1-ranked senior Jake Cochrane (40-1).
New housing starts expected to rise Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Residential construction in the Chicago area is seeing "fairly healthy growth, especially when you consider that housing starts in 2012 were up 31.9 percent over 2011," said Chris Huecksteadt of Metrostudy, a leading provider of market information to the housing, retail and related industries. "This was the first year-over-year increase (in housing starts) we have seen here in five or six years," he said.
Fewer homes available in quality locationsFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
While not yet as healthy as in other states, the real estate market in the Chicago area "definitely shows signs of having bottomed out and early signals of an upturn," said Jeff Matheson of Century 21 Kreuser and Seiler in Libertyville.
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.
Your invited: Art Auction Fundraiser and Kids Free Movie Night at F79Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
You are cordially invited to attend our Art Auction Fundraiser, Frieday March 1st at Fremont intermediate school. Come, enjoy a kid free night out with friends and support a great cause, F79 students!
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.
Dunning’s FT help Grant past Vernon Hills Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Three-pointers were here, there and everywhere at Grant on Friday night. The host Bulldogs hit a total of six 3-pointers while visiting Vernon Hills hit five of its own. At one point in the second quarter, the teams combined to hit four straight shots from long distance, and five overall. Yet, despite the importance that the triples played for both teams, it was a shot that was worth a single solitary point that made the biggest difference of all. Junior forward Steve Dunning hit a free throw with 2.2 seconds remaining in the game to give Grant a 59-58 North Suburban Conference Prairie Division victory and send the home fans into an excited frenzy on senior night.
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.
Images: Photo Contest Finalists Feb 8, 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 February 4th.
Say "I love you" with a singing valentineFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A quartet from The New Tradition Chorus will sing 2 songs, offer a rose and personalized card to sweethearts, moms, co-workers, teachers anywhere in N and NW suburbs.
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).