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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.
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.
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.
Annual Strawberry Fest this weekend in Long Grove Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It's the grand-daddy of Long Grove festivals, the one that started it all. Strawberry Fest is back Friday-Sunday, June 21-23 in historic Long Grove, with a wide variety of strawberry inspired treats, live music and fun-filled family activities.
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.
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.
On verge of shutdown, Long Grove Confectionery gets new owner Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Long Grove Confectionery, a Buffalo Grove-based chocolate company, has been taken over by Chicago-based Arway Confectionaries. Arway's president, Craig Leva, says Long Grove will keep its name, all its employees, its factory and its retail store.
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.
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.
Lake Co. Health Dept. offers free HIV testing June 27Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) along with community partners is launching the "Step Up, Get Tested" campaign to prevent new HIV infections and reduce the number of undiagnosed individuals in observance of National HIV Testing Day on Thursday, June 27.
Best bets: Buddy Guy headlines Blues on the Fox Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Buddy Guy and Dr. John headline the Blues on the Fox Outdoor Music Festival this weekend at the new venue known as RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Marvel at the competitions in heavy sports, Highland dancing and even frozen haggis tossing at the 27th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games this weekend in Itasca. Take a gander at the wonders of German auto engineering at the Porsche Club Concours in Long Grove Sunday.
No serious injuries in Long Grove house fire Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Authorities are still investigating the cause of a house fire Monday in the 1500 block of Chickamauga Lane in Long Grove, which sent one firefighter to the hospital with a shoulder injury. Heavy smoke was billowing from the front door, the first floor windows and eaves, and from small cracks in the mortar on the lower level of the brick, raised ranch home when firefighters arrived at about 9:30 a.m., according to a news release.
Buffalo Grove native conquers Mount EverestJun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Buffalo Grove native and Stevenson High School graduate climbed to the top of Mt. Everest in May and planted an SHS flag there. Dave Roskelley, 44, said he received a go-ahead from, of all things, a Panda Express fortune cookie. “Soon,” the tiny piece of paper said, “you will be sitting on top of the world.”
Lake County networking event: Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
“Buy Lake County — Build Lake County,” a networking event to bring together representatives from businesses and government, is set for 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, in the Atrium at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
Historic GM concept cars to exhibit at Geneva Concours Aug. 25Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva Concours d'Elegance has just announced that four of the rare GM Motorama Concept Cars of the 1950s, owned by the Bortz Auto Collection, will be on display at the show on August 25, 2013 in Geneva, Illinois.
Free business needs workshop Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Carol Sente hosts a free business needs workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 12, at the College of Lake County Southlake campus, near Milwaukee Avenue and Route 45, Vernon Hills.