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Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
Teachers shouldn’t need seminar time May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Paul Gasiorowski of Palatine thinks it's crazy for teachers to get 3 hours of professional development time every week.
The Dow Jones and the Industrials sell out 'the Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL on May 11th.May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
On Saturday, May 11th, the Dow Jones and the Industrials played to a sold out crowd at ‘the Listening Room’ at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL. The Dow Jones and the Industrials are the veritable Who’s Who in the Crystal Lake area. The Dow Jones and the Industrials is a local band featuring the talents of Chuck Stevens, J.T. Wheeler, Wenzel Rossler, Penny Johns-Thompson, and Bob Blazier. Marti Bonne the pianist from Together Again and Geoff Demuth a pedal steel guitar player sat in with the band.
Jim Crow Workshop Follow-upMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A follow-up workshop and film presenting the talk given by best-selling author, Michelle Alexander on her book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will be held at the Round Lake Area Library on Sunday, May 19th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Harper prepares for sectional test May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting with March snow and followed by April showers, baseball has been a difficult game to play this spring. But as the NJCAA enters the postseason, hope blossoms for the the teams playing in this weekend's six-team sectional. At stake is a spot in the NJCAA Region IV championship series May 17-19, and ultimately a berth in the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
Korean educators to visit Harper May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
8.54- page 3 Three years after Harper College's Jill Izumikawa did research in Korea, the college will host Korean educators on its own turf the second piece of a Fulbright-fueled program focused on encouraging cross-cultural learning.
Season’s first picnic with homeless May 13 in McHenry County May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Compassion for Campers program, which supports homeless PADS clients while the church-based rotating shelter sites are shut down for the warmer months, is gearing up for a second year of service. its first picnic of the season will be held at noon Monday, May 13, at noon at 14411 Kishwaukee Valley Road near Woodstock. The public is invited to participate.
Bail cut for wrestler accused of invading cop’s home May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A DuPage County judge cut bail in half Thursday for a former Harper College wrestler whose home invasion trial ended in a hung jury. The reduction means Kerin Ramirez of Addison could soon be freed after more than 18 months in jail, defense attorney Gal Pissetzky said.
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Book Publishing Company Mission to Help Kids Become Super HeroesMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Table Companies launches Kickstarter campaign to create innovative comic that uses real-life authors as super heroes to help kids face challenges.
Still fighting the flooding May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A McHenry letter to the editor: I live in Orchard Heights in McHenry. This is the worst flooding this area has seen in over 30 years. We really were completely ignored. If it wasn't for family friends and neighbors and our small township my house would have been a total loss.
Dist. 15 holds off on buying 3,000 iPadsMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Faced with budget uncertainties related to the state's financial crisis and concerns over buying outdated technology, Palatine Township Elementary District 15 will hold off on a major tablet purchase — for now. The board agreed it will wait a month before considering the administration's recommendation to buy nearly 3,000 iPad 2s for about $1.2 million.
Dist. 15 teachers file grievance about schedule changeMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Teachers in Palatine Township Elementary District 15 have filed a labor grievance claiming the district and school board violated the terms of their contract by shifting the professional development time they're to be given during the school week.
Kelly HS Class of ’63 Sets Reunion for September 27May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The 50th reunion of Kelly High School’s class of 1963 will be held on September 27, 2013 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Dist. 15 board elects new board leadership May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board held a special meeting Monday to elect new board leadership. After the new board was sworn in, members by a 4-3 vote elected Peggy Babcock as president, Rich Bokor as vice president and newly elected James Ekeberg as secretary.
Harper track teams take aim at talented national field May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Consistency has always been the hallmark of coach Renee Zellner's track and field teams at Harper College. And her Hawks teams aren't afraid to aim high, either. "We are going to try our hardest to take that No. 1 spot," said Zellner of the test awaiting Harper on Thursday through Saturday in the NJCAA nationals at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. Having the home track could be a positive for the top-ranked Dragons men's team. Harper is ranked second nationally and is the defending champ, having won five of the last six national titles.
St. Francis de Sales presents, "The Little Mermaid"!May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
St.Francis de Sales School presents the play, "The Little Mermaid".