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  • BMO’s Ablin to highlight Economic Forecast Breakfast Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Harper College this month will offer a free public economics lesson aimed at deciphering the economy and the financial market for 2013.

     
  • Harper’s partnership with high schools netting positive results Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    In fall 2010, Harper College and its feeder high school districts formed an unprecedented partnership to shrink student success gaps and better prepare students for career and college readiness. More than halfway through the four-year pilot program, leaders believe they're onto something. "We think we have a model worth emulating," Harper President Ken Ender said of the Northwest Educational Council for Student Success.

     
  • Joe Walsh

    Citing job loss, Walsh seeks child support change Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    The child support issues that dogged former Congressman Joe Walsh throughout his failed bid for re-election resurfaced Monday. Jack Coladarci, attorney for Walsh's ex-wife, said that the McHenry Republican — citing current unemployment — is not complying with his support agreement. Walsh, however, said he has "no intention of stopping support."

     
  • Harper Foundation to host economic update breakfast Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Harper Professional Advisors Committee of the Harper College Educational Foundation will put on an economic update and outlook breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

     
  • Longtime Harper professor releases eighth book Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Greg Herriges first began writing his latest novel, about a family coping with their 9-year old daughter’s battle with leukemia, more than a decade ago. Six months into his research, the Harper College English professor’s own family began living the plot. Herriges’ nephew was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic childhood leukemia - the same potentially devastating disease affecting the book’s main character - and Herriges put his writing on hold, using his research to simply better understand the illness and answer his family’s questions.

     
  • 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.

     
  • 'On the Vine: Celebrating Books and Wine' Feb. 23Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Join us at the Historic Dole Mansion on February 23, 2013 from 7pm-10pm for our 3rd annual wine tasting and silent auction.

     
  • McHenry UU Congregation, PFLAG to push legislators on marriage equalityFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry and their long-time allies, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), will visit two local legislators on Monday, February 11 to lobby in support of marriage equality

     
  • Harper professor William Wimmer with a colleague.

    Popular Harper College teacher shared his passion for art Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    A popular art teacher at Harper College, who helped build up its printmaking studio and left a lasting impression on his students, has died. William Wimmer spent nearly 40 years sharing his passion for art, and more specifically for printmaking, with students of all ages.

     
  • Assess your personal cardiac risk at Feb. 19 eventFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    On Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30-8, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will be hosting an event about cardiac risks. Listen to Raja Sharma, MD, board certified cardiologist as he explains the risk factors for cardiac disease and discusses a plan to help fight the condition.

     
  • Singers invited for 19th Palm Sunday Interfaith ConcertFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Singers are invited to participate in the colossual and inspirational 19th annual Palm Sunday Interfaith Concert and Prayer service. This inspirational series was founded by Phyllis Lange Connelly, who sadly died in July. Her dream, however, lives on with capable leadership and talented musicians.

     
  • Harper men handle Rock Valley Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Playing its third game in a seven-day span, the Harper College men's basktball team held on for a 83-64 win over conference foe Rock Valley College on Wednesday night at the Sports and Wellness Center in Palatine.

     
  • What Does Your Valentine's Lip Print Reveal?Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    With Valentine’s Day approaching, why not analyze your date’s lip print to glean some insights into their personality? Lip prints can reveal a great deal about a person, such as their work ethic, stress and energy levels, food preferences, social interaction skills, and creativity

     
  • Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.

     
  • Experience the Boomers Like a VIP in the ALL-NEW Executive ClubFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    Be the first to join the Schaumburg Boomers exclusive Executive Club where you can own individual seats in one of our lavish luxury suites with food and beverage included all for one low price for the 2013 season. The Boomers have turned one luxury suite into the swanky summer home of some of Schaumburg and the surrounding area’s most successful businesses. A season pass to the Executive Club includes premium indoor and outdoor seating for all 51 games plus a rotating menu of decadent buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the low price of roughly $39 per game per seat.

     
  • Cupcakes, Cookies & Coffee for College Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    Letter to the editor: Mike Baker of the Schaumburg Autism Society invites residents to Cupcakes, Cookies and Coffee for College — a March 30 event to raise money for Harper College Education Foundation scholarships, benefiting adult students with autism and other developmental disabilities, and other organizations.

     
  •  Harper College President Dr. Kenneth Ender, right, and Governors State University President Dr. Elaine Maimon prepare to sign a new Dual Degree Program agreement.

    Harper, Governors State sign Dual Degree agreement Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Harper College officially inked an agreement with Governors State University to create a Dual Degree Program that guarantees admission to Harper students who enroll in the program and complete their associate degree.

     
  • Learn how to decorate cupcakes and cakes at McHenry County College.

    MCC classes teach cake decorating Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Page 3 Learn to decorate birthday, wedding, and holiday cakes and cupcakes like a pro with Friday night cake decorating classes offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department.

     
  • Recalculating Cast: Katy Sullivan, Ron Dean, Pete Garlock

    Film shot in Elgin returns for premiere March 2Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Blue Damen Pictures To Share Newest Film "Recalculating" With Local Audience First! "Recalculating", written by Jan Schumacher-Kaschner, tells the story of a father making a journey to reunite with his daughter after she was injured in a car accident. Under the guidance of his GPS he is able to come to terms with his guilt that drove them apart. The film was shot entirely in and around Elgin in May of 2012 and features landmark locations such as The Centre of Elgin, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, The Elgin Public House, and Muirhead Farmhouse.

     
  • The Choral-Aires Chorus invites you to send your sweetheart a Singing Valentine.

    Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.

     
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