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Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Dec 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports images by our photographers featuring boys and girls basketball, gymnastics and wrestling.
NW Fest Orchestra concert blew writer away Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Lawrence Thome of Mount Prospect is enthusiastic about the Northwest Festival Orchestra after their latest concert at Harper College.
Elk Grove P.E. teacher helps make school healthy Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Colleagues of Will Hogan at the Ridge Family Center for Learning in Elk Grove Village say more kids are choosing healthy lifestyles thanks to him. The P.E. teacher is the driving force behind the school's efforts to promote daily physical fitness and nutritional awareness — efforts that have been recognized nationally by first lady Michelle Obama and others.
From wild child at Hersey to Hollywood actor Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
After being the recipient of a few too many “paddles” at his private Jesuit high school in Wisconsin, Keith Szarabajka’s parents enrolled him at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, where he fell in with a wild, fast crowd. But he never cut drama class. Szarabajka became the school’s star actor. Pursuing acting as a career not only led to a straightened out life, but led him to Hollywood.
‘Holmes Helping Homes’ basketball game benefits needy Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Holmes Junior High School in Mount Prospect hosted its third annual “Holmes Helping Homes” faculty/student Basketball Charity Event.This year’s events raised $2,500 for needy families in the Holmes Jr. High community.
Mt. Prospect chamber to host discussion of gun law Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, together with American Chartered Bank and the Mount Prospect Police Department, will host a discussion of the state’s concealed carry gun law at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at American Chartered Bank, 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Speakers will include representatives from the police department and the bank. The goal of the program is to provide an overview of the law and clarify businesses’ responsibilities regarding signage, etc.
BG’s perfect at the line, and at the finish Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove girls basketball coach Steve Kolodziej wasn’t too happy with his team's start in Monday’s nonconference game against visiting St. Viator. But he had no complaints about the end. That’s when the Bison, who came into the game shooting 58 percent from the free throw line, made 10-of-10 in the final 3:37 to put away a 45-38 triumph and improve to 5-4 overall.
Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players Return to HinsdaleDec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The award-winning Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players will present a concert series that explores the excitement of the Romantic Era beginning with a concert on Sunday, January 12 at 3 p.m. at Union Church of Hinsdale.
Fire prevention tips for the holidays Dec 9, 2013 12:00 AM
As the holiday season begins, the Mount Prospect Fire Department will once again participate in a fire prevention program called “Keep the Wreath Red.” From Thursday, Dec. 5, through Wednesday, Jan.1, a wreath will be hung at the main fire station, located at 112 E. Northwest Highway, and will be illuminated by a string of red lights. Whenever a fire occurs that is a result of holiday decorations, a white bulb will replace a red bulb on the wreath.
Accident halts finale of St. Viator festival Dec 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A dance moderator has an accident that forces Viator to cancel the finale of its Winter Arts Festival.
Was STEM a success? Wheeling High say yes Dec 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling High School and its innovative math-and-science-based STEM approach to education have drawn praise far and wide. Despite that, its standardized test scores remain flat. Educators say that hardly makes the program a failure. Compared to similar schools with similar numbers of at-risk students, WHS is a success, they say.
Arogundade’s clutch as Viator tops Proviso E. in OT Dec 8, 2013 12:00 AM
With the clock running down in overtime, Ore Arogundade was right on time. The St. Viator senior standout banked home the game-winning 5-foot runner with three seconds left to give the Lions a dramatic 79-77 victory over Proviso East at the Mac Irvin Diabetes Classic at Larkin High School in Elgin.
Glory House Love-A-Child Christmas Toy ProgramDec 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Prospect Heights, IL - Christmas Toy Program during Christmas Service
Northbrook Community Synagogue Sells Kosher Lox BoxesDec 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Kosher lox boxes are being sold by Northbrook Community Synagogue.
The Soapbox Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald editors offer their quick thoughts on grocery stores, medical saviors and underage liquor sales, among other topics.
Suburban car convoy honors ‘Fast & Furious’ star Paul Walker Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Prospect Heights police Saturday received assistance from Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect officers in the taming of an estimated 1,000-car road rally in tribute to the late “Fast & Furious” actor Paul Walker. The House of Music & Entertainment (H.O.M.E.) at 1227 N. Rand Road had been selected as the starting point for the Chicago-bound rally, though police were not informed as early as participants.
Is there really a worker shortage in STEM fields? Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama announced during his first term that he wanted the U.S. to recruit 100,000 new STEM teachers over the next 10 years and have colleges and universities graduate an additional 1 million students in STEM majors. But there is considerable debate on whether there are enough jobs for all the STEM-educated students.
Suspect charged in Mount Prospect robbery Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A Hazel Crest man has been charged in Tuesday night's armed robbery at Sprint wireless store in Mount Prospect. Police said Marvin L. Jones Jr., 25, of the 16000 block of Anthony Street, was arrested Friday.
Conant stays hot, tops Viator Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Conant’s girls basketball team won for the fourth time in five games as the Cougars posted a 53-35 nonconference win over visiting St. Viator on Saturday afternoon in Hoffman Estates.
Irvin, Young start with decisive win over Meadows Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Whitney Young coach Corry Irvin came back to her alma mater on Saturday afternoon for the Mac Irvin Diabetes Classic.Her Dolphins opened their season against nationally-ranked Rolling Meadows team (7-0) which was ranked No. 1 in the Chicago area by one publication.“She (Irvin) wanted us to make sure we represented her well at her high school and start our the season out right,” said Dolphins 6-foot-5 forward Khaalia Hillsman (8 points, 13 rebounds), a Texas A & M recruit. “She didn’t want to lose in her hometown where she was a Hall of Fame player (Elgin Sports Hall of Fame).”The Dolphins did not let their coach down, running past the Mustangs 54-40.