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We’re too loose with the hyphen on nationalities Aug 1, 2014 5:01 AM
A Mount Prospect letter to the editor: I sometimes get a bigger jolt from the columnists than I do from my morning caffeine-loaded coffee. I can basically count on not agreeing with Ruben Navarrette, but I read his column every time it is on the Opinion page. I found it especially jarring that he recently referred to himself as a Mexican-American even though he and his parents were born in the United States.
NCH Offers Free Programs for Seniors in August Aug 1, 2014 7:17 AM
Northwest Community Healthcare NCH is hosting several programs for senior citizens.
Two men charged in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect burglaries Aug 1, 2014 6:30 PM
By Barbara Vitello Two men face residential burglary charges stemming from break-ins to homes in Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect last month. Steven Brown, 25, of Arlington Heights, was ordered held on $50,000 bond and Jeremy Driscoll, 26, as ordered held on $60,000 bond Friday.
Kids’ Identification and Safety Seat event to be held August 1 at Walgreens in Schaumburg Jul 31, 2014 7:39 AM
Jon Bigness ILLINOIS TOLLWAY AND ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISTRICT will co-host an event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. August 1 at Walgreen's at 1180 Roselle Roadin Schaumburg, featuring free kids’ ID cards and safety seat inspections by certified inspectors.
Moxie Jean leaves incubator, continues to grow by selling used kids clothes Aug 1, 2014 8:40 AM
By Anna Marie Kukec Arlington Heights-based Moxie Jean, an online resale shop, helps busy parents buy or sell used children's clothing. Business has been so brisk that the company plans to double its staff by the end of the year.
Northwest suburban police blotter Jul 31, 2014 5:24 PM
By Freida Gad Thieves stole the catalytic converter valued at $700 between 3 p.m. July 15 and 8 a.m. July 16 from a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier in an apartment lot on the 100 block of Boardwalk Street in Elk Grove Village. During the same time, thieves stole the catalytic converter valued at $600 from a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier in a lot on the 800 block of Wellington Avenue. and a catalytic converter valued at $500 from a 2008 Ford Escape in a lot on the 700 block of Wellington Avenue.
Harper trustee to lead statewide community college advocacy group Jul 30, 2014 7:34 AM
Harper College News Bureau Harper College Trustee Bill Kelley has taken over the reins of Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), a statewide group that has been a vocal advocate for increasing state funding for all community colleges in Illinois.
New album features Jim Croce’s 1973 concert at Harper Jul 30, 2014 7:36 AM
Harper College News Bureau Harper College is at the heart of a new compilation of Jim Croce songs about to be released, nearly 41 years after the folk-rock singer-songwriter died in a plane crash.
Darien Chicago Pet Show - September 6 & 7 Jul 30, 2014 4:57 PM
Jessica Zeuli Chicago Pet Show coming to Darien Sportsplex, September 6 & 7. Food mfg, pet services and lots of rescues! See fun acts on the main stage such as Magic Acts by Paul Lee, Jim Nesci & his alligator Bubba and Author of the Wolfkeeper Toriano Sanzone. 50% of gate goes back to pariticpating non-profits.
‘Battle Buddy Bowling’ in Wheaton Aug. 24 Benefits Pets of War Jul 30, 2014 4:46 PM
Lydia Rypcinski "Battle Buddy Bowling-Chicago" fundraiser Aug. 24 at Fox Bowl in Wheaton helps our troops bring their war-time animal companions home with them to the USA.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Forssander Cherishes Harper Experience Jul 29, 2014 7:24 AM
Bill Smith, Harper College Hawks Sports Information Although Harper softball player Amanda Forssander only played for the Hawks for one season (2013), she relished the opportunity to compete at the college level. In her only season, the Prospect High School grad hit over .300 and earned Team MVP honors while playing catcher, first base and outfield for the Hawks.
Rolling Green Country Club hosts 49th Annual Member-Guest Invitational Jul 29, 2014 7:31 AM
Kate Hightower On July 18, 2014, Rolling Green Country Club kicked off their 49th Annual Member-Guest Invitational at their country club in Arlington Heights, IL.
Glenn Simpson– Artist of the Month for Art Wall in August at Patty Turner Center Jul 29, 2014 3:11 PM
Deerfield Park District Program Coordinator Jill Becker announces that Glenn Simpson, of Libertyville, is the August “Artist of the Month” for the Art Wall at the Patty Turner Center, in Deerfield.
North Shore Rhythmics has two national champions, Coach of the Year Jul 31, 2014 1:00 PM
Submitted by the Deerfield Park District North Shore Rhythmics gymnasts Laura Zeng of Libertyville and Jazzy Kerber of Highland Park became the 2014 junior and senior national champions in mid-July at the National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
Prospect Class of ’74 plans anniversary Jul 28, 2014 2:14 PM
By Eileen O. Daday In 1974, some 535 seniors graduated from Prospect High School — including the future mayor of Arlington Heights, Tom Hayes — filled with optimism and excitement for the future. Little could they have predicted the future, and just how much technology and the digital age would impact their lives — for the better. Now they're getting together to share memories.
Harper professor releasing second rock album Jul 28, 2014 9:25 AM
Submitted by Harper College News Bureau Harper College English professor Greg Herriges never expected his band Athanor to get a record deal. When that finally happened in 2013 – 40 years after recording their first collection of demos – he assumed that was as far as the band could go.
Des Plaines tech firm is real gem for entrepreneur Jul 28, 2014 12:52 PM
By Anna Marie Kukec Kukec's People features Mitul Gandhi was part of a family of jewelers in India. He said he was the so-called black sheep. Instead of jewelry, he gravitated toward technology. Now, he's the co-founder and chief architect of Des Plaines-based SeoClarity.
Niles man arrested on fifth DUI charge Jul 28, 2014 4:45 PM
By Barbara Vitello A Cook County judge set bail at $200,000 for a Niles man charged with his fifth DUI Sunday, prosecutors said. Marvin Martinez-Guerrero, 31, could face up to 15 yeas in prison if convicted.
Treat people of all races with respect Jul 26, 2014 5:01 AM
A Mount Prospect letter to the editor: In the July 2 front-page article marking 50 years after the Civil Rights Act, I zeroed in on the part about the black lawyer checking on details of her current case, and “the clerk cut her off and told her, ‘Go sit down with the rest of the defendants.’”
Mt. Prospect holds 15th Downtown Block Party Jul 26, 2014 6:09 PM
Daily Herald report The 15th annual Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party concluded Saturday with music from a variety of bands, food and beverages, and fun activities.