Articles filed under Mount Prospect

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  Harper College team scores big at NASA rocket competition May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Their rocket crashed during a test run, but a Harper College-based team of science and engineering students took fourth place in a national NASA rocketry competition, besting big names like MIT and Northwestern. "To be mentioned in the same sentence as such prestigious schools is really awesome," said student Eric Meyers.
  

   
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  Former Mayor Wilks joins Mt. Prospect Sister Cities Commission May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek this week appointed her predecessor, former Mayor Irvana Wilks, to the village's Sister Cities Commission for a term expiring in July 2014. "I believe she will represent the village fairly and objectively and provide an important sense of continuity to our relationship with our sister city, Sevres, France," Juracek said.
  

   

• Mt. Prospect forester honored with national award May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Mount Prospect Village Forester Sandy Clark won the Advancing Arboriculture Award this week from the Tree Care Industry Association. The award, presented to Clark on Tuesday during the Mount Prospect village board meeting, is given to a governmental agency, institution or green industry partner that has worked to advance legislation, regulation or practices favorable to the tree care industry.
  

   
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  Cool finish to a tumultuous senior year for Prospect’s Smith May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Zach Smith was no different from many other high school athletes when he had to face the unfortunate reality he would be competing in a Prospect uniform for the last time Monday afternoon. What was different for Smith, however, was how fortunate he was to have one final opportunity to pitch for the Knights in their regional quarterfinal baseball loss at Lake Zurich. And how blessed the 6-foot-2½, 250-pound left-hander was to get the chances to put on his school’s football and baseball uniforms at all during his senior year.
  

   

• NCH seeks lovable dogs and handlers to expand Animal-Assisted TherapyMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  The hospital’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program is looking for more four-legged friendly volunteers and their handlers to help expand the popular program that aids patients during their recovery.
  

   

• Oakton receives grant to fund nanotechnology education May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Oakton Community College has received a $374,279 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate college and high school students in the emerging field of nanotechnology.
  

   
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  Mt. Prospect Historical Society director leaving May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Greg Peerbolte, executive director of the Mount Prospect Historical Society since mid-2008, has accepted the position of executive director of the Joliet Area Historical Museum. "This is an exciting opportunity for Greg, and we wish him the very best," said Frank Corry, the society's president.
  

   

• Northwest suburban police blotter May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Thieves stole a wallet out of a woman's purse at a store in Des Plaines on May 14 and used several credit cards in the wallet: $1,005 at two Target stores, $785 at the Des Plaines Kmart, three separate Shell gas stations, at a Safeway store in Oak Park, and $7 at a Hertz's to reserve a rental car. Loss was estimated at $2,010.
  

   

• Wheeling High School classes canceled by power outage May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Classes were canceled Wednesday at Wheeling High School because of a power outage, but school will resume on Thursday, officials said. It was the second time this year a loss of electricity forced the school to send students home for the day.
  

   

• Buffalo Grove tops Stevenson, makes sectional May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Eighth-seeded Buffalo Grove rose to the task at hand in Wednesday's Highland Park regional final — and quite a task it was. The Bison were facing Stevenson, the top seed in the 23-team Antioch sectional. Behind a dominant hitting effort from senior Evan Bunnetto, the Bison more than met the challenge. Bunnetto racked up 18 kills to go with 4 blocks and 7 digs as Buffalo Grove won 25-19, 25-23.
  

   

• Scouting boys track and field / Northwest and Lake County May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Here's a look at this weekend's boys track and field state meet from the perspective of teams from the Northwest and Lake County regions.
  

   
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  Hersey hangs on, and moves on May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  It was nervous time for regional host Hersey at Ken Carter Gymnasium in Arlington Heights. In the deciding game of the regional final Wednesday, the Huskies had run out to an virtually insurmountable 22-12 lead in their quest for a big upset victory over state-ranked Glenbrook North. Then sixth-seeded Hersey watched almost helplessly as the Spartans staged an impossible rally, scoring 11 of the next 13 points to close the gap to 24-23. And with the large crowd on its feet in a fever pitch, and North poised to tie the match, junior Mike Fuerst put down one of the biggest kills in the storied history of the Hersey program. The 6-foot-7 middle blocker's final spike, his 10th kill of the match, completed a 25-23, 18-25, 25-23 win over a team that was runner-up in state last season and ranked No. 1 earlier this year.
  

   

• Boys tennis / State tournament scouting May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Hinsdale Central is in commanding position to defend its boys tennis state championship at courts throughout the Mid-Suburban League, Thursday through Saturday.
  

   
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  Claussen, Vernon Hills having fun winning May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  When she went to bat with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning, the last thing on Jenn Claussen’s mind was hitting a you-know-what. “I had no intention of doing that,” said the Cougars senior pitcher. “I just didn’t want to strike out. I just wanted to get on base.” But you know what? She cleared the bases. Claussen’s grand slam over the right-center field fence all but sealed the Cougars’ 7-0 victory over St. Viator in the semifinal of Lions’ own Class 3A regional in Arlington Heights. The No. 4-seeded Cougars (9-15) advance to Saturday’s 10 a.m. championship of today’s semifinal between No. 2 St. Edward and No. 3 Regina.
  

   
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  'There is Greatness Sitting in Front of Me:' Workforce, Harper Leaders Salute Class of 2013May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  About 550 Harper College graduates crossed the commencement stage to become alumni over the weekend, shaking hands with the College president and getting advice from Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration.
  

   
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  Volunteers needed, flexible schedules availableMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Come to one of our American Cancer Volunteer Orientation sessions to learn more about all that we do and how you can make a difference.
  

   

• Harper wins career preparedness award May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Illinois State Board of Education recently recognized Harper College in Palatine with a Career Preparedness Award for its efforts to develop relationships with educational, business and public sector partners.
  

   

• Deerfield drops St. Viator in OT May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  The St. Viator girls soccer team’s bid for another sectional final appearance was there for the taking on Tuesday night. The Lions scored three times in the second half and held a 2-goal advantage. But top-seeded Deerfield recovered to tie it in regulation and force overtime, where the Warriors scored again to beat fourth-seeded St. Viator 4-3 in a Class 2A Lakes sectional semifinal in Lake Villa.
  

   

• Buffalo Grove win long two-setter at Highland Park May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Seniors step forward for St. Viator May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  Niles North was on a roll. The Vikings had just rallied to stun St. Viator in the second game of Tuesday’s boys volleball regional semifinal at Loyola to tie the match and send it into a third and deciding set. And while the energized Vikes sprinted out of their huddle early and onto the court ready for game three, the Lions and coach Chris Boylan stood on the sidelines, calmly talking things over. “We were still confident,” said St. Viator senior libero Anthony Giovenco. “We kind of lost our intensity in the second game but we knew we couldn’t let up.” “The guys relaxed a little after set one,” agreed Boylan. “But in the third set our seniors took over.” Led by Giovenco, who Boylan said gave a “virtually flawless” performance, the Lions controlled the final game in a 25-15, 18-25, 25-12 victory.