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Images: Photo Contest Finalists Jan 30, 2015 1:01 AM
Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of them and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of January 30.
ArtReach Educational Theatre stages ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Feb. 6, 7 Jan 29, 2015 12:27 PM
Submitted by ArtReach Educational Theatre ArtReach Educational Theatre is staging “Charlotte’s Web” as part of its Winter Theatre Workshop. Shows will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Bethel Luthern Church, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine. Tickets can be bought through the box office, call (630) 808-5852 or visit artreachspotlite.com.
Northwest suburban police blotter Jan 29, 2015 3:51 PM
By Freida Gad Burglars broke into a garage between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 on the 100 block of Golf Terrace in Arlington Heights and stole six tires and wheels, two hand tool boxes, and a latex printer. Value was estimated at $15,750.
Tooth Wizard battles PlaqueMan at Des Plaines school for the health of kids’ teeth Jan 29, 2015 4:11 PM
Daily Herald report Students watched Tooth Wizard battle his archenemy PlaqueMan in a battle for the health of kids’ teeth during a lesson Thursday at Brentwood Elementary School in Des Plaines.
Recent gang arrests in Mt. Prospect not part of trend, cops say Jan 29, 2015 4:30 PM
By Matt Arado Mount Prospect police on Thursday said that recent arrests of self-admitted gang members do not indicate that gang activity is on the rise in town. Police arrested three people over the weekend on weapons charges in two separate occurrences, including a shooting in which no one was injured. All three suspects had gang affiliations, police said.
Ye Olde Town Inn dispute mishandled, some candidates say Jan 29, 2015 1:21 PM
By Matt Arado The 2014 settlement of a six-year legal battle between Mount Prospect and Tod Curtis has become a key talking point in the 2015 race for the village board. Some challengers are accusing the village of mishandling the litigation and being too secretive about the $6.5 million settlement with Curtis, the owner of Ye Olde Town Inn. The incumbent trustees, however, say approval of the settlement was in the best interest of Mount Prospect taxpayers.
County Agricultural Fairs Contribute to Local Economies in Illinois Jan 30, 2015 10:26 AM
Cindy Sarkady Charlotte Roberts, 4-H member of Chain of Lakes 4-H club and Teen Ambassador represented Lake County at the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF).
Chicago man admits to suburban burglary spree Jan 29, 2015 6:48 PM
By Barbara Vitello A Chicago man charged with burglarizing homes in Arlington Heights, Inverness and Mount Prospect was sentenced to six years in prison. Jeremy Driscoll, 27, received credit for 273 days in custody.
10 years for man who broke into ex’s home, kissed her Jan 29, 2015 5:35 PM
By Barbara Vitello A Mount Prospect man was sentenced to 10 years in prison in exchange for pleading gulity to entering his ex-girlfriend's home and forcing her to kiss him, court records show. Equilino Jara , 23, faced up to 30 years in prison for the Aug. 28 breakin.
Blue Whiskey Cinema Announces 2015 Spring Lineup Jan 28, 2015 7:15 AM
Blue Whiskey Cinema Blue Whiskey Cinema Announces 2015 Spring Lineup
AOII alums to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Crystal Lake Feb. 11 Jan 28, 2015 6:42 PM
Diane Pellettiere With the theme of “Focus on Love,” local AOII alums will celebrate Valentine’s Day at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Crystal Lake. President Pat Juza will lead an interactive program centered on the ritual of Alpha Omicron Pi.
Mount Prospect teen faces gun charge Jan 28, 2015 6:05 PM
By Barbara Vitello Mount Prospect police have arrested a 17-year-old admitted gang member on weapon charges, authorities said. About 1 a.m. Sunday, an office noticed two men behaving suspiciously in the area of Cottonwood Lane and Linneman Road, said Mount Prospect officer Greg Sill.
Schaumburg sets renewal policy for tax break Jan 28, 2015 1:53 PM
By Eric Peterson Schaumburg trustees have approved specific criteria to consider the growing number of renewal requests for Cook County’s Class 6B property tax incentive for industrial businesses. These require a demonstration of significant employment and business growth, substantial capital improvement, ongoing community involvement and the need for another 12 years of reduced taxes.
New! History Book Club at the Prospect Heights Public Library Jan 28, 2015 7:19 AM
Prospect Heights Public Library New! History Book Club at the Prospect Heights Public Library
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the VP Business Showcase Event! Jan 28, 2015 7:25 AM
VP Public Relations Top 10 Reasons to Attend the VP Business Showcase Event!
Two men arrested in Mount Prospect shooting Jan 27, 2015 6:50 PM
By Barbara Vitello Mount Prospect police charged two men with recklessly discharging a firearm and aggravated unlawful discharge of a weapon following a report of shots fired Friday in the 1500 block of Canford Cliffs Road. A Cook County judge set bail at $40,000 for Juan Ibarra, of Hoffman Estates, and $20,000 for Ivan Avila, of Rolling Meadows.
February Meeting of the Des Plaines Art Guild Jan 27, 2015 7:14 AM
Nancy Lejman A representative from The Great Frame Up will be giving pointers to members and guests of the Des Plaines Art Guild on how to frame your artwork and photos at the next meeting set for Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 pm at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street in Des Plaines. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served and there is no fee, but donations are appreciated. To join the guild, download a membership form at dpag.org.
Strike delayed delivery of sweet GTO Jan 26, 2015 6:00 AM
By Matt Avery Having just finished engineering school, a 24-year-old John Cutts was in need of some transportation. The year was 1964 and the day happened to be Halloween. Rather than going trick-or-treating, Cutts strolled into Right-Way Pontiac in his hometown of DeKalb.
Record Number of District 214 Students Chosen For All-State Production Jan 27, 2015 7:23 AM
High School District 214 Record Number of District 214 Students Chosen For All-State Production
St. Hubert Catholic School Earns Award at Future Citiy Competition Jan 27, 2015 7:25 AM
myonkus St. Hubert Catholic School Earns Award at Future Citiy Competition