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Learn the benefits of native trees and shrubs May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones at 7 p.m. June 4, at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, for the presentation of "Native Trees and Shrubs."
Use library card to get Museum Adventure Pass May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Start a museum adventure with your Waukegan Public Library card. Cardholders can receive free admission to one of 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area.
Moving Picture: Conservation guru promotes land stewardship May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Jim Kleinwachter is one of those at McDonald Farm in Naperville who teaches programs designed to reinforce the foundation's mission to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds and promote stewardship of the environment. "I was volunteering for the Conservation Foundation and eventually had an opportunity to take a staff position," Kleinwachter said, "and now I get to do what I love to do and it's my job."
How to help May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Emmaus House of Hospitality, a Lake County, Lake Zurich charity that serves a hot meal every Sunday night for those who are stretched financially. Each week, guests also have access to high quality food that has reached it's freshness date, picked up from local food retailers.
Nicarico Run for Reading returns with new theme, location May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
An annual fundraiser honoring the life of a 10-year-old murder victim returns to Naperville next month with a new theme and hopefully some "new excitement," organizers say. The 12th Annual Jeanine Nicarico Run for Reading is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave. For the first time, the fundraiser will take place at night, and participants are being asked to help illuminate the 5K course by wearing glow sticks.
Goespel Jazz Fest coming to Wheaton in June May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheaton Park District will sponsor a new summer event, Gospel Jazz Fest, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., in downtown Wheaton.
Memorial Day especially important for Carpentersville boyMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This Memorial Day will take on a deeper meaning for Christian Sanchez, a 13-year-old boy from Carpentersville whose great-uncle, Army First Lt. Ronald Wolter, was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Christian recently visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall on a class trip to Washington D.C., found his great uncle's name and, at his mother's and grandmother's request, made four etchings of his name.
Round Lake Exchange Club names May hometown hero May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Round Lake Area Exchange Club and sponsor, Collision Solution, are proud to announce the May hometown hero, U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Steven Sanders of Ingleside, a 2002 graduate of Grant High School.
Girlfriend thinks freelancing job not ‘gritty’ enough May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
He wants to marry longtime girlfriend, but a recent revelation about her feelings toward his freelance career has put doubts in his mind about their future together.
Public education can be inclusive, diverse and unifying May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard High School District 87 Superintendent David Larson says he recently had the privilege of attending the end-of-the-year awards program for the English language learners (ELL) program at Glenbard North High School. "The evening’s activities," he writes, "reminded me again of the great role that our American public education system plays in our local communities, our society and our culture in general."
DuPage photographers go wild in this week’s contest May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Each week’s DuPage County Neighbor section includes at least one entry in our Photo Finish contest. Our photo staff picks some of their favorite submissions to run each week and then one overall monthly winner. This week’s entries all focus on wildlife of some sort, from giant ants that have invaded the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to sea lions in the Galápagos Islands.
Bloomingdale restaurateur honored for his music and good deedsMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony Spavone, owner of Tony Spavone's Ristorante in Bloomingdale, is known for entertaining customers with his singing talents and using them to raise money for chairtable causes. Now his gift of song and generosity have been recognized with an Ellis Island Medal of Honor award in the categories of humanitarian and performing arts.
Large rummage sale returns to Prince of Peace in Lake Villa May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Find anything from clothing to power tools and more at Prince of Peace Parish's annual rummage sale in Lake Villa from June 6 to 8. The must-stop-and-shop rummage sale has been a fixture in Lake Villa for 16 years, drawing shoppers from across Lake County, Cook County, southern Wisconsin, and eastern McHenry County. Proceeds benefit Prince of Peace School.
St. Patrick School plans a summer service project May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Patrick Catholic School student council members are planning a summer service project for the Holy Family Food Pantry. During May, students are bringing food and new backpacks to the school to be donated to local children. The school is at 15020 Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth.
Documentary chronicles the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeon May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A new documentary, "From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction" will tell how the incredible story of the extinction of the passenger pigeon 100 years ago highlights conservation issues today.
Feed My Starving Children seeks volunteers for summer May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Feed My Starving Children's Chicago area packing sites in Aurora, Schaumburg and Libertyville are seeking volunteers ages 5 and older to work on assembly lines filling bags with nutritious, dry meals called "MannaPacks," designed for malnourished children.
Proceeds from Naperville man's toy sales help battle muscular dystrophy May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
As Naperville resident Marty Karlin watched his son, Ryan, 10, grow weaker from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he wanted to raise awareness and funds for research to combat the disease. He and his family came up with ShtankOut, a plush toy that doubles as an odor eliminator in kids gym bags, lockers, closets and other smelly places. A portion of the $4.99 to $5.99 price for every one goes toward research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
Moving Picture: Grandmother shares her love of skating May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Two-year-old Ryan Shaffer sat on the ice in his new skates after falling down. Then ice skating instructor Karen Kay Lavris talked to him with loving encouragement and, after several tries, he got back up on his skates, made his way across the ice and gave Lavris a big hug. "I love the children, I love every part of teaching them and seeing them smile," said Lavris. "It's magic. To see a little girl or a little boy get on the ice is a magical thing."
Lombard's Lilac Parade strolls through the decades May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Adults attending this year's Lilac Parade in Lombard will be sure to see something they recognize from years past. The 59th annual parade's theme is "Nostalgia from the '60s, '70s and '80s," which parade committee chairwoman Erica Fisette said will appeal to younger and "more experienced" parade viewers. "We're sure to see some tie-dye and some peace signs and maybe some leg warmers for the '80s," Fisette said. "It should be a fun parade this year."
Mueller named honorary marshal for Lilac Parade May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lilac Parade committee had an easy time choosing this year's grand marshal, as one name stood out in the minds of everyone making the decision. Bill Mueller. The late Mueller's wife, Eileen, and daughters, Donna Fruehe and Debbie Rapata will ride at the beginning of the parade in the longtime leader's honor.