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Dist. 207 anti-hazing consultant says staff 'overwhelmed' Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The consultant hired by Maine Township High School District 207 to lead anti-hazing focus groups at its three high schools recommends the district take steps to include students in decision making and leadership activities, and provide more staff training on bullying intervention. The 24-page Community Matters report recently released to the District 207 school board was the result of a “school climate audit” of all three district high schools.
First American Bank to acquire PNA Bank Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove Village-based First American Bank said it has signed an agreement to acquire PNA Bank. Terms of the transaction were not announced. First American Bank and PNA Bank anticipate prompt regulatory and court approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, First American Bank will add PNA’s two branches in Niles and Chicago to its 49 branch network located throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
MFRI second quarter sales up 30 percent Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Piping systems manufacturer MFRI Inc.in Niles said projects in the gas and oil industry, as well as in the Mideast, boosted first quarter 2013 sales 30 percent over last year.
Maine East, South Elgin teachers honored by state Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Teachers from Maine East and South Elgin high Schools are among 36 statewide who will be honored at a luncheon Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Education Association and the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Oakton holds summer lectures on popular topics Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Join local experts for the popular Passages Seminar, a series of potpourri lectures offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. The 10-week session meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting June 11 at the Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave.
Northwest suburban academic team honorable mentionsJun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Northwest suburban academic team honorable mentions
Oakton student trustee is recognized for excellence Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has named Theresa Bashiri-Remetio, of Park Ridge, as the recipient of its 2013 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award, which recognizes one outstanding student leader from Illinois community colleges.
Former Maine West coach appears in court on hazing charge Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Maine West High School head varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo made his initial court appearance Monday on charges of hazing, battery and failure to report abuse. Though Divincenzo, 37, of Elk Grove Village did not speak at his hearing, his attorney Thomas Breen, later said, “You're gonna find out he's a very good coach, a very good person. He had nothing to do with whatever might have occurred way beyond his observation.”
A lung-clearing win for Libertyville Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
A breathtaking game had senior Kevin Calamari gasping for air. “I’m still not breathing,” the reliever joked after saving Libertyville’s 5-3 win over Maine South in a Class 4A supersectional at Aviators Stadium in Loves Park by pitching 3 scoreless innings. Calamari then survived a rugby scrum of euphoric Wildcats on the infield. Funny, in the Maine South fifth, the Hawks appeared on the verge of sucking the air out of Libertyville’s magical season. But after their second such mob celebration in as many games, the Wildcats are headed to state for the first time since 1976, when they finished second. Libertyville (27-11) will play St. Charles East (27-11), a 7-2 winner over Jacobs in Monday night’s second game at Aviators Stadium, at 5 p.m. Friday in a state semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.
Well-grounded Maine South team stops Elk Grove May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove saw its baseball season grounded Friday at the Class 4A Niles West sectional in Skokie. The Grenadiers had 19 of their 21 outs in the infield as they fell to Maine South 5-2. Elk Grove (24-11), which had to wait until Friday after Thursday’s game was rained out, had a difficult time with Maine South lefty Brian Jones. He got Maine South first baseman Adam Depkon lots of work — 14 putouts worth.
$Palatine High School product Joe Walsh had put together a terrific season at Oakton Community College and was pitching deep in the NJCAA postseason when a line drive fractured his skull and left him with a concussion. He’s recovering and intends to keep playing.$
Walsh bouncing back after scary mound moment May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Joe Walsh produced an unforgettable baseball season for Oakton College. But the former Palatine High School star has no recollection of how it ended May 12. The NJCAA Region IV Player of the Year had put together impressive numbers at the plate and on the mound. And Walsh needed just six more outs to preserve a 1-run lead in Region IV Division II Sectional Tournament title game at Black Hawk College in Moline. Walsh would not find himself mobbed by teammates and coaches celebrating a big victory, however. Instead, Walsh would be surrounded by a group of people genuinely concerned for his health and welfare.
Oakton receives grant to fund nanotechnology education May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Science Foundation has awarded Oakton Community College a $374,279 grant to introduce community college and high school students throughout the state to nanotechnology and potential careers in this emerging field.
Juskiewicz, Palatine roll into regional title berth May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Niles man sentenced for molesting Wheeling teenMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A 25-year-old Niles man convicted in January of molesting a 15-year-old Wheeling girl was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday. The judge said she initially considered probation, but Eduardo Patino was indicted on new sexual abuse charges while he was out on bond.
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.
Des Plaines forum stresses vigilance against hazingMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A community forum on hazing and bullying held Wednesday night in Des Plaines in response to the hazing of soccer players last September at Maine West High School drew a sparse audience of fewer than 50 local residents but prompted a surprise appearance by activists on the issue from Indiana and Georgia. "I didn't come to speak," said Pam Champion, the mother of Robert Champion, a Florida A&M band student who died after being beaten in a hazing ritual. "Any school that tells you that they have everything under control, they're lying."
District 63 seeks applicants for school board vacancy May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
East Maine School District 63 is accepting applications for a vacant school board position after the recent resignation of school board member John Jekot. The appointee will serve the remainder of Jekot's term on the school board until the next election in April 2015.
Oakton board seats new officers May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Oakton Community College board of trustees seated new members and officers for 2013-14 earlier this month. Joan W. DiLeonardi, of Des Plaines, who was re-elected for a six-year term in April, was named the new chair, replacing Jody Wadhwa of Northbrook.
Goranson aims to get it going at Oakton May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A familiar name in local softball circles is taking over the reins of the Oakton College softball program. Jim Goranson, the only father who has had two daughters serve as honorary captains for the Daily Herald Cook County all-area softball team, will direct the Des Plaines junior college team.
Valles, Maine West win CSL crossover May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Senior Ariel Valles struck out six as the winning pitcher in Maine West’s 8-5 victory at Maine South in the Central Suburban League softball crossover.