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Enjoy an evening in ‘The Merry Old Land of Lawz’ Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Enjoy an evening in The Merry Old Land of Lawz at the Chicago Bar Association’s 90th Annual Holiday Spirits Review, on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Oakton Community College’s Footlik Theater, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Oakton exhibit showcases African-American cinema posters Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
From the 1930s through the 1950s, the black movie industry expanded as its triumphs and struggles echoed the nationwide Civil Rights Movement that culminated in the 1960s. For February, Black History Month, Oakton Community College’s Koehnline Museum of Art will exhibit Gems from the Koehnline: African-American Movie Posters.
Judge acquits ex-coach, saying he didn't know of Maine West hazing Jan 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Former Maine West High School coach Michael Divincenzo was found not guilty of battery and hazing. The judge agreed that Divincenzo, 37, of Elk Grove Village, had no knowledge of the hazing. “It is obvious that some soccer players' conduct was bad and that's unfortunate,” said Divincenzo's attorney, Thomas Breen. “However, coach Divo had nothing whatsoever to do with that conduct.”
Gillespie, Deere help Warren stay hot vs. Maine S. Jan 14, 2014 12:00 AM
When rising Warren star Eric Gillespie hit one of those NBA-range 3-pointers midway through the second quarter on Tuesday night, Maine South coach Tony Lavorato, Jr. had seen enough. He called timeout and did some major league screaming at his Hawks. “I just wanted them to play like the good team they are,’’ Lavorato said. His high-volume speech got through as Warren (10-6) never scored again before halftime. In a back-and-forth game at Warren, the streaking Blue Devils won their fifth game in a row, 48-43, and dealt just the third loss of the season to the visiting Hawks.
Maine West meets Maine East’s challenge Jan 10, 2014 12:00 AM
First place was on the line in the Central Suburban North on Friday night in Des Plaines when Maine West hosted Maine East in girls basketball. The 26-time conference champion Warriors were playing a Blue Demons team that has never won a league crown but is off to its best start in 20 seasons. “I don’t think we were intimidated by that,” Warriors senior guard Erin Ross said of the Blue Demons’ 10-4 and 3-0 record entering the game. “If anything, it fueled us. We were intense and really wanted to win bad.” Ross sure helped fuel the Warriors, connecting for four 3-pointers, en route to a career high 16 points, as West pulled away in the second half to a 47-26 victory.
Judaic history comes alive in Oakton class Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM
For more than 3,000 years, Judaic civilization has shaped history and the world. Gain a distinctive overview of Jews and Judaism, beginning with the biblical period and ending with modern times, by enrolling in Introduction to Jewish Studies (HIS 136 001) this spring at Oakton.
Shot Arlington Heights officer released from hospital Jan 8, 2014 12:00 AM
Arlington Heights Officer Michael McEvoy started the new year out of the hospital, police said Wednesday. McEvoy, the officer shot in the face while responding to a domestic disturbance last month, was released from the hospital Dec. 27 and is continuing his rehabilitation. “He still has a long road of recovery in front of him,” said police Capt. Andrew Whowell.
Maine West offers students cardiac screenings Jan 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Maine West High School will offer free cardiac screenings to students on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 as part of the Young Hearts for Life program.
A Chicago landmark in disrepair Jan 6, 2014 12:00 AM
A Niles letter to the editor: What is happening to the iconic Marshall Field clocks? Has anyone noticed how they have deteriorated since Macy’s has come to State Street? The numbers are faded and almost unreadable.
Oakton offers online women’s history course Jan 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College will offer an online course starting this month examining the roles and accomplishments of women from prehistory to the present day through art, film, music, and literature. The 16-week Women in Western Civilization begins Jan. 21.
Images: IHSA Winter Meltdown Cheerleading and Dance Jan 4, 2014 12:00 AM
Images from the IHSA Winter Meltdown Cheerleading and Dance Competition, Saturday Jan 4, 2014, at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.
Train strikes car in Des Plaines Dec 31, 2013 12:00 AM
An outbound Metra train struck a car as it approached the Des Plaines station near River Road and Miner Street this evening.
Burlington Central denied consolation title Dec 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The end result may not have been what the Burlington Central girls basketball team was shooting for, but the overall mission was most definitely accomplished. Playing in the Charger Classic Christmas Tournament at Dundee-Crown for the first time, the Rockets battled but fell short Monday, losing the consolation championship game to 2012 tournament champion Maine South 44-38.
Images: Burlington Central vs. Maine South girls basketball Dec 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Burlington Central takes on Maine South on the final day of the Charger Classic girls basketball tournament at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville.
OCC has Jewish Studies class Dec 29, 2013 12:00 AM
For more than 3,000 years, Judaic civilization has shaped history and the world. Gain a distinctive overview of Jews and Judaism, beginning with the Biblical period and ending with modern times, by enrolling in Introduction to Jewish Studies at Oakton Community College. The 16-week course meets 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Fridays starting Jan. 24, at the Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave.
Notre Dame sizes up Wheeling Dec 28, 2013 12:00 AM
A Wheeling varsity basketball program heading in the right direction hit a speed bump Saturday night. A big speed bump. The Wildcats ran into the defensive machine known at Notre Dame in the consolation finals of their Wildcat Hardwood Classic and, trailing throughout, dropped a 57-44 decision on the last night of the tournament.
Open house at Oakton nanotechnology lab Dec 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Delve into a world too small to be seen by the naked eye during a free nanotechnology open house hosted by Oakton Community College from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the school’s state-of-the-art lab at Skokie’s Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP), 8045 Lamon Ave.
Maine South more aggressive than Bartlett Dec 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Bartlett girls basketball coach Denise Sarna came away from her team’s second game at the 31st annual Charger Classic at Dundee-Crown believing the Hawks could have won — again. Instead, Bartlett goes into Saturday’s action with two straight losses. Maine South handed Bartlett a 54-45 consolation round loss Friday by being more aggressive than Bartlett in a matchup of the past two Charger Classic champions.
Way has her say as Stevenson handles Maine S. Dec 26, 2013 12:00 AM
In the season of giving, Sophia Way might have been giving too much. Of herself. So Stevenson coach Tom Dineen had a talk with his veteran junior before the Patriots’ game against Mundelein last week. “She’s been trying to do a little too much,” Dineen said. “I told her, ‘Just go play. Have fun. It’s high school basketball.’ She was trying to be the assistant coach, the cheerleader, the team mom, the captain.” In Stevenson’s first contest in Dundee-Crown’s Charger Classic since 2006, Way was the game’s leading scorer and best player on the floor. The sweet-shooting guard dropped in 13 of her 23 points in the opening quarter, as the Patriots bolted to an early lead and never trailed, pulling away for a 68-46 win over Maine South on Thursday.
Oakton to offer food equipment repair training Dec 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College has partnered with an online firm to offer students training in the commercial food equipment repair technology field.