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Willer named deputy of the year Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake County sheriff’s deputy John Willer has been named the department’s 2012 Deputy of the Year. Willer earned the award for his part in the arrest of an intoxicated, armed suspect in October 2011 in Antioch Township.
Montini leads the way at Antioch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
With the top-ranked Class 2A wrestling team in the state in the field, getting out of the Antioch individual sectional was going to be a difficult task Saturday. Ten-time state champion Montini headlined the powerful meet with eight champions going to Champaign next weekend for the state meet. The top four finishers in each of the 14 weight classes earned a berth to the Assembly Hall, and the Broncos had qualifiers in every division except for 285 pounds. Carmel Catholic proved to be the big winners out of Lake County, as the Corsairs will send four individuals downstate, including No. 1-ranked senior Jake Cochrane (40-1).
Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
This Valentine's Day Focus on Your HeartFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Many people give their loved ones chocolates or flowers for Valentine’s Day. While appeasing the hearts of others is the focus, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging people to also pay attention to their own hearts in observance of this day.
Lake Villa baseball registration: Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Registration for Lake Villa Township Baseball is open until Feb. 24 ahead of player ratings on March 2 and 3.
Williams, Lopez doing more than serving a purpose Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Every team needs role players, but they become even more important as the regular season morphs into the postseason. They can provide that extra lift that can make or break a playoff run. Two juniors who are already playing big roles for their teams are guard Nate Williams at Mundelein and forward Mateusz Lopez at Round Lake.
Advocate Condell offers free heart health lectures, screeningsFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering community education lectures and screenings on a wide range of heart health issues in February, which is American Heart Month. All programs are free, but registration is required.
Football / Lake County signees Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
District 24 Holds Three Special Board of Education MeetingsFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Millburn School District adds three meetings in February to the Board calendar.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from basketball, wrestling and gymnastics.
Lake County roundup Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson’s girls basketball team ended its regular season by defeating Antioch 49-45 at home in a North Suburban Conference crossover Tuesday night, improving its record to 18-8.
Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.
Mill Creek stakeholders invited to help develop watershed plan Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is hosting two meetings on Thursday, Feb. 28 to kick-off the 15-month watershed planning process for the Mill Creek Watershed. Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend and help shape the plan. The meetings are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake.
Saving Monica PietrakFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The friends and family of Monica Pietrak are raising funds to save her life from a life threatening cancer. Her son needs his mother.
Antioch powers to Class 2A title at Lakes Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Millburn seeks 1-year tax help, other measures on Lake County ballotsFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Millburn Elementary District 24 voters will decide a referendum question asking for permission to allow a larger-than-usual property tax increase just for next year. District 24’s measure is one of 13 referendum questions that’ll be on Lake County ballots April 9. A majority of the questions pertain to whether local governments should be allowed to seek cheaper electricity for residents and small businesses.
Images: Competitive Cheerleading finals Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Teams participated in the Competitive Cheerleading finals on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.
March 1 to April 7: FUSEDChicago Exhibit at CLCFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
FUSEDChicago: A Group Encaustic Exhibition by 14 Chicago-area artists will open at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County on March 1 and run through April 7.
Two Valentine's weekend concerts at James Lumber CenterFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Choose from two Valentine's weekend concerts at CLC: Imani Winds (left) or Lisa Rock in "Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters."