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Beautiful Moments for Final Farewells Jul 22, 2014 7:57 AM
Jeff Okazaki The devotion Louis and Ramona had toward each other and their family all through their lives, highlights the purpose of hospice.
Arlington Hts. Sons of the American Legion man is State Commander Jul 21, 2014 2:28 PM
Submitted by Jeffrey Van Horn John Jarosz Jr., a retired Arlington Hts Firefighter, was elected State Commander of the Detachment of Illinois, Sons of The American Legion.
2015 Banner Art Theme Announced - Applications Now Available Jul 21, 2014 4:53 PM
Rosemary Mackey A Picture of Health
Police Officers Serving “Free” Lunch to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois on 7/25 Jul 21, 2014 4:49 PM
Alexandra McMillin, Special Olympics Illinois Join local police officers next Friday, July 25, at 14 Texas Roadhouse locations statewide for a “free” lunch benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
Nominees Sought for 2014 Nurse of the Year Award Jul 18, 2014 7:27 AM
Carl Alston: Leukemia Research Foundation The Leukemia Research Foundation has recognized hematology/oncology nurses with its annual award since 1996.
Black Tie Gala - A Great Evening Jul 14, 2014 2:21 PM
LCHA Staff The Lake County Housing Authority’s Annual Black Tie Gala for educational scholarships was held on June 27, 2014. It was an evening of great food, exciting entertainment, and exceptional auction lots.
Meet the latest group of Northwest suburban Merit scholars Jul 14, 2014 2:16 PM
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has released the names of about 1,600 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities, including many from Illinois. Here are the Northwest suburban winners.
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy graduates 51 recruits Jul 10, 2014 11:35 AM
Submitted By COD News Bureau The Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at College of DuPage recently graduated 51 recruits representing 37 police agencies in Northern Illinois. The ceremony honored the recruits for completing 12 weeks – 480 hours – of basic law enforcement officer training which began this past spring.
Wauconda remembers 'The Blues Brothers' shot in town 35 years ago Jul 10, 2014 5:42 AM
By Russell Lissau A mission from God brought Dan Akyroyd and John Belushi to Wauconda in July 1979. Thirty-five years later, locals who were there remember "The Blues Brothers" coming to town. “The village was crazy busy,” said Wauconda resident Jayne Stuckmann, who was 20 at the time.
Veterans, active duty service members invited to Valor Games Midwest Competition Jul 8, 2014 10:13 AM
World Sport Chicago The three-day, multi-sport competition – which will take place from Aug. 20 until Aug. 22 – is the only one of its kind to bring together wounded, ill or injured active duty service members and veterans to instill positive values through sports.
Local painters exhibit beautiful creations Jul 1, 2014 4:16 PM
Fine Line Creative Arts Center Artists seem to see through different eyes, while we get to enjoy the product of their vision and their inspiration when they share their works of art as a whole. Come see for yourself when The Woodstock Group exhibits beautiful works of art in the Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles.
Park It! Patrol Visits Apache Park Jun 30, 2014 7:26 AM
Lisa Haring On Wednesday, June 26, the Des Plaines Park District Park It! Patrol made their second stop of the summer in Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street.
Aloha! The Barefoot Hawaiian Performs Live at the Lake Jun 30, 2014 7:18 AM
Lisa Haring On June 26, The Barefoot Hawaiian performed authentic Polynesian dancing and drumming at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion.
Park It! Patrol Visits Apache Park Jun 30, 2014 7:28 AM
Lisa Haring Lake Park Memorial Pavilion was transformed into an outdoor movie theatre (without a roof!) on Friday, June 27, as hundreds of minions and their families gathered to watch the 2013 3D computer animated comedy film, Despicable Me 2.
Young Naperville entprereneur honored Jun 30, 2014 5:00 AM
By Anna Marie Kukec Kukec's People features Zakery Kates, owner of Naperville-based Simple Edge web marketing firm, who serves on a number of boards and volunteers at countless events, especially for Kids Matter and the Naperville Jaycees. He’s also a member of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce and was recently recognized by the chamber’s Small Business of the Year Awards in the category of Young Entrepreneur. He’s only 25.
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Class of 51 Recruits Jun 27, 2014 7:12 AM
COD News Bureau The Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at College of DuPage recently graduated 51 recruits representing 37 police agencies in Northern Illinois. The ceremony honored the recruits for completing 12 weeks – 480 hours – of basic law enforcement officer training which began this past spring.
Wounded Warrior Project veterans ride cycles through Rosemont, Des Planies Jun 27, 2014 6:06 PM
By Christopher Placek Veterans. some riding hand cycles, trikes and bicycles retrofitted to accommodate injuries, are taking to the streets this weekend on a veterans support organization’s annual bicycle “soldier ride” showing camaraderie and mutual support. “Wounded Warrior has saved my life,” one veteran said.
Fairies Gather at a Magical Fairy Fest Jun 25, 2014 7:21 AM
Lisa Haring Cumberland Terrace was transformed into an enchanted realm as twenty tiny fairies celebrated the second Fairy Festival of Fun on Saturday, June 21.
2014 KIDS IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM LAUNCHED Jun 25, 2014 4:36 PM
Dan Rozek Summer-long child safety campaign helps parents, grandparents and caregivers create kids’ identification cards and install child safety seats
AquaSprites Synchro Swim Team medal at regionals Jun 24, 2014 4:08 PM
Submitted by Nan Zack, AquaSprites head coach The AquaSprites Synchro Swim Team, Lattof YMCA, Des Plaines, were awarded eight Gold, five Silver and two Bronze medals at the U.S. Synchronized Swimming Regional B Championship held at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana, in May.