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Annual toy drive still in need of donations Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the largest toy drives in the Chicago area, which delivers 6,000 toys to 60 locations across the city and suburbs, is in need. “We’re down,” says Frank Davis of Prospect Heights. “It’s already December and donations are way down.” He and his father-in-law, Jim Harney, are not out, however. They have faced adversity before — and recovered even stronger.
Streaking Harper makes it seven straight wins Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Having started the season with one kind of streak, the Harper College men’s basketball team was happy to extend another kind Wednesday. After dropping its first three contests early this season, the Hawks have surged to seven straight wins following an 81-64 victory over Olivet Nazarene’s JV team at the Sports and Wellness Center in Palatine. Kevin Walsh (St. Viator) led the way for Harper with 22 points, and Brad Reibel (Prospect) had 11.
St. Viator wins, but loses Fabbri to injury Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
With Wednesday’s night 52-25 triumph over visiting Gordon Tech behind it, St. Viator’s girls basketball team now faces Conant, Buffalo Grove and Prospect in its next three games. “We’re diving into the Mid-Suburban League,” said Lions coach Christina Jost, who starred in the MSL as an all-area guard for Buffalo Grove. “We’ll see how we match up. It’s a tough conference.” The Lions suffered a tough loss early in the second quarter at the Cahill Gymnasium. With 6:58 left, all-area guard Erin Fabbri was trying to reach for a loose ball when she went down to the floor in pain.
Girls gymnastics: Scouting Northwest Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's a look at the upcoming girls gymnastics season from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League plus Leyden and Maine West.
Hersey still perfect; Barrington tops BG Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Junior Annie Korff (17 points), senior Morgan Harris (16 points), senior Renee Poulos (12) and freshman Claire Gritt (11) led Hersey’s girls basketball team in a 70-40 victory at Palatine on Tuesday night in a Mid-Suburban League crossover.
Chicago's Jazz Showcase to host Wheeling High's Jazz Band 1Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling High School's award-winning Jazz Band 1 will perform a gig at the Jazz Showcase in downtown Chicago.
Choral-Aires Chorus of Elmhurst place 8th in the worldDec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Choral-Aires Chorus (Elmhurst, Ill.) placed 8th in the world at the recent Sweet Adelines International convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Teachers, unions unhappy with pension deal, vow legal challengeDec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
In the aftermath of the Illinois House and Senate passing pension reform legislation Tuesday, leaders of several suburban teachers unions vowed to continue the fight in the courts. “The pensions were promised and now that promise has been broken,” said Jim Arey, president of the Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Education Association. “The sad part is that the teachers have been vilified for trying to protect what was theirs.”
At Grunt Style, ‘hire a vet’ isn’t just a sloganDec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
After nine years in the military, including two in Iraq, Marine Corps veteran Timothy Jensen said adjusting to civilian life again was tough. “It’s really hard to get out of that mindset,” he said. This Thanksgiving, Jensen is one of nearly two dozen veterans thankful to be working for Grunt Style, a Schaumburg-based online retailer where 70 percent of the workforce served in the military.
Hinderer paces Harper win with 33 Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper’s women’s basketball team rolled past Olive-Harvey 76-48 on Tuesday in Palatine to net its second win of the season.
Harper wins sixth straight Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College’s men’s basketball team won its sixth straight game, improving to 6-3 overall with a 79-72 victory Tuesday against visiting Olive-Harvey in nonconference play. Kevin Walsh had 30 points, including four 3-pointers, for the Hawks, while Brad Reibel contributed 12 and Will Botefuhr 10.
NIU seeks public comment for re-accreditationDec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Northern Illinois University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.
How to get through holidays after loss of loved oneDec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Three grief experts weigh in on how to make the most of the seasons when you are feeling the loss of a loved one.
Antioch man accused of 4th DUI Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
An Antioch man was ordered held on $60,000 bond Monday following his fourth arrest on DUI charges. Ruben Juarez, who prosecutors said has eight prior convictions for driving without a license, was charged with aggravated DUI and aggravated driving while license revoked following his arrest on Saturday in Prospect Heights.
Learn about Harper College manufacturing career programs Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College will hold an information session for its manufacturing career programs at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Wojcik Conference Center on the Palatine campus, Room W218, 1200 W. Algonquin Road.
Hersey goes for broke, pulls out key win Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Marissa Allen was afraid, in her words, that she had “broken the lanes.” The Hersey junior and her teammates were bowling against Elk Grove on lane Nos. 21 and 22 Monday night at Arlington Lanes in the season’s first Mid-Suburban League meet, and everything was going swimmingly — until the middle of the second game. That’s when an equipment malfunction caused a lengthy delay, right after Allen had thrown her ball. The Huskies and Grens were then relegated to complete their match on lanes 39 and 40 — at the far end of the alley, right next to the brick wall. But the relocation didn’t shake up Allen or her teammates in the least. “Some people find bowling in the far lane intimidating,” said the junior, “but it doesn’t bother me. Actually it takes away some of the distractions.” It all worked out for the best for Hersey as Allen fired a 219 in the final game, and along with Emma Wrenn’s 581 series, it gave the Huskies a big 9-0 win over the three-time defending conference champion Grenadiers.
Hot shooting nets NJCAA honor for Harper’s Gaedele Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
In the NJCAA Region IV Report released Monday, Harper sophomore Tyler Gaedele (Rolling Meadows) was named the Region IV, Div. III player of the week. The 6-foot-2 guard scored a season-high 24 points in a 101-87 home win over Elgin Community College last Tuesday.
Hersey’s Mleko lines up his future at Loyola Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Loyola University men’s golf team did not have a player on its roster this fall from Illinois. That won’t be the case next season. In fact, the only one will be right from Arlington Heights. Hersey senior Kenny Mleko, a two-time Mid-Suburban League all-conference golfer, signed a letter of intent on Nov. 13 to play for the Ramblers.
Buffalo Grove H.S. stages ‘The Complete History of America (Abridged)’ Dec 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Five hundred years of American landmark events will be covered in a 90-minute Buffalo Grove High School theatrical production - short on time, but long on laughs - Thursday, Dec. 5 through through Saturday, Dec. 7, in the school’s Miller Theater.
Images:The Week in Pictures Dec 1, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features turkey hats, holiday tree lighting ceremonies, and Santa Claus appearances.