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Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 14, 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 water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer.
Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
Misericordia says thanks for donations May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Leaders of the Arlington Heights/Rolling Meadows Misericordia Candy Days fundraiser appreciate all the support they got April 26-27.
District 211 students ready to show off houses they built May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
After two years of work, three homes built by Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 students are ready for families to move in. An open house will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the homes, located at 72 W. Illinois Ave., 86 W. Illinois Ave. and 151 Boynton Ave. in Palatine. The public will have an opportunity to bid on the houses at the open house events.
Buffalo Grove clinches in MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first time this century, Buffalo Grove will play for the Mid-Suburban League softball championship. Under third-year coach Jamie Paul, the Bison clinched the MSL East on Monday with a 6-5 victory over visiting Hersey.
Another command performance by Elk Grove’s Camacho May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Elk Grove senior pitcher David Camacho completed a perfect run through his Mid-Suburban League opponents, tossing a complete-game 4-hitter with 8 strikeouts as the Grenadiers wrapped up regular-season league play with a 2-0 victory over visiting Conant on Monday. Camacho improved to 7-1 overall and finished 6-0 against MSL foes. He allowed 2 walks. Luc DiMaso did most of the damage offensively for Elk Grove (21-8, 12-4). He had 2 hits — a solo homer and a double — and scored both runs. Michael Anciulis also had 2 hits, including a double.
Perfect finish for Dolezal, Barrington in MSL May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Perfection was the word of the day for Barrington's softball team. The Fillies ended a perfect season in the Mid-Suburban West with a perfect game from sophomore pitcher Keenan Dolezal. Dolezal retired 21 straight batters before the Fillies got her the win in bottom of the seventh inning at the Fields of Dreams. Barrington junior first baseman Katie Dehnert's hard infielder grounder with two outs and the bases loaded brought home Erin Ward with the winning run. The 1-0 victory gave Barrington its first West crown since 2009 and 16th divisional crown in school history.
Nice day for Niecikowski as Meadows clinches MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Junior Alex Niecikowski was having a great day, and that was before the game even started Monday against visiting Palatine. Niecikowski was celebrating his 17th birthday, and he made it a memorable by leading the Mustangs (16-8-1, 13-1) past Palatine 5-4 to clinch an outright Mid-Suburban East championship.
Scouting postseason girls soccer / Northwest May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Previewing the girls soccer postseason, from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League and St. Viator.
Softball takes a back seat as Pauly moves forward May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Nicole Pauly is turning in her softball uniform. For the first time in 20 years, the former Palatine High School, Northwestern University and Akron Racers standout will not play competitive softball in the summer months. "Oh maybe I'll play on a slow-pitch team" she said with a smile. "But professionally I'm starting the next chapter of my life."Pauly recently obtained a master's degree in school counseling from Loyola after getting her bachelor's degree from Northwestern.
Schaumburg High School Band Awards Concert on May 21st.May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg High School Music Department will present its annual Band Awards Concert on May 21, 2013.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Palatine Twp. to hold free electronics recycling event May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine Township and the Palatine Lions Club will hold a free electronics recycling event from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Palatine Township parking lot, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Individuals and businesses are welcome to participate.
Kids’ future at stake over pension woes May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: I attended the pension forum at Harper College, and it was enlightening. The pension system has to be reformed or there will be no future for pensions. They say it is in the Illinois Constitution to preserve the pensions. There should be a forum on government procedures, especially the part about amending the constitution.
Focus on weapons of consequence May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: Do our legislators really think that passing more laws will have criminals lining up to turn in their illegal guns? How about enforcing the laws and penalties on the books now?
Fremd’s Patton shares winning ride on pommel horse May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Fremd's C.J. Patton doesn't mind sharing. Patton along with Hinsdale Central's Brian Thompson and Wheaton co-op's David McDonald each scored a 9.55 to finish tied for first on the pommel horse in the boys gymnastics state finals Saturday night at Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort. "First is first," said Patton, who was second in the state last year. "That was the goal, and I got it."
Split decision for St. Viator May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Conant swings away, tops Hoffman May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Conant's softball team went above .500 in the tough Mid-Suburban West with a 14-9 victory at Hoffman Estates (3-20, 3-12) on Saturday morning.
Barton, BG bounce Meadows May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Last month, Rolling Meadows senior pitcher Sara Brunlieb received a birthday present of four tickets for Brad Paisley's country music concert on Saturday night in Tinley Park. Brunlieb was nice enough to invite good friend Erin Barton as one of her guests. Earlier in the day, Barton's bat wasn't as nice to Brunlieb. Barton, Buffalo Grove's senior third baseman, lined a two-out double to right center for the game-winning RBI as the Bison blanked the visiting Mustangs 2-0 in the Mid-Suburban East contest.
Meadows rolls to Fremd tourney win May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Rolling Meadows improved its record to 26-6 with a 5-0 run to the championship in the boys volleyball tournament hosted by Fremd on Saturday. The Mustangs topped Elk Grove 10-25, 27-25, 15-13 in the championship matchup. They also defeated West Aurora and York in three sets, and South Elgin and Fremd in two.