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Panel, Film to Highlight Bullying Epidemic Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College experts will join others from the Palatine community this month for a panel discussion exploring options for confronting the nation’s bullying epidemic.
Local Groups Hold Vigil for Gun Violence VictimsJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
PALATINE, IL.- More than 100 residents of the west and northwest suburbs held a vigil to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings last Friday, June 14th at the Palatine Metra station. Gun violence prevention groups from the greater Chicagoland area joined with Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) to honor those victims and 4,800 other Americans murdered since the Newtown massacre, while Congress has failed to enact commonsense measures to reduce gun violence that are supported by 90% of the American people.
King's Brass Performing June 26 at Faith Lutheran ChurchJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
On Wednesday, June 26th at 7pm the Faith Fine Arts Committee is pleased to announce that we are hosting Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in concert. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL. 60005
One Truck, One Goal: Charity fundraiser at Schaumburg Boomers seeks to fill semi truck with sports gear for kids in need.Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based charity Gear for Goals is partnering with the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Team on Friday, June 21st to host a large scale donation drive to benefit children in need in the U.S. and internationally.
Harper College to celebrate success at GED graduation ceremony Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Harper College will hold its first formal GED graduation ceremony in more than two decades for 50 students Friday, June 21. “We thought it was important to stop and help students celebrate their accomplishments in this leg of their educational journey,” director of adult education Darice Trout said.
Schaumburg Parks recognizes Schaumburg Park Foundation Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners honored the Schaumburg Park Foundation for being an outstanding partner of the district at the Thursday, June 13, park board meeting at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive.
Tax bills to be mailed in late June Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The second installment of Cook County property tax bills will be mailed in late June and should be due Aug. 1. This marks the second consecutive year that tax bills will have a midsummer due date, Schaumburg Township Assessor John R. Lawson said.
Food trucks a new phenom at Rolling Meadows farmers marketJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The inaugural Rolling Meadows Farmers Market/Food Truck event rolled out over the Memorial Day weekend and will repeat one Saturday a month throughout the growing season. The five food trucks that came from as far away as Wheaton and West Chicago sold ice cream, pancakes, grilled cheese and other sandwiches, tacos and cupcakes. “I thought it was a great starting point for a growing community event,” said Zach Creer, assistant city manager. “I really enjoyed how it attracted all age groups from the community. Kids don’t have a lot of fun at a normal farmers market, but we have a face painter and ice cream.”
Insect Stings and Bites This SummerJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to spend time outside, keep in mind that stinging insects and ticks will also be out during the warmer months as well.
How to vote for Palatine’s Hamilton park in national contest Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir, located at 1037 N. Smith St., in Palatine, is home to the Ron Gbur Sports Fields featuring athletic fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball. The park also offers two picnic shelters, a playground, and a path around the park that provides access to the Palatine Trail.
District 211 students graduate from Young Entrepreneurs AcademyJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The YEA! Program takes high school students through the process of starting and running their own business during the course of an academic year.
Let’s ban the phrase ‘women and children’ Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: When such tragedies strike, whatever their nature, it should always be, “ ... including children.” To single out either gender for special mention along with children is an affront to both genders. It belittles the omitted gender and declares the specified gender as just like children.
Major development for Fremd product Tauchman Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike Tauchman hopes he is on a Rockie road toward a big-league baseball career. It is a path the former Fremd High School baseball and football star has pursued for years. And it took a turn in the right direction last week when Tauchman was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft after a stellar four-year career at Bradley University.
St. Viator leads all-star effort Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Viator was best represented in this year’s Class A all-star game at Sandburg in Orland Park on June 6 as Mike Julius, Dan O’Malley, Andrew Romano, Billy Spingola and Peter Trunk were selected to the team. O’Malley had a hat trick to lead the Black team, which was coached by St. Viator’s Bill Sanford, to a 16-8 victory over the White team.
Growing Techweek gives local tech firms a boost Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's ebuzz column features Techweek, the third annual event that is expected to feature about 150 companies, including many from the suburbs. They'll show off their latest innovation and devices, provide workshops and even recruit new workers.
Northwest suburban police blotter Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Burglars stole three shoe boxes containing a $50 gold coin, 100 other coins, a men’s gold wedding band, and women’s diamond and ruby wedding band and engagement ring out of an attached garage on the 4200 block of North Walnut Avenue. Value was estimated at $20,000.
Dist. 211 approves fund transfer to pay for improvements Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education approved one of two fund transfers Thursday so the district can pay for upcoming capital improvement projects with its reserves.the board agreed Thursday to transfer $6.1 million from the operations and maintenance fund to the capital projects fund to cover the renovations going on at Palatine High School this summer. Then, the board hopes to permanently transfer $15 million into the operations and maintenance fund from its education fund to fund all five swimming pool expansion projects.
Personal training education offered by Cooper Institute at Sachs Recreation CenterJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A Personal Training Education course designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy helping others lead more active –and healthier– lives, is offered at Sachs Recreation Center, on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2. The course is packed with high quality information based on more than 40 years of research from The Cooper Institute and allows you to develop the skills and techniques needed to truly change lives. The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Auditions Open for Battle of the BandsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Auditions are taking place until Tuesday, July 9 for Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Young Fencers from Illinois Fencers Club Bring Home MedalsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM