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Bandits sign Kansas star hitter Maggie Hull May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bandits have signed Maggie Hull, the club's third-round pick in the 2013 NPF Senior Draft. Hull, who was the No. 11 overall selection in the draft, played at Kansas and led the Big 12 Conference in 2012 with a .409 batting average.
Oakton receives grant to fund nanotechnology education May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College has received a $374,279 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate college and high school students in the emerging field of nanotechnology.
InsureXSolutions adds dental benefit plans May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Disney’s ‘Pirate and Princess’ show to dock in Rosemont May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Tickets for "Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure" at the Rosemont Theatre at Rosemont next March go on sale to the public on Tuesday, May 28.
Des Plaines forum stresses vigilance against hazingMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A community forum on hazing and bullying held Wednesday night in Des Plaines in response to the hazing of soccer players last September at Maine West High School drew a sparse audience of fewer than 50 local residents but prompted a surprise appearance by activists on the issue from Indiana and Georgia. "I didn't come to speak," said Pam Champion, the mother of Robert Champion, a Florida A&M band student who died after being beaten in a hazing ritual. "Any school that tells you that they have everything under control, they're lying."
Register FEMA flood claims at Maine Township May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine Township residents who suffered flood damage from April storms can register for Federal Emergency Management Agency relief at the Maine Township Office of Emergency Management, 1700 E. Ballard Road, Park Ridge.
Details of hazing plan under scrutiny in Senate committee May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A suburban Democrat says he'll make changes to a proposal that grew out of hazing scandals in the suburbs after lawmakers raised questions about how broadly it would be applied. State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, presented the plan to a Senate panel Wednesday. He wants to create a new crime called "failure to report hazing" in the wake of high-profile scandals at Maine West and Hoffman Estates high schools.
Images: East Leyden High School graduation May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
East Leyden High School held their commencement ceremony on May 21st at the Rosemont Theatre.
Buffalo Grove tops Stevenson, makes sectional May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Eighth-seeded Buffalo Grove rose to the task at hand in Wednesday's Highland Park regional final — and quite a task it was. The Bison were facing Stevenson, the top seed in the 23-team Antioch sectional. Behind a dominant hitting effort from senior Evan Bunnetto, the Bison more than met the challenge. Bunnetto racked up 18 kills to go with 4 blocks and 7 digs as Buffalo Grove won 25-19, 25-23.
Scouting boys track and field / Northwest and Lake County May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's a look at this weekend's boys track and field state meet from the perspective of teams from the Northwest and Lake County regions.
Claussen, Vernon Hills having fun winning May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
When she went to bat with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning, the last thing on Jenn Claussen’s mind was hitting a you-know-what. “I had no intention of doing that,” said the Cougars senior pitcher. “I just didn’t want to strike out. I just wanted to get on base.” But you know what? She cleared the bases. Claussen’s grand slam over the right-center field fence all but sealed the Cougars’ 7-0 victory over St. Viator in the semifinal of Lions’ own Class 3A regional in Arlington Heights. The No. 4-seeded Cougars (9-15) advance to Saturday’s 10 a.m. championship of today’s semifinal between No. 2 St. Edward and No. 3 Regina.
Wintrust names new president of Wheaton Bank & Trust May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Rosemont-based Wintrust Financial Corp. announced the appointment of Pam Sharar-Stoppel as president for Wheaton Bank & Trust Company. Based in Wheaton, WBT has five locations in Chicago’s western suburbs: Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Naperville. Currently executive vice resident and chief credit officer, Sharar-Stoppel joined WBT five years ago and brings more than 30 years of commercial banking and leadership experience to the bank.
Watch Maine West graduation live Sunday May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Watch a live broadcast of Maine West High School’s graduation this Sunday at 2 p.m. We will carry a live stream of the ceremony powered by High School Cube. Just come back to this article Sunday to see the event.
Deerfield drops St. Viator in OT May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The St. Viator girls soccer team’s bid for another sectional final appearance was there for the taking on Tuesday night. The Lions scored three times in the second half and held a 2-goal advantage. But top-seeded Deerfield recovered to tie it in regulation and force overtime, where the Warriors scored again to beat fourth-seeded St. Viator 4-3 in a Class 2A Lakes sectional semifinal in Lake Villa.
Seniors step forward for St. Viator May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Niles North was on a roll. The Vikings had just rallied to stun St. Viator in the second game of Tuesday’s boys volleball regional semifinal at Loyola to tie the match and send it into a third and deciding set. And while the energized Vikes sprinted out of their huddle early and onto the court ready for game three, the Lions and coach Chris Boylan stood on the sidelines, calmly talking things over. “We were still confident,” said St. Viator senior libero Anthony Giovenco. “We kind of lost our intensity in the second game but we knew we couldn’t let up.” “The guys relaxed a little after set one,” agreed Boylan. “But in the third set our seniors took over.” Led by Giovenco, who Boylan said gave a “virtually flawless” performance, the Lions controlled the final game in a 25-15, 18-25, 25-12 victory.
Sky finalizes local TV broadcast partnership May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has agreed to a local broadcast partnership with Weigel Broadcasting Co. for the upcoming WNBA season, team officials announced Tuesday. The schedule includes 24 regular-season game over the WCIU and U Too channels in the Chicago area, along with the WNBA’s LiveAccess at www.chicagosky.net.
Krzysko connects as Barrington rolls on May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Loren Krzysko belted her 40th career homer as Barrington’s softball team shut out Prospect 10-0 in five innings in the semifinals of the Class 4A Buffalo Grove regional. The senior third baseman went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles and her 16th home run of the season, placing her 12th on the all-time IHSA list for a single season.
Oakton board seats new officers May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Oakton Community College board of trustees seated new members and officers for 2013-14 earlier this month. Joan W. DiLeonardi, of Des Plaines, who was re-elected for a six-year term in April, was named the new chair, replacing Jody Wadhwa of Northbrook.
Orchard Place open house shows off Des Plaines school’s renovations May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Des Plaines Elementary District 62 will conduct a community open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to show off renovations and improvements made at Orchard Place Elementary School, 2727 Maple St., Des Plaines. The school's new wing features Technology Integrated Learning Environments, classrooms, a multipurpose room, cafeteria, and a renovated playground.
Rosemont launches lunchtime bus service hoping to help restaurants May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Rosemont is beginning a lunchtime bus service Monday that will transport workers from village office parks to area restaurants. The service - free for riders - will help reduce lunchtime traffic congestion on village roads and eliminate the hassle of workers having to drive or search for parking during their limited lunch hour, Mayor Bradley Stephens said.