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Turnquist retires as longest-serving male teacher in U-46 May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
With 41 years in the classroom, Jerry Turnquist will retire as the longest-serving male teacher in Elgin Area School District U-46 history. Turnquist spent his entire career at Ellis Middle School after growing up just a few blocks away. Colleagues gathered to recognize his career, as well as the work of three other retiring Ellis teachers — Phylis Dunlap-Huerta, Carlos Salgado and Steve Childs, who attended Ellis as a student and then later walked its halls as a band instructor.
Dist. 211 leader set to retire in 2014 May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The search for a new superintendent in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 will begin soon as officials confirmed Wednesday that Superintendent Nancy Robb will retire at the end of next school year. District 211 spokesman Tom Petersen said Robb will finish her 33-year tenure with the district following the 2013-14 school year.
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: St. Edward High School graduation May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Edward Catholic High School held their commencement ceremony on May 21st at St. Patrick Mission Church in St. Charles.
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.
Boomers split pair with Freedom May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Playing on the road for the first time this season, the Schaumburg Boomers split a scheduled doubleheader with the Florence Freedom, dropping the opener 2-0 and winning the nightcap 2-1. The Boomers could not solve Florence starter Dan Jensen in Game 1. Just two runners reached scoring position as Jensen struck out six and allowed 5 hits. Gerard Hall had a pair of hits for the Boomers (5-1). In Game 2, Frank Pfister homered in the first inning, the Boomers' first of the season. Chad Mozingo drove home what proved to be the winning run with an RBI single in the sixth.
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.
Lake Park works hard to avoid elimination May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
It took a handful of innings, but that sense of urgency finally kicked in for Lake Park's baseball team. The top-seeded Lancers were pushed to the brink of playoff elimination before rallying for a 5-3 victory over Schaumburg in the Class 4A Schaumburg regional semifinals Wednesday at Boomers Stadium.
Westminster falls in Class 1A sectional May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
It wasn't exactly the way Westminster Christian's softball team hopes its first trip to a sectional semifinal would go, but the Warriors were there nonetheless. Westminster managed just 4 hits and committed 6 errors Wednesday in a 20-2 loss to Gardner South Wilmington in the semifinals of the Class 1A Gilman Iroquois West sectional, played in downstate Onarga.
Fox Valley relay teams on center stage in Charleston May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Relays is the name of the game for local boys track state qualifiers. A total of 12 Fox Valley-area relay teams will compete in Friday's Class 2A and 3A state finals at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium in Charleston. Burlington Central and Huntley lead the way with three relay qualifiers each.
Boys tennis / State tournament scouting May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Hinsdale Central is in commanding position to defend its boys tennis state championship at courts throughout the Mid-Suburban League, Thursday through Saturday.
Heartbreak again for St. Edward May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This might be the worst case of déjà vu for the St. Edward girls soccer team. For the second year in a row, the Green Wave was oh so close to a trip to the IHSA Class 1A state Final Four. But just as it happened last year in the sectional final against Lisle, the season ended in heartbreak for coach Tim Brieger’s team. Francis Parker was this year’s Lisle, coming from behind to beat the Green Wave 3-1 in the Concordia University supersectional in River Forest Tuesday. The IHSA added a supersectional round to Class 1A girls soccer this year for the first time.
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.
Palatine Battle of the Bands Scheduled for June 10May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Four teen bands will perform for prizes and additional playing opportunities on June 10.
'There is Greatness Sitting in Front of Me:' Workforce, Harper Leaders Salute Class of 2013May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
About 550 Harper College graduates crossed the commencement stage to become alumni over the weekend, shaking hands with the College president and getting advice from Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration.
Volunteers needed, flexible schedules availableMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Come to one of our American Cancer Volunteer Orientation sessions to learn more about all that we do and how you can make a difference.
Harper wins career preparedness award May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education recently recognized Harper College in Palatine with a Career Preparedness Award for its efforts to develop relationships with educational, business and public sector partners.
Palatine Park District to host trail cleanup May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
In recognition of National Trails Day, the Palatine Park District Environmental Committee is hosting a community clean-up of the Palatine Hills Trail from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 1.
District 54’s success is thanks to cast of characters May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Disney World is called the” Magic Kingdom.” “The Happiest Place on Earth” is the tagline for Disneyland. School District 54 is known for being “A Magical Place Where Incredible Learning Happens.”
Schaumburg police warn of strong-arm robberies May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg police Tuesday issued a community alert stemming from a pair of strong-arm robberies that occurred on the northwest side of the village during the previous few days. Neither victim was injured, but police are reminding residents to remain aware of their surroundings and anyone who seems suspicious or appears to be loitering or observing others.