Articles filed under South Barrington

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  Harper College team scores big at NASA rocket competition May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Their rocket crashed during a test run, but a Harper College-based team of science and engineering students took fourth place in a national NASA rocketry competition, besting big names like MIT and Northwestern. "To be mentioned in the same sentence as such prestigious schools is really awesome," said student Eric Meyers.
  

   
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  ECC graduates offer advice to high school grads May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Few would argue that earning a college degree is a smart choice. But what are the advantages of attending a community college before moving on to a four-year university? How can community college students get the full college experience while still living at home? Several recent Elgin Community College graduates shared their stories with the Daily Herald — and offered some advice to high school graduates heading to college themselves this fall.
  

   
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  Theft charges dropped against ex-Barrington High administrator May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Theft charges were dropped Wednesday against a former Barrington High School administrator accused of stealing funds from the school's fine arts department. However, Julie Rachel Salk paid just over $5,000 in restitution to Barrington Unit District 220, claiming she was "ultimately responsible" for the missing funds, defense attorney Doug Roberts said.
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• A happy (Cary-Grove) homecoming for Barrington’s Wire May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  Not very often does it come full circle for coaches like it did for Barrington baseball coach Pat Wire Wednesday afternoon. When rains forced the Class 4A Jacobs regional semifinal between No. 1 seed Cary-Grove and No. 4 Barrington to Cary-Grove's field, it set up an unprecedented scenario for the 1996 Cary-Grove graduate to beat his alma mater on a field he did pretty well on himself at one time. "He played outstanding on this field. I'm glad he's coaching and not playing. I mean, I wish he was playing for us," Trojans coach Don Sutherland said. "Pat had some great games here. He pitched for us, played short, played center, those are all the spots where you put your best players so he's won a lot of games here." Now Wire can say he's won a game at Cary-Grove as a coach. The Broncos (22-11) jumped out to a 4-run lead after two innings, only to watch it disappear and regain it with 2 runs in the fifth in a 6-5 upset of Cary-Grove, doing things Wire has preached to his team all season, something he learned from Sutherland: manufacture runs and play small ball. And the Broncos kept battling this time, something they did not do in the Mid-Suburban League championship game last Friday, a loss to Rolling Meadows.
  

   

• 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.
  

   
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  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.
  

   
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  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.
  

   
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  '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.
  

   
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  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.
  

   

• Barrington Dist. 220 wary of supporting either Rt. 14 crossing plan May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  For a second time Tuesday, Barrington Unit District 220 board members held back from passing a resolution supporting either a Route 14 underpass or overpass at the Canadian National Railway crossing in Barrington. But the board appeared to be leaning toward supporting a non-specific grade separation at the railroad tracks at its next meeting on June 4.
  

   

• Man charged with church molestation also cared for District 220 children May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Willow Creek Community Church volunteer charged earlier this month with molesting an 8-year-old boy in February also worked for a Barrington Park District program that looked after children before and after school. Barrington Unit District 220 Superintendent Tom Leonard announced the connection of 19-year-old Robert Sobczak of Hoffman Estates to the Barrington Park District’s KEEP program which was hosted at the school district’s Arnett C. Lines and Grove Avenue schools.
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• Buffalo Grove win long two-setter at Highland Park May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• Pieces falling into place for Barrington May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  A “work in progress” is the way Mia Calamari described Barrington’s set pieces. They worked pretty good Tuesday night. The Fillies scored their first two goals directly off set pieces en route to a 5-0 victory over Huntley in the Class 3A Jacobs girls soccer sectional semifinals in Algonquin.
  

   

• Eight Harper players nab all-Region honors May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  Some good news came to the Harper College baseball program on Tuesday, as eight Hawks players were honored with all-Region selections.
  

   
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  Barrington’s Hallberg returns to his roots May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  With the Senior PGA tournament in St. Louis this weekend and Chicago hosting the Champions Tour next month, golf columnist Len Ziehm catches up with Gary Hallberg, who was a state high school champion at Barrington, a PGA Tour rookie-of-the-year, and now is a regular on the Champions Tour.