Articles filed under South Elgin

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  Hot Hoffman ousts Elgin May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  The trend continued Monday for the suddenly hot Hoffman Estates baseball team, which defeated host Elgin 3-1 in a regional play-in game to win for the seventh time in 10 games. "Early on we struggled a little bit, but we're definitely flowing right now and playing some good ball," said senior right-hander Jimmy Ward, who limited No. 16 Elgin (7-23) to an unearned run on 6 hits. No. 18 Hoffman Estates (11-18) advances to face No. 2 Batavia (25-6) in a Class 4A Bartlett regional semifinal on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
  

   

• Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.
  

   

• Find The Courage To Quit TobaccoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Quitting anything can be difficult, but quitting tobacco on your own can be almost impossible. With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013 it is time to stop using tobacco for good.
  

   

• Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrating Cancer ChampionsMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  On Sunday, June 2, join Good Shepherd Hospital to celebrate the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who’ve survived, inspire those who’ve recently been diagnosed, and give continued support to their families and communities.
  

   
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  Dole Mansion Mural Project depicts organization missionMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Lakeside Legacy Foundation located in Crystal Lake is steeped in art and history, and a mural depicting Lakeside’s mission is being painted on a large brick wall facing the rear driveway of the building. Amber Larsen, Lakeside Resident Partner Artist and owner of Creative Artistry School of Fine Arts; which is located in Lakeside’s Highland house behind the Dole Mansion, is leading the mural project. The mural brings to life in paint what Lakeside is all about. That Lakeside is a community arts center that brings the arts alive, cultivates creativity, and is a place for the community to gather and celebrate. Lakeside Legacy Foundation was created in 2002 by the out-pouring of community support to save the historic property from demolition. The foundation is celebrating it’s eleventh year, and this mural project is a visual expression of its commitment to the community and the arts!
  

   

• Grand Prize Drawing Deadline is May 24 for Luxury Dream Home or $1.5 million in Cash in the Chicago Dream House Raffle May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Raffle raises critical funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities
  

   
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  Images:The Week in Pictures May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  This edition of The Week in Pictures features things found in the air, including ducks, robins, owls, mosquitos, and rockets.
  

   

• Moylan reaches out to Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge constituents May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  State Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat, will be starting satellite constituent service office hours on Wednesdays in June in Park Ridge and Elk Grove Village.
  

   
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  ECC grad embraces life’s ups and downs May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Karen Sarai Gonzalez came to the United States from Mexico when she was 16 years old knowing little English. Since then she has learned a new language, made new friends, become part of a second family, and earned a degree. Gonzalez was one of about 400 graduates honored at Elgin Community College Saturday, earning an associate of applied science degree in nursing.
  

   

• Baseball: Scouting the Fox Valley postseason May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Scouting the upcoming baseball postseason in the Fox Valley.
  

   

• Softball: Scouting the Fox Valley postseason May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Scouting the upcoming softball postseason in the Fox Valley.
  

   

• Softball/Fox Valley roundup May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Baseball/Fox Valley roundup May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Aurora CC takes regional from St. Edward May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Aurora Central Catholic baseball team had already seized momentum and the lead with a 3-run fourth inning, but the phantom defensive play the Chargers pulled off in the top of the fifth became the defining moment of their 4-2 victory over St. Edward in the Class 2A Westminster Christian regional Aurora championship game Saturday. No. 2 St. Edward (16-9) trailed by 2 runs but had a runner at second base with one out when ACC ace Matt Miller faked a pickoff throw to second base, forcing the runner to dive back to the bag head first. However, the ball never left Miller's mitt.
  

   

• Westminster Christian nails down 1st regional title May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  It's been a big week for the Westminster Christian softball team. On Tuesday, the Warriors won a regional game for the first time in program history. On Saturday, they did themselves one better, claiming the program's first regional championship — and they did it at Jockey Field in East Dundee, Westminster's home field. Becca Fugiel had 3 hits including a double, triple and 3 RBI and her sister Rachel scattered 7 hits with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks as the Warriors defeated Christian Liberty 7-4 in a Class 1A regional title game.
  

   

• Wauconda nips South Elgin in 8 May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Withstanding pressure is one of the keys to making a deep postseason run, and both the South Elgin and Wauconda softball teams got a taste of pressure in the opening game of the Bandits Jamboree on Saturday at The Ballpark in Rosemont. A pitchers duel between Wauconda's Kayla Wedl and South Elgin's Paige Allen ended in a 2-1 Bulldogs win in 8 innings.
  

   

• Rago pitches, hits Elgin past Larkin May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Elgin's Jessca Rago went 3-for-3 with 2 home runs, including a grand slam, and 5 RBI on Saturday morning. But that wasn't the part of her effort she was most pleased with against crosstown rival Larkin. The freshman allowed just 2 hits in the pitchers circle to help the Maroons top the Royals, 12-1, in five innings.
  

   

• Jacobs celebrates first sectional crown May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Whether you were a Jacobs tennis player graduating or not, Saturday was quite the celebration to say the least. The Golden Eagles, who qualified all 6 of their participants in the Elgin sectional to state, won the sectional with 29 points, the program's first sectional championship. South Elgin placed second with 24 and Hampshire was third with 21. The meet, which was originally scheduled for 9 a.m. was moved up to 2 hours to accommodate Jacobs' graduation at the Sears Centre.
  

   

• Voices in Harmony Welcomes New MembersMay 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Voices in Harmony is welcoming new members for its summer concert season.
  

   
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  South Elgin honors student dies in his sleep May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
  Rhett Lundy, a 14-year-old freshman at South Elgin High School, died in his sleep Wednesday. Autopsy results showed he had an enlarged heart. The school held an assembly Friday to honor his memory.