Articles filed under Spring Grove

• Editorial: School conference costs reflect need for restraintFeb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial questions the lack of restraint evident when 89 school districts spent $574,197.on a weekend conference in Chicago last November.
  

   

• Wauconda rolls in 3A playoff opener Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Willer named deputy of the year Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Lake County sheriff’s deputy John Willer has been named the department’s 2012 Deputy of the Year. Willer earned the award for his part in the arrest of an intoxicated, armed suspect in October 2011 in Antioch Township.
  

   
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  It all clicks for Warren’s Hicks Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  Flying under the radar last season as teammate Shakhiem Chapman enjoyed most of the spoils on his way to a third-place state finish, Warren’s Danny Hicks had a wonderful year himself in 2012. It’s looking like 2013 might be even better for Hicks after Saturday’s result at the Class 3A Barrington sectional. The senior won his second consecutive sectional title, this one coming at the expense of Libertyville junior Austin Koziol (28-11) in a 5-0 decision to send the star 170-pounder into the state tournament next weekend with a full head of steam.
  

   

• Zak attack leads to 11th-place medal Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  Grant senior Sami Jo Zak practiced day after day over the last few years, harboring a dream of making it to state one day. She ended up carrying the dream farther than she ever imagined possible on Saturday afternoon in the girls bowling state tournament at Cherry Bowl Lanes. Zak wasn’t sure if she was in line to receive one of the top 12 medals, even after throwing a final game of 257. The final announcement that Zak finished 11th place with a 12-game total of 2,554 pins caught her by a total surprise.
  

   

• Clark, Lakes size up Grant Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  With a full week off between games, the Lakes boys basketball team tried a few new things at practice. One of them worked quite nicely Saturday night against visiting Grant. Direll Clark, a 5-foot-11 guard who is usually seen hitting 3-pointers and jumpers, could have been mistaken for an old-school, back-to-the-basket center with the way he was moving in the paint. He worked out with the other big men in practice this week to see if he could use his football player strength to his advantage as a post player. He was a load in leading Lakes to a 63-54 victory over the Bulldogs, scoring most of his 14 points on strong moves in the paint, complete with plenty of pump fakes and spin moves for good measure.
  

   

• Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
  

   

• This Valentine's Day Focus on Your HeartFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Many people give their loved ones chocolates or flowers for Valentine’s Day. While appeasing the hearts of others is the focus, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging people to also pay attention to their own hearts in observance of this day.
  

   

• Smooth sailing for Lake County on Day 1 at Barrington Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Nearly all of the Lake County favorites got off to a flying start Friday night on the first day of action at the Class 3A Barrington wrestling sectional.
  

   

• Grant’s Zak is living the dream Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  It might seem like a dream, but for Sami Jo Zak of Grant, it’s really happening. She’s on a roll and just might end up as one of the best bowlers state tournament at Cherry Bowl Lanes after a terrific effort in Friday’s action. Zak has herself in fifth place, 35 pins behind tournament leader Emily Malone of Rockford Jefferson through 6 games with a 1,339.
  

   

• Dunning’s FT help Grant past Vernon Hills Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Three-pointers were here, there and everywhere at Grant on Friday night. The host Bulldogs hit a total of six 3-pointers while visiting Vernon Hills hit five of its own. At one point in the second quarter, the teams combined to hit four straight shots from long distance, and five overall. Yet, despite the importance that the triples played for both teams, it was a shot that was worth a single solitary point that made the biggest difference of all. Junior forward Steve Dunning hit a free throw with 2.2 seconds remaining in the game to give Grant a 59-58 North Suburban Conference Prairie Division victory and send the home fans into an excited frenzy on senior night.
  

   
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  Grant throwers extend the tradition Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  Brandon Lombardino and Melissa Dunham are adding to an impressive legacy of throwing success at Grant by finding campus setting in which to pursue their specialties.
  

   

• Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
  

   

• Experience the Boomers Like a VIP in the ALL-NEW Executive ClubFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Be the first to join the Schaumburg Boomers exclusive Executive Club where you can own individual seats in one of our lavish luxury suites with food and beverage included all for one low price for the 2013 season. The Boomers have turned one luxury suite into the swanky summer home of some of Schaumburg and the surrounding area’s most successful businesses. A season pass to the Executive Club includes premium indoor and outdoor seating for all 51 games plus a rotating menu of decadent buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the low price of roughly $39 per game per seat.
  

   
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  Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from basketball, wrestling and gymnastics.
  

   
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  ISU thinks Grant’s Lucas is just wonderful Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Grant High School catcher Simeon Lucas caught the eye of the collegiate scouts during last spring's state tournament, and that led to his recent commitment to a baseball future at Illinois State.
  

   

• Lake County roundup Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Stevenson’s girls basketball team ended its regular season by defeating Antioch 49-45 at home in a North Suburban Conference crossover Tuesday night, improving its record to 18-8.
  

   
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  MCC classes teach cake decorating Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  Page 3 Learn to decorate birthday, wedding, and holiday cakes and cupcakes like a pro with Friday night cake decorating classes offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department.
  

   
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  Lake County Housing Authority Affiliates Recognized at 2013 Most Influential African Americans of Lake County AwardsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  On Saturday, January 26, 2013, The People’s Voice newspaper hosted the 2013 Most Influential African Americans of Lake County Awards at the Milan Banquet Hall in Waukegan, Illinois. The theme of the evening was “Living Legends,” and among those honored at the event with this prestigious recognition were none other than Lake County Housing Authority’s Chairman of the Board, R. Delacy Peters, and Commissioner Cranston Byrd.
  

   
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  Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.