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  •  Dominican University’s Graduate School of Social Work awarded scholarships at a reception at the University Center of Lake County. From left are Cheryl Johnson-Odim, provost, Dominican University; Donna Carroll, president, Dominican University; scholarship recipients Maritza Trevino and Reginald Handy; Ernest Vasseur, executive director, HFNLC; Charlie Stoops, dean, Graduate School of Social Work; and Hilary Ward Schnadt, associate dean, UCLC.

    Dominican awards 2 scholarships to Waukegan residents Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Dominican University's Graduate School of Social Work has awarded scholarships to two Waukegan residents which will allow them to enhance their educations at the master's degree level.

     
  •  Mark Crea, CEO of Feed My Starving Children, thanks students during a visit to Maria Luce’s third-grade class Monday at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks. The students made and sold more than 2,000 bookmarks and raised $700 for the organization.

    Third graders at Oak Grove School follow business plan to feed kids in HaitiFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    A third-grade class at Oak Grove School in Green Oaks formed a company to raise funds for hungry children in Haiti. Their effort raised abouit $700 and earned a visit of thanks Monday from the CEO of Feed My Starving Children. "Kids provide a significant amount of the volunteering and support," CEO Mark Crea said. "It's kids feeding kids."

     
  • John Hutton

    Focus on school safety at Gurnee districts 56 and 50 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Safety and security are at the forefront at two Gurnee school districts this week. Nationally known school security expert Kenneth Trump was scheduled to examine buildings at Woodland Elementary District 50 on Monday and Tuesday. Trump will do a security audit at Gurnee Elementary District 56 on Wednesday and Thursday.

     
  • Barr brothers carry Carmel Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM

     
  • Connor Black of Mundelein checks his time after the 50-yard freestyle during the North Suburban Conference boys swim meet at Lake Forest High School on Saturday.

    Black sets the pace as Stevenson, LF share NSC crown Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    In Saturday's North Suburban Conference boys swimming meet, Mundelein's Connor Black broke the 100 butterfly pool record set in 1994 by Tucker Shade of Decatur MacArthur in a quick 48.76. Host Lake Forest (286) edged Stevenson (283) in the team standings, meaning those teams share the overall conference championship.

     
  • Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com Brandon Mabry of Huntley, right, wrestles Kevin Barbian of Libertyville at 195 lbs. during Sectional wrestling at Barrington.

    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.

     
  • 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.

     
  •  Stevenson’s Riley Trebilco works the floor exercise during the sectional action at Stevenson on Thursday.

    Carmel’s Feely’s looking forward Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    Carmel Catholic’s Lauren Feely is looking forward to next week’s state gymnastics meet at Palatine, but it won’t be the same this year. Feely chalked up the all-around championship with a 38.175 Thursday night in the Stevenson sectional. She also flew to top honors on vault (9.85) and floor exercise (9.65), while placing third on uneven parallel bars (9.5) and fourth on beam (9.175).

     
  • Advocate Condell offers free heart health lectures, screeningsFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering community education lectures and screenings on a wide range of heart health issues in February, which is American Heart Month. All programs are free, but registration is required.

     
  • Football / Lake County signees Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM

     
  • WMS industries, Scientific Games sued over $1.5 billion sale Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    WMS Industries Inc., the Waukegan-based maker of gaming and video-lottery machines, was sued by a shareholder over claims the company's proposed $1.5 billion acquisition by Scientific Games Corp. is unfair.The proposed deal is the product of an "opportunistic process" in which WMS directors "unreasonably" agreed to an unfair price, lawyers for WMS investor David Shaev said in a complaint made public today in Delaware Chancery Court. The complaint, which seeks to bar the transaction, also names Scientific Games as a defendant.

     
  • 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.

     
  • 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.

     
  • Lake County Housing Authority Commissioner Cranston Byrd, Family Self-Sufficiency Participant Jackie Cunningham and Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer David A. Northern, Sr. at the 2013 Most Influential African Americans of Lake County awards.

    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.

     
  • Bill Kurtis

    "Nutritious of Malicious" League of Woman Voters program with Bill KurtisFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Everyone from doctors to environmentalists, teachers to farmers is concerned with how food is affecting our health. Hear from Bill Kurtis and Dr. Gupta how agricultural practices impact food sources.

     
  • The Choral-Aires Chorus invites you to send your sweetheart a Singing Valentine.

    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.

     
  • Warren’s Jones sets school record in 3,000 meters for Augustana Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Augustana's Sarahbeth Jones was named a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Women's Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week. Jones, a senior from Wadsworth and graduate of Warren High School, set a school record in the 3,000-meter run during the Olivet Nazarene Invitational. Her time of 10:14.66 beat the previous school record of 10:15.27 by Susan Paige in 1999.

     
  • Saving Monica PietrakFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
    The friends and family of Monica Pietrak are raising funds to save her life from a life threatening cancer. Her son needs his mother.

     
  • Lake Zurich, Grayslake North rolling to state Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
    If you expected the unexpected Saturday, your expectations were certainly realized. Both the Lake Zurich and Grayslake North girls bowling teams earned spots for the first time in school history in the IHSA state tournament to be held Friday and Saturday at Cherry Bowl in Rockford. Lake Zurich rolled to its first-ever sectional title by posting 5,244 pins, and Grayslake North finished runner-up with 5,206 just ahead of Marengo (5,198) and host Warren (5,159) at the IHSA Warren sectional at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan.

     
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