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Suburban triathletes swim, bike, run through motherhoodJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
One-year-old Matt squeals happily while he plays with his 5-year-old sister Molly. Their mother, Jennifer Garrison of Naperville, casually checks on her kids while discussing how she manages being a mother of three, coaching triathletes, and volunteering at her children's school — while still making time to work out. Garrison is one of seven co-authors of the new book “Tri-Mom: Swimming, Biking, and Running Through Motherhood."
Art donations sought for pediatric cancer fundraiser Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Dundee Township residents have a chance to get a head start on an annual fundraising motorcycle ride that benefits children who suffer with brain tumors. On Saturday, June 29, a charity art show called, “where the heART is” will be held at the Cactus Zone restaurant in Sleepy Hollow.
Gateway for Cancer Research honors cancer researcher for discoveries and patient impactJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM announces Dr. Pierre-Yves Dietrich as the recipient of the inaugural Cancer Researcher of the Year Award.
Metro West Council of Government to hold 2013 legislative session review Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Metro West Council of Government will hold its Legislative BBQ and Session Review at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Elburn Lions Park. Steve Morrill and Curt Fiedler of Morrill & Associates will provide an overview of results of this year’s legislative session and how they affect municipalities.
ECC Relay For Life honors, remembers those touched by cancer Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Communitiy College will hold its 11th Relay For Life fundraiser from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, the culmination of a year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society. About 200 walkers will participate with several hundred more people expected to take part in games and activities along the side of the track. An opening ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Friday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center and Spartan Events Center parking lots at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease! A Disease that needs to be heard of. Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The world-famous Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois will be the site of the first annual Hot Rods for Huntington’s Disease charity event.
Krisilee Murphy Named One of Two Ambassadors for Future Leaders of Destination MarketingJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has named Krisilee Murphy, Director of Marketing at the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau an ambassador for their 30 Under 30 program.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Jun 11, 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 state and sectional softball and baseball games.
Dist. 300 recognized with awards for financial reporting, planning Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
School board members in Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300 stopped to recognize the work of the district’s finance department Monday evening. A team led by Chief Financial Officer Susan Harkin earned Dist. 300 a handful of awards for financial reporting and financial planning.
Historic GM concept cars to exhibit at Geneva Concours Aug. 25Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva Concours d'Elegance has just announced that four of the rare GM Motorama Concept Cars of the 1950s, owned by the Bortz Auto Collection, will be on display at the show on August 25, 2013 in Geneva, Illinois.
Tourney to raise money for young cancer patientsJun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A 3-on-3 annual basketball tournament that raises money for young cancer patients, needs more players to ensure it's a smashing success. The Sean Toedman Memorial Basketball Tournament, in its third year, is already off to a good start of meeting its goal to raise $6,000, said David Schultz, who runs the event. It was named after a 12-year-old boy from unincorporated Cook County near Elgin, who died of cancer in 1996.
Cross Country Bike Trip to Support Uganda ProjectJun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Next week, Hope Broecker, will be arriving on her bicycle en route on her cross country bike trip. Chicago is one stop of many, as she tries to raise awareness of a project her friend, Abi was going to support, before she was involved in a car accident in late 2012, and now suffers from sever traumatic brain injuries.
Elgin, others look to chart housing needsJun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting next week, the public will get to have its say on the types of housing they think would best suit Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin and West Dundee. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is working with the communities to develop a “Homes for a Changing Region plan, which aims to help city and village officials develop long-term housing plans. It will be one common report, but each municipality will have its own separate plan within the document.
2012-2013 Fox Valley Academic Team Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Imagine getting straight A's in every class, all four years of high school. Now combine that with leadership, extracurriculars, and a desire to apply one's knowledge in a way that benefits others, and you've got the kind of student who gets named to the Daily Herald's 2012-13 Fox Valley Academic Team. "Success is not about how much money we make or how many square feet our houses are, but rather how many lives we can improve by helping others," writes Arjun Tambe of Illinois Math and Science Academy.
Northwest suburban academic team honorable mentionsJun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Northwest suburban academic team honorable mentions
Meet our 2012-13 Academic Team judges Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Twelve educators from around the suburbs make up the panel of 2012-2013 Daily Herald Academic Team judges.
Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentions Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Fox Valley academic team honorable mentions
Elgin Academy welcomes Broadway stars to Summer Theater CampJun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Academy's Musical Theater Camp, led by award-winning Broadway stars, Rick Hilsabeck and Sarah Pfisterer, begins June 24th. All participants will be assigned a role in the final presentation, The Music Man, Jr.
Dundee Township Rotary Club announces Service Above Self recipientJun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Barbara Ferguson of Sleepy Hollow received the Dundee Township Rotary Club "Service Above Self" award.
Girl Scouts to host camp in June Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is giving all local girls in second and third grade the chance to discover the wonders of water during “My Best Elf Self Day Camp.” The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 12.