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Ultimate goal of marriage extinction May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Woodstock letter to the editor: The problems of poverty, unemployment, crime and failing schools having been solved so Illinois politicians take time on laws for gay-marriage, medical marijuana and pet lemon. While Washington D.C. is demanding that Redskin owner Dan Snyder change the team's name to the Redtails.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Elgin Theatre Co. auditions for "Love Letters" May 19May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Theatre Company will hold open auditions for A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Sears Gallery in Elgin.
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
Alexis Reisch of Bolingbrook and Meghan Thome of Naperville are the 2013 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A graduate of Lyons Township High School, Reisch earned an Associate in Science degree and is transferring to the University of Illinois-Chicago. Thome is a former educator who returned to school and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Graphic Design.
neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday Announces ArtistsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday announces the invited Native American Artists and the juried local artists whose work will be in the gallery, the latest in the series of Pop-Up Art Galleries being produced and sponsored by the St Charles Arts Council, its volunteers, and sponsors.
Music Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and Camp CounselorsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup has songs for Summer Camp and Summer School!
COD Celebrates Student Academic ExcellenceMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
COD Celebrates Student Academic Excellence Brooke Cheser of Roselle is recognized as a Presidential Scholar during the recent “Celebration of Academic Excellence” recognizing the 2012-2013 Honors and Presidential Scholars.
The Dow Jones and the Industrials sell out 'the Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL on May 11th.May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
On Saturday, May 11th, the Dow Jones and the Industrials played to a sold out crowd at ‘the Listening Room’ at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL. The Dow Jones and the Industrials are the veritable Who’s Who in the Crystal Lake area. The Dow Jones and the Industrials is a local band featuring the talents of Chuck Stevens, J.T. Wheeler, Wenzel Rossler, Penny Johns-Thompson, and Bob Blazier. Marti Bonne the pianist from Together Again and Geoff Demuth a pedal steel guitar player sat in with the band.
Jim Crow Workshop Follow-upMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A follow-up workshop and film presenting the talk given by best-selling author, Michelle Alexander on her book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will be held at the Round Lake Area Library on Sunday, May 19th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Record Crowds at the May 3rd First Friday at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, ILMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The first Friday of every month is the First Friday gallery event at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL. The May 3rd event featured student artwork from the Crystal Lake D47 schools and students of Creative Artistry School of Fine Arts, and had record attendance of over 200 guests. Guests enjoyed art, free appetizers and participated in coloring, origami, and face painting. Music at the event was provided by teachers and student musicians from D47 school choirs and two groups from the McHenry County Youth Orchestra.
Historical society to plaque Crystal Lake house May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The McHenry County Historical Society Committee will hold a plaque ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 for the Josephine and William Lorimer Jr. House at 615 Lake Ave. in Crystal Lake. The present owners, Rudolph Magnani and Lynn Lourie, have taken care in preserving and restoring this 1929 grand residence and will be awarded the plaque in a public ceremony.
Motorcycle run to benefit Little Angels in Elgi May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Rev up your engines and get ready to ride! It's time for the 26th annual Little Angels Pledge Run on Sunday, May 19, in Woodstock.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
Season’s first picnic with homeless May 13 in McHenry County May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Compassion for Campers program, which supports homeless PADS clients while the church-based rotating shelter sites are shut down for the warmer months, is gearing up for a second year of service. its first picnic of the season will be held at noon Monday, May 13, at noon at 14411 Kishwaukee Valley Road near Woodstock. The public is invited to participate.
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Book Publishing Company Mission to Help Kids Become Super HeroesMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Table Companies launches Kickstarter campaign to create innovative comic that uses real-life authors as super heroes to help kids face challenges.