Articles filed under Barrington

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  Harper students win fashion scholarships May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  Myra Chung of Des Plaines struggled through her first high school sewing lesson. Now, she’s a Harper College fashion student designing her own collection. Chung and classmate Michelle Kreutner won $2,500 Fashion Group International scholarships to hone their craft.
  

   
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  Harper speech, debate team takes fourth at Nationals May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Harper College Speech Team finished fourth in the nation at the recent Phi Rho Pi National community college speech and debate tournament, besting dozens of fellow community colleges and boasting two individual champions. Elisa Galvan of Schaumburg and Brianna Bitout of Arlington Heights netted gold medals for extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, respectively.
  

   
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  Preschoolers scavenge for the alphabet in outdoor classroom May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  To support the local Leave No Child Inside initiative of the greater Barrington and Lake Zurich area, Noah's Ark Preschool and Citizens for Conservation partnered to explore nature at the preschool's certified outdoor Nature Explore classroom.
  

   
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  Fremd math students score high in online competition May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  Students on the math team at Fremd High School in Palatine proved in 90 minutes that they are tops in the state. Members of the team Benjamin Lewis, Berwin Xie, Chungho Lee, Soumyaa Mazumder, Jennie Yang, and Emily Jia, placed No. 1 in Illinois in the Purple Comet Math Meet and were ranked in the top 20 in the nation.
  

   
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  Motorola’s longest employee part of legendary products May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kukec's People features 91-year-old Chester Matusek, a 57-year employee at Motorola Inc. and now Motorola Solutions. He's survived massive layoffs, technology evolutions, and multiple CEOs. Over the years, he has worked on metals and molds to help shape some of the company's legendary devices, from the first cell phone to other products. He's now repairing devices, such as World War II walkie talkies for the company's museum. And he plans to continue working.
  

   

• Psychologists shouldn’t write prescriptions May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Barrington letter to the editor: I am a board certified psychiatrist in the practice of psychopharmacology. I strongly urge a "no" vote on SB 2187 to grant prescribing privileges to Illinois psychologists. Here are three primary reasons.
  

   

• Barrington fire district searching for its own staffMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  According to Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District trustees, questions over their proposed year-end split with the Barrington Fire Department have changed from theoretical to practical — from "why?" to "how?" That means starting a process by which the fire district — a separate taxing body — will begin acquiring its own staff and equipment.
  

   

• Northwest suburban police blotter May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Burglars entered an unlocked apartment on the 900 block of West Panorama Drive in Palatine May 8 and stole two keyboards, watch, digital workstation, 8-track mixer and other electronic equipment. Value was estimated at $8,200.
  

   

• Hoffman Estates moves on at Geneva May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Hoffman Estates advanced in the boys volleyball postseason by claiming a 25-22, 25-16 victory over Streamwood in a regional play-in match at Geneva.
  

   

• Sciaccotta steps in, and Barrington moves on May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Just before the start of the game, Barrington's Joey Sciaccotta had to move from playing second base to shortstop after Dylan Lidge's hip pointer acted up. While the defensive move had Sciaccotta a bit unnerved for the first few innings, the junior took out his frustrations at the plate. Sciaccotta had 2 hits, including a huge two-out single in the sixth inning to drive in the eventual winning run as host Barrington edged Crystal Lake Central 4-3 in a Class 4A regional play-in game.
  

   

• Harper falls in finale at Waubonsee May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Waubonsee Community College eliminated the Harper College baseball team from postseason play with a 13-1 victory Sunday in the decisive game of their best-of-three NJCAA regional series in Sugar Grove. The Chiefs advance to the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
  

   

• Harper to offer social media boot camp for small businesses May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  The calls kept rolling in to Harper College's Small Business Development Center: Entrepreneurs were well aware they needed to jump on the social media bandwagon to boost their business, but had no idea how to start.
  

   

• 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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  Palatine Historical Society Presents Garden Tour on June 23May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Tour six local gardens throughout Palatine.
  

   

• May is National Water Safety MonthMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Memorial weekend typically kicks off the summer pool season. This release provides consumers with information on where they can pick up safety brochures and have their children take a Safe Swimmer's Pledge to educate families on the importance of safe swimming practices all summer long.
  

   

• MCC offers training to be a private investigator May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  Page 2 If you possess honesty, a curious mind and a flair for solving problems, consider a career as a private investigator and enroll in a summer training program offered by McHenry County College.