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• League of Women Voters Celebrates 93nd BirthdayFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  The League of Women Voters is elated today to celebrate our 93rd anniversary. Since our founding in 1920, the League has worked tirelessly to protect and uphold the constitutional right to vote, a right that composes the very foundation of our democracy.
  

   

• DCFS places Maine West educators on child abuse, neglect registry Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Department of Children and Family Services has validated several claims of abuse and neglect filed against two Maine West educators following allegations of hazing in the school’s sports program and put their names on a state list of child abusers which is accessible to employers. The department’s investigation concluded Jan. 30.
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• Village Church of Barrington to host Stephen Ministry Workshop Mar 2Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  This workshop is an excellent opportunity for church leaders and other members to learn about the Stephen Series, a ministry system that equips and mobilizes laypeople for effective caring ministry.
  

   
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  Say "I love you" with a singing valentineFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  A quartet from The New Tradition Chorus will sing 2 songs, offer a rose and personalized card to sweethearts, moms, co-workers, teachers anywhere in N and NW suburbs.
  

   

• Second fired Maine West coach in hazing case files appeal Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  Fired Maine West High School freshman soccer coach Emilio Rodriguez has requested a hearing to appeal his dismissal over allegations of hazing among team members, Maine Township High School District 207 spokesman Dave Beery said Thursday. Rodriguez, a tenured teacher in the applied arts and technology department, was the second Maine West coach to be fired over the hazing scandal. His dismissal in late January came more than a month after the school board fired head boys varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo after accusations surfaced that senior members of the soccer team hazed freshman teammates.
  

   
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  Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron Joins Fertility Centers of Illinois Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Fertility Centers of Illinois is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron to their experienced and reputable physician team.
  

   

• 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.
  

   
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  Palatine Senior Center to host gala Feb. 16 with Honorary Chair Jack LloydFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Thank you to BMO Harris Bank and Jack Lloyd for his outstanding support of PTSCC and the community and for being our Honorary Chair for this year's fundraising Gala!
  

   

• Des Plaines Camera Club Presents “Flash - Small Unit, Big Impact” Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Don Chen presentation on the key features/operations of flash unit will be explained such as: TTL, sync speed, flash exposure compensation (FEC), high speed sync, first/second curtain sync
  

   

• 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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  Suburbs rise, join billion dancing women to change world Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  On the most romantic day of the year, groups around the suburbs will rise up, speak out and dance as part of a worldwide effort to end violence against women. Says 71-year-old Mary Shesgreen, one of the organizers and a longtime member of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice: "Dancing feels wonderful. It feels liberating. It feels empowering. It's aesthetically expressive. Dance is a very strong and liberating force."
  

   

• Exhibition showcases works by Oakton art faculty Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Koehnline Museum is holding a free gala reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, for a new exhibition by two of Oakton Community College's senior faculty members who will be retiring after long careers with the art department.
  

   
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  "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.
  

   
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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.
  

   
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  New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• Piko propels Hoffman Estates past Maine East Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  Joe Piko and Hoffman Estates played near-perfect basketball for the final 5:50 of the third quarter allowing the Hawks to cruise past Maine East 58-43 in a nonconference boys basketball game Saturday in Hoffman Estates.The Hawks led 19-18 at the half. Maine East opened the third quarter with a 7-2 run to lead 25-21.