Articles filed under Libertyville

• The Soapbox May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors write about Memorial Day, state cuts to municpalities and Google's big purchase in Libertyville. Find out what else is on their minds.
  

   
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  Revolutionary War soldier memorialized in Lake County May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  One of two known Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Lake County was memorialized Friday at a rededication ceremony at his gravesite in Wadsworth. At the ceremony, which honored patriot Henry Collins, a new granite marker was unveiled.
  

   
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  Book notes: Kerry Wood signs his new kids' book May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Recently retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood signs his new children's book, "All You Can Be: Learning and Growing Through Sports," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard in Skokie. Free numbered tickets for the signing line will be distributed at 9 a.m. Tuesday to customers with a copy of Woods' book and a proof of purchase from Barnes and Noble.
  

   
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  Oak Grove Dist. 68 hires superintendent from Quincy May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Oak Grove Elementary District 68 has hired a new superintendent, from Quincy, to join the district July 1.
  

   
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  Introducing the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Today, we introduce you to some amazing teenagers. The members of the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team all have grades and test scores so stellar they could blind. But read past the test scores, and what you find are humble young people, dedicated to learning and intent on using education to further their goals.
  

   
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  2011-2012 Lake County Academic Team May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  For the 2011-12 Lake County Academic Team, high school was just the beginning, of what they hope will be lives of discovery, success, and service. "When I was in fourth grade, my uncle died from cancer," relates Jonathan Kersky, a team member from Stevenson High School. "It was at that early age that I decided I wanted to be an oncologist."
  

   
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  Lake County Academic Team honorable mentions May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  2011-2012 Lake County Academic Team honorable mentions
  

   
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  Prairie Ridge tops VH in a wild one at Wauconda May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Kirsten Stevens' complete-game effort and long 3-run homer lifted top-seeded Prairie Ridge to a wild, 8-7 win over the No. 2 seed, Vernon Hills, in Class 3A regional championship play Friday at Wauconda.
  

   
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  Lombardino, Grant on track for big finish May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Grant discus standout Brandon Lombardino and the Bulldogs continued their terrific season by qualifying every competitor from the prelims into the boys track state finals. Senior Sean Wells made a statement in the hurdles events, qualifying comfortably in both. The Grand Valley State-bound Wells finished second in his heat in the 110 high hurdles (14.40) but his time was third-best among all competitors. He then took down one more hurdling record by winning his heat in the 300 hurdles in a blazing 38.09.
  

   
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  Images: Boys state track and field preliminaries May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  The high school state track and field semifinals took place Friday on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
  

   

• Stevenson’s Bush blossoms in big win over Bloom May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Boys tennis coaches at state meets get to sit and coach courtside for the big matches, beginning with the quarterfinals. Assistant coach Jeff Zanchelli performed the duty for Stevenson at Friday's singles quarterfinal between Patriots junior Jeremy Bush and Hinsdale Central senior Sam Bloom at Hersey. Bush, seeded 5-8, thumped second-seeded Bloom 6-3, 6-1 in toasty Arlington Heights. The expression Bush wore while warming up for the match was identical to the one he sported during match point: placid. "I heard him breathing on (court) changeovers," said Zanchelli. "Even that was calm. Jeremy was so composed from the beginning of the match until the end, and he played with so much belief in himself." Mark Linnenberger, another Patriots assistant, also marveled at Bush's burning desire to remain cool. "Not once did Jeremy show a negative emotion in that match," Linnenberger said. "Not after missing a shot he should've made or after Sam hit a winner on a big point. Jeremy was in control and it showed — for the entire match. "That win," he added, "has to be one of the biggest wins in program history."
  

   

• Kids’ soccer clinics at Lake Co. YMCA this summerMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Soccer instruction is being added to the list of summertime activities for children at both Lake County Family YMCA facilities this year.
  

   
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  Vista weight-loss surgery resolves Type 2 diabetesMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes. Zion’s Yolanda Roscoe, 43, used to be one of them.
  

   
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  Lake Co. YMCA hosts preventive physical, Medicare examsMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  PathFinder Health physicians will again offer on-site preventive health physical exams and Medicare annual wellness visits at both Lake County Family YMCA branches in June.
  

   
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  Don’t touch that dial; more changes coming to TV viewing May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Kukec's eBuzz column features how Motorola Mobility, Verizon Wireless and Comcast Corp. are changing the way you view television on all your devices with their latest products and apps.
  

   

• Vernon Hills High pool repairs approved by state May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Government-mandated repairs to the Vernon Hills High School swimming pool have passed a state inspection, officials announced. The pool must now be filled and inspected by Lake County health officials before it can reopen to the public.
  

   

• Teacher shaving head after students meet fundraising challenge May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Students at Hawthorn Middle South in Hawthorn District 73 have raised more than $1,000 for a school in Haiti, through the local Renew Hope charity founded by a Middle South family. To encourage the students, 6th grade teacher Anthony Dengler offered to shave his head if students raised $300. Students responded enthusiastically to both the charity and Mr. Dengler's offer, raising more than $1,000 for the cause.
  

   
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  Preparations begin for Libertyville road work blitz May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  The challenging task of "shaving and paving" nearly six miles of Libertyville streets won't begin until next year, but steps to allow legions of construction crews to get a quick start are well under way. Village officials have awarded contracts totaling more than $657,000 in advance of what will be an intense five years of road work throughout the village.
  

   
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  Grayslake North’s Campanile courts the right kind of exit May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Grayslake North senior Nate Campanile recovered from injury in time to appear in the state tournament of the sport he lovest most - tennis.
  

   
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  Libertyville edges out Prospect May 24, 2012 12:00 AM