Articles filed under Libertyville

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  Prairie Crossing Farm offers open house and organic plant sale on May 18May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Come to the Farm Connections Open House at the Prairie Crossing Farm in Grayslake from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Purchase organic plants, meet the farmers, visit the chickens and baby goats, and support the farmers growing local food in Grayslake.
  

   

• 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.
  

   
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  Woodlands Academy Celebrates Community ServiceMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Students recognized for various community service projects. Many did 50+ hours more than they needed.
  

   
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  Volunteers Recognized at Advocate Condell CeremonyMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  At their annual Volunteer Awards & Recognition Celebration during National Volunteer Appreciation Week in late April, Advocate Condell officials celebrated their team of 477 volunteers who dedicated a total of 50,448 hours in 2012.
  

   
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  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
  

   

• Health Department Observes World No Tobacco Day, May 31May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Each year, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and other health organizations nationwide observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31. The purpose of this day is to advocate for policies that prevent tobacco consumption, reduce secondhand exposure, and increase tobacco cessation.
  

   
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  Libertyville Administrators Honored With State AwardsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Libertyville Elementary District 70 Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kathy Dinger, along with school administrators, were honored at a 2013 Distinguished Service Award luncheon of the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association this month.
  

   
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  D70 Swears In New Board MembersMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Political newcomers Wendy Schilling and Luke Stowe were sworn into office, along with incumbents Julie Damenti and Tom Vickers, during a special meeting on May 6 for the Libertyville School District 70.
  

   

• Lambs Farm charity car show May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Lambs Farm Charity Car & Bike Show returns after an 11-year hiatus. The event is set for Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature all makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes.
  

   

• Countryside fundraiser May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  Palatine-based Countryside Association for People with Disabilities hosts its eighth annual Opportunity Walk/Run/Roll fundraiser at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Independence Grove in Libertyville.
  

   
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  Vernon Hills board overrules plan commission, gives go ahed for maintenance building May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Vernon Hills Park District will proceed with plans for a $2.5 million maintenance facility on village-owned property on the north end of Century Park, the largest in its system. The village board gave its informal approval but directed that neighbors be consulted on landscaping and screening details before a final vote is taken.
  

   

• Vernon Hills wins Cougar Classic May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Saliba, VH swing into action May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Fremd’s Patton shares winning ride on pommel horse May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Fremd's C.J. Patton doesn't mind sharing. Patton along with Hinsdale Central's Brian Thompson and Wheaton co-op's David McDonald each scored a 9.55 to finish tied for first on the pommel horse in the boys gymnastics state finals Saturday night at Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort. "First is first," said Patton, who was second in the state last year. "That was the goal, and I got it."
  

   

• Bush, Stevenson rise to another NSC occasion May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Taking control of the North Suburban Conference boys tennis tournament is starting to be an annual event for Stevenson. The Patriots netted another NSC title on Saturday, topping Lake Forest 38-28.5 for the top spot in the event hosted by Wauconda and completed at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Warren edged Libertyville 23.5 to 23 for third place. Jeremy Bush of Stevenson was victorious over Warren's Kristiyan Trukov in straight sets for the No. 1 singles championship, and the Patriots captured all three of their doubles matches over the Scouts.
  

   

• National Merit Scholarship winners in Lake County May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Sixteen high school students from Lake County were named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners for 2013.
  

   
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  Images: Photo Contest Finalists May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finlaists. Here are the finalists for the week of May 6th.
  

   

• Conant, Hoffman in sectional championship May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Grayslake North edges Grayslake C. May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  The rivalry never lacks excitement. But Grayslake North provided some extra drama Friday, as the host Knights rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh to knock off Grayslake Central 4-3.
  

   

• Grayslake N. wins 1st matchup with Stevenson May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Stevenson and Grayslake North met on the softball field for the first time ever Friday. They might have to play each other more often after host Grayslake North won 4-3 in what Stevenson coach Larry Friedrichs called a well-played game.