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Have a safe and spooky Halloween with safety tips from Illinois Poison Center Oct 28, 2014 5:59 PM
Illinois Poison Center With children across Illinois set to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, the Illinois Poison Center is urging parents and guardians to be cautious about Halloween products like dry ice and cosmetics that could prove dangerous if used improperly.
Clearbrook Cuisine Curbs Suburban Appetites Oct 27, 2014 7:27 AM
Clearbrook AOIIs “Focus on College” on Nov. 12 in Prospect Heights
Understand Your Pain: Arthritis and Orthopedic Issues As We Age Oct 24, 2014 4:06 PM
Sherri Kelting Monday, Oct. 27, 7 pm, Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W Route 176, Mundelein.
Join Howl-O-Ween Bash fundraiser Oct 24, 2014 6:54 PM
Dee Darling Join the “Howl-O-Ween Bash” on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. This event is hosted by A Heart for Animals and 31 North Banquets. A Heart For Animals is a no-kill nonprofit animal welfare organization. All proceeds from this event will go toward the operating costs involved in the rescues.
District 47 Bernotas teacher named ‘Teacher of the Month’ Oct 23, 2014 1:30 PM
Submitted by Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 Home State Bank and McHenry County radio station Star 105.5 honored seventh-grade language arts and social studies teacher Belinda Strebel as “Teacher of the Month” on Sept. 30 at Home State Bank. Strebel was nominated for the award by former student Elena Starcher, who is now an eighth-grader at Bernotas Middle School.
Lakeside Legacy Foundation presents ‘Paranormal’ Joe Diamond at the Dole Oct 23, 2014 12:50 PM
Submitted by Vera Lewis At 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Joe Diamond will fill the audience with shock and awe from his magic and paranormal skills in the Listening Room at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake.
Holiday cards to support the Leukemia Research Foundation Oct 22, 2014 6:32 PM
Leukemia Research Foundation The Leukemia Research Foundation announces its annual Holiday Card Sale. This year’s catalog includes cards for many occasions — and all can be customized. Cards for birthdays, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year are available in many styles from general to business, religious, multicultural, progressive and more. The cards can be personalized and customers are able to customize verses. Cards range in style from a watercolor reproduction to traditional holiday scenes.
Listening Room welcomes singer-songwriter Steve Sebby for First Friday Open Mic Night Oct 22, 2014 6:05 PM
Vera Lewis The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy is proud to present “First Friday Open Mic Night.” Singer songwriter Steve Sebby will host an open mic night the first Friday of every month starting on Nov. 7. This is no ordinary open mic night — we welcome every type of art genre to our room: poetry, solo instrument, comedy, story telling, or even spoken word.
Nominations now being accepted for The Outstanding Young Person of Illinois Oct 20, 2014 7:45 AM
Joanne/Rinaldo Nominations now being accepted for The Outstanding Young Person of Illinois
Man found dead at wooded McHenry County crash scene Oct 20, 2014 11:15 AM
By Doug T. Graham Bull Valley police are investigating the cause of a crash that left a Wonder Lake man dead Sunday afternoon in a ditch 20 feet off the road in a heavily wooded area of the McHenry County community.
Images: Police Discover a Weapon in Holiday Hills Oct 17, 2014 3:51 PM
Authorities discovered a weapon in a creek blocks from the Holiday Hills home of shooting suspect Scott B. Peters on Friday. Peters was sought after the early Thursday shooting of McHenry County sheriff’s deputies Khalia Satkiewicz and Dwight Maness .
Family Alliance Inc. hosts its annual “Haunted Square” Oct 16, 2014 6:52 PM
Family Alliance Inc. Family Alliance Inc. hosts its annual “Haunted Square” from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 31. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Zombie Pub Crawl will continue until midnight. On Friday, Oct. 31, they will offer a “Haunt-or-Treat After Dark.”
McHenry High teacher honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’ Oct 16, 2014 4:33 PM
Diana McSweeney Symetra, Gallagher Benefit Services and the Chicago Bears honored McHenry High School teacher John Beerbower, Ed. D., as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Oct. 9, during a surprise classroom presentation. Beerbower is the chair of the physical education department at the high school’s West Campus.
Shooting suspect caught after passers-by spotted him Oct 17, 2014 6:24 PM
By Madhu Krishnamurthy, Lee Filas and Christopher Placek Scott B. Peters had been on the loose for almost 16 hours but didn’t get more than six miles away from where authorities say he shot two McHenry County sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic disturbance. Peters, 52, of Holiday Hills, was arrested without incident just before 5 p.m. Thursday near Route 176 and Smith Road in Crystal Lake after he was spotted by two passers-by.
Endorsement: Wheeler in House 64 Oct 16, 2014 1:01 AM
The Daily Herald Editorial Board The Daily Herald recommends Barbara Wheeler in Illinois House District 64.
Our HOMe Improvement Donates Carpeting to Clearbrook Oct 16, 2014 7:14 AM
Clearbrook Our HOMe Improvement Donates Carpeting to Clearbrook
Images: Holiday Hills Shooting Suspect Manhunt Oct 16, 2014 9:05 PM
Suspect Scott B. Peters was apprehended near Smith Road in Crystal Lake Thursday evening following an all-day manhunt. Peters was sought after the shooting of two McHenry County sheriff’s deputies in a Holiday Hills subdivision early Thursday.
McHenry resident Mike Vivona receives top education award Oct 15, 2014 6:16 PM
Culloton Strategies Each year, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges formally recognizes the success and significant achievements of ACCSC-accredited institutions, and pays tribute to several outstanding, dedicated individuals. Michael Vivona, local marketing manger for Universal Technical Institute’s Lisle campus, was named first-runner up for the 2014 Commitment to Education Award.
“Run, Walk & Roll” Oct. 26 to benefit Marklund Oct 14, 2014 5:14 PM
Marklund Get ready to "Run, Walk & Roll" for Marklund! Registration is still being accepted for Marklund’s second annual 5K/1 mile event which is set for Sunday, Oct. 26 in Geneva. “Last year, nearly 600 people participated in our inaugural event and helped us net $30,000 for programs and services for our clients so we're looking forward to growing that number this year!,” said Stephanie Heinz, Development Coordinator at Marklund.
Modern Day “Amelia Earhart” to Visit PM Prime in Highwood Oct 13, 2014 3:39 PM
Carolyn Jacobs PM Prime in Highwood will be open this Sunday, October 12 to accommodate special guest Amelia Earhart, who recently completed an around-the-world flight in honor of her namesake’s 1937 attempt. Amelia Rose Earhart is the youngest female to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engine airplane, completing her mission on July 11, 2014. Dinner reservations at the aviation themed steakhouse will be accepted between 5 and 7 p.m. on that evening. Diners will have an opportunity to meet the inspiring aviatrix. Guests will be accommodated by reservation only. Seating is very limited. Steve Platcow of Lake Forest opened the PM Prime in July of this year. Executive Chef Dominic Zumpano has been dazzling area restaurant critics with his innovative interpretations on classic steakhouse fare. Robert B. Bansberg, award-winning sommelier and wine educator, shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise as the restaurant’s General Manager/Sommelier. PM Prime’s dining room boasts an unprecedented collection of 200 black and white photographs that celebrate excellence in aviation. The restaurant presents a rare opportunity to see a truly amazing collection of vintage images that honor the pioneers of flight - all under one roof. From the Wright Brothers, to Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee Airmen and Jimmy Doolittle - the collection showcases the fearless and the brave. The heroes represented in the photographs pushed the boundaries of what was possible and demonstrated the power of the human spirit. These stunning historic images motivate the team at PM Prime to strive for excellence and the ultimate goal is encourage the patrons to pursue excellence in their lives as well. This engaging display will leave guests feeling nothing less than inspired. PM Prime’s menu includes popular steakhouse favorites such as the filet mignon and New York strip, but it also has some more unusual cuts such as the wagyu hanger steak. PM Prime features the highest quality cuts of prime beef available. Diners will find interesting selections such as osso buco with saffron risotto or Halibut with spaetzle and roasted beets. PM Prime is located at 310 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Call 847-433-0600 or visit www.pmprimesteak.com for more information.