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Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Being a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High School. He fell in love with teaching. Now, at age 52, he is doing it full-time. "This is a job I look forward to coming to," he said. "This is a really cool place."
Moving Picture: Naperville man, 85, carves out niche May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Shelly Weiser of Naperville has been creating wood carvings for ten years, but he got his start a bit later than most having only begun his work at the age of 75. Weiser, now 85, says the art form consumes him. "I love carving, and when I'm not carving I'm thinking about carving," Weiser said. "I'm always thinking about the next piece that I'll be working on."
We all have basic needs that must be met to fuel our growth May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
We all have needs. That's obvious. Sometimes what we need isn't so obvious. Take kids. Certainly they need food, clothing, shelter, protection. But there are a whole host of other needs, emotional or psychological needs, which are less easy to recognize.
Waukegan library announces resource sharing partnership May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting May 7, Waukegan library card holders will gain access to 900,000 materials owned by libraries around the region due to a new resource-sharing partnership called LINKin. This new service provides fast access to collections of books, music, and movies owned by seven libraries in the state.
Business competition brings cash to IMSA entrepreneurs May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy student entrepreneurs Jason Lin, Kenrick Lau and Jung Oh won first place and a $3,000 grand prize for their new business idea during the fifth annual IMSA TALENT Power Pitch at the MIT Enterprise Forum in Chicago.
Don’t be resentful of boyfriend’s need to host family May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
She lives with her boyfriend in his mother's vacation home. While they pay the bills as if it were their own, she is resentful that his family comes to visit and doesn't help with any of the expenses. Carolyn Hax says her boyfriend needs to do this in order to not feel like a "freeloader."
Don’t let ticks ruin your summer fun May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Warmer weather will be here to stay soon, and with it comes the draw towards outdoor activities. While enjoying these activities, don't forget to take action to prevent bites from ticks that share our outdoor spaces.
‘President Lincoln’ among lilacs for sale in Lombard May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
President Lincoln will be for sale May 9-11 in Lombard. So will Pocahontas, Miss Ellen, Miss Kim and Miss Canada — or at least lilac varieties by those names — during the annual Lombard Garden Club Lilac Sale.
Let daughter navigate adult relationship on her own May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
My lovely, 23-year-old daughter is a romantic and wants to marry the young man she is dating. They have "officially" dated two years, but were friends for years before that. They talk all the time about their future, even about living together, which I completely oppose.
Volunteers needed for annual A-May-Zing Mundelein May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Police Department are seeking volunteers to participate in the annual A-May-Zing Mundelein event set for Saturday, May 18.
Check out Prairie Crossing farm open house, plant sale May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Prairie Crossing subdivision's farm will host an open house and organic plant sale Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors may purchase organic plants, meet the farmers, visit the chickens and baby goats, and support the farmers growing local food in Grayslake.
Keith Giagnorio aims to bring feuding board together May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
All the important things and people in Keith Giagnorio's life are close. His wife and children, his business, several members of his immediate family — which includes nine siblings — and even his second home, the Lombard village hall. The newly elected president of the Lilac Village rose to the seat from a position as District 2 Trustee. His home on Harrison Road keeps him nearby — a two-minute drive without traffic, he says — for whenever village business calls. Like April 18. At 4:30 a.m.
Cantigny Park opens summer ticket sales May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Cantigny Park has opened ticket sales for a number of popular events in June and July.
Lilac Queen tradition still reigns in Lombard May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
At more than 80 years and counting, the coronation of the Lilac Queen is one of the longest-standing Lilac Time traditions in Lombard. The coronation takes place on the first official day of Lilac Time, allowing the newly crowned queen to reign over more than two weeks of festivities.
Time for salad in Exchange Club of Gurnee fundraiser May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Exchange Club of Gurnee will host its 25th annual Salad in the Park spring fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Gurnee Park District's Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave.
Scientist receives award for studying oak trees May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Andrew L. Hipp, senior research scientist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, has been named a 2013-14 Fulbright Scholar. This is the first Fulbright awarded to a researcher at the arboretum. The Fulbright funding will support a stay by Hipp in Antoine Kremer's lab at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, INRA Bordeaux-Aquitaine, from January through May 2014.
Glen Ellyn photographer wins prize for colorful sunset May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Rebecca Anderson was enjoying dinner with her husband, Marty, when she saw it. Gazing out over the water from an outdoor table at Louie's Backyard Restaurant in Key West, Fla., the combination of the clouds and setting sun was producing a vivid display of changing colors, the kind of moment that sends visitors and chamber of commerce folks searching for new adjectives. "It was a beautiful sky show," the retired fourth-grade teacher from Glen Ellyn says.
Walk and run for Haitian kids May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
It's not too late to register for Hope for Haitians, a second-annual 5K Walk /Run for Education, which aims to raise money and awareness for school supplies and uniforms for children in Haiti, through Food for the Poor, a nonprofit organization. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. May 11 at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva.
Lombard's Lilac Time offers a variety of blooms, activities May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the strengths of Lombard's lilac collection is its variety. Some bushes bloom early, reminding visitors Lilac Time is on its way. Other plants hit the nail on the head, bursting with fragrance and purple blooming beauty from May 4 to 19 — this year's dates for the annual festival held in Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. The festival offers activities as varied as the types of lilacs, including art fairs, library events, culinary activities and a 5K.
Woodlands Academy hosts Fine Arts Evening May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
If art is what you want, then Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is the place to be May 15 for its Fine Arts Evening.