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Waukegan Park District holds Live Green festival May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The inaugural Live Green Family Festival held on Sunday, April 28, in Bowen Park attracted more than 1,200 attendees. This new Earth Day celebration gave families the opportunity to reconnect with nature and discover and learn how exciting outdoor recreation can be. This event also taught families about the importance of protecting the Earth.
Woodland Dist. 50 bus driver accused of molesting teen May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A Woodland Elementary District 50 bus driver has been charged with molesting a teenage girl who isn't a student at Gurnee-based school system, authorities said. Kristin Miks, 32, of the 33000 block of Sunset Avenue in unincorporated Wildwood, faces two counts of criminal sexual assault and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Lake County sheriff's police Sgt. Sara Balmes announced Wednesday. Miks was freed after posting 10 percent of a $150,000 bond.
Boys tennis sectional preview / Northwest and Lake May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's a look at this weekend's boys tennis sectionals, from the perspective of teams in suburban Cook County and Lake County.
Grant clinches NSC Prairie title May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday Announces ArtistsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday announces the invited Native American Artists and the juried local artists whose work will be in the gallery, the latest in the series of Pop-Up Art Galleries being produced and sponsored by the St Charles Arts Council, its volunteers, and sponsors.
Oak Grove Junior High variety show May 16 May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Oak Grove Junior High School students will perform "Broadway, The Oak Grove Way Variety Show" at 4 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the school gymnasium, 1700 O'Plaine Road, Green Oaks. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. The production includes a cast of more than 100 students from fifth through eighth grades, four eighth grade masters of ceremonies and an eighth grade student director.
Man faces life in prison in drug conspiracy caseMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A Lake County man once accused of using his family's Grayslake restaurant to traffic drugs is facing new drug conspiracy charges that could put him behind bars for life, authorities said Tuesday. Jack Papandreou, 37, formerly of Wadsworth, pleaded not guilty in Lake County court Tuesday to three counts of criminal drug conspiracy.
Stevenson perfect in NSC volleyball May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson moved to a sparking 10-0 in the North Suburban Conference with a 25-16, 19-25, 25-11 win over Mundelein in boys volleyball on Tuesday.
Stevenson’s a hit against Mundelein May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite 3 errors, Stevenson was able to roll by North Suburban Conference Lake Division champion Mundelein 7-1 Tuesday. A steady stream of hits helped. The Patriots tallied 9 hits, thanks to a 3-for-3 effort out of Jimmy Marchese, who got one of his hits to go for a double. Zach Novoselsky drove in 2 runs while going 3-for-4 and Eli Greenspon also finished with 2 RBI. Pitcher Mitchell Goll got the win for Stevenson, which improves to 17-10. He gave up only 1 walk over six innings.
Waubonsie Valley repeats Bartlett defeat May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Beating Bartlett twice in a week seems like no easy chore. Shannon Hohman and Waubonsie Valley have it figured out. For the second straight year, needing two wins in the last week of a tight conference race, Waubonsie took back-to-back games with Bartlett. Three days after winning at Bartlett, the No. 12 Warriors are in the driver's seat in the Upstate Eight Valley after a 5-3 victory over the No. 14 Hawks on Tuesday in Aurora.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer.
Music Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and Camp CounselorsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup has songs for Summer Camp and Summer School!
HS Students Tour Vista East for Careers in MedicineMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Vista conducted a tour recently for Waukegan High School students who are interested in careers in health care with visits to a wide range of clinical departments.
Demolition plan for flood-prone Gurnee Grade School gets a financial boost May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake County officials on Tuesday will vote to authorize $750,000 for the demolition, site restoration and project management for the Gurnee Grade School. The money is from a grant from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Gibis pitches Wauconda past Antioch May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Wauconda's baseball team moved one step closer Monday to completing a perfect run through the North Suburban Conference Prairie Division. The Bulldogs defeated host Antioch 5-2, as Brandon Gibis earned the win over David Meade in a battle of aces.
Warren’s Booker authors an All-Big Ten season May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois junior left fielder and former Warren star Alex Booker (Warren) has been named to the All-Big Ten second team. She also earned a spot on the inaugural Big Ten all-defensive team. Booker has had a fantastic season for the Illini on both offense and defense, leading the Orange and Blue at the plate with a .352 batting average and a .425 on base percentage. The speed demon has stolen 20 bases in just 21 attempts, becoming just the third Illini in school history to tab 20 swipes in a single season, while tying for second with a .952 efficiency.
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.
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.
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.