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Letters from the front chronicle a World War II soldier's ordeal
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/31/2010
Lyle S. Wessale was an 18-year-old kid when he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1944. Pulled from the security of his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wessale was shipped to the front lines in France and Germany. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/31/2010
Lyle S. Wessale was an 18-year-old kid when he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1944. Pulled from the security of his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wessale was shipped to the front lines in France and Germany. FULL STORY
New Wauconda school hires first principal
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/22/2010
The first-ever principal of the new Frassati Catholic Academy said it feels like she just won an Academy Award. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/22/2010
The first-ever principal of the new Frassati Catholic Academy said it feels like she just won an Academy Award. FULL STORY
Lake County seniors honored for volunteer service
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/19/2010
For the most part, these folks are more comfortable behind the scenes than on stage. Active volunteers in their churches, libraries and clubs, 20 Lake County-area senior citizens were in the limelight Tuesday during the 28th Annual Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/19/2010
For the most part, these folks are more comfortable behind the scenes than on stage. Active volunteers in their churches, libraries and clubs, 20 Lake County-area senior citizens were in the limelight Tuesday during the 28th Annual Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. FULL STORY
Human hair on the way to help clean Gulf oil spill
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/19/2010
It's easy to feel helpless watching the tens of thousands of gallons of heavy black oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico. Apart from shaking your head in disgust, what can you do? FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/19/2010
It's easy to feel helpless watching the tens of thousands of gallons of heavy black oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico. Apart from shaking your head in disgust, what can you do? FULL STORY
Fox Lake School classroom gets a makeover
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/18/2010
When Barb Brown's sixth-graders return to their classroom on Thursday, there's likely to be some oohs and ahhs. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/18/2010
When Barb Brown's sixth-graders return to their classroom on Thursday, there's likely to be some oohs and ahhs. FULL STORY
Time to admire painted pooches in downtown Antioch
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/14/2010
Without a doubt, these are the prettiest, poised and perfectly behaved pooches you'll ever see. And quiet, too. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/14/2010
Without a doubt, these are the prettiest, poised and perfectly behaved pooches you'll ever see. And quiet, too. FULL STORY
Wauconda students reach out to seniors -- with puppets
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/14/2010
It was a puppet show with a purpose. Sixth-graders from Transfiguration School reached out to senior citizens in a mixture of entertainment, socializing and prayer. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/14/2010
It was a puppet show with a purpose. Sixth-graders from Transfiguration School reached out to senior citizens in a mixture of entertainment, socializing and prayer. FULL STORY
Tattoo artists, body piercers to be inspected by Lake Co. Health Dept.
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2010
Tattoo and body piercing artists say they favor new inspection efforts by the Lake County Health Department. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2010
Tattoo and body piercing artists say they favor new inspection efforts by the Lake County Health Department. FULL STORY
Stevenson teacher wins Golden Apple Award
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2010
Darshan Jain knew something was up when his wife and kids strolled into his classroom mid-lesson. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/12/2010
Darshan Jain knew something was up when his wife and kids strolled into his classroom mid-lesson. FULL STORY
Officials fear runoff from Route 83 project threatens Loon Lake
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2010
Progress isn't always pretty. Recent heavy rains are causing sediment from the Route 83 road construction project to flow into one of Lake County's most pristine lakes, officials say. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/11/2010
Progress isn't always pretty. Recent heavy rains are causing sediment from the Route 83 road construction project to flow into one of Lake County's most pristine lakes, officials say. FULL STORY
It's time for men to step up in the fight against sexual abuse
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2010
The fight against sexual abuse and violence has been led by women for more than 30 years. Leaders in the movement say it's time for men to join the effort. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/10/2010
The fight against sexual abuse and violence has been led by women for more than 30 years. Leaders in the movement say it's time for men to join the effort. FULL STORY
Antioch school bids goodbye to longtime bandmaster
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/8/2010
Looking back over his career as the band director at Antioch Upper Grade School, Earl Bush says retrospection is enlightening. The letters of thanks have been pouring in from former students. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/8/2010
Looking back over his career as the band director at Antioch Upper Grade School, Earl Bush says retrospection is enlightening. The letters of thanks have been pouring in from former students. FULL STORY
Lake County Fielders hold first practice
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/6/2010
It only took a few minutes for the players to open the dozens of cardboard boxes that lined the dugout. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/6/2010
It only took a few minutes for the players to open the dozens of cardboard boxes that lined the dugout. FULL STORY
Antioch Spring Carnival set for Mother's Day weekend
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/6/2010
Joe LaFleur can't remember a time when there wasn't a spring carnival in Antioch. As president of the 885 Civic Club and chairman for the annual bash, LaFleur guesses the Mother's Day weekend event has gone on for more than 25 years. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/6/2010
Joe LaFleur can't remember a time when there wasn't a spring carnival in Antioch. As president of the 885 Civic Club and chairman for the annual bash, LaFleur guesses the Mother's Day weekend event has gone on for more than 25 years. FULL STORY
Opinions for and against proposed emergency center in Lindenhurst
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/5/2010
There was no shortage of opinions at a public hearing Tuesday on whether a new emergency center should be built in Lindenhurst. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/5/2010
There was no shortage of opinions at a public hearing Tuesday on whether a new emergency center should be built in Lindenhurst. FULL STORY
Former Round Lake Deputy Fire Chief dies
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/4/2010
John Pellettiere said his dad was not only a great guy and his best friend, he also devoted his life to public service as a member of the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/4/2010
John Pellettiere said his dad was not only a great guy and his best friend, he also devoted his life to public service as a member of the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District. FULL STORY
Antioch and Libertyville chiefs say goodbye
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
Friday was a day for hugs, cheers and a few tears as two longtime public safety chiefs retired, each after 14 years in their posts. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
Friday was a day for hugs, cheers and a few tears as two longtime public safety chiefs retired, each after 14 years in their posts. FULL STORY
Lake County opening prescription drug dropoff
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
Doctors say it's important to finish your entire prescription if you want to kill the bug that laid you out. But do you want to finish everyone else's prescription, too? FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
Doctors say it's important to finish your entire prescription if you want to kill the bug that laid you out. But do you want to finish everyone else's prescription, too? FULL STORY
Antioch grade school teacher resigns after admitting abuse
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
An Antioch Upper Grade School teacher who has been on paid administrative leave since he was charged with criminal sexual assault turned in his resignation this week, school officials confirmed. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 5/1/2010
An Antioch Upper Grade School teacher who has been on paid administrative leave since he was charged with criminal sexual assault turned in his resignation this week, school officials confirmed. FULL STORY
Public hearing planned for Vista Emergency Center
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/30/2010
The public will have a chance to voice opinions about a proposed free-standing emergency center to be built in Lindenhurst by Vista Heath Systems of Waukegan. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/30/2010
The public will have a chance to voice opinions about a proposed free-standing emergency center to be built in Lindenhurst by Vista Heath Systems of Waukegan. FULL STORY
Volo boy with cystic fibrosis gets his wish for a therapeutic hot tub
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/30/2010
It took less than three minutes for Hayden Manahan to get out of the limousine, put on swim shorts and flop into the hot tub. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/30/2010
It took less than three minutes for Hayden Manahan to get out of the limousine, put on swim shorts and flop into the hot tub. FULL STORY
Libertyville ministry helping homeless women, kids
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/26/2010
It's easy to miss their place along busy Milwaukee Avenue. Across from the tattoo parlor and racy lingerie shop, the office of Maristella Ministry to Homeless Women and Children sits in cramped quarters in a nondescript building in Libertyville. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/26/2010
It's easy to miss their place along busy Milwaukee Avenue. Across from the tattoo parlor and racy lingerie shop, the office of Maristella Ministry to Homeless Women and Children sits in cramped quarters in a nondescript building in Libertyville. FULL STORY
50 years of special education in Lake County
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/23/2010
What began in one room at Highland Junior High School in 1960 has become a thriving special educational program that has taught more than 100,000 children and now includes seven schools. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/23/2010
What began in one room at Highland Junior High School in 1960 has become a thriving special educational program that has taught more than 100,000 children and now includes seven schools. FULL STORY
It's stools on parade at Lakes Community High School
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/21/2010
You've seen Cows on Parade. Since then, there's been pigs, dogs, horses and even fish painted and decorated for public display. How about bar stools? FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/21/2010
You've seen Cows on Parade. Since then, there's been pigs, dogs, horses and even fish painted and decorated for public display. How about bar stools? FULL STORY
Northern Illinois Food Bank named Food Bank of the year
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/20/2010
Recognized for its ability to meet the skyrocketing demand for food assistance, the Northern Illinois Food Bank has been named Food Bank of the Year by the Chicago-based Feeding America organization. FULL STORY
By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 4/20/2010
Recognized for its ability to meet the skyrocketing demand for food assistance, the Northern Illinois Food Bank has been named Food Bank of the Year by the Chicago-based Feeding America organization. FULL STORY
