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MHS student honored:Mundelein High School sophomore Devyn Lerner has been honored for her volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, school officials announced in a news release. Lerner was nominated for this award by school officials. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people across America for outstanding community service activities. Lerner has also received a President's Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes Americans who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.Antioch seeking input:The public is invited to view design concepts for future development near the Metra station in downtown Antioch. Village officials will be on hand at 7 p.m. today at village hall, 874 Main St. The village is conducting a transit implementation strategy in cooperation with the Regional Transportation Authority for properties near the train station and is looking for ideas and input from the community. For more details, call (847) 395-1000.Art on display:A gallery reception for Buffalo Grove High School artists will begin at 7 p.m. today at the Great Frame Up, 765 S. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove. The LISA (Life is Simply Art) Show was created in 2003 by store owners David and Marlowe Klitzky in honor of their daughter, Lisa, who died in 2002. Representing Buffalo Grove High School are T.J. O'Neill, Vinnie Pauley, Delaney Burnham, Kristen Perek, Mara Flack, Vadym Kalnytskyy, Rimgaile Lukosiunaite, Joseph Roberts, Lizzie Guth, Kaitlin Pollina, Aly Hardin, Gabi Torosian, Alex Abbatiello, Rachel Tanase, and Sandra Garcia. Art teachers at BGHS are Julie Bale, Jordie Field, Michelle Price and Eleni Sianis. Winning works will advance to the Best of the Best Show May 16 at the Thompson Center in Chicago. Matting, framing and scholarship money are donated by the Klitzky family. The BGHS exhibit will be on display for the public through March 31.

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