All Stories from July 29, 2012 (Change date)
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What's being done to prevent rail hazmat releases?Jul 30, 2012 12:33 pm - The Chicago region is a railway hub hosting up to one-third of the nation's freight traffic. We're used to trains; they blend into the scenery until a calamity — like t...
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Local tourism bureau sees rise in economic impact of tourismJul 30, 2012 4:19 pm - The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (EACVB) is pleased to announce that the Ilinois tourism industry generated a record $31.8 billion in 2011, up 8.4 percent fro...
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Free martial arts classes Thursday evenings in PalatineJul 30, 2012 4:35 pm - Soaring Eagle Kung Fu School, a premier Kung Fu School in Palatine, offers free martial art classes for kids (new students only), teaching traditional Chinese Kung Fu ev...
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Photographic exhibit portrays theatrical performers at Gallery 200 in AugustJul 30, 2012 5:03 pm - Professional photographer Mike Smith has a passion for people, the real side of people that is revealed when they let their inner “characters” come out to play. His “Ch...
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Weekend in Review: Fatal boating accident; Olympics coverageJul 31, 2012 5:50 am - Suburban talent contest narrows to final five It's now down to the final five for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, and the competitors are all vying to win the top pr...
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Elk Grove Baptist Church to host Women's & Girl's Brunch & MovieJul 30, 2012 4:31 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 25, Elk Grove Village Baptist Church will host a Women's & Girl's Movie and a Brunch. The brunch will start at 10 a.m. at the Gilmore's house in Schaum...
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Sound of Summer Series coming to a closeJul 30, 2012 4:48 pm - Throughout the summer, Palatine Park District has been pleased to present the 25th anniversary season of the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. The series included 13 conc...
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Patriots 12U travel softball takes 2nd place at Storm Summer ClassicJul 30, 2012 4:57 pm - The 12U Patriots travel softball team, comprised of girls from Arlington Heights, Wheeling, and the Palatine areas, traveled to Holland, Mich. July 27-29 to participate ...
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Laps With the Chaps Sunset 5K run/walk set for Oct. 20Jul 30, 2012 4:53 pm - College of DuPage will host its second annual Laps With the Chaps 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m. All net proceeds from the Sunset 5K will benefit COD stu...
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Soaring Eagle Kung Fu medals at international competitionJul 30, 2012 5:13 pm - Six Soaring Eagle Kung Fu School students received 19 medals (14 first places, 3 second places, and 2 third places) at the Golden State International Wushu (Kung Fu) Cha...