All Stories from May 16, 2017 (Change date)
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Palatine Library Announces Poetry Contest WinnersMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, Palatine Public Library District hosted its eighth annual poetry contest. Nearly 160 poets of all age groups rose to ...
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Take a walk through Elgin's Civil War historyMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - One of the last Civil War-era homes left standing in the Near West neighborhood of Elgin will be featured on the first Elgin Civil War History Walk, scheduled for noon t...
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Reading by Design at Palatine Library, June 1 - August 15May 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Sign up for Reading by Design-this year's Summer Reading Program at Palatine Library-between Thursday, June 1, and Tuesday, August 15. District cardholders of all ages c...
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The AquaSprites Synchronized Swim Team of Lattof YMCA qualify for 2017 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Junior Olympic Championships in Riverside, CAMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - The AquaSprites Synchronized Swimming Team from Lattof YMCA, Des Plaines, was awarded six gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the U.S. Synchronized Swimming Regi...
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MCCD to host 'Ice Cream Social of 1858' June 11 at historic Powers-Walker HouseMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - All ages are invited to join McHenry County Conservation District volunteers in period attire as they recreate the feel of an old-fashioned "Ice Cream Social of 1858." ...
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Algonquin Bats' 61-year-old catcher to play 100th gameMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Back in 2010, Barrington Hills resident Don Gragnani suffered an injury that stops all baseball players in their tracks. In the second game of that season as a member of...
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Highland Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Held May 15May 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Students from Highland Middle School in Libertyville were inducted into the Sarah Morse Butler chapter of the National Junior Honor Society during a special candlelit ce...
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YWCA Elgin announces recipients of Leader Luncheon awardsMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 400 community members attended the 33rd annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood on Thursday, May 12. Guests were welcomed by Ju...
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Emanuel's plan to cut amusement tax for ticket resellers stallsMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to cut the city's amusement tax ran into a roadblock Wednesday from aldermen bracing for a painful rescue of the Chicago Public Schools. Emanue...
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Library helps Stevenson students prep for finalsMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - With the school year drawing to a close at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, students are studying for final exams. Neighboring Vernon Area Public Library ...