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Friday, May 14, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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“Heck, Time to go Fishing” by Seward Johnson is on display as part of St. Charles Park District’s Sculpture in the Park program at Mount St. Mary Park.

A look at this year's Sculpture in the Park display in St. Charles

As it has since 2006, the Sculpture in the Park program at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles lured us in for a closer look at this year's exhibit.
Justin Dorn and Alyssa Kasiba of Elgin got engaged while competing together on the ABC dog grooming show “Pooch Perfect,” hosted by Rebel Wilson. They own a mobile grooming service called Simply Diffurent.

'I had a lot of emotions that night': Elgin couple get engaged on ABC's 'Pooch Perfect'

An Elgin couple competing together on the ABC network dog grooming show "Pooch Perfect" got engaged during Tuesday's episode. Alyssa Kasiba and Justin Dorn have made it to the final three and will compete for the $100,000 prize on next week's episode. Locally, they operate a mobile dog grooming business called Simply Diffurent.

Ride of Silence to honor cyclists injured or killed by motorists

On May 19, the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club will participate in the international Ride of Silence to honor bicyclists killed/injured by motorists, promote sharing the road and provide awareness of bicycling safety.
Geneva Dadabo, 12, of Elgin holds her mom's hand Thursday as she receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Yesi Velazquez at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Geneva was the first 12-year-old to be vaccinated at the hospital.

'Kind of nervous but excited': Elgin girl the first 12-year-old vaccinated at Sherman Hospital

Geneva Dadabo of Elgin on Thursday was the first 12-year-old to get the COVID-19 vaccine at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. The hospital had 101 appointments scheduled on the first day that age group was eligible to be vaccinated.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine an update from Federal officials on efforts to combat COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
'Get vaccinated -- or wear a mask until you do': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks, CDC says
In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
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Neighbors in the News: Matt Walsh named Conant's head boys basketball coach
Neighbors in the news celebrates and recognizes accomplishments of local residents.
Rene Sarmiento, 17, of Lombard and a student at Glenbard West, gets a COVID-19 vaccine. Federal authorities approved COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 15 this week.
Got COVID-19 vaccine questions for your 12- to 15-year-olds? We've got answers
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 12 to 15. Here's advice from pediatricians on what to expect.
Officials at Six Flags Great America have donated 50,000 tickets to the amusement park as part of an incentive package to get younger Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Six Flags donates 50,000 free tickets to encourage youths to get vaccines
Six Flags Great America is offering 50,000 free tickets to anyone getting vaccinated as part of a partnership with Illinois intended to spur vaccinations among younger teenagers, who were authorized this week to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Principal Martin Da Costa of Winston Campus Junior High School in Palatine greets his students Wednesday during a surprise celebration after he was presented with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
Palatine principal receives Golden Apple award as state's top school leader
Martin Da Costa received the surprise of a lifetime Wednesday, and he got to share the moment with some of his favorite people -- his students.
Ryan Mains takes a minute to enjoy the view during his last Run For Our Lives challenge in 2019. This year’s event is May 22.
Huntley man to run 115 kilometers to bring awareness to firefighters' suicide statistic
There were 115 firefighters/paramedics who died by suicide in 2020. It is a staggering statistic that doesn't get much publicity. But Ryan Mains of Huntley aims to make sure more people are made aware of the dire situation.
Then-Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek was leading the way during the early days of the pandemic last year with a message of “Stay Home, Save Lives.” Now the village and several other community organizations are working together to document what life has been like for community members during the pandemic.
Help Mount Prospect document life during pandemic
A consortium of local governments and organizations is working together to document Mount Prospect's experiences, hardships and eventual victory over COVID-19, and they're looking for residents help to tell the whole story.
Pandemic takes particular toll on teenager with autism
Things had been turning around for Andrew, a teenager with epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder. But when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and schools closed, Andrew's mental state swiftly deteriorated, as he thought he had been abandoned.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
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In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open carriage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role.
Images:Prince Philip, husband of Queen Eliazabeth II, dies at 99
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,221, Mike Seeling photo: Blackhawk school students work on a project in their science class in Bensenville in March of 1966.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 1,065, Al Smith photo: Play ball was the call as 210 Prospect Heights Little Leaguers turned out for opening day ceremonies in May of 1965. The enthusiasm of the major league Cardinals unfortunately did not carry them to victory as they dropped the opening contest 1-0 to the White Sox.
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