The 29th annual Jennifer Malloy Memorial Karate Tournament was held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Harper College, Palatine. More than 860 competitors, and 1,500 spectators participated in the tournament, sponsored by Palatine-based Illinois Shotokan Karate Cl...

Gloria Jimenez is proud of her life. The 21-year-old graduated from high school and then got a certificate in early childhood education from Harper College, which she hopes will help her open her own day care. She recently became a U.S. citizen. Her...

Time for some random thoughts. • The Chicago Bulls are averaging 101.9 points per game but are still only in third-place in their division with a record of 30-26. The injuries continue to pile up and Derrick Rose, who was feeling better the last m...

The High Wheeler Train Show invites visitors to unleash their imaginations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, at Harper College while admiring the craftsmanship and astounding detail of layouts often built entirely by hand. This ...

College of Lake County board members have approved a tuition and fee increase for the next academic season. With the combination of higher tuition and fees approved by a 4-2 vote Tuesday night, CLC students will pay $135 per credit hour starting in ...

Another step in the long journey of Round Lake Beach resident Mario Sankis is about to end with a college degree and recognition as a top student by a group that enabled his real-life experiences to count as credit. The bachelor's degree in general ...

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger offered some financial hope to community colleges, saying state funding for them might be "a couple million dollars higher" if a budget stalemate ends in Springfield. Munger, who handles the state's checkbook, addr...

Palatine Park District Tiger Sharks Swim team is a USA Swimming and Illinois Swimming year-round competitive swim team offering professional coaching. The team is a multi-ability, multilevel program that offers competitive opportunities, technique d...