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An Elk Grove Village man doing prison time on drug charges is seeking to have his sentence overturned, claiming a former Schaumburg police officer lied under oath during a hearing last year. Victor Alvarado, 28, pled guilty and was sentenced in June 2012 to six years in prison for the manufacture and delivery of cocaine. [...]

Besides some artwork resting on the floor, missing beds and furniture wrapped in plastic, the new Alexian Brothers Women and Children’s Hospital in Hoffman Estates is just a few finishing touches away from opening its doors to patients. Read More at Author: Go to Source

Whether the rebuilding of Streamwood‘s government over the past 24 years is exactly what the village needed or whether it still lacks important outreach is at the heart of this year’s village president race. Read More at Author: Go to Source

Emerson Swinford, who once played guitar and trombone in the band and musical pit at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, has made a happy transition to successful musican and TV theme composer in Los Angeles. He teamed up with fellow Conant graduate Todd Milliner on TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland,” composing the catchy theme [...]

From golf course design to grounds maintenance, all four candidates in the Palatine Park District board race bring related experience in their bid for one of two open seats serving 6-year terms.Go to Source Author: Go to Source

Erin Merryn received the “Champion for Children Award” from the Children’s Advocacy Center during a surprise presentation at the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale on Monday. The Schaumburg native helped pass “Erin’s Law,” which went into effect in January. It mandates sexual abuse awareness programs in all Illinois schools.Go to Source Author: Go to Source

Thousands of dresses arranged by size and color, a wall of jewelry, shoe racks, makeshift dressing rooms and a seamstress station for alterations filled the YWCA Elgin gym saturday for the ninth annual Cinderella’s Closet event. The massive volunteer effort pulled together donations from the community and local vendors, ensuring about 400 girls will get [...]

Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg opens its first Lego “Star Wars” miniland this weekend. Read More at Author: Go to Source

A driver had to be extricated from his car Friday night following a two-vehicle crash in Schaumburg, authorities said. The accident occurred at 5:49 p.m. at the intersection of Roselle and Wise roads, according to Schaumburg Fire Department.Go to Source Author: Go to Source

Matt Morrissey’s effort at both ends of the floor combined with a game-best 24 points from sophomore Jalen Brunson lifted Stevenson to a 77-58 win over St. Viator in Waukegan sectional championship play. Stevenson (27-4) earned the third sectional crown in school history and first since 2007. The Patriots advance to meet DeKalb sectional champion [...]

Concerned that community colleges are cutting the teaching hours of part-time faculty to avoid providing them health care under the Affordable Care Act, educators are imploring presidents to reconsider. “If you don’t have contingent labor, you don’t have community colleges,” Roosevelt University faculty member Beverly Stewart said afterward.Go to Source Author: Go to Source

Title: Schaumburg Police Accepting Applications for the Citizen Police Academy’ Read full article Source: RSS feed for Village of Schaumburg Press Releases Go to Source

A failing romance, snarky servants, half-mad lords, an Egyptian curse, and scandalous murder all threaten to forever shutter the windows at Doomston Abbey unless something is done immediately. Read More at Author: Go to Source

The latest edition of the Palatine Police Blotter : Driving Under the Influence Juan Carlos Paz-Agostadero, 42, of the 1500 block of Norway, Palatine, was arrested for DUI on northbound Frontage Rd. Read More at Author: Go to Source

Photos by George LeClaire/gleclaire@dailyherald.com Melinda Dutton, partner with the healthcare division of Manatt, Phelps, and Philips, speaks at the “Affordable Care Act: The Road to 2014 and Beyond.” at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Read More at Author: Go to Source

An independent ombudsman office to resolve complaints in Elgin Area School District U-46; required multicultural training for administrators, teachers and students; more local control in education. Candidates running for the U-46 school board have big ideas for the future of the second largest district in the state. The race brings five challengers and one incumbent [...]

Time for Three, a trio from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, toured some elementary schools Thursday and made this stop at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood on Thursday.Go to Source Author: Go to Source

DeVry University’s HerWorld program educates high school girls about in-demand STEM careers and inspires them to achieve their college and career goals. 23 HerWorld events are taking place across the country this month, including one in Hoffman Estates on Thursday, March 7. This year, it is anticipated that more than 7,000 young women from hundreds [...]

Click here for the 2013 National Volunteer Week Resource Guide. Read More at Author: cmurphy Go to Source

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Mr. Thomas J Ryan, 65, a long-time resident of Downers Grove, Ill., and a former resident of the Morris, Ill., area, passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2013, after a long Illness. Read More at Author: Go to Source

The Pulse presents “Awakening Fashion Show,” on March 14, 2013, 7 pm at the Meadows Club showcasing thirteen top student designs from hot talent at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg. The work of three past graduates, as well as two Chicago land designers, Victor Miller and Horacio Nieto will also be featured. Read More at [...]

Schaumburg police are investigating a report that a gun was displayed by an occupant of a white car near the intersection of Schaumburg and Barrington roads Wednesday afternoon. Read More at Author: Go to Source

Erin Merryn, the Schaumburg woman behind the Erin’s Law bill recently signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, will appear on the “Katie” talk show airing on ABC 7 at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Host Katie Couric is dedicating a “girl-power hour” to the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.Go to Source Author: Go [...]

Brian Mooberry was an active member of state and national teachers unions for his entire career and he didn’t stop for a minute once he retired in 2007, after 33 years with Elgin Area School District U-46. Now Mooberry and a group of other retired teachers are working to grow membership in Northern Kane County [...]

Schaumburg police are investigating a report that a gun was displayed by an occupant of a white car near the intersection of Schaumburg and Barrington roads Wednesday afternoon. The initial report came in as one of shots fired near a business at the intersection, but responding officers found no evidence or witnesses confirming that, police [...]

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Join the Boomers lovable mascot Coop the Boomer for an exciting day of egg hunts, raffles, stadium tours, and a silent auction with… – FLGo to Source Author: Go to Source

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