VOLLEYBALL -- Buffalo Grove volleyball star Mike Jambrone recalled his freshman season. He stood 5-foot-11, an inch taller than teammate Nick Baronti."And then he just sprouted," Jambrone noted.Standing 6-8, BG left-hander Baronti became one of the top hitters in the state during the 2010 season.

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Sacred Heart's 32nd annual Nite Lites at the Museum celebration was held on April 24 at the school in Winnetka.Funds raisedIn addition to being a fantastic party, Nite Lites was an entertaining and successful event, raising over $225,000 which supports the educational ministries for the young

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All the runners are winners in Mundelein Park and Recreation District's free youth run for ages 4 to 10 at 9 a.m. July 3 at Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road."Every child that participates will get a ribbon," said marketing specialist Mary Priller. To further sweeten the deal,

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Libertyville Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.LIBERTYVILLEDRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSEJoey Ryan Goodman, 21, 3211

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When students return to Libertyville Elementary School District 70 lunchrooms in the fall, they'll find fresher, more healthy food choices.The School Board recently approved a contract with Chartwells School Dining Division, which will take over as the district's food service provider when classes

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Youth Job Center (YJC) of Evanston hosted a record 400 people at its annual gala held on April 24 at Salvage One in Chicago. The supportive crowd marked the largest ticket sales in YJC history and contributed to netting $125,000 for the evening. The money will go to support all of YJC's

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Family Service of Glencoe's annual Glencoe Under the Stars benefit was held on May 15 at Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park.Funds raisedOver 200 supporters enjoyed a fun, festive evening that raised $60,000 for local nonprofits.Family Service of Glencoe is grateful to event sponsor First Bank

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We surveyed our yard like Alexander the Great, determined to conquer every green blade.The grass laughed.We own a push-mower, the old-fashioned kind where exertion and sweat and rehab therapy is required, not one of those fancy riders with cruise control, Bose speakers, air conditioning and a

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It is my belief -- and you may disagree-- that no adult in his right mind likes hot weather.Oh, hot weather is OK for kids, who have their own weird metabolism.But hot weather is uncomfortable, sticky, stifling and actually dangerous. All of these things are inimical to adulthood. Because our body

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Once upon a time, many years ago, I was a young probation officer assigned to the First District Police Depart at 11th and State in Chicago.I had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A man, angry about child-support fees, decided to handle his anger by holding me hostage at

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Find out what to do this week and beyond.Classes/Meetings/SeminarsThe John Birch Society will present a program on "The Health Care Law and You" at 7 p.m., July 1 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Rd., Mundelein. Come to the DVD showing to find out what is in the law and how it will affect

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The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Libertyville Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.LIBERTYVILLETHEFTPolice reports stated June 11 that the hood of a black

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"It's the Chicago Blackhawks, man."That was the explanation Jeremy Roenick gave on national television last week in explaining his emotion over the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, an event I predicted in an April column.If you're a Blackhawks fan, nothing sums it up better than Roenick's

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Public input will be sought on three different options for the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve that would include a nine-hole golf course on the site while leaving much of the preserve as open space and trails.The Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Master Plan Advisory Committee met on June 9 at the

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More than 1,100 people gathered on April 24 for the 4th annual American Cancer Society Discovery Ball at Chicago's Civic Opera House. The event exceeded its goal of more than $2.4 million net to fund American Cancer Society programs and services offered at no charge to cancer patients and their

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It was an evening of fun and friends on May 7, when approximately 200 participants, family members, staff, board members, trustees and friends gathered at the Northbrook Hilton for the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association's (NSSRA) Shining Stars Banquet.This annual celebration gave

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Even in death, former High School District 128 teacher Frank Underbrink is still doing good for the community.Libertyville residents Jim and Marylin Huskey and Marjorie Glacking recently received letters from Underbrink's alma mater Carleton College, in Northfield, Minn., introducing them to 12

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A rain dampened Memorial Day forced the hot dog lunch indoors, but the ceremony was outdoors.Residents and guests strolled from the Rec Center ballroom to the Veterans Memorial Garden, where the Crystal Lake Community Band began the ceremony with "America the Beautiful." The band also played the

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It is not uncommon for kids and adults to spend hours soaking up the sun's rays when the weather warms up.Some exposure to sunlight may have benefits, but how much is sufficient, and how much is too much? It's important to understand basic facts about ultraviolet rays from the sun as well as how to

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Not long ago, while in Las Vegas attending an annual convention, we had an interesting discussion. Well, I should clarify: the Boss and the Boss-wannabe Jr. were doing the convention work, I was putting in some heavy hours at the pool with my mother, who had accompanied us on this yearly endurance

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