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Daily Herald
Arlington Heights funeral home move gets preliminary OK – Tue, 21 Jul 2009
The Arlington Heights village board gave preliminary approval early Tuesday morning for the construction of a funeral home next to an existing cemetery.
Priest dedicated himself to empowering parishioners – Tue, 21 Jul 2009
A Chicago Archdiocesan priest, whose ministry empowered lay people to take a more active role in the work of the church, has passed away. The Rev. Francis Jenks passed away Thursday of complications from congestive heart failure. He was 64.
Streamwood man gets five years for sexually assaulting teen – Tue, 21 Jul 2009
A Streamwood man received five years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor. Antonio Lopez, of the 1700 block of Nippert Drive, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault Monday in a Rolling Meadows courtroom, said Assistant State’s Attorney Mike Gerber.
Daily Herald’s Photos of the Week – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
Stars align to bring new president to Harper College – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
New Harper College President Kenneth Ender says that while he’s not a particularly spiritual person, he believes the stars line up on occasion.
Kids, teens and family – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Adult social calendar – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
50 Plus – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Police beat – Mon, 20 Jul 2009
The blotter for Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling
Daniel Burnham’s most enduring legacy had impact on the suburbs – Sun, 19 Jul 2009
The Northwest suburbs are more than 15 miles from the lakefront – the jewel that pops to mind when Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago is mentioned.
Funeral home owner, unhappy residents set for decision Monday – Sat, 18 Jul 2009
rlington Heights resident Kim Traxler does not want to live near a funeral home. Monday night, the Arlington Heights village board will vote on a proposal to build a new Lauterberg & Oehler funeral home on cemetery land at the corner of Euclid and Waterman streets.
D. 211: New math test adds up to college readiness – Fri, 17 Jul 2009
Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 is likely to start giving a new standardized math test to some juniors that could better prepare them for college classes.