Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Maureen Welborn is collecting donations from anyone who wants to assist the tornado victims.
When disaster strikes, Maureen Welborn instinctively wants to help. Though she lives hundreds of miles away, the Buffalo Grove resident converted part of her home into a temporary warehouse as she collected relief items for the victims of the Kansas tornadoes in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. When she learned of the tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma communities this week, she again sprang into action. She and her daughter, Kara Welborn, have designated their home as a community drop-off location for donations to benefit the tornado victims. They are accepting items that will provide immediate aid to the tornado victims. Specific items they are collecting include bottled water, cleaning supplies, diapers, baby food and formula, pet food…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking the community's assistance in locating a 74-year-old Lake Villa woman who went missing after a car accident in Glencoe Tuesday afternoon.
A 74-year-old Lake Villa woman suffering from dementia was reported missing Tuesday after she was involved in a car accident that occurred in Glencoe, reported the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Patricia M. Simonsen, of the 23000 Block of Petite Lake Rd., Lake Villa was last seen around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday on Green Bay Rd between Lake Cook and Wesley roads in Glencoe after she was involved in a traffic accident. She was driving a dark blue 2013 Mazda CX5 with Illinois license plate P121083. Damage was sustained from the accident on the passenger side of the vehicle, according to a sheriff's press release. Simonsen’s height is 5-foot-two-inches. She weighs 120 pounds and has blue eyes and short gray hair. She has a fair complexion and small …
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Returning hit-makers Don McLean and Judy Collins open Ravinia's 2013 season on a double bill early next month, and we want you to be there! McLean’s 1971 hit song “American Pie” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and he was inaugurated into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. Known for her blend of folk songs and contemporary themes, Collins has enjoyed a career that has spanned over 50 years. She continues to produce new music and recently released her album Paradise, a collection of songs and duets. We want to send you and a friend to their show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 for free. All you have to do is sign up for our free daily newsletter. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, when we…
Next week, Buffalo Grove Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look! It’s coming next week and it’s going to make Buffalo Grove Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: You’ll see all of this (and more) on Patch on May 29. For a sneak peek, check out Stonington-Mystic Patch. Questions? Please email me, Cristel Mohrman, at cristel@patch.com.
Looking for work? More than 70 employers will be represented at the College of Lake County's job fair on Thursday.
Job seekers are invited to attend the JobMarketPlace Job Fair on Thursday, May 23, sponsored by the College of Lake County Career and Placement Services office. The fair will be held from 1-5 p.m. in the P.E. Center, Building 7, 19351 W. Washington St., in Grayslake. This is Lake County’s largest job fair, where participants can explore full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional job opportunities with more than 70 employers. In 2012, about 50 employers attended the annual job fair, according to Sylvia Johnson Jones, executive director of the CLC Career and Placement Services office. "It appears that the number of employers registering for JobMarketPlace may be an indication that the economy is picking back up. Employers have job …
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Conrad Oberhaus will compete against nine other students on Wednesday for a chance to win $25,000.
A District 103 student is in the final round of the National Geographic Bee. Daniel Wright Junior High School 7th grader Conrad Oberhaus was named the Illinois bee champion, according to the National Geographic Bee website. On Monday, he became one of 10 finalists in the nation and will compete Wednesday for the national title, the Daily Herald reports. This is the second year that the 13-year-old has competed at the national bee. The winner of Wednesday’s competition will take home $25,000. It will be broadcast on television Thursday on the National Geographic Channel, the newspaper reports.
The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit all teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate. House Bill 188, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would ban Illinois minors age 17 and younger from UV tanning beds. Currently, minors ages 14 to 17 are allowed to tan if they provide a parent's signature. Spray-on tanning is exempt from the legislation, as is phototherapy, which applies to situations where a physician supervises tanning when it is necessary to treat a medical condition. Radogno said in a press release that she sponsored the bill to protect Illinois minors from the serious health risks involved with indoor tanning beds. “Not only do children not realize …
If your home was damaged by the recent floods, here is some information that you need to know before an inspector comes to your property.
Inspectors from FEMA have begun meeting with disaster applicants in McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, LaSalle, Kendall, Will, Grundy and Fulton counties. Inspectors are reviewing damage caused by severe storms and flooding from April 16 through May 5, 2013. Here is what you should expect if your storm/flood-damaged home is inspected: The inspector will ask you for identification and proof of ownership and occupancy if you are a homeowner. If you are a renter only occupancy will be verified. You can speed up the process by having the following appropriate documents on hand: -A photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport. -Proof of occupancy, which may include any one of the following: -Proof of ownership, which may …
From being the first Down syndrome student mainstreamed in her school district to starting her own advocacy organization, Bridget Brown's journeys are far and wide. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Want a smaller trash toter? You can now request a 35-gallon container at no additional cost.
If you don’t generate much trash or your garage is a bit too narrow for the large receptacle that was delivered to your home last month, Buffalo Grove has good news for you. Village trustees approved Monday a revised contract with Waste Management that will allow residents to request a smaller trash toter with no impact to their monthly bill. Village Manager Dane Bragg said the renegotiated contract was “in direct response” to the complaints the village received from residents who thought the new cans, which came in 64- and 96-gallon sizes, were too large. “We’ve gotten a lot of complaints, especially from townhouse and condominium associations,” he said. The change means that 35-, 64- and 96-gallon toters will be available for both trash …
Earl Weiss
4:29 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Nanny stateis alive and well. Parents may have a good reason for allowing some tanning. Acne issues Getting a base before going on a rip to a sunny place etc. more ›