Highland Park News, Pioneer honored

The Illinois Press Association has announced that Pioneer Press and Doings titles, including the Highland Park News, will be presented with 25 awards, ranging from first place to honorable mention, at the group’s annual convention June 13-15 in downstate Springfield. “This recognition speaks to the commitment to quality content that we have at Pioneer Press,” Publisher Chris Krug said. Graphics ...
http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/news/12184707-418/highland-park-news-pioneer-honored.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:16 -0700

Fix for parking meter cheating heads to Gov. Quinn’s desk

Legislation crafted to end the widespread abuse of disabled-parking placards by able-bodied drivers in metered zones throughout Chicago is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. The bill — filed by state Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) in response to the Chicago Sun-Times’ “Meter Cheaters” investigation last year — passed the Senate 58-0 on Tuesday after passing 108-0 out of the House in March. The ...
http://www.suntimes.com/12706163-761/fix-for-parking-meter-cheating-heads-to-gov-quinns-desk.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:41:57 -0700

Two Illinois Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Illinois’s top two youth volunteers of the year, Jonny Cohen, 16, and Daniella Cohen, 14, both of Highland Park, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/two-illinois-youth-honored-volunteerism-180100843.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 11:01:00 -0700

Highland Park students honored as top Ill. volunteers

Illinois' top two youth volunteers of the year were honored in the nation's capital Monday night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8652798&rss=rss-wls-article-8652798

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 06:27:10 -0700

James “Swede” Marsh, Jr.

James "Swede" Marsh, Jr., 84, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at New Life Hospice Resident Center, in Lorain, following a short illness. He was born February 17, 1928 in Highland Park, Illinois, where he was raised in Rockford, Illinois, before coming to Ohio in 1941. He had made his home in Amherst since 1974. Jim proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941 ...
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/04/25/james-swede-marsh-jr/

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:24:52 -0700

After four tries, Highland wins school's first championship fishing title

CARLYLE • For three years, Highland fisherman Jared Mettler has been trying to win a trophy at the Illinois High School Association state bass fishing tournament at Carlyle Lake, and each year Mettler fell short.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/recreation/23795098-96e2-11e1-96bc-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 16:45:00 -0700

Kelly Kraines Elected to Board of Directors of Illinois Alliance for Continuing Medical Education for Two-Year Term

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelly Kraines, General Manager, Med Learning Group (MLG) and Vice President, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), was elected to the Board of Directors of the ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/kelly-kraines-elected-board-directors-110000443.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 -0700

Local happenings: A dinosaur quarry and a goodbye to Midvale Elementary

Guides will give information about the excavation concerning a dinosaur quarry. A new program attempts to reduce coyotes. Highland's Town Center Plaza installs a new splash pad
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=20529827&s_cid=rss-148

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:51 -0700

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois looking for volunteers

The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are in need of volunteers to work at several day camps in the region. Volunteers are needed at “Blast to the Past” day camp at Camp Chan Ta Ta in Worden June 4-…
http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/illinois/life/girl-scouts-of-southern-illinois-looking-for-volunteers/article_a6d4cb8a-a505-11e1-8f89-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:26:25 -0700

Club Girls Basketball: Illinois Elite claims AAU State crown

CLUB BASKETBALL: Highland Park’s Lena Munzer, Buffalo Grove’s Bailey North and Vernon Hills’ Lauren Webb teamed up to help the Illinois Elite 17U team win an AAU State crown.
http://vernonhills.suntimes.com/sports/12339536-419/club-girls-basketball-illinois-elite-claims-aau-state-crown.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 13:18:46 -0700