Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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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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 there …
Here is a list of organizations helping the victims of Monday's devastating tornado in Moore, OK.
A massive tornado touched down Monday in Moore, OK, leaving a reported 51 people dead, including at least seven children.. Images show fires burning and buildings ruined for as far as the eye can see. Many Americans are wondering how they can help the residents of this devastated town just outside Oklahoma City. Below is a list of how you can help right now, according to the Huffington Post: The Oklahoma City Red Cross will open shelters as first responders assess damage. The organization says the best way to help is to donate at RedCross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999. The Salvation Army has mobilized a number of emergency relief services in Oklahoma, including Moore, to dispense food, hydration and emotional support to first responders …
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
The team lost by a score of 10-4.
Stevenson High School fell to Fenwick in the state water polo championships this weekend. The team lost by a score of 10-4 to the powerful Fenwick team, who has won the state title in water polo nine times in the last 10 years, the Stevenson Daily Digest reports. This was the second time Stevenson made it to the state finals in the sport, also coming in second in 2004, the Sun Times reports. Check out the Box Score on the IHSA website for complete details on the game.
The Lake County Forest Preserve District's overall budget for 2013-14 decreased $12.4 million over the last fiscal year.
To keep more than 30,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced fiscal year 2013-2014 budget of $101.5 million at its May 14 meeting. For the fifth consecutive year, total forest preserve property tax revenues collected are projected to decrease substantially due to declines in Lake County’s equalized assessed value (EAV), and because of the district's conservative budgeting practices and wise use of available fiscal resources. The overall budget decreased $12.4 million (11 percent) from the previous year, primarily due to an $11.4 million (21.5 percent) decrease in the capital budget. Of property taxes collected in…
The sectional boys track and field meet was held Friday at Vernon Hills High School.
Six Vernon Hills High School boys track and field athletes have advanced to the state finals, to be held May 23-25 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. The IHSA's Class 2A Vernon Hills Sectional boys track and field meet was held Friday. Under the direction of head coach Mark Whitney, VHHS placed third in the overall team scores, according to the IHSA. Lakes Community High School placed first, while Grayslake Central High School placed second. Senior Oleg Babin placed first in the pole vault. Senior Nick Foley placed third in the pole vault. Freshman Noah Agnew placed first in the high jump. Junior Ben Mohrdieck placed first in the 1600-meter run. Senior Gabe Cotton placed first in the 200-meter dash. Junior Kyle Whitney placed …
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Patricia M. Dionesotes, 55, of 1539 Richmond St., Arlington Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, violation of minimum speed and improper lane usage May 19 at Route 83 and Westmoreland Drive, where police said she was driving 15 miles per hour under the speed limit. Her court date is June 12 in Waukegan. Sarah E. Cho, 24, of 260 Biros Lane, Round Lake, was charged with driving under the influence, improper right turn, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08 and improper lane usage May 19 at Townline Road and Aspen Drive. Her court date is June 12 in Waukegan. DRUGS Janet Patricio, 19, of 245 E. Court of Shorewood, Vernon Hills, was charged with possession of cannabis May 15 while police investigated a …
Elizabeth Sebastian was among the nurses honored by Advocate Condell.
Vernon Hills resident Elizabeth Sebastian was among five Advocate Condell nurses who were honored for outstanding work in conjunction with National Nurses Week. Sebastian, who works in the operating room's admitting department, received the "Be Respectful" award. She was praised for communicating with “each patient and family in ways they can understand” and recognized for taking the time to ensure “patients understand their post-operative instructions, no matter how long it might take." Twenty-four nurses were nominated for the annual awards, and five were selected for living out Advocate’s Behaviors of Excellence through exemplifying what it means to be accountable, collaborative, professional, respectful and responsive. “We are so proud…
The first-degree murder trial of Ronald Stolberg got underway Monday.
A wrongful death suit has been filed against a former Vernon Hills man accused of killing his wife in June 2011, allegedly because she interrupted his sleep. Ronald Stolberg, 49, is charged with four counts of murder. Jury selection was to begin Monday, reported the Daily Herald. Suggesting she was murdered for her money, the family of victim Rachel Stolberg is seeking damages of more than $150,000, according to the Daily Herald. While he was out on bond, Ronald Stolberg allegedly sold the couple's home and attempted to take money out of the victim's bank account, reported the Lake County News-Sun.
Moe @ the Buck
12:36 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Absolutely should have a ban on them tanning. They should also ban them from going out on sunny days. Also, make sure they don't get jobs for this is bad,bad,bad. Teenagers should be confined to dark basement with tons of violent video games, and pharmaceuticals. more ›