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Awareness

NIU’s inaugural Celebrating Excellence event coming April 14-28

DeKalb, Ill. — Northern Illinois University is hosting its first-ever Celebrating Excellence event. Sixteen different functions – including honor society inductions, lectures and guest speakers, research presentations, recognition ceremonies and conferences – will take place between Sunday, April …

Local Connections

Synagogue spreads word about Passover, new building

Volunteers from Shir Hadash Synagogue spread the word about their new building in Wheeling, offered samples of Passover food, and made some new friends recently during a fun Passover outreach event, Passover in the Matzah Aisle, at Dominick's Foods in Buffalo Grove on Sunday, March 17, and Sunday, …

Government

Tenth Dems accepting summer 2013 internship applications

The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats (“Tenth Dems”) is pleased to begin accepting applications for their Summer 2013 Internship Program. This substantive, intensive internship program—available for course credit—is designed for young people deeply interested and engaged in the …

Government

Water Sample Kits Available at Local Jurisdictions

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center has launched a pilot program that offers private well owners a convenient way to have their drinking water tested. Water sample kits are for the first time available in specific municipalities and townships with substantial populations that …

Government

Living With Wildlife

If you live in Lake County, you’ve probably seen deer, fox, coyotes and other wildlife in close proximity to your home. Due to the loss of habitat by development, some wildlife can be seen within residential communities.     People can coexist with wildlife peacefully. The Lake County Health …

Government

New Lake County Health Department Executive Director Named

The Lake County Board of Health and Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council on Thursday approved hiring a new executive director for the health department who brings not only a master's degree in business administration, but also a wealth of experience in public health, including …

Government

Stormwater Commission Recognized for Countywide Sustainable Floodplain, Stormwater Standards

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) was recognized for its efforts in floodplain management at the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) Annual Conference in Bloomington. SMC’s Chief Engineer, Kurt Woolford, accepted IAFSM’s 2013 “Floodplain …

Awareness

Sound Advice: Hearing Myths Debunked

Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. and it’s on the rise. The loss of your hearing can affect the quality of life and relationships. For more than 30 years, Hearing Associates has been helping people with concerns about their hearing and balance. Below we have exposed …

School

COMCAST’S INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM CONNECTS NEARLY 16,000 LOW-INCOME COOK COUNTY FAMILIES TO THE INTERNET – ENROLLS MORE FAMILIES THAN ANY OTHER COUNTY IN AMERICA

Comcast Leaders join Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, and others to mark achievement, urge more work on closing digital divide    THORNTON TOWNSHIP SENIOR/YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES CENTER, RIVERDALE, IL – March 21, 2013– Comcast Foundation…

Promotions

Vernon Hills Staples’ New Industry-Leading Program Offers Rewards on Everything All Purchases Including Technology Earn 5% Back in Staples Rewards, Plus Free Shipping

Staples, the world’s largest office supply company and second largest internet retailer, recently announced a new industry-leading  U.S. Staples Rewards program that gives members five percent back on everything, including technology and services, and provides free shipping on Staples.com. Starting…

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