Lake Zurich Courier

Kildeer resident visits Rwanda to ‘Stop the Violence’

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:51:14 -0500

KILDEER — A Kildeer resident was recently one of 43 women from around the world to travel to Rwanda to learn about gender-based violence, then tasked with bringing the experience home to “Stop the Violence” in their home countries.

Lake Zurich fights back against food allergies

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:37 -0500

LAKE ZURICH — After reading studies about children stricken with severe food allergies, Lake Zurich parent Tamara Hubbard sent a request to Mayor Tom Poynton for the community to recognize National Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Kildeer swears in new police chief, 36-year vet from Buffalo Grove

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:04:00 -0500

KILDEER — After a seven-week retirement from a 36-year career with the Buffalo Grove Police Department, Steve Balinski began a new chapter of his law enforcement career this week. Balinski was sworn in Tuesday, May 21, as Kildeer’s new chief of police. Nearly all the seats in Village Hall were filled as re-elected Village President Nandi Black and re-elected Trustees Ralph Liberatore, Barbara Stavropoulos and Basel Tarabein also took recited the oath of office. Tarabein joked that he hadn’t seen a crowd that large at a village meeting in years. Balinski was welcomed to Kildeer by both former and new …

North Barrington twins — LZHS seniors — share Eagle Scout spotlight

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:18:43 -0500

LAKE ZURICH — Lake Zurich High School seniors James and Alex Zuhlke will head off to college in the fall, but not without leaving their community with two significant improvements. The twin brothers who live in North Barrington were honored during a special ceremony last month that included the presentation of their Eagle Scout badges. To attain the elite ranking, James spearheaded the construction of a 10-by-14-foot shelter overlooking the soccer field at Knigge Park, located across the street from Lake Zurich High School. “Parents who go to soccer games can use it,” said James, explaining that the shelter is …

Lake County Forest Preserve budget slimmer, but includes upgrades

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:44:30 -0500

Despite a slimmer budget for the fiscal year, the Lake County Forest Preserve is slated to undergo $17.7 million in improvements as part of a five-year blueprint for its facilities.

Barrington business expands from web to storefront

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:37 -0500

BARRINGTON — The Barrington Commons shopping plaza is set for a new retailer later this month when Carol and Company opens its doors. Ruth Grigson, who started the fashion jewelry and home décor shop as an online business in 2010, said she is excited to also become a bricks and mortar shop, which will allow her to interact more with customers.

Lake Zurich native excited to make a difference in new role

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:15:56 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Amy O’Leary started her new position as executive director of Youth Services at the McLennan Center for Youth this week. She previously served as the director of Haven Youth & Family Services in Wilmette. She replaces Nancy Bloom, who officially retired after 24 years of service.