This Week in Libertyville

Tylor Kintz, a private in the U.S. Army, returns to Libertyville before heading off to Afghanistan. He and his mother, Kim Kintz, share a story of the military's impact on their lives.

Libertyville bowler Jake Thompson first to reach a 700 series; girls hoops picks up steam heading to the new year.

Libertyville's second village administrator, Kevin Bowens, celebrates 20 years of helping Libertyville through difficult economic times and continued growth.

Libertyville's newly expanded sandwich store on Milwaukee Avenue can now accommodate 76 seating customers compared with 33 before the expansion.

The proposed plan for a community garden in downtown Libertyville goes before the Village Board for a vote on Jan. 10, 2012.

Dancing to tunes from "God Bless Texas" to "Party Rock Anthem," students at Libertyville's Highland Middle School choreographed and showed off their move to peers and parents Dec. 20.

Most students surveyed by Drops of Ink said they did not like Libertyville High School's hallway music.

Copeland Manor School hosted its biannual science night Dec. 15. Paper airplanes zipped around the school as students and parents worked together to learn the wonders of flight.

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