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Hawthorn Middle School South Announces Eagle Scholars
Congratulations to Hawthorn Middle South’s most recent Eagle Scholars, who have shown outstanding effort or achievement in a particular class.

Cristel Mohrman is a former Patch staffer. If you need to reach someone at Patch, please email illinois@patch.com.
Congratulations to Hawthorn Middle South’s most recent Eagle Scholars, who have shown outstanding effort or achievement in a particular class.

Buffalo Grove High School students teamed with Buffalo Grove police officers and Omni Youth Services representatives this week to launch a public awareness campaign about underage drinking.
Village officials discussed the pros and cons of disseminating information via social media during a Monday night workshop.
Matt Kuhlman, a Buffalo Grove native and Stevenson High School graduate, sang and danced his way to a marriage proposal at an April 26 celebration in Buffalo Grove.
The Buffalo Grove Fire Department conducted a side-by-side fire demonstration Monday, showing the difference between a fire in a room with a sprinkler and a fire put out by solely by firefighters.
Should new single-family homes be required to have fire sprinklers? During an initial discussion, village officials discussed whether sprinklers are worth the cost and whether government should dictate their use.
Michael Welstead was arrested April 24 by Buffalo Grove police.
Steve Balinski, who retired from the Buffalo Grove Police Department this month, is on his way to a new department.
These students were among the top teams in the state competition.
Tune up your bicycle and hit Buffalo Grove's trails in May, and attend a meeting this week to provide input to the village.
Maureen LeVanti will replace Don Proft as girls cross country coach.
Prom expenses can add up. Here's a look at our area's proms. In your family, do parents or students cover the cost?
Prom expenses can add up. Here's a look at our area's proms. In your family, do parents or students cover the cost?
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.
The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Middle-schoolers participated in a "black out bullying" program.
An SIU student has been granted a $1,000 scholarship.
The path would connect existing paths from Butterfield Road to Indianwood Drive.
Vernon Township continues to seek the community's support to keep its food pantry stocked.
Vernon Township continues to seek the community's support to keep its food pantry stocked.