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We can all look up to these local heroes. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.
Graduating senior Meri Bennett-Swanson delivered this speech at Vernon Hills High School's June 6 commencement ceremony.
Nikhita Luthra delivered the "gubernator" speech at Stevenson High School's 2013 commencement ceremony June 6 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.
2013 Stevenson High School graduate Elizabeth Ettleson delivered the "scriptor" speech at the June 6 commencent ceremony at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.
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.
Kincaid, a former dean at Buffalo Grove High School and current dean at Wheeling High School, has died.
June 5 plea deal allows former Buffalo Grove trustee Lisa Stone to avoid possible jail time and higher fines.
Tips to get organized and be prepared for your kids’ summer camps.
Tips to get organized and be prepared for your kids’ summer camps.
Vernon Hills officials signed off June 4 on an economic incentive agreement with the mall, giving it the final go-ahead for its expansion.
