South Barrington News

A South Barrington teen has earned a $40,000 scholarship, after placing third at the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology finals, considered the nation's premier high school science competition.

The Lucky Monk 105 Hollywood Blvd. South Barrington 898-0500 www.theluckymonk.com Hand-Cut Fries Yield: 1 plate Ingredients: 3-4 Potatoes for one plate Directions: Cut potatoes on 3/8" french fry cutter and place in cold water over night.

Is this kid for real? That's the first reaction when you read 17-year-old Marissa Suchyta's dossier.

A passion for biology has paid off big-time for an Illinois high school senior. Marissa Suchyta of South Barrington won a $40,000 scholarship prize at the Siemens Competition national finals in New York.

Fear is a rational response when truck drivers coming from behind are aiming at the 8-foot gap between you -- the wobbly bicyclist on the side of the road -- and oncoming traffic.

You never know what you're going to get from a Mr. Blotto show - except for energetic rock 'n' roll.

Entertaining 16 to 24 people at lunch is miles easier with teamwork; just ask Kathy Zweidinger and Pat Patek.

Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in "The Wizard of Oz" 70th Anniversary encore event at 6:30 p.m. Nov.

Diana Tomsons of Elmwood Park, a student at The Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg, won in best instructional design for her work titled Roller Derby.

Barrington Hills has lost its case in the Illinois Appellate Court to block the disconnection of 145 acres from the southeast corner of the village.

Heidi Mueller and Mark Bala were married in a civil ceremony on August 29, 2008.

Two Crystal Lake businesses allegedly sold alcohol to minors, police said after a 20-business compliance check Thursday.

Salt Creek Park District Preschool is one of the "best kept secrets" in Palatine, according to Laura Banik, the preschool's director.

With a name whose literal translation means "a wish fulfilled," Nozumi Japanese Cuisine has its work cut out.

Leo Kim , son of Jae C. and Jae R. Kim of Lake Villa; Amber Gensler , daughter of Karyn and Kenneth Nyara of Gurnee; and Sean Benjamin , son of retired colonels Marcia and David Benjamin of South Barrington, graduated from the Army ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

Socius Insurance Services, Inc., a San Francisco-based management liability and property & casualty insurance wholesaler, today announced the appointment of Matt Baird as Assistant Vice President in its Elgin, Illinois branch office.

It was raining bacon and eggs, and Julianna Perrault couldn't have been more delighted.

Sing along to your favorite tunes from the 1965 film "The Sound of Music" at the Gorton Community Center's "Sound of Music Sing-Along." Photo courtesy of the Gorton Community Center Russian-born pianist Mikhail Yanovitsky performs in a free concert with the Highland Park Strings.

Elegance Nail and Spa at 25 S. Washington features gel and acrylic nails and a queenly selection of polishes and designs.

Willow Creek Community Church, one of the nation's largest and most influential churches, is celebrating its 34th anniversary this weekend.