Libertyville Review

Animal wardens watch over four-legged friends

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:36:01 -0500

Complaints of animal abuse like the one pending against the Wildwood woman alleged to have almost starved her three dogs almost to death are rare, Animal Care and Control Program Coordinator Robin Van Sickle said.

Libertyville teen a finalist in contest by PETA’s youth arm

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:00 -0500

Libertyville teenager John Jungenberg has rainbow-colored hair and often wears a T-shirt with the phrase, “Meat Sucks.” He’s also the only Chicago-area finalist among 20 in the national “Cutest Vegan Alive” contest by peta2, the youth division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Winners, a male and female, are named July 1.

Study: Chicagoans spend $300 million yearly on unused data for cellphones

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:03:34 -0500

Chicagoans pay nearly $300 million every year on unused data for their cellphones, according to a new report. The study, from the Citizens Utilities Board and Texas-based wireless research firm Validas, said that Illinoisans each spend about $30 a year on unused data on wireless phones and almost $200 a year on unused data on smartphones, totaling more than $1 billion a year on data that no one uses. “Illinoisans are spending more than the combined team salaries of the Cubs, White Sox and Cardinals,” said CUB executive director David Kolata. The research is based on data collected through Validas’ …

Report: 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges ‘structurally deficient’

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:38:37 -0500

Nearly 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges are “structurally deficient” and in need of serious maintenance or replacement -- an uptick of 1 percent from two years ago, a new report on the state of the nation’s bridges indicates.

Buyer saves Long Grove Confectionery days before closing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:38:42 -0500

LONG GROVE — The Long Grove Confectionery Co. was days away from closing when its founders, John and Heidi Mangel, negotiated its sale last week to Arway Confections, Inc. of Chicago.

Community shows its support for Blackhawks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:01 -0500

Once a year for the past few years, the Libertyville Sports Complex has been home away from home for Chicago Blackhawks fans. Now, with the Hawks on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup for the second time in four years, the Sports Complex is again draping itself in Red/Black.

Vernon Hills native jumps into startup as a Thiel Fellow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:29:31 -0500

Kevin Wang, 18, was studying toward a computer science degree the University of California at Berkley when the Vernon Hills native took a gamble: getting paid to drop out. Wang is a “20 Under 20” Thiel Fellow. The competitive program awards $100,000 over two years and access to a mentor community of investors, scientists and entrepreneurs.

A look at Libertyville Days 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:01 -0500

With a long weekend of hot rods, rock ’n’ roll, a pet pageant, carnival rides and even a parade led by a rockstar, the annual Libertyville Days fest drew thousands from Lake County and beyond.

Canines are capper for Libertyville Days celebration

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:01 -0500

A perfect event for winding down the Libertyville Days celebration on Sunday was the Animal Education & Rescue of Libertyville’s Pet Talent Contest in Cook Park that would have made David Letterman’s Stupid Pet Tricks television segment proud.

‘Skating with the Starz’ benefits Cancer Care at Condell

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:36:51 -0500

Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills will be the site of the second annual “Skating with the Starz” event to benefit the Advocate Condell Cancer Care program.

Libertyville’s Bee-line Communications competes in AMC reality show, ‘The Pitch’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:06:39 -0500

A reality contest on AMC will chronicle a Libertyville woman and her business starting late this summer. Bee-line Communications, also of Libertyville, is the only suburban marketing firm in the Chicago area chosen for the second season of “The Pitch.” “She’s a little dynamo,” producers said of owner Stacey McClenathan.

Lake Zurich hosts inaugural Iron Girl triathlon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:04:46 -0500

LAKE ZURICH — Allison Zimmerman pulled her blue-framed swim goggles over her matching cap and chatted excitedly with fellow sprint triathlon contestant Colleen Cox.

Hatyina gets 10 years for fatal boat accident

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:41:17 -0500

The Bartlett man who was under the influence of cocaine and alcohol when he ran over Libertyville 10-year-old Tony Borcia with his boat last summer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison — one year for each of Tony’s life.

Vernon Hills-based tech firm CDW planning IPO

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:40:29 -0500

VERNON HILLS — Technology retailer CDW Corp., which was taken private in 2007, announced a return to the public market with an IPO that could bring in more than $700 million.

District 70 names new principal for Copeland Manor School in Libertyville

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:58:00 -0500

Libertyville Elementary District 70 has named a new principal for Copeland Manor School. Lori Poelking will succeed Erik Youngman, who will become the district’s director of curriculum and instruction. “I saw a warm, very caring, dedicated educator,” Superintendent Guy Schumacher said of her leadership.

Gurnee looks ahead to digital streaming

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:26:01 -0500

Libraries long ago stocked more than books as they evolved with modern media, adding vinyl record albums, cassette tapes, laser discs, and then CDs and DVDs.