Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Niles Police confirmed they had been investigating the Notre Dame College Prep teacher for inappropriate communications with students. The Niles Chamber is discussing what to do about the award it was to give Balentine in 10 days.
Updated 5:20 p.m. Wednesday The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said the cause of death for Balentine was asphyxiation and hanging, and ruled it a suicide. Original story: The Niles Police Department said Wednesday that it was investigating Richard Balentine, a department head at Notre Dame College Prep, before he was found dead on Tuesday. The department released a statement saying the investigation centered on whether inappropriate communications took place between Balentine and current or former Notre Dame students. Earlier: Niles Notre Dame teacher found dead, apparent suicide Police interviewed Balentine Monday morning, April 15, and said the investigation was in its preliminary stages, and nothing had been determined as to …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Police said they found Richard Balentine, who was due to receive the Niles Chamber's Teacher of the Year award in 11 days, lifeless in his room, of an apparent suicide.
Niles police said Tuesday that Richard Balentine, a faculty member at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles, was found dead in his residential room on the school's campus. Balentine, 38, was due to receive the 2013 "Teacher of the Year" award April 27 from the Niles Chamber of Commerce, during its Night of the Roses gala awards dinner. Earlier: Niles Chamber of Commerce names 2013 Award Winners Police said they were called to the school, at 7655 W. Dempster, today for a death investigation, and learned Balentine had not been seen since yesterday. They said school staff members entered his residence on campus and found him lifeless. Police said Balentine appeared to have taken his own life. Niles police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's…
Friday, March 8, 2013
The semifinal game Thursday ended in a heart-racing 59-58 score.
The Notre Dame College Prep Dons faced New Trier Thursday in a seminfinal at Glenbrook North. Though Matt Mooney racked up 23 points for the Dons, according to High School Cube, and Donte Stephenson contributed 21 points, it was not enough to stop an ever-so-thin 59-58 win by New Trier. See High School Cube video of the game. Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook Get Niles and Morton Grove news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper Learn more.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The final score for Lake Forest High School vs. the Dons is 31-19. You can read the liveblog here.
Lake Forest High School played Notre Dame High School in Niles on Friday in a battle of blows. While each team came up with big plays throughout the game, LFHS ultimately took the lead early on and managed to hold on to it. The final score was 31-19. We'll have a longer analysis piece up early on Saturday - make sure to keep an eye out for it on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Get the biggest news in Niles and Morton Grove in your inbox every morning - sign up for our free newsletter!
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Gridiron Dons of Notre Dame College Prep take on Lake Forest High School. Join Patch's liveblog and comment on the action as it happens!
The Notre Dame College Prep football team has had a fantastic season so far - recently with a strong game versus the Grayslake North Knights two weeks ago and a rout of Steinmetz last Friday. Now let's see if they can do it again tonight! Notre Dame (7-4) will play LFHS (8-3) in Niles Friday, Nov. 9. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. We will be live blogging the game once again, beginning at 7:25 p.m. Check back for the link! Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook for news, conversation, fun Get Niles and Morton Grove news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Notre Dame College Prep Dons take on Steinmetz High School. Here's a link to watch video, and directions to the game.
The football playoff frenzy continues as the Notre Dame College Prep Dons take on Steinmetz High School in Chicago at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at Hanson Park Stadium, Fullerton and Central Streets, Chicago. Click to enlarge the map for directions to the venue, or alternatively, click here. Click here to watch video of the game, starting at 6 p.m. on highschoolcube.com. Last week, Patch editors created a liveblog of the Dons' playoff win against the Grayslake North Knights. Thanks to all the Dons' fans who participated! Go Dons! Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook for news, conversation, fun Get Niles and Morton Grove news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.
Monday, October 29, 2012
These gripping photos tell the story of how Notre Dame College Prep bested the Grayslake North Knights in the Dons' first playoff game Friday night. Photos by Todd Landry.
Patch covered Notre Dame College Prep's first playoff game Friday, when the Dons slammed the Grayslake North Knights. You can read the liveblog, when two Patch moderators gave the play by play, and almost 50 people, many Notre Dame fans, joined in to make comments. The photos, by Todd Landry, show the exciting action. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. Like Patch on Facebook for local news, conversation, fun
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Read Patch's exciting liveblog of the game here. Our two moderators and almost 50 guests and watchers logged on to give great comments and energy!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Get live updates as Notre Dame College Prep battles Grayslake North High School in the first round of football playoff action.
The No. 3 seeded Grayslake North Knights (8-1) won their division for the first time in school history, and are geared up for the playoffs. They have home field advantage for the first round game against No. 14 seeded Niles Notre Dame (5-4). Patch will be liveblogging from the stands during the game at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Grayslake North High School, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. If you cannot make it to the game, but don't want to miss out on the action, Patch has got you covered. Just click on this space starting at 7 p.m. and we'll have live play by play commentary from sports fan and local Grayslake resident Glenn Sagendorph. Local Editor Angela Sykora and I will be interacting with fans throughout the entire game. Join us! You …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Rev. William Brinker, 93, started teaching at the Niles Catholic boy's high school in 1955, and stayed most of the time until 2007.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Rev. William Brinker, CSC, one of the founding priests of Notre Dame College Prep, a boys' Catholic high school in Niles, died Sunday at 93 years of age, the school reported. Fr. Brinker taught math and religion at the school, and even in recent years, tutored math. Funeral arrangements will be held at the University of Notre Dame, from which Brinker graduated in 1942. Visitation Wednesday, October 24th 2:00 - 3:00pm (Prayers at 2:30pm) Holy Cross House University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 3:30 - 9:00pm (Wake Service at 7:30pm) Chapel of Moreau Seminary University of Notre Dame Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, October 25th 3:30pm Basilica of the Sacred Heart University of Notre Dame Interment: Holy Cross …
Pam DeFiglio
11:02 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Our condolences, Frank, to you and all of the Notre Dame community. more ›