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Glen Ellyn teen gets her wish: apology from Abercrombie
As a junior at Glenbard West High School, Cali Linstrom says she's used to hearing girls "talk about how much they hate their bodies." So, when she read comments referencing "fat" people by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, the Glen Ellyn teen decided an apology was in order.
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Terrace View pond project ready for construction in Lombard
Updated May 24, 2013 4:30 PMConstruction is set to begin next month on a project to decrease flooding on the northwest side of Lombard as $1.7 million worth of long-awaited improvements will be made at Terrace View Pond. A pumping system will be installed to lower the pond's water level during dry conditions, increasing its capacity by 4.2 million gallons, and two relief sewers will be constructed between Crystal Avenue and the pond.
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8-foot chaparral sculpture finds home at College of DuPage
Updated May 24, 2013 9:36 AMStudents rushing to class at College of DuPage may have been in such a hurry that they missed it: an 8-foot bronze sculpture of a chaparral has been installed on the school's Glen Ellyn campus. The chaparral, also known as a roadrunner, isn't common to Illinois, but it has been the COD mascot since the school's founding in 1967 when students hustled to and from 40 various leased classroom sites throughout DuPage County.
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DuPage spelling champ heading to national competition
Updated May 24, 2013 4:27 PMOne super speller from DuPage County will be heading to Washington D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals May 28-30. Richard Moraga, a Wood Dale resident in eighth grade at St. Pius X School in Lombard, was honored Thursday for winning the DuPage County spelling bee and earning a chance to compete nationally.
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- As part of the “Happy New Year, Happy New You” Grand Re-opening and Open House taking place at the Jazzercise Glen Ellyn Fitness Center on Sunday, January 6 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m., certified Jazzercise instructors will be on hand to talk about the dance-based fitness program. Health and nutrition professionals and a representative from Dick's Sporting Goods will be available to help attendees start the year with a commitment to health and fitness. Among the instructors who teach at the Jazzercise center, located next to the Abbington at IL Rt. 53 and Butterfield, are (l-r) Kim Zawislak, Ginna Kopecky, center owner Ann Graham, Liliana Salas, and Christy Brave. Meg Beasley
- Deven Ferber of Lombard (left) as Sherlock Holmes and Tom Viskocil of Woodridge as the King of Bohemia rehearse a scene for Wheaton Drama's "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". The show opens January 25 and plays through February 17 at Playhouse 111 in downtown Wheaton. Visit www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
- See the Morton Arboretum from the open-air Acorn Express! Tram runs daily April 14 through October - weather permitting. Stock Photo
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- The Village of Lombard celebrates Arbor Day with the planting of an Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac tree in honor of the late Village President William J. Mueller. Attending the ceremony was the Mueller Family and St. Pius X students and their families. Village of Lombard
- Chaos reigns amongst the inhabitants of Armageddon, one of three haunts featured in Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attractions at the Odeum Expo in Villa Park. Mark Wedow
- The Choral-aires Chorus placed second in the Community Teams category raising funds for breast cancer research last month, missing first place by only $25. The chorus raised $3,985 by the time the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure rolled around, with more donations still coming, surpassing their original goal of $3,000. The Choral-Aires has five current chorus members that either have, or have had, breast cancer. And this year, 2 of the team members discovered that their mothers have breast cancer, so they were walking on race day for their moms. One member of our team, Kara Gray, celebrated her 10 years without breast cancer this year. While not a Chorus member, she is the daughter of long-time member Martha Anderson, who also walked with the team on race day. Lindsey Herza
- On Jan. 21, Elmhurst City Clerk Patty Spencer presented the Choral-Aires Chorus with a proclamation declaring January "Sweet Adelines Month." The Choral-Aires, an Elmhurst-based Sweet Adelines International chapter, is hosting Guest Nights each Monday in January from 6:45-9:45 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center as part of the SAI Global Open House event. Pictured, from left, are: Co-Director Bonnie Fedyski, Patty Spencer, Co-Director Amy Brinkman, and Chorus President Nancy Smith. Valerie Baxter
- Within 30 minutes of the construction fencing being removed, there were more than 30 kids enjoying the new playground installed at Community Park, located at 120 E. Oak Street in Addison. Deb Pfaff
- Join us this summer for Meadows Cruise Nights every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. (until Labor Day). Hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows. It is a free, family friendly event. Liz Schrenk
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"Delightful and Delicious!"
George and Sarah Naxera of Kildeer sample mouth-watering morsels from 20 local restaurants at Clearbrook's fourth annual "Around the World Food Tasting" on Oct. 16 at Arlington Toyota-Scion in Palatine. Proceeds from the event went to the 3,400 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental/intellectual disabilities that Clearbrook serves. Colleen Gallagher - The storm that failed to produce the first real measurable snow in Chicagoland did in fact strike with a vengeance just 90 miles north. Mocha is enjoy the first frolic in the 15 inches of snow that did come to light. Steve Chavez
- Ben Tomy borrows a self-guided “Family Explorers Backpack” to enhance his experience in the Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum. Stock Photo
- Emery Moorhead from the ’85 Chicago Bears (second from right) spins the roulette wheel for Clearbrook at their Spring Casino Night held on March 2 in Palatine. Moorehead was one of five former NFL players who volunteered at Clearbrook’s Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
- The Fox Valley Rep Youth Ensemble sing "The Prince is Giving a Ball" during their dress rehearsal of "Cinderella." The production is now playing through December 22, 2012. www.foxvalleyrep.org/Cinderella Trademan Photography
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Gather Your Girlfriends for Martinis, Massages, and More: No kids. No men. Just women, wine, and golf.
From left, Bonnie Newman, Carolyn Szaflik, Lori Runquist, and Tracy Baron show off their creative ensembles that won them "Best Dressed Foursome" at last year's Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Outing. Colleen Gallagher - Girl Scout Troop 40523 delivered cookies to the homeless at JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine. The clients felt grateful receiving such a special treat. JOURNEYS | The Road Home
- Clearbrook president Carl M. La Mell (center) chats with Newsapalooza creators, Grammy award winner, Richard Marx (left) and radio personality, Roe Conn. Newsapalooza is a rock & roll stage show, featuring Chicago media talents singing and/or playing instruments. This year's show benefitted Clearbrook. M. Samskhina
- From left, Billie Linnane-Miller, Humana’s National Guidance Center Manager, Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio and Linda Greenwell, manager for Humana Guidance Centers in Illinois, are present at the grand opening of Humana’s new Guidance Center in Lombard on Wednesday, May 15. The Guidance Center – located at 2050-50 Finley Road – is open to anyone in the community and provides fitness classes, seminars, social activities and assistance with health plans. Tina Smothers
- First- and second-graders at the Immanuel Lutheran School in Elmhurst enjoyed telling the Christmas story with residents at Greencastle Assisted Living. The students sang songs and recited Scripture. They also discussed the Advent wreath and illustrated pictures of it, and listened to "The Night Before Christmas" with the residents. What a wonderful opportunity to share Christ's love during this season. Mrs. Sandra Sheehan
- Friday, April 12, 2013, Joey won the 139 lb Golden Glove Championship held at Cicero Stadium. He fought three (3) fights to get to this championship. Joey was also the 2011 Chicago Park District Champion and 2012 Junior Olympic Champion. Joey's trainers are his grandfather, former Illinois Attorney General and Golden Glove Champion Jim Ryan along with Joey's father John Ryan, also a former boxer Chicago Golden Gloves
- A handful of local private ambulances have given resources to the East Coast to help out the preparation of Hurricane Sandy and Noreaster Storm Athena. Bless their hearts A-TEC Ambulance, Inc.
- Loni Cohen of Glen Ellyn receives the Violet Richardson Award fron Diane Kegley, Soroptimist Club President at the 24th Annual Awards function at the Hi View Restaurant on May 18. Sue Schumsacher
- Steve Solomon, vice president of corporate relations at Exelon, Lombard resident and ComEd employee Nicole Tresnak, Susan W. Bultman, vice president of Cornerstone Services, and Darryl Johnson, Exelon employee volunteer manager. Exelon honored Tresnak for her volunteer work with Cornerstone Services and gave a $5,000 cash grant to the organization in Tresnak’s honor. Exelon Corp.
- Lights On! After School is celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs in our community. The 13th annual event took place Wednesday, October 17 at the Tri-Town YMCA Office in Lombard. Joining in the activities was Acting Village President Peter Breen. Village of Lombard
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