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New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve
A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters and emails from patrons upset that the 80-member ensemble might have given its final curtain call at a January concert. The orchestra had been performing at the college's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn until this season, when a $35 million renovation project began that forced the orchestra to schedule concerts off-campus.
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Oak Brook’s Winterfest carries on despite rainy weather
Updated Feb 10, 2013 4:45 PMOak Brook's Winterfest could have used a bit more actual winter, but those who attended on a rainy Sunday enjoyed the indoor activities.
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Tax increase questions on several DuPage ballots
Posted Feb 10, 2013 8:00 AMVoters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money.
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Scouting the DuPage County girls basketball sectionals
Updated Feb 11, 2013 9:40 PMHere's a look at the Class 3A and 4A girls basketball postseason, from the perspective of teams in DuPage County.
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- Schramek leads Benet past Marist
- For Naperville North it’s not about the points
- Dramatic turn of events for Willowbrook
- Neuqua Valley holding out for top spot
- Images: Hinsdale Central vs. Willowbrook, girls basketball
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- 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
- Arlington Heights Director of Finance and Treasurer Tom Kuehne was elected to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) board of trustees as an executive trustee. His five-year term began Jan. 1. IMRF
- 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
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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 - Ben Tomy borrows a self-guided “Family Explorers Backpack” to enhance his experience in the Children’s Garden at The Morton Arboretum. Stock Photo
- 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
- 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.
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From left, Pam Boyd, resident of Deborah's Place; Margaret Nicholson, Western Springs resident; and Stephanie Hooker, resident of Deborah's Place
Dec. 12 .Margaret Nicholson of Western Springs served a holiday meal and distributed necessary toiletries and household items to help break the cycle of homelessness for women at Deborah's Place, a 184-unit housing facility in the Chicago area. Nicholson was one of several Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) physicians’ wives who spread some holiday cheer to the residents by organizing a BINGO game and distributing prizes. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Spouses and Significant Others is an organization with a goal of providing help to families in need.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, was named the top orthopedic practice in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.
Deborah’s Place is Chicago’s largest provider of supportive housing exclusively for women and is recognized as an innovative leader among homeless service providers locally and nationally. www.deborahsplace.org. Lisa Stafford - Donated to the community by West Chicago resident Maria Villela, the City's official Christmas tree is installed at 306 Main Street in downtown West Chicago, where it will be lit at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at West Chicago's Frosty Fest. Krista Coltrin
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Orrin Schwarz DuPage County High School Sports Coordinator and Pro Sports Writer
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Scott Sanders DuPage County Photo Editor
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- Willowbrook wins in second OT
- Productive day for Glenbard N. at Maine East
- Addison Trail doesn’t pass on victory
- Downers South holds off Warriors
- Schramek leads Benet past Marist
- For Naperville North it’s not about the points
- Dramatic turn of events for Willowbrook
- Oak Brook Business
- Advocate moving HQ to Downers Grove
- McDonald’s sales fall again amid weakness in Asia
- New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side
- McDonald’s to put ‘Fish McBites’ in Happy Meals
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- New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve
- Drury Lane’s dark ‘Sunset’ shows Hollywood’s underside
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