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The Soapbox May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald editors share their thoughts about COD's mascot, local park namings and Mike Ditka's honor, among other things.
8-foot chaparral sculpture finds home at College of DuPage May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Students 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.
Nutof, South Elgin shut down Glenbard N. May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
South Elgin baseball victories tend to follow a formula: close games characterized by excellent starting pitching and just enough run support. The Storm adhered to that formula Friday in a 2-0 upset of No. 5 Glenbard North (19-12) in a Class 4A Wheaton North regional semifinal. No. 11 South Elgin (18-14) scored 2 first-inning runs and junior right-hander Ryan Nutof shut out the Panthers on 5 hits.
Preliminarily, a good day May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The pressure's on, but Lake Park's Antonio Shenault doesn't feel it ... much. In the preliminaries of the 119th boys state track meet Friday at Eastern Illinois University, the sophomore reached Saturday's finals of both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. It helped the three-time defending Class 3A champion Lancers send 11 qualifiers into Saturday's finals, four more than Lyons Twp. and O'Fallon and one more than 2012 runner-up Edwardsville. Wheaton North, Naperville Central and York each advanced four events.
Images: Boys Track & Field State Prelims May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from prelims Friday at the IHSA Boys State Track and Field Meet at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Media Communications Specialist offers tips for branding yourself as an Industry ExpertMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
April Neill, president of April Neill Public Relations, shares six tips for positioning yourself, or your business, as the go-to expert in your industry.
Bloomingdale group’s donation brings fireworks back to Roselle May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A $9,000 donation from a nonprofit group affiliated with a Bloomingdale church will allow Roselle to once again celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display. Roselle had to cancel last year’s show because of a lack of money and sponsors. The village appeared headed in the same direction this year when its “Get a Bang for Your Buck” fundraising campaign generated roughly $9,300 — far short of its $15,000 goal.
Shift lifts Lo, Swamy to win May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
It did not look promising for the Naperville Central doubles team of Wesley Lo and Sid Swamy in their third-round match against Deerfield at the state tennis tournament on Thursday.
Ventrella pitches Lisle into sectional final May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
St. Charles East's Starai baffles Glenbard EastMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The beauty of baseball can largely be found in its unique nomenclature. “His uncle Charlie was pretty good today,” St. Charles East coach Len Asquini said after starting pitcher Matt Starai earned a complete-game 2-1 victory over Glenbard East Thursday afternoon at the Class 4A Geneva regional semifinal.
301 Rolls of Toilet Paper Donated to Serve the Poor May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Spring Wood Middle School in Hanover Park recently donated a large amount of paper products to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP).
Waterleaf Restaurant Hosts Bethel Heights Vineyard Wine Dinner May 30May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a Bethel Heights Vineyard wine dinner on Thursday, May 30, which will feature four wines from one of Oregon’s select wineries. Bethel Heights co-owner Jessie Casteel will complete the evening by being on hand to enjoy this exquisite dinner paired with the wines from her vineyard.
125th Anniversary Celebration of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and Holiday Home Camp to Conclude with Benefit Gala on June 15, 2013May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Benefit Gala for Holiday Home Camp on June 15th - The gala raises funds to help build on the traditions of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and also expand upon Holiday Home Camp’s mission of providing fresh air, outdoor summer experiences for disadvantaged children from the Chicagoland area. Holiday Home Camp’s programs help build self confidence and inner strength to those that participate. Since opening its doors 125 years ago, the camp has served over 45,000 children in the Chicago-land area.
Naperville school donates paper goods to needy seniorsMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
St. John's Preschool in Naperville recently donated 12 large bags of paper products to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP).
College of DuPage and Adjunct Association Approve Two-Year Contract ExtensionMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage adjunct faculty will receive a two-year contract extension under an agreement approved by the COD Board of Trustees and the COD Adjuncts Association (CODAA).
COD Celebrates 21st Annual GED CommencementMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage’s Adult Basic Education/General Education Development office honored 82 recipients of their newly earned GED certificates at a ceremony held May 18.
West Chicago Mayor and Police Chief Recognize Citizens for Life Saving ActionsMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
On Monday, May 20 2013, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda and Police Chief Laz Perez recognized two West Chicago residents for their actions after a neighbor’s house caught fire. They presented the two with the first ever Citizen Life Saving Award at the City Council meeting in front of council members, family, friends, and the grateful family they helped save.
Learn More about College of DuPage Admissions at DuPage Area Libraries May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
In addition, Nackovic will be giving a presentation entitled “Resources for the Unemployed and Career Changers: Accessing Federal Retraining Monies, Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Programs and Services Available to Adults Returning to School” at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 9, at the Thomas Ford
Glenbard students view mock DUI crash May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Carol Stream police and fire protection districts staged a mock DUI crash scene Wednesday at Glenbard North High School to raise student awareness of alcohol use, particularly during prom season.
Former Glenbard East student accused of shooting threat May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Glenbard East student stands accused of planning to commit a mass shooting at the Lombard high school's graduation ceremony, authorities said Wednesday. Michael Santoro, 19, of Lombard, has been charged with disorderly conduct for planning the attack, possession of ammunition without a firearm owners identification card and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody Tuesday and appeared Wednesday in bond court.