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St. Charles North sweeps Wheaton North May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
One more win and you'll see the entire St. Charles North boys volleyball team sporting mohawks.
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.
Bartlett gets past Shah, St. Charles North May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Charles North pitcher Ankur Shah was dealing, but the Bartlett baseball team had good luck. The No. 7 seed Hawks got just 3 hits off Shah but only needed a fifth-inning run to defeat the No. 10 seed North Stars 1-0 in the Class 4A Bartlett regional semifinal on Friday. The Hawks (15-14) will seek their second straight regional title when they take on No. 18 seed Hoffman Estates, which upset No. 2 Batavia Thursday, in the championship game Saturday at noon. The winner advances to next week's St. Charles East sectional.
C-G’s Hurley sticks with it, makes shot and discus finals May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The pressure was off, as far as Cary-Grove sophomore Ricky Hurley was concerned. On his second throw during the shot put competition at the Class 3A session of the boys track and field state championships at Eastern Illinois University and O'Brien Field, Hurley launched the shot a personal-best 55-3.25 to secure a spot in Saturday's finals. His effort was the fifth-best toss of the preliminary round. He also advanced to Saturday's discus finals.
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.
Roselle school donates 600 lbs. of food for needy families May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Roselle Middle School recently donated 600 pounds of food to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP).
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.
ECC students win several first-place gold medals at Illinois SkillsUSA May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College students won first-place gold medals in the Illinois SkillsUSA competition held April 11 through 13 in Springfield.
Mental exam sought for Roselle man accused of abusing peacock May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The attorney for a Roselle man accused of sexually abusing a peacock said Thursday he has doubts about his client's mental fitness and will ask for him to undergo a psychological evaluation. “Based on not only the alleged conduct but the way he presented himself in court, I think the motion will be granted,” defense attorney Brian Telander said.
Carol Stream still debating rec center signs May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Carol Stream Park District will have a 13-foot, 8-inch welcome sign in front of its new recreation center when it opens this summer, but the fate of other signs at the site is still up in the air. The village board approved a variance this week allowing the park district to construct its new sign with LED message panels at 910 N. Gary Ave.
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
Pagan, Bartlett make easy work of Addison Trail May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Bartlett pitcher Holly Pagan wasn’t concerned about a no-hitter or a perfect game she lost in the Hawks’ 9-1 regional semifinal win over No. 12 Addison Trail on Thursday. The junior was just worried about pitching her softball team to the regional championship game.
Memorial Day Floral TributeMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Free Rose giveaway to honor Veterans.
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.