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New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
College of DuPage moving on in numbers Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The NCAA begins its football signing period Wednesday, and more than two dozen College of DuPage players will be signing.
New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
Future uncertain for 36-year-old COD orchestraJan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
A professional orchestra that's been playing for 36 years at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage could play for the last time Saturday night, while college officials decide if the group will still perform when renovations to the center are complete. The college has canceled the orchestra's remaining three concerts in February and March, and sent letters to the orchestra's general manager, personnel director and librarian that their positions are being eliminated next month.
Glen Ellyn residents unnerved by man’s arrests, behavior Dec 29, 2012 12:00 AM
A DuPage County judge set tighter bond conditions for a Glen Ellyn man Friday after neighbors unnerved by the school shootings in Newtown, Conn., raised concerns about his growing arrest record and unusual behavior. Christopher Shukin, 22, has been arrested 10 times since November 2011 on a variety of charges, from walking around naked to window peeping and grabbing a 4-year-old child he didn't know.
Candidates line up for DuPage school boards facing contentious issuesDec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates seeking school board seats in the April 9 DuPage County election will face issues ranging from budget deficits to overcrowded buildings to teacher contracts to curriculum questions. As daunting as it seems, relatively large numbers of candidates have filed to pursue seats on several area school boards.
Waterleaf chef quits amid COD faculty complaints Dec 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The resignation of the executive chef of the College of DuPage's professionally-run restaurant has brought to a boil a debate on campus of the purpose and role of the fine dining venue. Jean-Louis Clerc stepped down effective Dec. 14 after more than a year at the helm of the Waterleaf, a 130-seat restaurant that opened on the Glen Ellyn campus in October 2011. It features Italian and French fare, boasts a wine list of more than 200 bottles and has received accolades from local reviewers. But it's also drawn the ire of some faculty members, who argue the facility isn't fully serving the purpose for which it was built: to provide a real-world learning experience for students.
Leader says SBDCs should be part of business owner’s team Dec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall talks with the manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of DuPage, who is retiring June 1. Cook and the collar counties are home to 18 Small Business Development Centers, nearly half at local community colleges, but many fret that too few businesses are aware of the generally free resources available within the SBDC system.
All 4 Glenbards will graduate same day Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
For the first time in recent years, all four Glenbard High School District 87 schools will hold commencement ceremonies on the same day and on their own campuses. The move comes at the request of principals at the schools, who believed it would be best for students and their families if graduation be held on a Friday night — May 31, 2013, officials said.
McHenry County College leads in enrollment increaseNov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry County College had the highest rate of growth in head count and full-time equivalent enrollment in the last five years among all community colleges in Illinois, officials said. The fall student head count is up 33.9 percent — from 5,374 students in fall 2008 to 7,914 students now. MCC leads the pack of community colleges that posted five-year gains. In the Chicago suburbs,
Hollywood no 'American Horror Story' for Naperville native Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
You'd think an actor with a macho name like "Matt Armstrong" would be in the Hollywood trenches, fighting to become the next Bruce Willis. Nope. "I have a 10-year-old son and he takes up a lot of time," the Naperville native said. Armstrong plays a cop in Wednesday's "American Horror Story" episode.
Glenbard graduations will be on campus Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Students at Glenbard North and East won't have far to travel to receive their high school diplomas at the end of the school year. The school board voted unanimously Monday to allow commencement ceremonies for the two schools to be held on their respective campuses — a decision that follows earlier discussion about the price tag of off-site graduations.
COD, Concordia approve educational pacts Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
College of DuPage and Concordia University Chicago have announced three new 3+1 educational agreements that enable students to earn bachelor of arts degrees in health care management, sports & recreation management, and visual arts administration from Concordia-Chicago at COD's Glen Ellyn campus.
Wheaton's Jim Belushi: Actor, icon, pizza diplomatOct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Wheaton native Jim Belushi, star of many TV shows, movies and voice-overs is also a musician and Chicago icon, although he admitted that being a Chicago icon is a bit embarrassing. After all, he grew up the son of Albanian parents. But, "It means good seats at the Bears games," Belushi said. "It means good seats at Wrigley Field."
Healthier Harpers hangs on against COD Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Besieged by injuries this season, the Harper College women’s soccer team had struggled to a 4-9 record this season. But with the NJCAA Region IV tournament just around the corner, Hawks coach Dwayne Cruz is seeing things take a turn for the better as he’s now in charge of a nearly compeltely heathy roster. That made a difference Wednesday as Harper edged College of DuPage 2-1 in Palatine.
Early intervention supports the whole family Oct 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Being a parent starts the moment you know you are going to have a baby. We become sponges soaking up information. Everyone feels compelled to share their experiences, especially about their pregnancy and delivery. Then there are the hundreds of baby magazines and books. The amount of information could make your head spin.
Early intervention programsOct 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Early intervention programs for area suburbs.
High school dropout from Lombard now an acclaimed writerSep 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Lombard's Leigh Stein, who talked her way into a drama college without a high school degree, was sure she was going to be an actress. After long rehearsals in acting school, she'd return to her dorm room and write. “I make jokes in spite of the darkness,” the 27-year-old says. “It's very connected in me — the humor and the darkness.” That's how she became a critically acclaimed writer.
The Soapbox Sep 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Heroes from a 4-year-old girl to four-legged officers are among the topics this week.
College of DuPage's student-run restaurant a charmer Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The polished, carpeted and white tablecloth-adorned Waterleaf restaurant is an extension of the building created specially for the College of DuPage's Culinary and Hospitality Center — a school previously housed in the basement. The new building is not only a modern, gleaming home to the elegant Waterleaf, it features a cafe and even a six-room hotel, Inn at Water's Edge that delivers room service from the restaurant.