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$600,000 settlement planned over Grant’s rebate flap Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Grant's Appliance has agreed to a $600,000 settlement involving a 2010 lawsuit involving $500 rebates that customers never received if they spent $399 or more at their stores.
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COD Offers New Biomedical Engineering Technology Degree Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is offering a new Biomedical Engineering Technology degree for students pursuing careers as electronic technicians in hospitals,
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February ‘Images’ Highlights 3+1 Programs, Visiting ChefFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
“Images,” College of DuPage’s monthly one-half hour television show, features in its February edition segments on the College’s innovative 3+1 programs, highlights from a recent event with visiting Chef Paul Virant and a cooking segment with Culinary Professor Chris Thielman.
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COD Chamber Singers Invited to Choral Festivals This SpringFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Chamber Singers have been invited to perform at two choral festivals this spring.
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Elk Grove Village native Taylor Matos is ready for Round 2of ABC 7's Windy City Live "Search for a Star"Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Taylor Matos made it passed the first round of Dare to Dream Windy City Live Search for A Star. She made it passed 800 contestants to be chosen in the top 12. Taylor is the only minor to make the competition.
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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.
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Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
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Community Members Invited to Take a Seat at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Community members can learn about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. The Mini-Medical School will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 PM on February 21st, February 28th, March 7th, and March 14th at the University’s campus located at 555 31st Street in Downers Grove.
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Gallery Theater sets audition dates for spring productionFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Gallery Theater of West Chicago has announced audition dates for its upcoming spring production of "Over the River and Through the Woods" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 21. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m.
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Suburban musicians among Grammy nominees Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Their names will sound familiar, either because you're a music fan or because they grew up in your neighborhood. And you might hear their names Sunday night, during the Grammy Awards ceremony on CBS. A handful of suburban natives are nominated for Grammys. In fact, in one category, two suburban men who are friends — and play in the same band — are competing against each other.
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Advocate moving HQ to Downers Grove Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Health Care is moving its headquarters to Downers Grove from Oak Brook this spring, the state's largest health system confirmed on Friday. Advocate will move about 600 employees to Highland Landmark I, a seven-story structure at 3075 Highland Parkway.
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COD Career Fair attracts 500Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 500 job seekers attended the inaugural College of DuPage, Daily Herald Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 2.
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COD to hold 2013-2014 New Philharmonic seasonFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage has announced that it will present a 2013-2014 New Philharmonic season while the McAninch Arts Center continues renovations.
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Free federal, state tax help at College of DuPageFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic preparation of state and federal tax returns on Saturday mornings Feb. 16 through April 6 at the College’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Free Tax Return Preparation Available in Naperville Starting February 23Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
For the 16th consecutive year, there will be a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site operating during this tax filing season at the Nichols Library branch of the Naperville Public Library (200 W Jefferson St, Naperville). This year’s VITA program will operate on the following dates: February 23 and March 2, 9 and 23 from 9:00 AM until Noon. Families and individuals with incomes up to $51,000 are eligible to participate.
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Engineers Week Expo - free fun for the familyFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Engineers Week Expo features everything from model airplanes and a wind tunnel exhibit, to lasers, robots, bicycle power, and hands-on activities with ZOOM, Design Squad, SCARCE, and the DuPage Children’s Museum! See interactive displays, exhibits and presentations from engineering societies, education, business, and government that promote an active interest in learning about engineering principles. Free and open to the public, the event is Saturday, February 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Illinois Institute of Technology at 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton.
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Woman gets eight years for dirty dish shootingFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A Downers Grove woman was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for blasting her boyfriend with a shotgun -- a crime authorities said was sparked in part by a dirty dish. The shooting happened last February after 44-year-old Vickie Podruzek and her boyfriend quarreled about their relationship. Tensions mounted when the victim left out a dirty dish and then threw it when Podruzek put it on his pillow.
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What Does Your Valentine's Lip Print Reveal?Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
With Valentine’s Day approaching, why not analyze your date’s lip print to glean some insights into their personality? Lip prints can reveal a great deal about a person, such as their work ethic, stress and energy levels, food preferences, social interaction skills, and creativity
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Private Illinois Colleges and Universities Transfer Fair Set For Feb. 28Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage will host the Private Illinois Colleges and Universities transfer fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Student Services Center Atrium.
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Automotive Technology Program Receives NATEF AccreditationFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Automotive Technology program at College of DuPage has received master accreditation from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).
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