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Max Armstrong gives tractor enthusiasts their own app Aug 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Max Armstrong, a long-time agricultural broacaster for TV and radio who lives in Naperville, has launched his first app for tractor enthusiasts. He even enjoys collecting antique tractors himself.
Pianists are sought for American Grands concert Aug 14, 2013 12:00 AM
7.38-page 3 Pianists of all levels may now apply to perform in the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s American Grands XIX. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 in the Building H Arts Center at the college’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
ECC Arts Center celebrates 20 years, 4,000 acts Aug 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Elgin Community College Arts Center has gone platinum. Not because it sold a million albums, sure, but the Arts Center has plenty to celebrate in its platinum anniversary season, celebrating 20 years of performances in Elgin. Performing Arts Director Steve Duchrow said there have been more than 200 performances per year since the arts center opened, meaning more than 4,000 acts have crossed the stage.
Pianists sought for American Grands concert Aug 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Pianists of all levels may now apply to perform in the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s American Grands XIX. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 in the Building H Arts Center at the college’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Elgin Community College event starts at 10 a.m. Aug 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteers worked Thursday and Friday packing school supplies ahead of Saturday's backpack giveaway at 10 a.m. at Elgin Community College.
Delta Dental offers free services to youngsters Aug 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Kids get free dental care Friday at Elgin Community College thanks to Delta Dental of Illinois and the Greater Elgin Family Care Center.
Pianists can apply for American Grands XIX Aug 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Pianists of all levels may now apply to perform in the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s American Grands XIX.
Free children’s dental health event at ECC Aug 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin-area children younger than 6 will have access to free dental services next week as a professional group encourages families to get their kids to the dentist before their first birthday. Training for dentists is Thursday, and the “Dentist By 1” event for the public is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Elgin Community College. “What we’re trying to do is not only educate the patient themselves on proper hygiene and what to do but particularly to educate the parent,” said Frank Maggio, an Elgin periodontist, and chairman of the Naperville-based foundation’s board.
Darkroom photography still alive at suburban colleges Jul 24, 2013 12:00 AM
In this era of Instagram and point-and-shoot digital cameras, students in at least three community colleges -- DuPage, Elgin and McHenry -- are staying close to the roots of the art that date back to the 1800s. “Why do we have to get rid of the old process just because we get something new?” said ECC photography professor Travis Linville.
ECC collecting school supplies for area students Jul 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Last year the line formed at 3 a.m. for Elgin Community College’s school supply giveaway, which officially started at 10 a.m. By then about 4,000 people were waiting for the chance at backpacks filled with school supplies for their children. “It’s very bittersweet for us,” said Katie Storey, ECC’s student life coordinator. Organizers distributed more than 2,200 backpacks, but the event underscores how many families need help.
Elgin Community College’s environmentally friendly library receives certification Jul 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College’s Renner Academic Library and Learning Resources building has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification.
A new generation of directors leads CTE in ‘iSing’ Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
When Allison Cherry stepped onto the Children’s Theatre of Elgin stage in 1992 as a second-grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But 20 years later, Cherry, a 28-year-old teacher at Prairie View Grade School in Burlington, will direct "iSing: Sounds of a New Generation," which will be presented June 21-23 and June 28-30 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre.
ECC Relay For Life honors, remembers those touched by cancer Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Communitiy College will hold its 11th Relay For Life fundraiser from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, the culmination of a year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society. About 200 walkers will participate with several hundred more people expected to take part in games and activities along the side of the track. An opening ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Friday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center and Spartan Events Center parking lots at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Sign up for ECC Foundation’s Golf Classic Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Tickets and sponsorships remain available for the 15th annual Elgin Community College Foundation Golf Classic dinner Monday, June 17, at the Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago.
ECC offers accelerated heating, cooling degree May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College will offer a new pilot program that will allow students to earn a degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration in one year. The new program begins during the summer 2013 semester at the college, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Harper, ECC eye Hanover Park for extension site May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Given Hanover Park's location on the very edge of three community college districts, officials are planning an extension site in the village with Harper College, Elgin Community College and workNet. The hope is to increase access and expose Hanover Park's extensive immigrant population to higher education.
South Elgin teen chooses GED, college over high school May 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Kevin Lopuszanski of South Elgin left high school after his sophomore year because he was sick of the structure. He didn't like how all of his classes were taught to tests and that he was forced to go to classes he didn't care about, among other complaints. Instead of graduating from high school with his peers last weekend, Kevin is halfway through an associate degree at Elgin Community College. He got his GED last summer.
Hampshire, ECC product Dumoulin to play at NIU May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Alex Dumoulin is breaking from the family tradition. Dumoulin, a Hampshire graduate who led the Elgin Community College women’s basketball team to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time in program history, told the Daily Herald Saturday she has decided to accept a scholarship offer to attend Northern Illinois University and play for the Huskies.
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.
ECC graduates offer advice to high school grads May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Few would argue that earning a college degree is a smart choice. But what are the advantages of attending a community college before moving on to a four-year university? How can community college students get the full college experience while still living at home? Several recent Elgin Community College graduates shared their stories with the Daily Herald — and offered some advice to high school graduates heading to college themselves this fall.