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Injured veteran finally getting his due May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Army Sgt. Michael Griffin will be honored with the Army Commendation Medal of Valor on Thursday, nine years after he was shot four times in Iraq and provided key information about the enemy's whereabouts while he fought for his own life.
$900 Given to Purchase Groceries for the Poor May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Albright Middle School in Villa Park recently donated $900 to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP)
Naperville Central clinches share of DVC title May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Sectionals bring stirring storylines May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Among the intrigue of track and field state sectionals is the element of surprise — boys whose great performances lift themselves from the cusp of state qualification to Charleston. DuPage County teams are filled with such stories. Here are a few.
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Vatch 2-hitter helps Lake Park earn split May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Tyler’s first homer helps Glenbard East complete sweep May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kelli Tyler admitted to being a little anxious at the challenge put out to her. Given a second crack, she didn't miss. After Addison Trail intentionally walked Kara Tadda in front of her for the second straight at bat, the Glenbard East sophomore crushed a go-ahead three-run homer, and the Rams went on to win the second game 7-6 and sweep the Saturday doubleheader in Lombard.
Families Leave Roskam a Mother’s Day MessageMay 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Families concerned with immigration reform to support family unity chose the day before Mothers Day to visit Congressman Peter Roskam. When Roskam cancelled the meeting at short notice the families visited anyway and gave his office door a "message makeover" with colorful butterflies to symbolize freedom and migration.
IC’s Conenna throws no-hitter May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A roundup of Friday's sofball action around DuPage County.
First Color-A-Thon a Huge Success!May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Aristotle Preschool and Kindergarten, part of the Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles held its first Color-A-Thon. This almsgiving project provided students and their families ways to use their time, talents, and treasures and help two organizations.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
Glen Ellyn woman loses 100 pounds in 7 months with nothing but healthy habitsMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn's Health Track Sports Wellness encourages its members to not just exercise, but to eat right too. This no-nonsense approach to getting healthy is helping many people like Wendy Garland lose hundreds of pounds and gain a whole new life. Read Wendy's inspiring transformation that started when she said she stopped dieting and started simply living a healthy lifestyle.
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said.
Naperville Central wins again in DVC May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Marmion handles pressure, wins SCC againMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
There's nothing wrong with a little pressure. Marmion's John Graft felt it Wednesday. Set to launch into the 1,600-meter run he was told that with a win the Cadets could clinch the Suburban Christian Conference boys track and field championship. On the home track of Marmion's greatest conference rival, no less, Aurora Central Catholic.
Big sixth inning lifts Wheaton North May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Change at Willowbrook May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Willowbrook's baseball team has seen the highest highs and the lowest lows this season. At least the Warriors now know they're headed in the right direction.
Kelly HS Class of ’63 Sets Reunion for September 27May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The 50th reunion of Kelly High School’s class of 1963 will be held on September 27, 2013 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois.