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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.
Willowbrook wins in second OT Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It took two extra periods but the Warriors (10-12, 3-7) pulled out a West Suburban Gold Conference victory in Villa Park behind a 29-point performance from Yash Trent and Tiger Greene’s 27 points.
Tax increase questions on several DuPage ballotsFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Voters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money.
Bensenville Man Writes Money Saving BookFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Andrew Thies from Bensenville, writes and publishes a book on how to save and budget your money.
Productive day for Glenbard N. at Maine EastFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Heading to Champaign next weekend? Your probabilities of running into a few young men with bleached blonde hair are looking strong. And when you do, you will have found Glenbard North's 7 state-qualified wrestlers, all hoping for individual state titles and traditionally wearing the hairdos. Success for the Panthers came easy at the Class 3A Maine East sectional Saturday afternoon as Jon Marmolego (120 pounds), Jered Cortez (126) and Brian Murphy (152) all grabbed first-place wins in their respective weight classes, while Jimique Davis at 160 took second place, Patrick Augstyn (106) and Johnny Gosinski (132) placed third and Colton Wegner (170) sneaked into Champaign in fourth place. “We brought 10 guys here, seven got out and I can remember when we'd be happy if we got one guy out,” said Panthers' coach Mark Hahn. “To get seven guys out that's pretty good. We had five in the finals, pretty good tournament, all the way around.”
Addison Trail doesn’t pass on victory Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Everyone in the gym knew James Pupillo would take the last-second shot. Until he passed it. Pupillo’s pinpoint feed to Simon Jakubczak led to a buzzer-beating layup and Saturday’s 44-42 West Suburban Gold Conference victory for Addison Trail’s boys basketball team over Hinsdale South in Darien.
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.
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.
Downers South holds off WarriorsFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
You couldn’t ask for a better momentum starter than Danny Spinuzza’s third-quarter off-the-backboard pass to Downers Grove South teammate Robert Mara for a dunk. And you also couldn’t ask for a more fierce rally than what Willowbrook’s boys basketball team accomplished at the start of the fourth quarter. By the end of a crazy second half, Downers South managed to restore enough order to claim Friday’s 47-39 West Suburban Gold Conference win over the visiting Warriors.
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.
Elmhurst resident receives scholarship to study abroad Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Elmhurst resident Annayeli Munoz is one of five University of Illinois at Chicago undergraduates to have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman study abroad scholarships from the U.S. State Department.
Dramatic turn of events for Willowbrook Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Angela Bruno was determined to get her atonement. Twice Willowbrook's senior point guard turned over the basketball in the final minute, allowing Hinsdale Central to take away the lead, but Bruno's hustle steal led to Melissa Rader's basket with 4.1 seconds left, the No. 13 Warriors winning 57-56 on Wednesday in Villa Park in a wild finish.
Schramek leads Benet past Marist Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Emily Schramek scored all 17 of her points in the second half, 13 in the third quarter, and No. 11 Benet hit 10 3-pointers to knock off Marist 78-67 on Wednesday in Lisle.
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.
Images: Hinsdale Central vs. Willowbrook, girls basketball Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Willowbrook hosted Hinsdale Central Wednesday night for girls basketball.
Neuqua Valley holding out for top spot Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Neuqua Valley's boys basketball team is zeroing in on a seventh conference title and first since 2010. Defending champion Metea Valley (15-8, 8-2) hopes 5-17 South Elgin — which Neuqua (22-2, 10-1 UEC Valley) beat 71-32 on Dec. 15 — can pull off the upset and the Mustangs can beat Waubonsie Valley and Bartlett to force a first-place tie.
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
Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
Experience the Boomers Like a VIP in the ALL-NEW Executive ClubFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Be the first to join the Schaumburg Boomers exclusive Executive Club where you can own individual seats in one of our lavish luxury suites with food and beverage included all for one low price for the 2013 season. The Boomers have turned one luxury suite into the swanky summer home of some of Schaumburg and the surrounding area’s most successful businesses. A season pass to the Executive Club includes premium indoor and outdoor seating for all 51 games plus a rotating menu of decadent buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the low price of roughly $39 per game per seat.
Free, Family Fun at DuPage Engineers Week Expo - Saturday, Feb 23Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Engineers Week provides children and adults with the opportunity to experience a series of interactive displays, hands-on activities and presentations that demonstrate the fundamentals of math and science.