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Glenbard North’s Jackson commits to Northwestern May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Every mention of another school conjured comparisons to Northwestern. That's when Justin Jackson realized there was no comparison. "I wanted to become part of the Wildcat family," he said. On Tuesday Jackson made it official when the Glenbard North junior running back announced on Twitter he was committing to Northwestern.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from water polo, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, volleyball and soccer.
Naperville Central clinches share of DVC title May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Cattenhead a hit for Glenbard South May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
To say Ashton Cattenhead has been a pleasant surprise for Glenbard South only tells half the story. It was a surprise she's even here. Cattenhead played for Glenbard South's freshman team two years ago, then moved to Huntley her sophomore year. Julie Fonda, the Raiders softball coach, didn't realize Cattenhead was back until she bumped into her in the hallway last fall.
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
Naperville C.’s Swamy adds to comeback with DVC triumph May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville Central's Sid Swamy endured a lot of pain and disappointment on his way to a DuPage Valley Conference singles championship, but when his time came Saturday it was quite satisfying.
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.
York back in familiar spot; Glenbard West fourth in Silver May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
This is the York track program coach Stan Reddel knows. Entering the outdoor season he recalled the 2012 campaign when the Dukes lost the West Suburban Conference Silver indoor meet and were unable to rally to win outdoors. "That's not our tradition," the hall of fame veteran said at the time. The Dukes regained form Saturday at the WSC Silver meet at Concordia University in River Forest. Bounding back since its indoor loss in March, York's 162 points outranked Lyons Twp. (141), Oak Park (90), Glenbard West (66), Downers Grove North (56) and Hinsdale Central (42). Proviso West scored 1 point.
Glenbard West’s Perez runs away from the field May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Class 3A York girls track and field sectional featured nine returning members of the top-three 3,200-meter relay quartets in the state, including Wheaton Warrenville South and Glenbard West.
Wheaton North steps up, cruises to DVC title May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville Central offered outstanding individuals. Wheaton Warrenville South looked solid. Yet there was no containing Wheaton North at the DuPage Valley Conference boys track championships Friday at West Aurora.
IC’s Conenna throws no-hitter May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A roundup of Friday's sofball action around DuPage County.
Victory over Marengo brings back good memories to Glenbard South May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Julie Fonda has fond memories of Glenbard South's last meeting with Marengo prior to Friday. It came last June, Fonda's Raiders beating the Indians 2-1 in the Class 3A title game. "Today was another happy moment," Fonda said. "I'll take this one as well." Fonda is no doubt feeling good about her No. 7 Raiders, who took care of Marengo 6-1 on a frigid Friday evening at the The Ballpark in Rosemont.
Glenbard South seniors claim fourth straight sectional May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
With 17 seniors on his team, Glenbard South coach Mark Tacchi knows the Raiders might struggle a little next year. But he's enjoying this group too much to worry about that. The Raiders won their fourth consecutive Class 2A sectional, scoring 149 points to run away with the team title Friday in Glen Ellyn.
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.
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.
Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 parents debate pulling ‘Wallflower’ from school shelves May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Some parents of Hadley Junior High School students in Glen Ellyn say "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a relatable coming-of-age tale, while others argue the book isn't appropriate for eighth-graders. The Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board supported the latter view.
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