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Summer attractions help keep suburban kids from getting antsy May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Dread hearing your kids whine "I'm bored" this summer? Well, we have five new family-friendly attractions -- everything from a laser-light show to a new concert venue -- that will keep families busy over the next few months.
8-foot chaparral sculpture finds home at College of DuPage May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Students rushing to class at College of DuPage may have been in such a hurry that they missed it: an 8-foot bronze sculpture of a chaparral has been installed on the school's Glen Ellyn campus. The chaparral, also known as a roadrunner, isn't common to Illinois, but it has been the COD mascot since the school's founding in 1967 when students hustled to and from 40 various leased classroom sites throughout DuPage County.
Preliminarily, a good day May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The pressure's on, but Lake Park's Antonio Shenault doesn't feel it ... much. In the preliminaries of the 119th boys state track meet Friday at Eastern Illinois University, the sophomore reached Saturday's finals of both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. It helped the three-time defending Class 3A champion Lancers send 11 qualifiers into Saturday's finals, four more than Lyons Twp. and O'Fallon and one more than 2012 runner-up Edwardsville. Wheaton North, Naperville Central and York each advanced four events.
Roselle school donates 600 lbs. of food for needy families May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Roselle Middle School recently donated 600 pounds of food to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP).
Media Communications Specialist offers tips for branding yourself as an Industry ExpertMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
April Neill, president of April Neill Public Relations, shares six tips for positioning yourself, or your business, as the go-to expert in your industry.
District 203 teachers getting pay bump May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Teachers in Naperville Unit District 203 will receive average raises totaling 10.2 percent over the next three years, although the cost to taxpayers to fund those increases will rise only about 6 percent over that same period, officials said Thursday. Both the District 203 school board and the teachers union have approved the new three-year pact, but refused to release copies of the contract until all parties have signed it.
Nicarico Run for Reading returns with new theme, location May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
An annual fundraiser honoring the life of a 10-year-old murder victim returns to Naperville next month with a new theme and hopefully some "new excitement," organizers say. The 12th Annual Jeanine Nicarico Run for Reading is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave. For the first time, the fundraiser will take place at night, and participants are being asked to help illuminate the 5K course by wearing glow sticks.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Run for Rwanda 5k & Fitness WalkMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The race is sponsored by a coalition of area churches The race will be held June 22nd. All proceeds benefit Africa New Life Ministries
Waterleaf Restaurant Hosts Bethel Heights Vineyard Wine Dinner May 30May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a Bethel Heights Vineyard wine dinner on Thursday, May 30, which will feature four wines from one of Oregon’s select wineries. Bethel Heights co-owner Jessie Casteel will complete the evening by being on hand to enjoy this exquisite dinner paired with the wines from her vineyard.
125th Anniversary Celebration of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and Holiday Home Camp to Conclude with Benefit Gala on June 15, 2013May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Benefit Gala for Holiday Home Camp on June 15th - The gala raises funds to help build on the traditions of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and also expand upon Holiday Home Camp’s mission of providing fresh air, outdoor summer experiences for disadvantaged children from the Chicagoland area. Holiday Home Camp’s programs help build self confidence and inner strength to those that participate. Since opening its doors 125 years ago, the camp has served over 45,000 children in the Chicago-land area.
College of DuPage and Adjunct Association Approve Two-Year Contract ExtensionMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage adjunct faculty will receive a two-year contract extension under an agreement approved by the COD Board of Trustees and the COD Adjuncts Association (CODAA).
COD Celebrates 21st Annual GED CommencementMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage’s Adult Basic Education/General Education Development office honored 82 recipients of their newly earned GED certificates at a ceremony held May 18.
West Chicago Mayor and Police Chief Recognize Citizens for Life Saving ActionsMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
On Monday, May 20 2013, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda and Police Chief Laz Perez recognized two West Chicago residents for their actions after a neighbor’s house caught fire. They presented the two with the first ever Citizen Life Saving Award at the City Council meeting in front of council members, family, friends, and the grateful family they helped save.
Learn More about College of DuPage Admissions at DuPage Area Libraries May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
In addition, Nackovic will be giving a presentation entitled “Resources for the Unemployed and Career Changers: Accessing Federal Retraining Monies, Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Programs and Services Available to Adults Returning to School” at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 9, at the Thomas Ford
Naperville Dist 203 teachers get 6 percent over three yearsMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A three-year contract finalized by Naperville Unit District 203 board members Wednesday amounts to an approximate 2 percent increase over the next three years for the district's 1,300 teachers.
Owners of Lisle-based firm accused of fraud May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The SEC filed a complaint May 16 in federal court alleging Charles J. Dushek of Warrenville, his son Charles S. Dushek of Wheaton and their firm, Capital Management Associates Inc., committed securities fraud and other violations that provided them $2 million in illicit profits.
No prosecution of District 129 officials in abuse case May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County state's attorney's office announced Wednesday that it will not seek to prosecute any West Aurora District 129 officials for not reporting suspected sexual abuse to state authorities. A former band director was sentenced to 12 years in prison last year after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two of his students.
11th Annual Arts Festival Fills Bartlett Park June 29-30May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Humanitarian Disaster Institute to Host Disaster Leadership Workship June 4-7May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) at Wheaton College will present a Disaster Leadership Workshop June 4-7 on the campus of Wheaton College.
Navistar names new president of truck, parts business May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Navistar International Corp. appointed Bill Kozek as president of the company’s North America Truck and Parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to chief operating officer last month.