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Naperville Central clinches DuPage Valley crown May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Sherman Health given green light to join Advocate May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Sherman Health Systems to join Advocate Health Care, the largest health care system in the state. The arrangement was opposed by Centegra Health System, which is in the middle of construction of a new hospital in Huntley, set to be completed in 2016. Sherman and Advocate teamed up to oppose the Huntley hospital in 2011 and 2012 before announcing their intent to partner and becoming the target of new opposition. The Sherman/Advocate deal is expected to close June 1.
McDonald’s adding 3 new Quarter Pounders to menu May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
McDonald's is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its menu as the fast-food chain looks to offer cheaper premium burgers while capitalizing on one of its most popular brands. The Oak Brook-based company says the new burgers will replace its meatier Angus Third Pounders, which were among the most expensive items on its menu at around $4 to $5.
Oak Brook’s Tomy sets world record for tallest toy train track May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Tomy, the Oak Brook-based maker of the innovative Chuggington StackTrack Railway System, set a Guinness World Records title for Tallest Toy Train Track on May 11. The record-setting train track, constructed with Chuggington StackTrack — a durable die-cast railway system that enables kids to build vertical toy train layouts — towered 17 feet 4 inches tall.
Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
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
Naperville North takes sectional in rout May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Only three seniors were listed on the Naperville North boys water polo roster last season as the Huskies reached the state quarterfinals.
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.
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-Based Accretive Health Extends its Charitable Work May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based Accretive Health employees teamed up with St. Thomas Health and Baptist Volunteer Services in Nashville, Tenn., to build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
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.
5 ways that becoming a mother has changed compared to mom or grandmaMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Mother’s Day, over 85 million women will celebrate their role as a loving parent to their child. But becoming a mother now isn’t what it used to be. Today’s women face different challenges and opportunities on the path to parenthood.
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.
Body found near Salt Creek identified May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The body of a man found near Salt Creek in Oak Brook last month has been identified. The DuPage County coroner's office on Thursday confirmed the identity of Michael Hardin, 49.
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.