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Valentine’s Day While Trying to Conceive: Keeping the Romance SizzlingFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Fertility Centers of Illinois shares eight ways to spice up your relationship while trying to get pregnant. FCI has suburban locations in Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake, Lindenhurst, Oak Brook, Hoffman Estates, Glenview and Naperville.
Scouting the DuPage County girls basketball sectionals Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's a look at the Class 3A and 4A girls basketball postseason, from the perspective of teams in DuPage County.
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.
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.
Community Members Invited to Take a Seat at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Community members can learn about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. The Mini-Medical School will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 PM on February 21st, February 28th, March 7th, and March 14th at the University’s campus located at 555 31st Street in Downers Grove.
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.
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.
Coats For Vets drive nets $65,000 in donations for local veteransFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The results are in from a local drive to collect winter apparel for veterans, and this year's results were once again fantastic! More than 2,300 winter coats and jackets, along with dozens of gloves, scarves and other winter apparel were collected for local veterans. The “Coats for Vets” collection was spearheaded by Libertyville Rotary Sunrise in cooperation with Zengeler Cleaners' two Libertyville stores.
Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron Joins Fertility Centers of Illinois Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Fertility Centers of Illinois is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron to their experienced and reputable physician team.
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.
New Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society celebrates city’s past Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society formed less than a year ago and has been making exiciting discoveries about the tiny city that was incorporated in 1958. The biggest find has been that the city-owned house where the historical society has been storing its artifacts recently was authenticated to be Sears Homart home, one of only six verified in the country. But the city has plans to tear down the house to build a new police station. Historical society members come before the City Council on Feb. 12 to see if another alternative can be reached.
College of DuPage Continues to Thrive in Down EconomyFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Continuing his commitment to solidify the financial future of the institution, College of DuPage President Robert L. Breuder recently outlined the College’s significant financial accomplishments since 2006, which have increased the institution’s unallocated fund balance by more than $46.5 million.
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.