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WCC’s president finalist for national honor Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College is among a select group of finalists in a prestigious new program designed to recognize innovation and promising practices among two-year colleges nationwide. The American Association of Community Colleges established the Awards of Excellence this year and will award them annually.
Kaneland write-in candidate couldn’t serve if elected Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A write-in candidate for the Kaneland school board would not be eligible to serve if elected because of residency restrictions, according to the state.
St. Charles East regional could be a classic Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
This week’s St. Charles East Class 4A girls basketball regional tournament has a definitive Upstate Eight Conference River Division feel to it.
Ruggles, Wheaton Academy stop Kaneland Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Just ask Wheaton Academy senior Cole Fritz why classmate Brandon Ruggles leads DuPage County in rebounding. “He’s just a horse,” Fritz said of Ruggles. He outworks everyone in there. Playing against him in practice, I hate rebounding against him because I know he’s going to work as hard as he can to get that board. And he takes a ton of charges. I think he has over 30 charges.”
Memorable four in W. Aurora High sports history make hall of fame Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
West Aurora High School will induct four new members into the West Aurora Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 8, in the school gym, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora. The 2013 inductees are Brian Brooks (Class of 1973), Randy Norman (Class of 1984), Greg Miller (Class of 1997), and coach Jim Pittman.
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.
DeKalb denies Kaneland’s 1st attempt at title Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kaneland boys basketball is seeking a second consecutive conference championship. But visiting DeKalb, which had not won this calendar year, truly upset the apple cart for the Knights’ repeat bid in the Northern Illinois Big XII East Friday night. The Barb hit 8 of 14 third-quarter shots, more than doubling their first-half output in the process, and never relinquished an 8-point lead to start the final quarter in denying the Knights 50-45 in Maple Park.
West Aurora starts fast in win over Wheaton North Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
At least Jaylen Howze received fair warning. Playing at West Aurora Friday night, the Wheaton North senior twice tried to drive into the teeth of the Blackhawk defense. Both times 6-foot-7 Josh McAuley stood waiting.
17 file write-in candidacies in Kane County Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Seventeen people have filed to run as write-in candidates in Kane County for the April 9 consolidated elections. Two more people have joined the Batavia 7th Ward race as write-in candidates, and another person has joined the Geneva Township clerk race.
Meet St. Charles East’s 2013 Hall of Fame class Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A pair of state champion female athletes from the 1990s; an all-state basketball player from the 1980s; and a 2-time all-conference football player from 1959 and 1960; are the 2013 inductees to the St. Charles East Athletic Hall of Fame.
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.
Travel to Tanzania with DeKalb group this summerFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Opportunity to travel to Tanzania this summer with an organization based in DeKalb Il, Tanzania Development Support
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 5, 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 basketball, wrestling and gymnastics.
Images: West Chicago vs. Kaneland, boys basketball Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago traveled to Kaneland and won 54-43 over the Knights Tuesday night in Maple Park.
West Chicago snaps Kaneland’s 7-game streakFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Kaneland might have entered its nonconference game with West Chicago Tuesday with a 7-game winning streak and on the verge of being conference champions — and the Wildcats with a 4-16 record — but those numbers meant nothing to Bill Recchia.
Oberweis reserves conference room, in vain, to oust Brady Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite reserving a hotel conference room on his own dime, state Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove says he doesn't have the votes to go ahead with a Saturday meeting meant to oust Illinois GOP party Chairman Pat Brady. “It's now too late to call a meeting for Feb. 9. I'm hoping someone else will pick up the gauntlet,” Oberweis said Tuesday.
Taste your favorite Girl Scout cookies Feb. 8 Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts of the USA has declared Friday, Feb. 8, as the first National Girl Scout Cookie Day. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is celebrating by offering a free Girl Scout Cookie tasting to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Service Center.
Film shot in Elgin returns for premiere March 2Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Blue Damen Pictures To Share Newest Film "Recalculating" With Local Audience First! "Recalculating", written by Jan Schumacher-Kaschner, tells the story of a father making a journey to reunite with his daughter after she was injured in a car accident. Under the guidance of his GPS he is able to come to terms with his guilt that drove them apart. The film was shot entirely in and around Elgin in May of 2012 and features landmark locations such as The Centre of Elgin, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, The Elgin Public House, and Muirhead Farmhouse.
Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.