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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.”
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.
ECC art instructors put their works on display Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Only 23 medieval girdle books have survived in their original form, but visitors to Elgin Community College can see a replica of this 13th-through-16th-century status symbol at an exhibition that recently opened. The artwork of eight Elgin Community College graphic design faculty members will be displayed through Saturday, Feb. 16, in Safety-Kleen Gallery One inside the ECC Arts Center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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.
ECC to stage play based on former slave’s autobiographyFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College and the Elgin Area Leadership Academy will present "Voices of the Middle Passage," a one-act play written by retired 16th Circuit Court Judge Wiley Edmondson and directed by Robert Hines III, ECC theater adjunct faculty, Feb. 12 at the school.
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.
Aurora Christian wins share of SCC Gold Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Aurora Christian earned a share of the Suburban Christian Conference Gold Division title by posting a 48-41 victory over Wheaton Academy on Senior Night in Aurora.
West Aurora, Kaneland extend streaks Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
West Aurora 55, Glenbard North 37: Josh McAuley racked up a game-high 29 points as the Blackhawks pulled away in the second half for the DuPage Valley Conference win in Carol Stream.
ECC readiness initiative up for award Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College's Alliance for College Readiness initiative has been recognized on a national stage for being a "cutting-edge, trendsetting" program. ECC is a finalist for the Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Award, which has recognized noteworthy programs across the country since 1995. Five representatives of the college will give a presentation at the assembly Jan. 28 in Orlando, Fla., with an announcement of the winners set for Jan. 30.
ECC Alliance for College Readiness wins college national award Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College was recognized Tuesday with the 2012 Bellwether Award, education's equivalent to football's Heisman Trophy. The Community College Futures Assembly chose ECC over hundreds of other schools, declaring its college readiness initiative the top instructional program in the country. "It underscores what we've been doing for a long time, indicating to people that partnership works," ECC President David Sam said.
Meet St. Charles East’s Super FanJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
He may not be St. Charles East's loudest fan but he is undoubtedly one of the school's most loyal supporters. Meet Lloyd Jones St. Charles East Super Fan. Whether it's a Saints home girls volleyball match or boys/girls basketball game, Jones likely can be found sitting in his customary spot along the wall just to the right of the main entrance to the gymnasium.
New eatery, kids’ clothing store open in Algonquin Commons Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The New Year is bringing with it changes at the Algonquin Commons shopping center along the Randall Road corridor. There are several new businesses coming to the outdoor mall — which already has more than 70 businesses — while an old favorite is closing.
Aurora Central rallies from 11 down Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Aurora Central Catholic mounted a furious second half run, rallying from an 11-point deficit to edge Guerin Prep 51-50 in Suburban Christian Blue action. The host Chargers (11-11, 2-7) were led by senior co-captains Alex DeCreane with 19 and Lisa Rodriguez with 11. Both hit pressure free throws late in the 4th quarter to stave off Guerin's comeback attempt. ACC avenged a 55-54 loss to Guerin on Dec. 7.
Limbrunner lifts Kaneland Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Kaneland 60, Sterling 33: The Knights pushed their winning streak to 6 games behind a solid 22-point performance from senior Matt Limbrunner, who connected on four 3-pointers.
ECC team ‘adopts’ child with brain cancer Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
ECC basketball team ³adopts² a kid who has had a serious illness since birth. Matthew Erickson, son of South Elgin assistant baseball coach and former Larkin and Judson star Ben, who has had a serious illness since birth (hundreds of thousands spent on the kid's treatment) will be "adopted" by the ECC basketball team. It is "adopting" the kid as a part of the "Friends of Jaclyn" program.
Batavia proves too much for Kaneland Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
It was an unanswered run of 36 points scored in a variety of manners. After falling behind longtime former conference rival Kaneland by double-digits after the opening two matches of a regular-season wrestling dual-meet finale, Batavia more than met the Knights' challenge.