Articles filed under Wayne

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  2011-2012 DuPage County Academic Team May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  The members of the 2011-2012 DuPage County Academic Team are an impressive bunch with a long list of accolades to their credit. But these teenagers care about more than their resumes. They plan to make a difference. "Through my work, I want to be able to give hope to people whose quality of life has been limited by the seemingly impossible," writes Mia Frasca of Wheaton Warrenville South High School.
  

   

• Learn story of Mamah Bouton Borthwick and Frank Lloyd WrightMay 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  Join the West Chicago Historical Society for its second annual Spring Tea Fundraiser at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the West Chicago Community Center, 306 Main St., West Chicago. The historical society presentation will feature Mamah Bouton Borthwick, as played by Ellie Carlson.
  

   
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  W. Chicago team takes 11th in WordMasters ChallengeMay 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  A team of students representing West Chicago Middle School recently won highest honors in the WordMasters Challenge - a national language arts competition entered by over 220,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year.
  

   
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  Judson U. names William Clark Crothers as incoming interim presidentMay 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Board of Trustees of Judson University is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. William Clark Crothers as Judson University's Interim President for the next academic year. Dr. Crothers will assume this position on July 1.
  

   

• South Elgin Lions Offer Half-Price Bingo May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  The South Elgin Lions Club will be having a Half Price Bingo on Saturday, May 26th.
  

   
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  Memorial Day weekend roadside safety checks in West ChicagoMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  A roadside safety check will be conducted by the West Chicago Police Department and the DuPage County Sheriff's Department during the Memorial Day weekend. This roadside safety check is part of a statewide enforcement effort over the holiday weekend to make our communities safer.
  

   
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  Supervisor retiring next month after 30 years in government May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  St. Charles Township Supervisor Jerry Swanson will retire next month after more than 30 years of service.
  

   
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  Creating Wheaton Drama's 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Many are hard at work creating Wheaton Drama's musical comedy, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," which opens May 25 at Playhouse 111.
  

   

• Obama not much of an economic strategist May 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Wayne letter to the editor: How can anyone think President Obama is equipped to lead our country out of its economic problems when he cant even competently manage his own households finances?
  

   

• Who cares about Mitt’s bullying? May 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Wayne letter to the editor: If we seek only candidates who have lived an absolute pure life, we would have no one elected to political office. If we seek to associate with those only pure of heart and soul, those who have done absolutely no wrong in their entire lifetimes, there would be no one on this planet.
  

   
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  Janus Theater Announces Lineup for Second Summer Rep Series May 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Janus Theater Company presents the Summer Rep 2012 series, titled Austen in Elgin (Shakespeare on Division).
  

   

• ECC helps veterans at job fair May 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  Elgin Community College will reach out to military veterans Tuesday at the second annual Veterans' Summit Job and Resource Fair to give them the opportunity to meet with employers and service providers. "ECC really does a lot for the veterans in the community," said Toya Webb, a communications specialist with the college.
  

   
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  Get to know West Chicago's acting mayor Ruben PinedaMay 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Third Ward Alderman Ruben Pineda was appointed acting mayor at the May 7, 2012 city council meeting following the unexpected passing of Mayor Mike Kwasman.
  

   
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  Community colleges offer array of classes for young students May 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Local community colleges offer an array of camps and classes to elementary aged students over the summer. Children can learn to cook, figure out how to work with Legos or explore NASA space science.
  

   
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  Fox Valley Rep academy offers youth chance to work with theater professionalsMay 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  Professional classes for Tweens and Teens plus over 20 Summer Camps for Youth Summer 2012, offered by Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy.
  

   

• Corporate Wellness Sponsorship Option for River Corridor's 5K RunMay 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  The River Corridor Foundation has announced a unique opportunity for corporate sponsorships for the upcoming 6th Annual Bob Leonard Run/Walk. Sponsoring companies will receive strong community promotion at the event, logo identification on participant apparel and commemorative items as well as receiving complimentary event registration fees for employees to promote corporate wellness efforts. A variety of sponsorship levels are available to fit companies of every size.
  

   

• Scouts join in West Chicago's downtown beautification effortsMay 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  Scout troops contribute to West Chicago's downtown beautification efforts through flower planting and sidewalk chalk art. These projects will brighten the walkways throughout the downtown in time for Blooming Fest on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  

   

• Final Elgin Children’s Chorus concert of the season May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Elgin Childrens Chorus will close its 26th season with Festival of Song at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
  

   

• Tri-Cities police reports May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  James Michael Godish, 27, of St. Charles was charged with retail theft Friday at Meijer, 855 S. Randall Road, according to a police report.
  

   
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  The best places for families to ride bikes in the suburbs May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  The suburbs make it easy for families to get out on their bikes. Depending on where you live, you likely can ride around the neighborhood safely. But trails abound near your home or an easy drive away: Busse Woods in Elk Grove, Algonquin Road in Hoffman Estates, Deer Grove in Palatine, Millennium Trail in Lake County, the DuPage County trail system, along Hobson Road in Naperville, and on and on.