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COD paves new way to earn bachelor's degreeMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Nine students will walk across the stage Sunday at Lewis University's commencement ceremony to receive bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Yet, these students never took classes at the school's campus in Romeoville. Through a so-called 3+1 program partnership between Lewis and College of DuPage, the students earned their four-year degrees from Lewis by taking all their classes at COD's campus in Glen Ellyn.
Moylan reaches out to Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge constituents May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat, will be starting satellite constituent service office hours on Wednesdays in June in Park Ridge and Elk Grove Village.
ECC grad embraces life’s ups and downs May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Karen Sarai Gonzalez came to the United States from Mexico when she was 16 years old knowing little English. Since then she has learned a new language, made new friends, become part of a second family, and earned a degree. Gonzalez was one of about 400 graduates honored at Elgin Community College Saturday, earning an associate of applied science degree in nursing.
St. Charles North handles West Chicago May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
After filling both hands with regional championships the past 10 years, St. Charles North's girls soccer team can now start adding to the count with its toes. Showing balanced offensive punch and steady defensive play, the North Stars (17-3-1) earned their 11th consecutive regional title with a convincing 5-1 triumph over ninth-seeded West Chicago Saturday afternoon in DeKalb.
Benet doubles up on win May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Senate Democrats want more school money, not cuts May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Senate Democrats are proposing a $156 million boost in primary and secondary education next year. Key budget negotiators say the money would help schools keep pace with funding levels this year.
ECC Kids College offers summer enrichment May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Community College will host students 6 to 16 this summer in week-long day camps offering enrichment opportunities while school is out. Budding lawyers, astronauts, filmmakers, writers, interior designers, artists, chefs, video game makers, actors and musicians will have the chance to hone their skills during the fifth year of ECC's Kids College.
DuPage adjunct professors get contract extension, raises May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Adjunct professors at the College of DuPage are set to receive salary increases as part of a two-year contract extension approved Thursday by the college’s board of trustees. College officials offered the contract extension to adjuncts as a package along with a plan to create a new “lecturer” position that would allow some adjuncts to receive health care benefits under the new federal health care law.
Addison Trail’s Valdez makes his mark May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Addison Trail's Juan Valdez heard his time and yelled in relief and joy. He looked to the sky, arms upraised, and in that moment considered the coaches who helped him qualify for next week's boys track state finals in the 800-meter run.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Lisle advances to regional final May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Over the River and Through the Woods' returns for encore performancesMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Back by popular demand, Gallery Theater has added additional dates for the performance of "Over the River and Through the Woods." Playing to sold-out audiences in May, and hearing from disappointed people who missed the original run, organizers have decided to bring it back for encore performances on two dates in June. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Fox Valley Rep invites Fox Valley youth to participate in "Got Talent?" contestMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Submission Deadline for contest June 7, 2013
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
CHS District 94 Class of '15 Social Justice Community NightMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Community High School District 94 Presents Challenge to Change the Future: A Celebration of Service to Our Community on May 30th at 6:30pm at the high school.
District 300 first to offer fourth-year math course May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Seniors at Jacobs, Hampshire and Dundee-Crown high schools will have the opportunity to take a new math class next year with a textbook designed especially for them. The course was developed by the Alliance for College Readiness which includes Elgin Community College and all of its feeder high school districts — Elgin Area School District U-46, St. Charles Community Unit District 303, Burlington-based Central Unit District 301, and Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300, the only district to offer the course next year.
Secretary of Education to U-46: How can we help? May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan connected with a former colleague in the suburbs to take stock of how the federal agency could do its job better. Duncan, who worked with Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent Jose Torres when the two were administrators at Chicago Public Schools, took a tour of Streamwood High School. "There is lots to be proud of here," Duncan said.
Wheaton North pitching does it again May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The deeper into the staff, the better Wheaton North's pitching has been this week. Doug Hayes capped a three-game DuPage Valley Conference baseball sweep of Wheaton Warrenville South with Wednesday's 2-0 victory at Lisle's Benedictine University.
Lake Park relishing top sectional seed May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
It may be unfamiliar territory but that doesn't mean Lake Park's baseball team isn't prepared to back up its status as a No. 1 sectional seed.