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  COD, faculty reach tentative contract deal May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  Negotiating teams for the College of DuPage and the school's faculty association have reached a tentative contract agreement — just days before a contract imposed by COD's board of trustees was set to take effect. The deal was struck just after midnight Saturday — the result of bargaining sessions on Thursday and Friday that lasted a combined 25 hours, said Faculty Association President Glenn Hansen.
  

   
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  Mom, daughter find quality time together on tennis courtMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  A suburban mom and her daughter find a local tennis learning program at their health club is the perfect way to spend more time together this summer. The next session of Tennis in No Time at Midtown Athletic Club in Willowbrook begins June 2.
  

   

• FBI honors DuPage investigator for cop’s arrest May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  The FBI has honored a DuPage County investigator for her work to bring charges against a former Clarendon Hills cop convicted of stealing guns from an evidence room. "The success of this public corruption investigation would not have been possible without Senior Investigator (Cheryl) York's knowledge, professionalism and dedication," Robert Grant, FBI special agent in charge, said.
  

   

• Health Department. reports first DuPage mosquitoes with West Nile virusMay 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  The DuPage County Health Department announces that the first positive tests for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012 were discovered in mosquito traps located in five communities in the southeast portion of DuPage County.
  

   
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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.
  

   

• DuPage County Board members freezetheir pay May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  DuPage County Board members and four countywide elected officials won't get a pay raise for at least another four years. Board members agreed Tuesday night to keep their salaries unchanged through the end of November 2016. Nearly all of them make $50,079 annually. If he wins re-election, board member Grant Eckhoff will continuing earning $48,620 a year for the job.
  

   

• COD welcomes 12 international students to campus this summerMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage has been selected to host 12 international students this summer through the Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) and currently is seeking local host families to help welcome the students to the area.
  

   

• COD Learning Commons offers one-stop-servicesMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Offering students a new single location for academic support services, College of DuPage's new Learning Commons opens Monday, June 11, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2102, on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
  

   
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  College of DuPage's revised expansion plan meets oppositionMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage's decision to scale back a planned expansion of its Glen Ellyn campus hasn't silenced all of the proposal's critics. A large group of neighbors are continuing to raise concerns about increased traffic, possible flooding, and falling property values in connection with the plan for future structures and improvements at COD's 273-acre campus.
  

   

• COD hosts summer info sessions for Lewis University BA Degree ProgramsMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage and Lewis University will host a series of walk-in information sessions this summer for the 3+1 Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Criminal/Social Justice and Fire Service Administration
  

   

• Waterleaf Restaurant hosts Chateau Montelena dinnerMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a Chateau Montelena wine dinner on Wednesday, June 13. Following a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, guests will enjoy an exclusive four-course prix fixe dinner at 7 p.m., complete with Chateau Montelena (Napa Valley) wine pairings.
  

   

• DuPage County Health Department to be closed Memorial DayMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  The DuPage County Health Department’s Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont and Wheaton will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012, in observance of Memorial Day.
  

   

• Health Department offers tips to swimmers to stay healthyMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  In observance of national Recreational Water Illness Week from May 21-27, the DuPage County Health Department is offering recommendations to swimmers to stay healthy and avoid recreational water illnesses (RWIs) this summer.
  

   

• College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn back in court May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  A DuPage County judge is expected to weigh in next week on the latest legal flap between Glen Ellyn and the College of DuPage. Judge Hollis Webster on Monday said she will explore on Wednesday, May 30, the college's claim that the village violated a long-sought agreement with its "overzealous" opposition to COD expansion plans.
  

   

• 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.
  

   

• COD hosts summer info sessions for Benedictine BA Degree ProgramMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage and Benedictine University will host a series of information sessions this summer for the new COD/Benedictine 3+1 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Management program.
  

   

• COD medical imaging students win state awardsMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiography students took top honors in three categories during the spring Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists conference
  

   
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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.
  

   
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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).
  

   

• The Soapbox May 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald editorial board reflects on speeders who ignore construction zones, courts that enable serial speeders, the resumption of legal hostilities between College of DuPage and Glen Ellyn and more.