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  • A simple action plan to reduce your risk of cancerFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    February is National Cancer Prevention Month and the DuPage County Health Department encourages residents to focus on what is most important to prevent cancer and get healthy.

     
  •  The New Philharmonic orchestra will be performing an abbreviated three-concert schedule in 2013-14, college officials announced. It appeared the orchestra was in jeopardy of giving its final performance last month.

    New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters and emails from patrons upset that the 80-member ensemble might have given its final curtain call at a January concert. The orchestra had been performing at the college's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn until this season, when a $35 million renovation project began that forced the orchestra to schedule concerts off-campus.

     
  • Maryse Gregoire

    Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.

     
  • 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.

     
  • Community Members Invited to Take a Seat at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Community members can learn about current topics in healthcare at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. The Mini-Medical School will be held from 6:30 to 8:15 PM on February 21st, February 28th, March 7th, and March 14th at the University’s campus located at 555 31st Street in Downers Grove.

     
  • 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.

     
  • COD Career Fair attracts 500Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    More than 500 job seekers attended the inaugural College of DuPage, Daily Herald Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 2.

     
  • COD to hold 2013-2014 New Philharmonic seasonFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    College of DuPage has announced that it will present a 2013-2014 New Philharmonic season while the McAninch Arts Center continues renovations.

     
  • Free federal, state tax help at College of DuPageFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic preparation of state and federal tax returns on Saturday mornings Feb. 16 through April 6 at the College’s Glen Ellyn campus.

     
  • Pump up your health during heart monthFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    With February being “American Heart Month,” the DuPage County Health Department reminds County residents that they should understand the risks of heart disease and stroke, as well as learn how they can protect themselves and their loved ones.

     
  • Mr. Freeze demonstrates the popular cryogenics display that will amaze onlookers with sub-zero science and surprises!

    Engineers Week Expo - free fun for the familyFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Engineers Week Expo features everything from model airplanes and a wind tunnel exhibit, to lasers, robots, bicycle power, and hands-on activities with ZOOM, Design Squad, SCARCE, and the DuPage Children’s Museum! See interactive displays, exhibits and presentations from engineering societies, education, business, and government that promote an active interest in learning about engineering principles. Free and open to the public, the event is Saturday, February 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Illinois Institute of Technology at 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton.

     
  • Private Illinois Colleges and Universities Transfer Fair Set For Feb. 28Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    College of DuPage will host the Private Illinois Colleges and Universities transfer fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Student Services Center Atrium.

     
  • Automotive Technology Program Receives NATEF AccreditationFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Automotive Technology program at College of DuPage has received master accreditation from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).

     
  • Waterleaf Restaurant Hosts Ferrari-Carano Wine Dinner Feb. 21Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a Ferrari-Carano wine dinner on Thursday, Feb. 21, which will feature select wines from California’s acclaimed Sonoma County winery.

     
  • College of DuPage Continues to Thrive in Down EconomyFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    Continuing his commitment to solidify the financial future of the institution, College of DuPage President Robert L. Breuder recently outlined the College’s significant financial accomplishments since 2006, which have increased the institution’s unallocated fund balance by more than $46.5 million.

     
  • 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.

     
  • College of DuPage moving on in numbers Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    The NCAA begins its football signing period Wednesday, and more than two dozen College of DuPage players will be signing.

     
  • No odor or color, but carbon monoxide is deadlyFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Following the deaths of two women in Chicago recently due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, the DuPage County Health Department urges County residents to take precautions against this odorless and colorless gas.

     
  • Waste Management’s drivers know that to get the job done and keep safe, they’ve first got to keep warm.

    Waste Management drivers know how to cope with the coldFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
    Company offers a dozen safety tips for the cold

     
  • The Choral-Aires Chorus invites you to send your sweetheart a Singing Valentine.

    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.

     
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