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Glenbard students view mock DUI crash May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Carol Stream police and fire protection districts staged a mock DUI crash scene Wednesday at Glenbard North High School to raise student awareness of alcohol use, particularly during prom season.
Hampshire gets past Wheaton Academy May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Hampshire junior Michael Merchut and Whip-Purs' baseball coach John Sarna each said Wednesday that the hardest playoff game is the first one. The Whip-Purs overcame a slow start by scoring four times in the fourth inning — they didn't have a hit before the inning — to defeat No. 5 seed Wheaton Academy, 4-1, in the Class 3A Burlington Central regional semifinals.
Health Department closed on Memorial DayMay 22, 2013 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 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day.
Humanitarian Disaster Institute to Host Disaster Leadership Workship June 4-7May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) at Wheaton College will present a Disaster Leadership Workshop June 4-7 on the campus of Wheaton College.
Accretive Health named one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Accretive Health was recently honored with Interactive Health’s 2012 annual “Healthiest Companies in America” award.
Wintrust names new president of Wheaton Bank & Trust May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Rosemont-based Wintrust Financial Corp. announced the appointment of Pam Sharar-Stoppel as president for Wheaton Bank & Trust Company. Based in Wheaton, WBT has five locations in Chicago’s western suburbs: Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Naperville. Currently executive vice resident and chief credit officer, Sharar-Stoppel joined WBT five years ago and brings more than 30 years of commercial banking and leadership experience to the bank.
Public education can be inclusive, diverse and unifying May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard High School District 87 Superintendent David Larson says he recently had the privilege of attending the end-of-the-year awards program for the English language learners (ELL) program at Glenbard North High School. "The evening’s activities," he writes, "reminded me again of the great role that our American public education system plays in our local communities, our society and our culture in general."
Images: St. Francis High School graduation May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from the St. Francis graduation ceremony Sunday, May 19, 2013.
WW South, Lyons Twp. left in suspense May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
After close to 90 minutes of girls soccer, the outcome of the Class 3A Hinsdale Central sectional semifinal between Lyons Township and Wheaton Warrenville South was still up in the air.
Benet’s York homers twice to beat Metea Valley May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Simmons is back, and so is Waubonsie Valley May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
As they say, in high school volleyball anything can happen in the postseason, and Tuesday produced the first big upset of the tournament as the regional host and No. 15 seed Waubonsie Valley knocked off the No. 3-seeded St. Francis 25-15, 28-26.
Granger, WW South upset Waubonsie Valley May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Sammy Granger missed all of volleyball season with a back injury that also slowed her this spring. While pitching Tuesday, she had the unusual circumstance of a bee sting on the mound. Overcoming both, she put a hurting to Waubonsie Valley. Granger, Wheaton Warrenville South’s senior captain, hit a tone-setting three-run homer in the first inning, then took a shutout into the seventh as the No. 13 seed Tigers stung No. 4 Waubonsie 4-2 in a Class 4A Yorkville regional semifinal.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from track, baseball, softball, volleyball, water polo and soccer.
Walking with Soldiers: The Civil War Tour will be held May 25May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Learn about the Civil War veterans of Naperville during Walking with Soldiers: The Civil War Tour of Naperville Cemetery to be held May 25.
FEMA assistance available to county residents impacted by recent floodingMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage County residents whose homes were damaged as a result of recent storms and flooding can now apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Chicago Cub Charities hosts field experiences at Wrigley for fans (and dads) in JuneMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Ever dream of walking through the outfield of the Friendly Confines and having an opportunity to meet your favorite Chicago Cubs player?
Motorola’s longest employee part of legendary products May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features 91-year-old Chester Matusek, a 57-year employee at Motorola Inc. and now Motorola Solutions. He's survived massive layoffs, technology evolutions, and multiple CEOs. Over the years, he has worked on metals and molds to help shape some of the company's legendary devices, from the first cell phone to other products. He's now repairing devices, such as World War II walkie talkies for the company's museum. And he plans to continue working.
Driver pleads not guilty to DUI in crash that killed Warrenville student May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A Warrenville man is facing a mandatory prison term if convicted of aggravated DUI in a crash that killed Wheaton Warrenville South High School senior Stephanie Pickett, prosecutors said Monday. Karlos Leath, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his first appearance in front of DuPage County Judge Blanche Hill Fawell.
Metea Valley wins wild regional opener May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Metea Valley advances on Karlins’ 1-hitter May 20, 2013 12:00 AM