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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.
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.
New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
Future uncertain for 36-year-old COD orchestraJan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
A professional orchestra that's been playing for 36 years at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage could play for the last time Saturday night, while college officials decide if the group will still perform when renovations to the center are complete. The college has canceled the orchestra's remaining three concerts in February and March, and sent letters to the orchestra's general manager, personnel director and librarian that their positions are being eliminated next month.
Glen Ellyn residents unnerved by man’s arrests, behavior Dec 29, 2012 12:00 AM
A DuPage County judge set tighter bond conditions for a Glen Ellyn man Friday after neighbors unnerved by the school shootings in Newtown, Conn., raised concerns about his growing arrest record and unusual behavior. Christopher Shukin, 22, has been arrested 10 times since November 2011 on a variety of charges, from walking around naked to window peeping and grabbing a 4-year-old child he didn't know.
Candidates line up for DuPage school boards facing contentious issuesDec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates seeking school board seats in the April 9 DuPage County election will face issues ranging from budget deficits to overcrowded buildings to teacher contracts to curriculum questions. As daunting as it seems, relatively large numbers of candidates have filed to pursue seats on several area school boards.
Carol Stream police arrest two men on child porn charges Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Carol Stream police on Friday announced the arrests of two men in connection with separate child pornography investigations. On Friday, police arrested Andrew P. Quinn, 33, of the 17W300 block of Birnam Trail in an unincorporated area near Willowbrook, on seven felony counts of aggravated possession of child pornography. On Dec. 13, police arrested Patrick E. Riley, 20, of the 300 block of Wrightwood Avenue in Addison, on three felony counts of possession of child pornography.
Waterleaf chef quits amid COD faculty complaints Dec 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The resignation of the executive chef of the College of DuPage's professionally-run restaurant has brought to a boil a debate on campus of the purpose and role of the fine dining venue. Jean-Louis Clerc stepped down effective Dec. 14 after more than a year at the helm of the Waterleaf, a 130-seat restaurant that opened on the Glen Ellyn campus in October 2011. It features Italian and French fare, boasts a wine list of more than 200 bottles and has received accolades from local reviewers. But it's also drawn the ire of some faculty members, who argue the facility isn't fully serving the purpose for which it was built: to provide a real-world learning experience for students.
Leader says SBDCs should be part of business owner’s team Dec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall talks with the manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of DuPage, who is retiring June 1. Cook and the collar counties are home to 18 Small Business Development Centers, nearly half at local community colleges, but many fret that too few businesses are aware of the generally free resources available within the SBDC system.
All 4 Glenbards will graduate same day Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
For the first time in recent years, all four Glenbard High School District 87 schools will hold commencement ceremonies on the same day and on their own campuses. The move comes at the request of principals at the schools, who believed it would be best for students and their families if graduation be held on a Friday night — May 31, 2013, officials said.
McHenry County College leads in enrollment increaseNov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry County College had the highest rate of growth in head count and full-time equivalent enrollment in the last five years among all community colleges in Illinois, officials said. The fall student head count is up 33.9 percent — from 5,374 students in fall 2008 to 7,914 students now. MCC leads the pack of community colleges that posted five-year gains. In the Chicago suburbs,
Hinsdale nursing assistant charged with theft Nov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
A former nursing assistant accused of stealing a credit card from an elderly dementia patient was released from the DuPage County Jail on Thursday after being charged with aggravated identity theft. Myra Gordon, 33, of Willowbrook, took the card from a patient at Manor Care Health Services in Hinsdale in September and used it to make $585 in purchases, authorities said.
Dillard easy winner in 24th Senate District Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Kirk Dillard, a 19-year Illinois Senate Republican, has retained his seat in the 24th District. With all precincts reporting, Dillard, of Hinsdale, defeated Democratic challenger A. Ghani of Oak Brook with 66 percent of the vote. Dillard said he was humbled to win such an overwhelming victory on a night where many Democrats did well.
Hollywood no 'American Horror Story' for Naperville native Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
You'd think an actor with a macho name like "Matt Armstrong" would be in the Hollywood trenches, fighting to become the next Bruce Willis. Nope. "I have a 10-year-old son and he takes up a lot of time," the Naperville native said. Armstrong plays a cop in Wednesday's "American Horror Story" episode.
Glenbard graduations will be on campus Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Students at Glenbard North and East won't have far to travel to receive their high school diplomas at the end of the school year. The school board voted unanimously Monday to allow commencement ceremonies for the two schools to be held on their respective campuses — a decision that follows earlier discussion about the price tag of off-site graduations.
Goodwill stores turn sentiment into costumesOct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Burt Constable can't help but think a jacket he bought at a Goodwill store to use in a Halloween costume might have been donated by a grieving mother who envisioned her dead child's suit being the pride and joy for a poor boy making his first communion. But regardless of how the items are used, suburban Goodwill stores use the money to help others.
COD, Concordia approve educational pacts Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
College of DuPage and Concordia University Chicago have announced three new 3+1 educational agreements that enable students to earn bachelor of arts degrees in health care management, sports & recreation management, and visual arts administration from Concordia-Chicago at COD's Glen Ellyn campus.
Shooting suspect arraigned in Willowbrook murder Oct 22, 2012 12:00 AM
A Willowbrook man could face life in prison if convicted of murdering an 18-year-old who was repeatedly shot in broad daylight last month. Juan Cuellar, 23, of the 10S700 block of Lilac Lane, pleaded not guilty Monday to five counts of first-degree murder in the death of Joshua Holmes.
Scout councils say they take youth protection seriouslyOct 18, 2012 12:00 AM
As thousands of pages of confidential Boy Scouts files regarding past sexual abuse were made public Thursday, representatives of suburban Scouting councils stressed that a lot has changed with the organization's policies on youth protection. “If we didn't have the best (policies) in place in the past, we are certainly sorry for that,” said Matt Ackerman of the Boy Scouts Three Fires Council based in St. Charles.
Wheaton's Jim Belushi: Actor, icon, pizza diplomatOct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Wheaton native Jim Belushi, star of many TV shows, movies and voice-overs is also a musician and Chicago icon, although he admitted that being a Chicago icon is a bit embarrassing. After all, he grew up the son of Albanian parents. But, "It means good seats at the Bears games," Belushi said. "It means good seats at Wrigley Field."