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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.
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.
Borizov guilty on all counts in Darien triple murderMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
More than three years ago, Jacob Nodarse broke into a home in an upscale Darien neighborhood armed with a .40-caliber Glock firearm and killed three members of the Kramer family. On Tuesday night, a DuPage County jury ruled that Johnny Borizov, one of Nodarse's friends, was the one who orchestrated the brutal crime.
Borizov won’t testify in murder trial May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A man charged with being the mastermind behind the March 2010 slayings of three members of a Darien family won't take the stand in his own defense. As a result, the case against murder suspect Johnny Borizov could go to the jury as early as Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors claim Borizov was involved in a bitter child-custody dispute with his ex-girlfriend, Angela Kramer, when he enlisted Jacob Nodarse to murder her family.
Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said.
Elimination forces COD softball to think about next year May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The summer started early for the College of DuPage softball team this year.
COD OKs decision to name building after president May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage President Robert Breuder's name will be etched in the history books of the state's largest community college, but now it'll be permanently etched on campus, too. In his last formal action as board chairman Tuesday night, David Carlin proposed the college's 66,000-square-foot Homeland Security Education Center be named in Breuder's honor at the time of his retirement.
Sustainable landscaping is eco-friendly and less work May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Landscaping provides people with a huge array of benefits from shade to rainwater absorption to the prevention of soil erosion and beautification. But it delivers the maximum number of benefits to humankind and the planet when it is designed in such a way that it works with nature, instead of against it.
The lessons Boston bombing taught usApr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Several experts from College of DuPage's Homeland Security Training Institute share their thoughts about what security lessons were learned from the Boston Marathon bombing. “You can't let fear dictate your life,” Michael Casey of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy said. “Because if you do, then they (the terrorists) have won. But you must be vigilant.”
Glen Ellyn, COD reach lift station agreement Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn public works employees will now be able to work on a village-owned sanitary lift station located on College of DuPage property, under an agreement approved this week. The lift station was constructed in the early 1970s on COD property at 580 S. Park Blvd., and while an easement was drafted at the time, it was never executed, village officials said. COD and Glen Ellyn officials have had discussions about easements over the past seven years, but it wasn't until this week that the village board and college board both unanimously approved a licensing agreement that grants the village a 20-by-60 feet easement.
Mom of murder suspect sentenced for obstruction Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The mother of a Willowbrook man charged with murder was sentenced Thursday for trying to conceal evidence in the case, authorities said. Elva Hernandez, 43, also of Willowbrook, was sentenced to two years in prison after entering a guilty plea to one count of obstruction of justice. Her son, Juan Cuellar, 23, is charged with the murder of 18-year-old Joshua Holmes, who was repeatedly shot Sept. 24, 2012 at Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Lilac Lane in Willowbrook.
Planning key to successful party — with less stress Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Exciting, well-executed parties don't happen by chance. Big or small, they usually must be planned to get great results. But you don't have to be a perfect party host to throw an incredible bash (even for a big bunch). Really, all you need are a few key tips from area planning pros to help your soiree rise to the top.
Coaching controversy embroils ex-suburban star Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The father of one University of Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball player has spoken out in support of coach Brian Wardle, who is under investigation amid allegations he mistreated players. The university's investigation into Wardle, a Marquette grad and former three-time Daily Herald All-Area basketball star at Hinsdale Central, began last week after complaints were filed on behalf of two players. Orrin Brown, the father of junior center Alec Brown, said his son has never reported any kind of abuse or mistreatment.
DuPage hangs on at Harper Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, Harper College welcomed one of the North Central Community College Conference's top softball teams to Palatine in College of DuPage. It wasn't easy for either team, but the Chaparrals (16-9, 10-1) managed to pull out an 11-10 victory before weather and deteriorating field conditions forced the cancellation of the scheduled second game.
Hamilton in, Carlin out, Wozniak stays at COD Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Board of Trustees will maintain its current board majority — although its current board chairman won’t be there to oversee it. Kathy Hamilton, a CPA from Hinsdale, was the top vote-getter Tuesday in a six-way race for two available seats while incumbent Trustee Joe Wozniak of Naperville was re-elected.
Woman gets probation for Batavia retirement home theft Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old from Warrenville, who authorities charged with stealing and forging checks from residents at a Batavia retirement home, pleaded guilty to reduced charges and received two years probation and 200 hours of community service. Teejana S. Perry also must pay a $1,185 fine and restitution, and spent 15 days in jail after her arrest in December 2012.
Hearsay statements allowed in Darien triple-murder trialMar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Several statements a Darien couple made weeks before being gunned down in their home will be heard by jurors when the case against the man charged with being the mastermind of the shooting goes to trial. Prosecutors say Johnny Borizov, 31, of Willow Springs, was involved in a bitter child-custody dispute with Jeffrey and Lori Kramer's daughter, Angela Kramer, when he enlisted co-defendant Jacob Nodarse to murder her family.
Roselle trustee makes ballot challenges an art Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Kory Atkinson has developed something of a reputation for himself since entering public office: He's the guy who tries to get other candidates kicked off the ballot. "There's a tendency to think it's just a lawyer doing some slick tricks, but the rules that apply to elections are not ones I've created," he said.
Group pulls support for COD candidate accused of harassment Mar 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The political action committee of the College of DuPage Faculty Association has withdrawn its endorsement of board candidate Frank Flores, Jr., who officials said was fired as a COD employee in 2010 after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. In a statement withdrawing official support for Flores' candidacy, the faculty called the allegations against Flores "untrue" and "clearly politically motivated."
COD considers plans to build training center for first responders Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage officials say the nearest comprehensive training center for emergency first responders is in Texas, so they're taking the lead in trying to bring one to Chicago's suburbs. The Midwest Regional Training Center is envisioned as an off-campus training facility for local, state and federal agencies, as well as an emergency operations locale for those groups to work together during a major incident.