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COD Offers New Biomedical Engineering Technology Degree Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is offering a new Biomedical Engineering Technology degree for students pursuing careers as electronic technicians in hospitals,
COD Chamber Singers Invited to Choral Festivals This SpringFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Chamber Singers have been invited to perform at two choral festivals this spring.
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.
Tax increase questions on several DuPage ballotsFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Voters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money.
Productive day for Glenbard N. at Maine EastFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Heading to Champaign next weekend? Your probabilities of running into a few young men with bleached blonde hair are looking strong. And when you do, you will have found Glenbard North's 7 state-qualified wrestlers, all hoping for individual state titles and traditionally wearing the hairdos. Success for the Panthers came easy at the Class 3A Maine East sectional Saturday afternoon as Jon Marmolego (120 pounds), Jered Cortez (126) and Brian Murphy (152) all grabbed first-place wins in their respective weight classes, while Jimique Davis at 160 took second place, Patrick Augstyn (106) and Johnny Gosinski (132) placed third and Colton Wegner (170) sneaked into Champaign in fourth place. “We brought 10 guys here, seven got out and I can remember when we'd be happy if we got one guy out,” said Panthers' coach Mark Hahn. “To get seven guys out that's pretty good. We had five in the finals, pretty good tournament, all the way around.”
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.
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.
WW South defends early lead Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheaton Warrenville South jumped all over West Chicago early and held off a second-half rally during Friday night’s DuPage Valley Conference contest.
West Aurora starts fast in win over Wheaton North Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
At least Jaylen Howze received fair warning. Playing at West Aurora Friday night, the Wheaton North senior twice tried to drive into the teeth of the Blackhawk defense. Both times 6-foot-7 Josh McAuley stood waiting.
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.
Images: Wheaton North vs. Wheaton Warrenville South, girls basketball Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheaton Warrenville South hosted Wheaton North Thursday night for girls basketball.
WW South perfect in DVC Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Best in the conference, best in Wheaton. Wheaton Warrenville South left little doubt of both. The No. 4 Tigers turned a close game for two-plus quarters into a blowout, pulling away to beat No. 7 Wheaton North 64-41 to wrap up a perfect 14-0 DuPage Valley Conference season. WW South (25-3, 14-0), which split the conference title with Naperville Central the last two years, went unbeaten in the DVC for the first time since 1997. It also beat Wheaton North (20-7, 12-2) for the seventh straight time.
Parents ‘happy it’s over’ as Dist. 33 classes resume Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago Elementary District 33 began calling parents overnight to tell them classes will be back in session this morning after a tentative contract deal was reached just after midnight.Parents Thursday said they were relieved their students could go back to their normal schedule after a three-day teachers strike. “I’m just happy it’s over with and they figured it all out because the kids need to be in school,” parent Stacy Rachus said.
Winfield United works for residents Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A Winfield letter to the editor: Do members of Winfield United oppose politicians who do not want to hear from or care about us residents? Absolutely. Trustees work for the residents, not for themselves.
Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adapters Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99 each. “That bites the wallet,” he said. Like Zalokar, other customers also noticed the additional fee for the digital transport adapter. When we contacted Comcast's Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, the company said the new charges are justified.
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.
Wheaton North Sky team of the week Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has named the Wheaton North High School varsity girls basketball team as this week's 2013 Chicago Sky Girls High School Basketball Team of the Week presented by Under Armour. Wheaton North has shown it has what it takes to succeed on the court as well as in the Wheaton community. The Falcons have won the last five games of their season to bring their record to 19-6, which is the best record in school history. That record also has them in second place in the DuPage Valley Conference.
Possible progress in District 33 contract talks Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
There were signs of possible progress in contract talks Wednesday in West Chicago Elementary District 33 as teachers walked picket lines for the third consecutive day. The school board and teachers union returned to the bargaining table with a federal mediator at 1 p.m. and were meeting into the evening. Mary Catherine Kosmach, the union's chief negotiator, said both bargaining teams are "close" to coming to terms on some issues, but nothing is official.
Financial challenges remain in Dist. 33 post-strikeFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The teachers strike is over, a tentative contract has been reached and classes have resumed, but financial challenges in West Chicago District 33 remain, officials said Thursday night. “It took a long time to work through them, but we're glad we finally did,” school board spokesman Dave Barclay said. “Now we can look forward and get back to our mission of teaching our children.”