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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.
Perez goes the distance May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Courtney Ackerman made every conceivable effort, but the New Trier senior could never solve Madeline Perez.
Benet doubles up on win May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Addison Trail’s Valdez makes his mark May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Addison Trail's Juan Valdez heard his time and yelled in relief and joy. He looked to the sky, arms upraised, and in that moment considered the coaches who helped him qualify for next week's boys track state finals in the 800-meter run.
Setting up a Saturday showdown May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard West and Wheaton Warrenville South have been the litmus tests for local girls track and field programs in recent years. After the first day of the Class 3A meet on the campus of Eastern Illinois University Friday afternoon, the schools are in familiar positions. The Hilltoppers, along with St. Charles East, have the second-most state finalists, with WW South not far behind with six individual qualifiers. The programs' Emma Reifel and McKenna Kiple have had their fair share of dustups during cross country and track seasons the last four years.
Glenbard West’s Perez on pace for a fantastic finish May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Madeline Perez has more than laid the groundwork for an extraordinary conclusion to her record-breaking junior season.
Images: Girls Track & Field State Prelims May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from preliminaries Friday at the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Meet at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Fox Valley Festival Chorus to perform at Carnegie Hall on Memorial DayMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Fox Valley Festival Chorus will be performing at Carnegie Hall on Memorial Day 2013. One year ago Naperville resident and IMSA Instrumental Music Director, Mary Beth McCarthy, the director of the Chorus, received a formal invitation to perform John Rutter’s Requiem under the direction of Rutter himself. Even McCarthy will have the opportunity to step aside from her traditional role of conducting the Chorus and sing as a member of the Chorus.
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Over the River and Through the Woods' returns for encore performancesMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Back by popular demand, Gallery Theater has added additional dates for the performance of "Over the River and Through the Woods." Playing to sold-out audiences in May, and hearing from disappointed people who missed the original run, organizers have decided to bring it back for encore performances on two dates in June. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
CHS District 94 Class of '15 Social Justice Community NightMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Community High School District 94 Presents Challenge to Change the Future: A Celebration of Service to Our Community on May 30th at 6:30pm at the high school.
Ulrich’s goal is one to celebrate May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Casey Ulrich knows when it's time to score.The Wheaton Warrenville South senior's 45th-minute header gave the Tigers a 1-0 victory Tuesday at the Class 3A York regional semifinals. It was her first goal of the season, and like last year, her first goal came in the playoffs.
Wheaton North pitching does it again May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The deeper into the staff, the better Wheaton North's pitching has been this week. Doug Hayes capped a three-game DuPage Valley Conference baseball sweep of Wheaton Warrenville South with Wednesday's 2-0 victory at Lisle's Benedictine University.
Lake Park relishing top sectional seed May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
It may be unfamiliar territory but that doesn't mean Lake Park's baseball team isn't prepared to back up its status as a No. 1 sectional seed.
A clinic with an eye on Rwanda May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
This is a football clinic with reach. The second annual Youth Football Clinic for Africa New Life, June 8 at Wheaton Warrenville South, will provide instruction by a crack coaching staff with all proceeds targeted to assist a settlement in Rwanda.
Naperville Central clinches DuPage Valley crown May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Net56 and philanthropist donate Chromebooks and Google setupMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Net56 and philanthropists donated Chromebooks, wireless network, and Google Apps set-up, training, and management to a private boarding school in upstate New York with no technology in their classrooms.