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8-foot chaparral sculpture finds home at College of DuPage May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Students rushing to class at College of DuPage may have been in such a hurry that they missed it: an 8-foot bronze sculpture of a chaparral has been installed on the school's Glen Ellyn campus. The chaparral, also known as a roadrunner, isn't common to Illinois, but it has been the COD mascot since the school's founding in 1967 when students hustled to and from 40 various leased classroom sites throughout DuPage County.
Media Communications Specialist offers tips for branding yourself as an Industry ExpertMay 24, 2013 12:00 AM
April Neill, President of April Neill Public Relations shares six tips for positioning yourself, or your business, as the go-to expert in your industry.
Ventrella pitches Lisle into sectional final May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
York walks off with win over Willowbrook May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
River Pitlock was simply tired of strikeouts. As York’s starting pitcher he struck out 10 Willowbrook batters. As the Dukes’ No. 2 hitter in the lineup, the senior struck out three times himself at the plate. So when Pitlock batted in the bottom of the seventh Thursday at Schaumburg High School, he tried something different. Much different. Pitlock drove in the game-winning run with a two-out RBI single that gave York a 2-1 victory over Willowbrook in the Class 4A Schaumburg regional baseball semifinals.
Pagan, Bartlett make easy work of Addison Trail May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Bartlett pitcher Holly Pagan wasn’t concerned about a no-hitter or a perfect game she lost in the Hawks’ 9-1 regional semifinal win over No. 12 Addison Trail on Thursday. The junior was just worried about pitching her softball team to the regional championship game.
Waterleaf Restaurant Hosts Bethel Heights Vineyard Wine Dinner May 30May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a Bethel Heights Vineyard wine dinner on Thursday, May 30, which will feature four wines from one of Oregon’s select wineries. Bethel Heights co-owner Jessie Casteel will complete the evening by being on hand to enjoy this exquisite dinner paired with the wines from her vineyard.
College of DuPage and Adjunct Association Approve Two-Year Contract ExtensionMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage adjunct faculty will receive a two-year contract extension under an agreement approved by the COD Board of Trustees and the COD Adjuncts Association (CODAA).
COD Celebrates 21st Annual GED CommencementMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage’s Adult Basic Education/General Education Development office honored 82 recipients of their newly earned GED certificates at a ceremony held May 18.
Learn More about College of DuPage Admissions at DuPage Area Libraries May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
In addition, Nackovic will be giving a presentation entitled “Resources for the Unemployed and Career Changers: Accessing Federal Retraining Monies, Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Programs and Services Available to Adults Returning to School” at 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 9, at the Thomas Ford
NEDSRA Summer Fishing Derby-June 9thMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Summer Fishing Derby June 9th , Sunday 3:00pm to 6:00pm Terrace View Park Lake 22W063 Hodges Road Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 -------------------------- Oakbrook Terrace Park District and NEDSRA will hold its 23rd annual Summer Kickoff & Fishing Derby on June 9th. This FREE EVENT is held on the day that the State of Illinois does not require a fishing license.
AAR names retired general lead director of board May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
AAR Corp.'s board of directors has named retired Air Force General Ronald R. Fogleman as its Lead Director.
Lake Park works hard to avoid elimination May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
It took a handful of innings, but that sense of urgency finally kicked in for Lake Park's baseball team. The top-seeded Lancers were pushed to the brink of playoff elimination before rallying for a 5-3 victory over Schaumburg in the Class 4A Schaumburg regional semifinals Wednesday at Boomers Stadium.
DuPage spelling champ heading to national competition May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
One super speller from DuPage County will be heading to Washington D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals May 28-30. Richard Moraga, a Wood Dale resident in eighth grade at St. Pius X School in Lombard, was honored Thursday for winning the DuPage County spelling bee and earning a chance to compete nationally.
Benet’s York homers twice to beat Metea Valley May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Park blasts 5 HRs vs. Geneva May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Geneva softball coach Greg Dierks had seen Lake Park’s power up close already one time this year when his team gave up three home runs to the Lancers in a loss early in the year.
CDS Office Technologies Achieves Microsoft Gold & Silver StatusMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
CDS Office Technologies earns distinction through demonstrated technology success and customer commitment.
Images: Fenton High School Graduation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Fenton High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at the school.
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
Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.