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DuPage carjacker/nuclear engineer gets 40 years May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
If a nuclear engineer who is believed to have fled the country is found by authorities, he will have a prison cell waiting for him. A DuPage County judge on Wednesday sentenced Michael Buhrman to 40 years in prison for his armed carjacking of a woman's vehicle in the parking lot of a Woodridge store.
Local Lions donate $1,600 to help two needy seniors May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Lions Club of Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook continued their sponsorship of the Humanitarian Service Project’s (HSP) Senior Citizen Project (SCP) recently by donating $1,600.
neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday Announces ArtistsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday announces the invited Native American Artists and the juried local artists whose work will be in the gallery, the latest in the series of Pop-Up Art Galleries being produced and sponsored by the St Charles Arts Council, its volunteers, and sponsors.
Teen Talent Show auditions happening in June May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Aurora Public Library's Fifth Annual Teen Talent Show and Competition is looking for performers. Three audition dates have been set and the final competition is on Aug. 10.
Students Light Up the Runway During Fashion ShowMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A model shows off a wedding dress created by Anna Loosli (Carol Stream) during “Sketches,” the annual College of DuPage Fashion Show
Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members for 2012-2013May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Eighteen faculty members at College of DuPage have been recognized as the 2012-2013 Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members at College of DuPage. The faculty were selected for their excellence in teaching, service to the College, scholarly activities, community service and advising skills. Each will receive a monetary award from the College of DuPage Foundation.
Music Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and Camp CounselorsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup has songs for Summer Camp and Summer School!
COD Celebrates Student Academic ExcellenceMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
COD Celebrates Student Academic Excellence Brooke Cheser of Roselle is recognized as a Presidential Scholar during the recent “Celebration of Academic Excellence” recognizing the 2012-2013 Honors and Presidential Scholars.
COD Completes First EMT/Nursing Pediatric Emergency SimulationMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The frantic cries of a mother whose 6-year-old son "Tommy" fell from a two-story window started the first-ever pediatric emergency simulation between the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Nursing program students at College of DuPage. Click here for photos and a video from this event.
COD Hosts Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty Open House May 18May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is looking for qualified adjunct and part-time instructors to teach students in the career and technical fields, general education courses and continuing education.
College of DuPage and DuPage County Senior Services to Host ‘Age Well DuPage’ May 19May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Continuing Education department has partnered with DuPage County Senior Services to host “Age Well DuPage: Renew; Recharge; Reinvent” from 1 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, May 19, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2000, on the College’s main campus, 425 Fawell Blvd
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Naperville North students capture state title for home design May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
State championship banners representing accomplishments in everything from football to badminton are on display at Naperville North High School. Now it's time to hang another banner, although this one has nothing to do with sports. The school's latest winning team was named the 2013 Mock Firms Illinois State Champion in Home Design.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
New COD Board Seated, Officers ElectedMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Board of Trustees bid farewell to outgoing Board Chairman David Carlin at an organizational board meeting Tuesday, May 7. During this special meeting, the Board also welcomed new Trustee Kathy Hamilton and congratulated returning Trustee Joseph Wozniak to his second six-year term
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
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.
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Book Publishing Company Mission to Help Kids Become Super HeroesMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Table Companies launches Kickstarter campaign to create innovative comic that uses real-life authors as super heroes to help kids face challenges.
Kelly HS Class of ’63 Sets Reunion for September 27May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The 50th reunion of Kelly High School’s class of 1963 will be held on September 27, 2013 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois.