Articles filed under Bensenville

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  COD, faculty reach tentative contract deal May 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage Faculty Association officials said early Saturday they have reached a tentative contract agreement with the college administration's bargaining team — just days before a contract imposed by COD's board of trustees was set to take effect.
  

   
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  Introducing the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Today, we introduce you to some amazing teenagers. The members of the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team all have grades and test scores so stellar they could blind. But read past the test scores, and what you find are humble young people, dedicated to learning and intent on using education to further their goals.
  

   
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  DuPage County honorable mentionsMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  2011-2012 DuPage County Academic Team honorable mentions
  

   

• Schaumburg squeezes out a win at York May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  The elements at York on Thursday afternoon weren't exactly conducive to a pitchers duel. But there were Dukes hurler Louis Alcaraz and his counterpart, Schaumburg's Max Paolicchi, both throwing shutouts through almost 5 innings in the face of a gusty 30-mph wind blowing straight out to left field. Then the floodgates opened — especially for the Saxons. Visiting Schaumburg got only had 6 hits, but 5 of them came in the final two frames as the 10th-seeded Saxons defeated York 4-3 in a Class 4A regional semifinal host by the Dukes in Elmhurst. Schaumburg (22-13) moves on to play St. Charles North at 10 a.m. Saturday in the regional final.
  

   

• Addison police investigating possible dog shooting May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Addison police are investigating the death of a Yorkshire terrier that was shot while it was being walked near a forest preserve. The woman, whom police would not identify, was walking her dog about 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Fullerton Avenue, east of Villa Avenue, when she heard a faint "pop," Deputy Chief Mike Simo said.
  

   
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  Relay For Life of Bensenville & Wood Dale June 1May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  For many volunteers, the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bensenville & Wood Dale, scheduled for June 1 at Fenton High School (Bensenville), is more than just another fundraising event. Those who have participated before agree that it can be a life-changing experience.
  

   
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  Judson U. names William Clark Crothers as incoming interim presidentMay 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Board of Trustees of Judson University is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. William Clark Crothers as Judson University's Interim President for the next academic year. Dr. Crothers will assume this position on July 1.
  

   

• Kawa, Elk Grove handle York May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Michal Kawa describes his jump serve as something that's been "progressive" throughout the season. The Elk Grove senior saw plenty of progress in that phase of the game on Wednesday night. Kawa helped the Grenadiers jump out to a sizable first-set lead, and backed by an energetic home crowd, top-seeded Elk Grove rolled to a 25-14, 25-14 victory over eight seed York in the Elk Grove regional final to earn a spot in Elgin sectional semifinal on Friday. The victory gave Elk Grove its fifth regional title and also secured the program's first 30-win season.
  

   
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  Addison's outdoor pool opens June 2May 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  With summer weather in the forecast, the Addison Park District is getting ready for summer and will officially open the outdoor pool in Community Park at noon on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Free sports bottles will be given to the first 50 people come to the pool.
  

   
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  Endowment for Needy Senior and ChildMay 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Bloomingdale Women’s Club has given $9500 to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) to provide for the needy senior citizens and children served by the charity.
  

   

• DuPage County Board members freezetheir pay May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  DuPage County Board members and four countywide elected officials won't get a pay raise for at least another four years. Board members agreed Tuesday night to keep their salaries unchanged through the end of November 2016. Nearly all of them make $50,079 annually. If he wins re-election, board member Grant Eckhoff will continuing earning $48,620 a year for the job.
  

   
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  Lake Park comeback falls short against York May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Tessa Kroll couldn't believe the pickle she found herself in.Sailing through five innings with a 7-run lead, York's senior pitcher suddenly was a Lake Park hit from losing it all, the bases loaded in a two-run game. Worse, four Kroll walks had contributed to the trouble.
  

   

• COD theater presents ‘One, Two. . .What Comes Next?'May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage Summer Repertory Theatre Presents “One, Two. . .What Comes Next?” at the McAninch Arts Center on the Glen Ellyn campus and area locations in June and July.
  

   

• COD welcomes 12 international students to campus this summerMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage has been selected to host 12 international students this summer through the Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) and currently is seeking local host families to help welcome the students to the area.
  

   

• Baseball/Scouting DuPage County’s Class 3A/4A sectionals May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Neuqua Valley is scorching hot and could make a run like the one that saw the Wildcats finish third at Class 4A state in 2008. Hinsdale South is a No. 2 seed but hasn't had a lengthy postseason since it made the super sectionals in 2004. In Class 3A Glenbard South is trying to turn a strong end to the regular season into a sectional title at home.
  

   

• COD Summer Rep presents ‘The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch’May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, presents “The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch” by James L. Rosenberg at 7 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, June 23 to 24, June 29 to July 1 and July 6 to 8. All performances are in the MAC’s Studio Theatre.
  

   

• COD Learning Commons offers one-stop-servicesMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Offering students a new single location for academic support services, College of DuPage's new Learning Commons opens Monday, June 11, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2102, on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
  

   
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  NATO restrictions messing up Bensenville kids' travel plans May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Even kids can't catch a break with the NATO-induced security beatdown. Concord Lutheran School students planned the trip of a lifetime to the nation's capital, only to run into snags because they're traveling today. Here's how they're coping. Plus traffic alerts and a roundabout wonk-o-rama.
  

   

• South Elgin Lions Offer Half-Price Bingo May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  The South Elgin Lions Club will be having a Half Price Bingo on Saturday, May 26th.
  

   

• COD hosts summer info sessions for Benedictine BA Degree ProgramMay 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  College of DuPage and Benedictine University will host a series of information sessions this summer for the new COD/Benedictine 3+1 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Management program.