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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.
District 203 teachers getting pay bump May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Teachers in Naperville Unit District 203 will receive average raises totaling 10.2 percent over the next three years, although the cost to taxpayers to fund those increases will rise only about 6 percent over that same period, officials said Thursday. Both the District 203 school board and the teachers union have approved the new three-year pact, but refused to release copies of the contract until all parties have signed it.
Nicarico Run for Reading returns with new theme, location May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
An annual fundraiser honoring the life of a 10-year-old murder victim returns to Naperville next month with a new theme and hopefully some "new excitement," organizers say. The 12th Annual Jeanine Nicarico Run for Reading is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave. For the first time, the fundraiser will take place at night, and participants are being asked to help illuminate the 5K course by wearing glow sticks.
Shift lifts Lo, Swamy to win May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
It did not look promising for the Naperville Central doubles team of Wesley Lo and Sid Swamy in their third-round match against Deerfield at the state tennis tournament on Thursday.
Ventrella pitches Lisle into sectional final May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Join us for the 2nd Annual Run for Rwanda 5k & Fitness WalkMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The race is sponsored by a coalition of area churches The race will be held June 22nd. All proceeds benefit Africa New Life Ministries
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.
Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels Donated to Needy Seniors May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
St. John’s Preschool in Naperville recently donated 12 large bags of paper products to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP).
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).
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
Naperville Dist 203 teachers get 6 percent over three yearsMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A three-year contract finalized by Naperville Unit District 203 board members Wednesday amounts to an approximate 2 percent increase over the next three years for the district's 1,300 teachers.
No prosecution of District 129 officials in abuse case May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Kane County state's attorney's office announced Wednesday that it will not seek to prosecute any West Aurora District 129 officials for not reporting suspected sexual abuse to state authorities. A former band director was sentenced to 12 years in prison last year after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two of his students.
Naperville Central advances with shutout May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Waubonsie Valley keeps WW South from regional crown May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
It was a happy birthday Wednesday for Waubonsie Valley boys volleyball coach Al Lagger.
Swift leads Naperville North comeback May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
If Naperville North and Neuqua Valley had played first goal wins, fans would have missed a great girls soccer game. A Zoe Swift goal 44 seconds into Wednesday's Class 3A Bolingbrook sectional final only whet the appetite for an action-packed game that turned into a 4-3 Huskies victory. "I didn't expect 4-3 either, but when you sit back and you think about it, when you've got this many attacking pieces out there that both of these teams have, it's really not a surprise I guess when you think of it," Huskies coach Steve Goletz said. "Obviously, neither of us probably going into the game, Neuqua or us, wanted to say we'd give up that many goals. But I think it's obviously a testament to the attacking players that are on the field."
Waubonsie Valley makes it look easy May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsie Valley made a tough girls soccer sectional semifinal look downright easy. The third-seeded Warriors scored three times in the first half and defeated No. 2 Plainfield North 4-0 Wednesday at Bolingbrook. They will meet defending Class 3A champion Naperville North in the sectional final at 4 p.m. Friday.
Palatine Battle of the Bands Scheduled for June 10May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Four teen bands will perform for prizes and additional playing opportunities on June 10.
Accretive Health named one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Accretive Health was recently honored with Interactive Health’s 2012 annual “Healthiest Companies in America” award.
Benet’s York homers twice to beat Metea Valley May 21, 2013 12:00 AM