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Quitting smoking is only a phone call awayMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day and the DuPage County Health Department reminds smokers that they can get help to quit by calling the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.
Images: Montini Catholic High School Graduation May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Montini Catholic High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at the school.
Lombard's Lilac Parade gets nostalgicMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Lombard’s Lilac Parade on Sunday took spectators on a trip through the past. The theme of the 59th annual Lilac Parade was “Nostalgia from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.” Many of the organizations marching in the parade reflected that theme. The local VFW Post, for example, carried signs that listed “Movies Of Our Time” (“Apocalypse Now”) and “Songs of Our Time” (“Age of Aquarius”).
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.
Historic Fullersburg Cemetery Open to the Public on Memorial DayMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Fuller Family and The Fullersburg Historic Foundation invite you to tour the Fullersburg Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Sclafani triple caps Montini rally May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Lombard board changes stance on firefighter hiring May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Five months ago, Lombard trustees wouldn't hire one firefighter. Thursday night, they voted unanimously to hire four new firefighters and promote three to lieutenants. "There was a public safety need that had to be filled," Village President Keith Giagnorio said. "I was really happy that the board stepped up and took care of it."
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.
Lombard leans toward 25% development on Ken-Loch land May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Lombard trustees are one step away from clarifying their land use policy for the Ken-Loch Golf Links, indicating they would be open to allowing some type of development on up to 25 percent of the property. Trustees gave preliminary approval in a 4-2 vote Thursday to a recommendation that would designate the property as primarily open space.
Lombard's Lilac Parade strolls through the decades May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Adults attending this year's Lilac Parade in Lombard will be sure to see something they recognize from years past. The 59th annual parade's theme is "Nostalgia from the '60s, '70s and '80s," which parade committee chairwoman Erica Fisette said will appeal to younger and "more experienced" parade viewers. "We're sure to see some tie-dye and some peace signs and maybe some leg warmers for the '80s," Fisette said. "It should be a fun parade this year."
Mueller named honorary marshal for Lilac Parade May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lilac Parade committee had an easy time choosing this year's grand marshal, as one name stood out in the minds of everyone making the decision. Bill Mueller. The late Mueller's wife, Eileen, and daughters, Donna Fruehe and Debbie Rapata will ride at the beginning of the parade in the longtime leader's honor.
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.
Cohen, Glenbard South rally to beat Glenbard WestMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
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.
Waubonsie Valley beats Lake Park in nine innings May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Scout Troops Contribute to the Fabric of Community in West Chicago May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Scout Troops Contribute to the Fabric of Community in West Chicago
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
House walk spotlights old, new of Lombard architecture May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Victorian homes built in 1885, two large homes built in the last eight years and the Victorian Cottage Museum built in 1882 will be open for public tours Friday, May 17, as the Kiwanis Club of Lombard presents its 10th annual Lilac Time house walk, "Over the Threshold — A Tour of Distinctive Lombard Homes." The old and the new blend together in a small area, showing the architectural diversity of the Lilac Village.