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New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters and emails from patrons upset that the 80-member ensemble might have given its final curtain call at a January concert. The orchestra had been performing at the college's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn until this season, when a $35 million renovation project began that forced the orchestra to schedule concerts off-campus.
Willowbrook wins in second OT Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It took two extra periods but the Warriors (10-12, 3-7) pulled out a West Suburban Gold Conference victory in Villa Park behind a 29-point performance from Yash Trent and Tiger Greene’s 27 points.
Tax increase questions on several DuPage ballotsFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Voters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money.
Productive day for Glenbard N. at Maine EastFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Heading to Champaign next weekend? Your probabilities of running into a few young men with bleached blonde hair are looking strong. And when you do, you will have found Glenbard North's 7 state-qualified wrestlers, all hoping for individual state titles and traditionally wearing the hairdos. Success for the Panthers came easy at the Class 3A Maine East sectional Saturday afternoon as Jon Marmolego (120 pounds), Jered Cortez (126) and Brian Murphy (152) all grabbed first-place wins in their respective weight classes, while Jimique Davis at 160 took second place, Patrick Augstyn (106) and Johnny Gosinski (132) placed third and Colton Wegner (170) sneaked into Champaign in fourth place. “We brought 10 guys here, seven got out and I can remember when we'd be happy if we got one guy out,” said Panthers' coach Mark Hahn. “To get seven guys out that's pretty good. We had five in the finals, pretty good tournament, all the way around.”
Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
Zepeda leads Lake Park to victory Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
Experience the Boomers Like a VIP in the ALL-NEW Executive ClubFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Be the first to join the Schaumburg Boomers exclusive Executive Club where you can own individual seats in one of our lavish luxury suites with food and beverage included all for one low price for the 2013 season. The Boomers have turned one luxury suite into the swanky summer home of some of Schaumburg and the surrounding area’s most successful businesses. A season pass to the Executive Club includes premium indoor and outdoor seating for all 51 games plus a rotating menu of decadent buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the low price of roughly $39 per game per seat.
College of DuPage moving on in numbers Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The NCAA begins its football signing period Wednesday, and more than two dozen College of DuPage players will be signing.
Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.
New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
Saving Monica PietrakFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The friends and family of Monica Pietrak are raising funds to save her life from a life threatening cancer. Her son needs his mother.
Waubonsie’s strong showing can’t thwart St. Charles North Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Even if Waubonsie Valley’s thrilling win in the 400-yard freestyle relay wasn’t enough to overtake St. Charles North for the Upstate Eight team title, the Warriors did manage to cap off the conference meet in style and send themselves off to sectionals with a big boost of confidence.
Images: Competitive Cheerleading finals Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Teams participated in the Competitive Cheerleading finals on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.
Images: Cheerleading Prelims, Northwest and North Suburbs Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Competitive Cheerleading prelims in Bloomington. Antioch, Barrington, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Conant, Elk Grove, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Hoffman Estates, Lake Zurich, Mundelein, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Stevenson participated.
Suburban cheer teams move on to finals Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The finals are set, and lots of suburban high schools will compete for the IHSA state cheerleading championships on Saturday in Bloomington. Perennial coed powerhouse Buffalo Grove High School led all scorers Friday, finishing with 91.72 points out of a possible 100.
New Business in Downtown West Chicago Will Be A Resource For HVAC Supplies and Information Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
New Business in Downtown West Chicago Will Be A Resource For HVAC Supplies and Information
Your concern for Cummings is appreciated but not needed Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Sam Cummings is used to the concerned questions from strangers. “A lot of people are nice, they ask me how I’m doing,” said the Lake Park senior, a member of the Lancers girls basketball team. “They ask if I’m in radiation. Most people on the street assume I have cancer.” ummings does not have cancer. The condition she has is Alopecia.
Research shows impact of Eagle Scouts on communities and nationJan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Three Fires Council had 414 young men earn their Eagle Scout rank in 2012, which was the Centennial of the Eagle Scout Award and an all-time high for council's Eagle class. Eagle Scout service project hours totaled 67,484.This Eagle Scout Class will be honored at a dinner on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the Wyndham in Lisle.
Call to artists for neXt gallery – Pop-Up Art Gallery ProgramJan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The St Charles Arts Council is issuing a Call to Visual Artists to participate in the upcoming neXt gallery in St. Charles.