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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
Alexis Reisch of Bolingbrook and Meghan Thome of Naperville are the 2013 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A graduate of Lyons Township High School, Reisch earned an Associate in Science degree and is transferring to the University of Illinois-Chicago. Thome is a former educator who returned to school and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Graphic Design.
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.
You'll be surprised by these facts about arthritisMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
May is National Arthritis Month and the DuPage County Health Department would like County residents to be aware of the surprising facts surrounding this common disease, which can be costly and painful.
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.
Guerin Prep soccer wins 1st regional title in school historyMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The girls' soccer team at Guerin College Preparatory High School has earned their first regional title in the school's 50-year history.
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.
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
Health Department offers free screenings for depressionMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the DuPage County Health Department will be offering free depression screenings at specific times and dates at three of its Public Health Centers during the week of May 20.