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  • A simple action plan to reduce your risk of cancerFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    February is National Cancer Prevention Month and the DuPage County Health Department encourages residents to focus on what is most important to prevent cancer and get healthy.

     
  • COD Offers New Biomedical Engineering Technology Degree Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    College of DuPage is offering a new Biomedical Engineering Technology degree for students pursuing careers as electronic technicians in hospitals,

     
  • February ‘Images’ Highlights 3+1 Programs, Visiting ChefFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    “Images,” College of DuPage’s monthly one-half hour television show, features in its February edition segments on the College’s innovative 3+1 programs, highlights from a recent event with visiting Chef Paul Virant and a cooking segment with Culinary Professor Chris Thielman.

     
  • Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com ¬ Vernon Hills played Benet Academy Monday morning in girls basketball at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.

    Scouting the DuPage County girls basketball sectionals Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Here's a look at the Class 3A and 4A girls basketball postseason, from the perspective of teams in DuPage County.

     
  • The New Philharmonic orchestra will be performing an abbreviated three-concert schedule in 2013-14, college officials announced. It appeared the orchestra was in jeopardy of giving its final performance last month.

    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.

     
  • Jim Novak

    Wheaton entrepreneur suggests to start planning, saving for college earlyFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    The key to planning for college is to start saving early and know what you're doing. We talk to the owner of College Funding International in Wheaton.

     
  • A proposal to replace the Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Wheaton is among a list of questions that will appear on ballots throughout DuPage County.

    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.

     
  • Scout leaders’ stands are inconsistent Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
    A Wheaton letter to the editor: The BSA's reaffirmation of its Oath that Scouts shall do their "Duty to God" is obviously biblical in origin inasmuch as the Bible is where God's word is given. Yet how can the BSA claim to fulfill their Duty to God when they also agree to accept gays in their organization, yet the Bible tells us that if a man lies with another man as he does with a woman, they have committed an abomination and shall be put to death?

     
  • 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.”

     
  • Ruggles, Wheaton Academy stop Kaneland Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Just ask Wheaton Academy senior Cole Fritz why classmate Brandon Ruggles leads DuPage County in rebounding. “He’s just a horse,” Fritz said of Ruggles. He outworks everyone in there. Playing against him in practice, I hate rebounding against him because I know he’s going to work as hard as he can to get that board. And he takes a ton of charges. I think he has over 30 charges.”

     
  • A volunteer prepares to move a horse to another pasture at the Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioners are conducting their own investigation into claims that horses are poorly treated at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton.

    Second probe into horse neglect claims at DanadaFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioners quietly have launched their own investigation into claims of mistreatment of horses at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. The new probe comes 10 months after the issue apparently was settled when a veterinarian told forest officials that his assessment of the 25-horse herd found no signs of abuse.

     
  • Do we need new school in Wheaton? Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    A Wheaton letter to the editor: On Jan. 11, the Daily Herald stated, "Dist. 200 will ask you for millions." Why? People are hurting economically and yet they are requesting funds for a new school (Jefferson). In asking for those funds, they must be oblivious of what has happened to our economy, and the ensuing joblessness.

     
  • 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.

     
  • Gallery Theater sets audition dates for spring productionFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Gallery Theater of West Chicago has announced audition dates for its upcoming spring production of "Over the River and Through the Woods" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 21. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m.

     
  • Village Church of Barrington to host Stephen Ministry Workshop Mar 2Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    This workshop is an excellent opportunity for church leaders and other members to learn about the Stephen Series, a ministry system that equips and mobilizes laypeople for effective caring ministry.

     
  • WW South defends early lead Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Wheaton Warrenville South jumped all over West Chicago early and held off a second-half rally during Friday night’s DuPage Valley Conference contest.

     
  • Benet downs Hinsdale South Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM

     
  • West Aurora starts fast in win over Wheaton North Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    At least Jaylen Howze received fair warning. Playing at West Aurora Friday night, the Wheaton North senior twice tried to drive into the teeth of the Blackhawk defense. Both times 6-foot-7 Josh McAuley stood waiting.

     
  • Book notes: Dave Barry reads ‘Insane City’ in Naperville Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dave Barry reads from and signs copies of his new novel "Insanse City" at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville.

     
  • COD Career Fair attracts 500Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    More than 500 job seekers attended the inaugural College of DuPage, Daily Herald Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 2.

     
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