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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
Naperville North students capture state title for home design May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
State championship banners representing accomplishments in everything from football to badminton are on display at Naperville North High School. Now it's time to hang another banner, although this one has nothing to do with sports. The school's latest winning team was named the 2013 Mock Firms Illinois State Champion in Home Design.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
New COD Board Seated, Officers ElectedMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Board of Trustees bid farewell to outgoing Board Chairman David Carlin at an organizational board meeting Tuesday, May 7. During this special meeting, the Board also welcomed new Trustee Kathy Hamilton and congratulated returning Trustee Joseph Wozniak to his second six-year term
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said.
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Book Publishing Company Mission to Help Kids Become Super HeroesMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Round Table Companies launches Kickstarter campaign to create innovative comic that uses real-life authors as super heroes to help kids face challenges.
Kelly HS Class of ’63 Sets Reunion for September 27May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The 50th reunion of Kelly High School’s class of 1963 will be held on September 27, 2013 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Students from SASED’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Participate in “Deaf Can Do It” Community Service ProjectMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Forty-six students in the SASED Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at North School in District 45 participated in the second annual Illinois Service Resource Center’s community service day on May 1, 2013.
Brian Clement Named Overall Outstanding Part-Time Faculty MemberMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Brian Clement, adjunct Horticulture faculty, has been named College of DuPage’s Overall Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member for 2012-13.
Ken Gray Named Overall Outstanding Faculty Member for 2012-2013May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Ken Gray, Ph.D., professor of Psychology at College of DuPage, has been named the Overall Outstanding Faculty Member for 2012-2013.
May ‘Images’ Highlights EMT/Nursing Simulation, GED ProgramMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
“Images,” College of DuPage’s monthly one-half hour television show, features in its May edition segments on a recent collaborated simulation between EMT and Nursing students and testimonials on the College’s GED program.
Elimination forces COD softball to think about next year May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The summer started early for the College of DuPage softball team this year.
Flashes of Hope and Atia's Project Ladybug Fund partner with The Momsay.com to Host Fundraising Event Event proceeds will be donated to benefit pediatric cancer research and families impacted by pediatric cancer.May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Momsay.com, a Chicago-based parenting online resource, will host an exclusive fundraising event to benefit two pediatric cancer charities, Flashes of Hope and Atia's Project Ladybug Fund. The event, set for Friday May 17th, will take place at the Medinah Country Club and will include a fashion show, raffle, and several vendor showcases. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to these charities.
Find out what it's like to grow up in a Frank Lloyd Wright houseMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
For 17 years our family owned a prairie-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908. I will be in Chicago May 17th sharing my story through an engaging, educational and free multimedia presentation. see www.kimbixler.com
COD OKs decision to name building after president May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage President Robert Breuder's name will be etched in the history books of the state's largest community college, but now it'll be permanently etched on campus, too. In his last formal action as board chairman Tuesday night, David Carlin proposed the college's 66,000-square-foot Homeland Security Education Center be named in Breuder's honor at the time of his retirement.
Edward Hospital’s attempt to reclaim taxes riles District 203 May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Edward Hospital's attempts to reclaim taxes owed to them as a result of a 2012 change in state law are not going over well with some board members. According to DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry, Naperville Unit District 203 owes Edward Hospital $2,234,107.90 as a result of a new law that allows nonprofit hospitals to be exempt from local property taxes if they can show that they have done charitable work equal to or more than the property taxes they would otherwise owe. The changes also allow hospitals to claim property tax refunds for the three years prior to the law's passage.
Dental community invited to learn about emergency preparednessMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage County dentists and other dental professionals who want to learn about their roles in public health emergencies are invited to a “Dental Community Symposium to Enhance Public Health Preparedness” on Wednesday, May 15, at Medinah Shrine Center in Addison.
Gospel play “A Piece of My Soul” returns to ChicagoMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
“A Piece of My Soul - The Revival” takes its audience on an exciting journey through the history of gospel music in America—past to present—from early call-and-response work songs and negro spirituals to driving beats and mass choir harmonies common in today's contemporary gospel music-- with an emphasis on Chicago's indelible contribution to the form.