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NIU signs proton doctors

The Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation will supply radiation oncologists to provide proton cancer treatment services at the Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center. The treatment facility is under construction in West Chicago and will be the first in the state to provide proton therapy for cancer patients. Northern Illinois University is the main backer of the project, but does not have a medical school at its DeKalb campus, which is why it sought a pact with Northwestern. Proton therapy differs from traditional cancer treatments by localizing the patient's exposure to radiation, which can reduce dangerous and costly side effects.

Holiday bazaar in DuPage

The DuPage County Convalescent Center is sponsoring a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 on the first floor of the center at 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Proceeds will go to the center's resident recreation fund that provides programming and activities to enhance the care and quality of life for the center's residents. The event features crafts, books, baked goods and a luminaria sale. Vendors are still be sought. For details, call (630) 784-4249.

Boy Scout troop fundraiser

Boy Scout Troops 194 and 408 of Roselle are sponsoring a fundraiser to send the Hi Adventure Crew to the Boy Scout Sea Base in Florida. Everyone's gathering at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 for dinner at Stardust Bowl in Addison, and for bowling at 10 p.m. Tickets are $30 a person. For details, call John Gaspari (847) 456-2985.