DuPage County News
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Former COD administrator reflects on March on Washington on its 55th anniversary
Sep 21, 2018 7:27 PM - Retired College of DuPage administrator Ernie Gibson, Ph.D., has many fond memories of the historical March on Washington, which he played a part in organizing 55 years ago. None are greater than the display of unity he experienced during the protest on Aug. 28, 1963. -
College of DuPage offers workshops, classes for older adult lifelong learnersSep 21, 2018 7:20 PM - This fall, the Continuing Education program at College of DuPage is offering special programming aimed at lifelong learners, age 50 or older, through its Living Well and Plus 50 series.
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Erratic driving leads to weapons charge in Aurora
Sep 21, 2018 7:10 PM - Erratic driving caught an officer's attention, leading to the arrest of a passenger who illegally possessed a semi-automatic rifle, Aurora police say. -
Dr. Mark Curtis-Chávez named new College of DuPage Provost
Sep 21, 2018 6:50 PM - The College of DuPage board of trustees unanimously approved Dr. Mark Curtis-Chávez as the new provost during the Aug. 16 meeting. In the new role, he will oversee the College's Academic and Student Affairs departments, which will be combined under one division to better align the institution's focus on student success. -
Fire guts White Pines house as firefighters hampered by water main breaks
Sep 21, 2018 5:14 PM - A house at 17W159 Woodland Ave. near Bensenville valued at roughly $600,000 was destroyed by a fire Thursday after firefighters were thwarted by water main breaks that disabled nearby hydrants. -
League to host candidates twice in OctoberSep 21, 2018 10:30 AM - The League of Women Voters, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Lisle Chapter is partnering with Benedictine University to host a "Meet and Greet" of local candidates running for office this November.
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Two years later, murder of Barrington Hills construction magnate remains a mystery
Sep 21, 2018 9:22 AM - It's been almost two years since the badly beaten body of a Barrington Hills construction magnate was found dead in a torched and abandoned vehicle in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. We don't seem any closer to knowing who is responsible or why.
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Lake Park's 'Breaking Boundaries' opens doors for female students
Sep 21, 2018 9:15 AM - With the 2018-19 school year successfully underway, Lake Park High School is proud to partner with the DuPage County Workforce Development Division to host the third installment of the Breaking Boundaries series. -
Pay thousands to Roselle now for sidewalks sometime later? Residents object
Sep 21, 2018 5:00 AM - Some homeowners in an unincorporated neighborhood near Roselle say the village is forcing them to make a difficult decision. They must either pay Roselle thousands of dollars for sidewalks they may never get or be disconnected from the village's sanitary sewer system. -
Kane Senior Council seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels
Sep 21, 2018 6:42 PM - The Kane Senior Council is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to frail and homebound seniors in Aurora. Meals on Wheels are delivered 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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