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Scouting Tri-Cities boys basketball

Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Nathan Drye (10th year, 145-122) Last year: 16-13, 5-5, tied for second in the Suburban Christian Blue Division; lost to St. Francis in the Class 3A IMSA regional final. Key returnees: Sean Anger, sr., C; Andy Czerak, ...

Updated: Nov 25, 2013 at 09:08 PM

Scouting Tri-Cities girls basketball

Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Mark Fitzgerald (6th year, 74-70) Last year: 14-15, 3-9 in the SCC Blue Division Key returnees: Gabi Alfaro, jr., G, Kalie Soris, jr., G, Natalie Droeske, jr., G, Jordyn Sundberg, jr., G, Maggie O’Brien, sr., G/F Top n...

Updated: Nov 21, 2013 at 09:19 AM

With taste of success as guide, Huntley back for more

Success can be a pretty huge motivator, in both sports and life. Huntley's girls basketball team came across some unexpected success last season when the Red Raiders went on one of those magical postseason runs coaches dream about all summer long. A...

Updated: Nov 22, 2013 at 10:37 PM

DuPage County foundation launches school readiness initiative

DuPage County is home to dozens of family and children's service organizations, but officials say a growing number of low-income households lack the resources or ability to access the help they need — especially when it comes to preparing children f...

Updated: Nov 21, 2013 at 11:09 AM

Free Thanksgiving Day dinner at Warrenville's Trinity Lutheran

On Thursday November 28th, a Thanksgiving meal of turkey and all the trimmings will be prepared and served by Trinity's members for anyone who wants to come by between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. Our goal is to provide a Thanksgiving meal and wel...

Updated: Nov 21, 2013 at 05:05 PM

Treiber leaving thriving Glenbard South program

A good thing about the pension and benefits system in Illinois public education is it allows men and women to retire while still in the prime of their lives, able and eager to pursue their interests and, if desired, contribute professionally. A bad ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2013 at 07:42 PM

Library's B.E.N.D. program delivers

Thanks to the efforts of Administrative Librarian, Melody E. Coleman, a delivery of 143 books, 232 magazines, and over 50 personal care items was made by the West Chicago Public Library District (WCPLD) to the Illinois Youth Correction center (IYC) ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2013 at 05:15 PM

Hoffman Estates' Wille to roll for McKendree

Hoffman Estates senior Sarah Wille has signed a letter of intent to attend Mckendree University in downstate Lebanon. Wille, the Mid-Suburban League champion last year, has been a varsity bowler for four years. “She is looking to repeat this year,”...

Updated: Nov 19, 2013 at 10:45 PM

Dist. 204 likely switching to DuPage Valley Conference in 2015

High school principals in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 are recommending a change in athletic conferences that could bring Metea, Neuqua and Waubonsie Valley high schools into the DuPage Valley Conference by fall 2015. A final decision will be ma...

Updated: Nov 19, 2013 at 05:44 PM

Monday’s girls basketball scoreboard

Monday’s girls basketball scoreboard * St. Charles East 64, Schaumburg 57 St. Charles East — Claussner 4 2-6 10, Washington 4 4-5 12, Meadows 1 2-2 4, Hilton 10 2-4 25, Nowling 3 2-6 8, Vitkus 1 0-0 2, Williams 0 0-0 0, John 0 3-3 3. Totals 23 15-26...

Updated: Nov 19, 2013 at 12:26 AM