Articles filed under Community Colleges
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Harper College writing teacher's debut novel a hitJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - He's lived in Mount Prospect for years, but there's something about his home state of West Virginia that sticks with Glenn Taylor. The state is featured prominently in T...
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New classes seek to bring women into world of weldingJul 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights resident Pamela Olin began welding 16 years ago when she was seven months pregnant with her second child. "I had ideas that I thought best expressed in...
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Time taking its toll on dated 'Coupla White Chicks'Jul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - It's generally acknowledged that it's OK to switch your brain off when it comes to summer entertainment. This is the time for Hollywood to stuff cineplexes with bloated ...
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State superintendent urges districts to prepare for budget cutsJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - In his weekly newsletter, State Superintendent of Education Chris Koch Tuesday urged teachers and administrators to reach out to their local lawmakers to decry cuts to s...
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Ousted COD president invited back for recognitionJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Former College of DuPage President Sunil Chand is returning to the campus. COD trustees next month are feting the former campus leader, who was ousted in May 2008. "He ...
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County's long view is shortsightedJul 04, 2009 11:00 pm - The McHenry County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as it now stands, is focused on accommodating and even encouraging rapid urbanization. Though the plan's vision statements fo...
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Oakton Community College arming campus police this fallJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - They carry batons, wear badges, make arrests, protect and serve. But for the first time this fall, Oakton Community College's campus police will carry guns. Arming Oakto...
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South Elgin student travels to Capitol to advocate for disease researchJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Andrew Stover, a Clinton Elementary student, traveled to Washington D.C. last week with mom Kim and representatives from the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. An...
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Cook County briefsJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - They're still heroes, anyway: Two Elgin men who were up for an award of up to $1 million through a NASCAR-related contest have came up short. Rick Schar and Roy Engstrom...
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State election board could penalize 2 COD trusteesJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The state election board may fine two College of DuPage trustees for filing faulty campaign paperwork. Former trustee Kory Atkinson submitted the complaints several week...