As negotiations continue for a labor agreement between College of DuPage and the union representing full-time faculty, the Glen Ellyn college’s board approved a contract … Read more ›
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From the community
Capping `A Long Swim’: Five Seasons Burr Ridge Raises $2,000-Plus, Hosts ALS Activist’s Presentation
Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Burr Ridge is welcoming guest speaker and activist Doug McConnell to its café on Thursday, March 1. McConnell’s arrival … Read more ›
Politics and government
Quinn’s bad news budget: ‘Our rendezvous with reality has arrived’
SPRINGFIELD—Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today delivered a bad news budget speech, calling for prison closures, layoffs and cutbacks to health care for the poor. Read … Read more ›
News, Schools
COD board OKs tuition increase
Tuition will increase for College of DuPage students next year. Glen Ellyn community college officials voted 5-2 Tuesday to raise tuition $4 per credit hour, … Read more ›
Sports
Wrestling: Henry’s return boosts Oak Park in victory over Hinsdale Central
Oak Park didn’t need Darius Henry in Tuesday’s 47-19 dual team sectional championship victory over Hinsdale Central. But make no mistake about it, Henry’s return … Read more ›
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DuPage County officials to take long look at viability of county fair
The DuPage County Board should examine the long-term viability of its county fair and how distribution of state funding for the event is handled, a … Read more ›
Schools
Decreasing enrollment may lead to staff reductions in D181
Decreasing enrollment is prompting Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181 to considering reducing its teaching staff for the 2012/2013 school year. Although officials are not yet sure … Read more ›
News, Schools
COD trustees to consider raising tuition rates
Tuition could increase for College of DuPage students if trustees vote to approve a recommendation from school officials on Tuesday. Glen Ellyn junior college officials … Read more ›
Education
From the community
Family Reading Day: Reading is a Gift and a Pleasure
FAMILY READING DAY: READING IS A GIFT AND A PLEASURE Family Reading Day was presented at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School and at Burr Ridge … Read more ›
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The March 15 Safety Contest Deadline is Almost Here! Submit Your Entry Today to Win an iPad!
The March 15, 2012 deadline for the Sixth Annual Metra Safety Contest is quickly approaching. Don't miss out on your chance to win a new … Read more ›
