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A baby aardvark born last month to its seven-year-old mother Jessi was introduced at Brookfield Zoo today. (Heather Charles/ Chicago Tribune)

Brookfield Zoo introduces baby aardvark

Today at 3:24 p.m.

Brookfield Zoo today announced the birth of an aardvark at the zoo, the first born there in a decade. The aardvark—which hasn’t been named yet, … Read more ›

Automotive
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Schools
College of DuPage Faculty Association President Glenn Hansen, surrounded by COD faculty, addresses the COD board of trustees on Tuesday night. (Michelle Manchir/Tribune)

COD OKs raises for police, faculty still without a contract

By Michelle Manchir | Today at 2:59 p.m.

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 ›

Seniors
From the community

Rainbow Club Outing to "Gypsy" – Clarendon Hills Parks

By Darcy Gans | Yesterday at 12:20 p.m.

Let the Clarendon Hills Park District's Rainbow Club for active adults ages 50 and better entertain you this winter! A limited number of tickets remain … Read more ›

Politics and government

Quinn’s bad news budget: ‘Our rendezvous with reality has arrived’

Today at 7:47 a.m.

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

By Michelle Manchir | Today at 7:39 a.m.

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

Today at 6:47 a.m.

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 ›

Home and garden
Architect Brian Fryzel, left, meets with Westchester homeowners Glenn and Amy Fundator during Ask an Architect program at Western Springs Recreation Center in Western Springs. (Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune / January 24, 2012)

Ask an architect: Program helps point homeowners in right direction before remodeling

Today at 6:33 a.m.

The Fundators have names for the different problem areas of their Westchester house. Downstairs is the “Greg Brady Basement,” furnished in a woefully outdated decor. … Read more ›

News
The DuPage County Fair includes animal showings, like for this 250-pound pig last year, but a consultant for the county suggests examining fair finances for any pork in funding. (Chuck Berman, Chicago Tribune 2011 / July 27, 2011)

DuPage County officials to take long look at viability of county fair

Today at 6:15 a.m.

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

By Annemarie Mannion | Yesterday at 2:16 p.m.

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

By Michelle Manchir | Yesterday at 1:47 p.m.

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 ›

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