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Business, Government

Village looks to scrap economic development corporation, add full-time staff position

Glen Ellyn officials are changing the structure of its economic development efforts by eliminating funding for the long-running Economic Development Corporation and seeking to hire … Read more ›

Automotive
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Crime and police, News

Graffiti at park, theft at YMCA, and more

The following incidents were taken from Glen Ellyn police reports on Feb. 21: DUI A Lincolnwood man was charged with driving under the influence and … Read more ›

News, 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

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 ›

Education
Glenbard West student Nick Posegay was named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team
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Glenbard West student named to IHSA All-State Academic Team

Congratulations to Glenbard West High School student Nick Posegay for being selected to the 19th Annual IHSA All-State Academic Team. Since the IHSA established this … Read more ›

Education
Miss Representation
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Misrepresentation of Women Subject of Film to be Shown at College of DuPage

If the media is sending females the message that their value only lies in their body, this can only leave them feeling disempowered and distract … Read more ›

Travel
Bob and Nancy Hoel touring Holland on their tandem bicycle.
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Rolling Through Holland

When Bob Hoel prepares for a trip he packs the usual assortment of clothes and shoes, then carefully fits a disassembled tandem bike into a … Read more ›

Sports
Kids Scrumming Down in the Chicago Suburbs
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Rugby in the Suburbs

The Warthog Rugby Club is about to begin its inaugural season in Warrenville but they need some support. "Support" is a term used often while … 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 ›

Nature
After noticing a Cooper's hawk perched above Wheaton's Cosley Zoo duck pond last month, zookeepers moved 11 small ducks into the safety of an enclosed aviary with makeshift ponds. ( Keri Wiginton, Chicago Tribune / February 16, 2012 )

Wheaton’s Cosley Zoo protects small ducks from predatory Cooper’s hawk

The Cooper’s hawk looking for a meal at Wheaton’s Cosley Zoo won’t find small ducks on the menu these days. After noticing the hawk perched … Read more ›