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Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley Zoo Learn how to identify frogs and toads during an online training program by Cosley Zoo and FrogWatch USA. Volunteers monitor a wetland site for 3 minutes multiple evenings during breeding season (February-August). Daily Herald file photo   Posted3/15/2021 11:19 AM Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring. You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWat...

DuPages virtual wedding showcase keeps planning possible This years DuPage Wedding Showcase will offer a virtual platform for wedding parties to easily and safely connect to DuPages premier wedding services and venues. Daily Herald file photo   Posted3/9/2021 7:25 PM No need to leave home to find the perfect wedding venue. The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a Virtual Wedding Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, inviting brides, grooms and planners to explore...

Saxophonist/composer Nick Zoulek to perform Rushing Past Willow March 10 Saxophonist Nick Zoulek, a Blackbird Creative Lab alumni, will perform compositions from his works "Rushing Past Willow" and "Enter Branch" on Wednesday, March 10. Courtesy of Nick Zoulek   Updated 3/5/2021 7:50 PM On Wednesday, March 10, Eighth Blackbird, a four-time Grammy Award-winning Chicago-based music ensemble, will showcase sax player and composer Nick Zoulek in a livestream concert at 7 p.m. CT. Thi...

Addison mayoral challenger wants to bring diversity Richard "Rich" Veenstra Richard "Rich" Veenstra, Addisons two-term incumbent mayor, is facing his first contested election. Maria Sinkule, the Addison Public Library board president, says shes running for mayor because she wants to address issues related to racial equity and diversity in the village.   "Its important to have representation of people who look like me on local community boards," said Sinkule, who is Mexican American...

Nature programs explore the sweet tastes of spring   This month, naturalists are demonstrating how to tap for maple syrup with in-person and online programs across the suburbs. John Starks | Staff Photographer   Posted3/4/2021 3:03 PM The warmer, sunny days and cool nights of March encourage maple trees to produce their sweetest sap. Learn more about the process of making maple syrup at events around the suburbs this month. Cook County   The Forest Preserves of Cook County is o...

Taxpayers anticipated to save $9M with COD board refunding of bonds   Updated 3/4/2021 4:41 PM The College of DuPage Board of Trustees at its Feb. 18 meeting unanimously approved the issuance of approximately $33.7 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, which will yield property tax savings for Community College District 502 taxpayers of approximately $9 million. "We are very pleased to take this opportunity to exercise fiscal responsibility and save our taxpayers money," sai...

Marvel at maple syruping traditions at two DuPage Forest Preserves Learn how to drill a sugar maple tree during "DIY Maple Sugaring: The Basics" on Saturday, March 13, at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County The warmer, sunny days and cool nights of March encourage maple trees to produce their sweetest sap. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County   Posted3/4/2021 2:41 PM Explore how tree sap is transformed into sw...

College of DuPages stackable credentials can open doors to new career opportunities Dr. Brian Caputo Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 3/5/2021 6:15 PM It seems incredible that one year has passed since COVID-19 forced us into remote learning and working environments. No one could have predicted the scope of the pandemics impact. People lost jobs, students put educational plans on hold, and families did their best to adapt to a new routine we all thought would last a few mo...

ADDISON, Texas, Mar 04, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has launched Click n’ Close Title, a digital-first residential title insurance company, to deliver more comprehensive digital mortgage closing services to the residential real estate market. Licensed in six states (Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan and Virginia) with more on the way, Click n’ Close Title utilizes a completely digital process to deliver a consistent, mod...

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois Recognizes Social Work Month   Updated 3/3/2021 11:46 AM Among the unsung heroes during the Coronavirus pandemic are social workers who have been on the frontlines along with doctors, nurses, grocery store staff and other essential employees working every day to help our families and communities. "Here at Lutheran Children and Family Services of Illinois social workers are an integral part of our work with children and families. As an ag...