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  Updated 3/2/2021 5:20 PM The office of Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Educare West DuPage $1,112,540 to strengthen their Early Head Start early education program. Educare West DuPage is a part of a national network of Head Start providers working to ensure more children have access to high-quality early education.   "Early Head Start is one of the most successful federal anti-poverty programs that ensures yo...

Updated 2/24/2021 6:10 PM When the COVID-19 pandemic severely limited the College of DuPage Career Services Centers plans for its first Job Shadow program cohort in spring 2020, staff members adjusted their approach to provide students virtual one-on-one experiences with professionals in the workforce. Through the program, COD students are matched with a local employer for single-day experiential learning events. In preparation for the experience, students complete an etiquette and info worksho...

Updated 2/24/2021 6:06 PM Growing up, Johna Denault spent hours on her homework due to her dyslexia. To find an escape from the stress, she turned to photography. "When I was 12, I started taking photos with my parents Sears35MM camera," she said. "I took photos of nature and really enjoyed taking action shots. From then on, I knew I wanted to explore photography as a career."   As an adult, she enrolled in photography classes at College of DuPage. "I knew my limitations and strengths, and I t...

Posted2/22/2021 12:27 PM On Feb. 8, the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education approved naming Glenbard South Assistant Principal for Instruction Jessica Santee the next principal at Glenbard South and Seth Chapman the next Glenbard District 87 assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Both appointments are effective July 1. Chapman will replace Chris McClain, who will retire on June 30, and Santee will replace Sandra Coughlin, who will retire on June 30.   San...

College of DuPages Dialogue Over Distance explores reducing health disparities with community action Students and faculty from the COD Food Security Initiative plant crops at the Community Education Fuel Garden in preparation for summer and fall harvests. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 2/19/2021 12:37 PM Join College of DuPage experts this spring as they examine the intersections of prevailing health matters with local community organization leaders and health care provi...

Youth can connect with nature at DuPage Forest Preserve summer camps In "Insect Investigators," STEM Camp participants will search for insects and find out what makes them tick at two camps: June 28 to July 2 camp at Waterfall Glen in Darien, or Aug. 9-13 at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Youth entering fifth or sixth grade can sign up for archery camp from July 12-16 at Camp Blackwell in Warrenville. Participants will learn...

How Addison officials teamed up to stage mass vaccination Jewel-Osco pharmacist Toni Palmisano inoculates an Addison resident with the womans first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during a Wednesday afternoon clinic at Addison Trail High School organized by DuPage High School District 88, the village of Addison and the pharmacy chain. Courtesy of the Village of Addison   Updated 2/18/2021 6:34 AM While many Illinois residents eligible to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine strugg...

TikToker Addison Rae said the negative comments about her looks hurt her but she would not allow her haters affect her self-esteem.

East Greenbush native writes Olivia Newton-Johns latest song Kristi Gustafson Barlette FacebookTwitterEmail 1of53 Musician Eddie Kilgallon performs on stage. The artist who Kilgallon had watched — and admired — play Sandy in timeless classic "Grease" had chosen the East Greenbush native’s "Window In The Wall" track as a way to come out of retirement.Courtesy of Eddie KilgallonShow MoreShow Less 2of53 “I’ve always enjoyed singing duets more than singing on my own and when I first heard...

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Glenbard Parent Series will welcome Tara Westover, author of "Educated: A Memoir," in an evening webinar.