College notes

As part of a new course designed to deepen student’s understanding of media and its influence on an international scale, two Benedictine University students from Naperville were among the first four to take the course and visit China. Aida Blaszak, bilingual journalism major, and Saul …

Naperville Fire Department wants your clunker

The Naperville Fire Department is seeking donations of used vehicles. Firefighters will practice auto extrication skills with them.

Auto extrication is the practice of safely removing victims from vehicles that are involved in accidents so severe that getting out is impossible. In these instances, firefighters …

Naperville woman motivated to help families facing cancer

“Woman of the Year” is a pretty impressive title, but Michelle Dodd — who is in the running to receive the honor from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Illinois — is more focused on raising awareness of childhood blood cancers. Dodd of Naperville is …

Building Memories: 420-436 S. Washington St.

Former owners, tenants and clients talk about one particular downtown building with great affection. But most Napervillians think of it as that awful, abandoned building they stare at while waiting for the light to change at Washington Street and Aurora Avenue.

Grand opening of Thursday Lunch for Seniors

Thursday Lunch for Seniors: With support from the American Association of Retired Asians, the DuPage Senior Citizens Council will host Thursday Lunch for Seniors, with a grand opening from noon to 3 p.m. May 24 at Shahi Nihari, 530 E. North Ave., Lombard.

DSCC’s Thursday …

Good Times: Cuisine for a Cause on April 26

The Naperville CARES ninth annual Cuisine for a Cause was the organization’s most successful event to date, raising $135,000 to benefit needy families in Naperville. The April 26 event showcased signature dishes from more than 25 Naperville restaurants as well as local wine and beer …

Faith Briefs: Churches offer theater, music

College’s a capella choir to perform at Knox Church; Hope Church presents ‘Godspell’ at Center Stage; Grace Church presents Fifth House Ensemble

Library resources abound for job seekers

During these tough economic times, the Naperville Public Library offers valuable resources, services and programs for job seekers. A recent report by the American Library Association highlights the value of libraries in combating the recession. According to this national survey, 223 million Americans say their …

Post-season highlights on NCTV

The 2011-2012 school year is coming to an end, and that means so are many of the sports. “Naperville Sports Weekly” will be there to catch all the post-season action. Every week, host Alex Symonds brings viewers a fast-paced 30-minute show with highlights, scores and …

Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011

Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year. Isabella — which had been the top girl’s name for two years — dropped to second place in 2011, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration. Emma, Olivia and Ava rounded out the top five. Rounding out the top five for boys: William, Jayden and Noah.

Naperville Eats: Early vegetables ripe for the picking

Linda Thompson’s initial impetus for planting a garden was “all about the tomato, freshly picked, fully ripe and warm off the vine,” she explains. But over the years, she has found there are many other delicious homegrown flavors that have made her a believer in eating what is ready to pick in her garden.

Senior Living: DuPage Senior Citizens Council

The DuPage Senior Citizens Council was founded in 1975 with the goal of enriching the lives of seniors, allowing them to live safely in their homes and provide the opportunity for them to maintain their well being.

Women convinced Mayo Clinic doctor to take their case

Meet the women of the inaugural SCAD Survivors Reunion, a bright, educated and determined group whose lives were jolted and nearly ended by a Sudden Coronary Artery Dissection.

College Notes

Halie Wenhold of Naperville received the Lamda Pi Eta Book Award in communication during the annual Hope College Honor Convocation on April 26 in Holland, Mich. The award was given to a senior communication student who has the highest grade point average. Dan Meyer of …

NCC student makes history accessible

History of North Central College is at your fingertips and accessible from your computer at historypin.com, thanks to the efforts of senior Ray Treonis.

Some 150 photos and their descriptions of campus sites and student life have been posted or pinned to historypin.com, an online …