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High school chefs impress Food Network star in Addison competition

ADDISON – The three contestants danced and dodged in between one another like seasoned professionals. Cheers from the crowd occasionally rang through the kitchen, particularly when Zach Molokie released the steam from his pressure cooker, causing hot water to shoot a few feet into the air."... [Once ... Read More »

Student chefs compete for Cutting Edge Tour: 8 photos

Three culinary students at the Technology Center of DuPage, in Addison, compete in a 40-minute cooking challenge for the Rock Star Chef - Cutting Edge Tour, on Thursday, May 1

Shedding light on violence

Glenbard North’s ‘Bang, Bang You’re Dead’ tackles difficult subjects for schools

Carol Stream students go on virtual field trip with NBC weatherman

On May 10, a group of third-grade students from Western Trails, Roy DeShane, Cloverdale and Carol Stream elementary schools spent time with NBC Meteorologist Andy Avalos on a

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High school chefs impress Food Network star in Addison competition

ADDISON – The three contestants danced and dodged in between one another like seasoned professionals. Cheers from the crowd occasionally rang through the kitchen, particularly ... Read More »

Opinions

Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More »

Take the opportunity to JustPlay! in May

May is a busy month at the Carol Stream Park District. We’re preparing for summer programs, planning our fall season and getting ready for our two-day free festival JustPlay! ... Read More »

Sports

Kennedy beats broken bones to win state title

FRANKFORT – Two broken bones prevented the 2013 season from starting as planned for Glenbard North sophomore gymnast TJ Kennedy. Winning a state title Saturday put the perfect finishing touch on the healing process. Kennedy suffered two broken bones in the palm of his hand during the Panthers’ first meet of the season. Two months later, Kennedy captured a state title on vault as part of the individual event finals Saturday at Lincoln-Way East. ... Read More »

Glenbard North loses DVC finale, finishes 14-7 in league play

NAPERVILLE - Yielding four unearned runs, Glenbard North was denied a series sweep Wednesday by a 5-1 Naperville North victory in the Panthers' DVC finale. Glenbard North fell to 17-11 on the spring and wrapped up league play with a 14-7 mark. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

What's your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

The La Grange Pet Parade
The DuPage County Fair
Eyes to the Skies Festival
The American Music Festival at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn