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North Central College – A Fresh Start: Transferring from One College to Another

by Heather Breed Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission As winter turns to spring, college-bound high school seniors are finalizing decisions about which postsecondary institution to attend....

KidsMatter 2 Us – Kindness Counts Challenge is underway, join the movement

The Kindness Counts Challenge is a special initiative underway led by the Community Youth Team (CYT), a coalition of 36 youth-serving organizations who work...

March Fourth is national day to recognize marching bands

Above / Spectators are welcome to line the streets in downtown Naperville during the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick's Parade stepping off at 10AM...

Little Friends: Community Services for Children & Adults with Intellectual and other types of Developmental Disabilities

It struck me after participating in an update for our legislators with several other providers that some of the information we shared that day...

Naperville artist will exhibit work in Marmion Academy’s Art Gallery, March 5-April 7

“Color: Breathe In … Breathe Out …” will be on exhibit at Marmion Academy’s Art Gallery, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. “Color: Breathe In …...

Schools closed in Districts 203 and 204 on Presidents Day, plus some local facts and trivia

Above / The street named for President George Washington runs north to south in Naperville. The city's most important thoroughfare through downtown Naperville crosses...

Live performances will be staged on venues at North Central College

Above / The stage is set to come alive with a high-energy trip down memory lane featuring the resounding hits from Motown on Saturday,...

North Central College is set to host first Women’s Wrestling Regional in Chicago

Updated Post, Feb. 19, 2023 / North Central College wins first-place trophy at Women's Wrestling Regional on Sun., Feb. 19, 2023, in Gregory Arena...

Rotary Club of Naperville grants benefit 13 nonprofit organizations

Above / Rotary Club of Naperville presents 13 grants totaling more than $70,000 to nonprofit organizations with proceeds from Holiday Parade of Lights. (Photo...

DuPage County, SCARCE Hosting 17th Annual Sustainable Design Challenge for Local High Schools

DuPage County Report DuPage County and SCARCE are now accepting project registrations from local high school students for the 17th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, which...

Little Friends: Record employment for people with disabilities

With last month’s announcement of our new facility and plans to implement more opportunities for personal development and job training for people with disabilities,...

Love for Turning Pointe

by a Turning Pointe Mom As the mom of a child with special needs, it’s all too easy to get lost in the space between...

KidsMatter 2 Us – Crisis Text Line Emotional Help Right Your Fingertips

For someone in the midst of a mental health crisis, help can be right at your fingertips. With the help of the Crisis Text...

Little Friends Benefit Auction is March 4

The 46th Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction is set for a new venue on Sat., March 4, 2023. The benefit will be held at...

Celebrating Black History at North Central College

By Karl Constant, M.S. Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs Each February, North Central College is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a full calendar of...

North Central College Fine & Performing Arts / February 2023 Calendar

For tickets to featured shows in February, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469). 10AM & 1PM Sat., Feb. 4 Theater: North...

North Central College – Thank you, Naperville, for painting the town red

By Jim Godo ’93, North Central College Vice President for Communication and Strategic Initiatives and Special Assistant to the President When the North Central College...

Notes on ‘Chippy’ from the archives at North Central College

Above / More than a few times, Chippy has demonstrated that he loves a Naperville parade. North Central College athletic teams made the change from...

KidsMatter 2 Us – The loneliness epidemic

Growing mental health issues in teens have been well-documented in recent years, as has the discussion of how to help adolescents cope with depression,...

More new space for Little Friends

Late this fall, Little Friends was presented with an opportunity to add new space for the organization’s future. I’m pleased to share that we...

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