North Central College News

NCC series tickets: Series tickets for North Central College's new fine and performing arts season are now on sale.

The director of the Peace Corps , Aaron Williams, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th commencement ceremony of North Central College in Naperville.

An artist during last year's Fine Art Fair puts the finishing touches on a piece.

North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center has received the top design award in its category from the Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architects .

DTHS Salutatorians are Claire Elsey and Alec Frazier. Elsey is the daughter of Danny and Cindy Elsey.

KELSEY BRUMMEL of Sheridan received the 2012 Outstanding Major in Marketing Award during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Coming off its win in Tuesday's super-sectional at the University of Illinois, the Manteno soccer team is scheduled to take on Interstate Eight Conference rival Lisle today at 5 p.m. at North Central College in Naperville for the Class 1A state finals.

Veronica Blue of Utica received two academic awards during Honors Day May 15 at North Central College.

Lauren Armendariz-Bast plans to say "I do," and Naperville can help. The 2010 graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School and her fiance, Andrew Hansen, have been named as finalists in the "Windy City Live" Dream Summer Wedding contest.

North Central College's barely-3-year-old venue simply named the Recreation Center/Residence Hall hosted its first concert ever on Sunday night, when San Diego's Switchfoot came to Naperville.

Naper Settlement is at 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday April to October.

The 2012 graduating class of Dowagiac Union High School accrued more than $643,000 in scholarships Wednesday during the 54th annual Honors Program.

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time for patriotism, family and cookouts. But it's also a great time to watch NCTV17! At 8 p.m. Friday, May 25, be sure to catch the fifth and final installment of NCTV17's and North Central College's joint five-part documentary series "A Promising Start," chronicling the college's 150-year history.

DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will host a concert with the Beatles tribute band American English to support its inaugural Women Build initiative.

Amid an idyllic life during the bygone era of Connecticut in 1906, the Miller family celebrates the Fourth of July as their 16-year-old son goes through the trials of young love.

Penn Jillette will discuss his new book at an event at 7 p.m. June 7 at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., on the campus of North Central College.

Organizers of Belleville's Art on the Square festival said they were overwhelmed by the exciting works submitted to the event by local high schoolers.

Patricia Armstrong of Naperville is being honored by the DuPage County Forest Preserve with the President's Award for significant contributions to natural resource management.

Clothing drive: A clothing drive to benefit Saint Vincent de Paul in Aurora will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St.

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.