Dave Oberhelman

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

People get a close-up view of “The Great Wave” during a preview of the “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition Wednesday at the McAninch Arts Center on the campus of the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Brian Hill/[email protected] The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries.

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A York Community High School history teacher and a Vietnam War veteran are raising money for a new memorial honoring the 114 graduates of the Elmhurst school who died while serving in the military since World War II. More than half of a $30,000 goal has been pledged to create a black granite memorial that would replace a plaque in the hallway outside the high school’s auditorium, said Justin Riskus, who teaches military history and honors United States history at York.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

An effort is underway to raise money for a new memorial to the 114 York graduates who have died while serving in the military since World War II. Rendering courtesy of DiCianni Graphics A York Community High School history teacher and a Vietnam War veteran are raising money for a new memorial honoring the 114 graduates of the Elmhurst school who died while serving in the military since World War II.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

St. Xavier University senior Ayobami Arokoyo, a Schaumburg High School graduate, celebrates with Cougars throws coach Anthony Kowalczyk after winning the NAIA men’s discus title May 22 in Marion, Ind. Courtesy of the NAIA St. Xavier University senior Ayobami “Ayo” Arokoyo (Schaumburg High School) won the discus championship at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships last week in Marion, Ind.

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Prospect High School boys volleyball coach and math teacher Mike Riedy, right, is set to retire after this school year. The Knights boys head coach the past 30 years, he has 607 victories entering tonight's Mid-Suburban League championship game against Barrington. Riedy also won 344 matches as Prospect's girls coach for 20 seasons. In the foreground is assistant coach Peter King, who will succeed Riedy as head coach.