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‘Small steps’ in West Chicago District 33 contract talks Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Teachers are growing increasingly uneasy about the slow pace of contract talks in West Chicago Elementary District 33, the union's chief negotiator said. But school board President Christine Scheck said she's still optimistic about reaching an agreement with the Elementary Teachers Association of West Chicago. "It's slow but we're talking and to me that's such a plus," Scheck said Tuesday evening. "We're having some good conversations and there's a willingness to talk."
West Chicago educator wins award for community-school partnerships Oct 29, 2012 12:00 AM
West Chicago Elementary District 33's Marjory Lewe-Brady has received a Community School Leadership Award sponsored by the Illinois Federation for Community Schools.
West Chicago Dist. 33, teachers ‘very far apart’ Sep 27, 2012 12:00 AM
A federal mediator has been asked to help jump-start stalled teacher contract talks in West Chicago Elementary District 33 that have left "significant issues" unresolved, negotiators for both sides said Thursday. The school board and the Elementary Teachers Association of West Chicago asked for the mediator after they were unable to reach an agreement following nearly 12 months of negotiations, officials said.
Editorial: Learning to eat our fruits and veggiesJul 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial lauds a statewide school program that offers fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income students, but the battle to get kids to eat them continues.
Probe continues into West Chicago man's death Jan 19, 2012 12:00 AM
West Chicago Elementary District 33 Superintendent Ed Leman says he must have walked right past the body of 22-year-old Miguel Quinones Tuesday on his way to West Chicago Middle School. Leman said he was meeting with the principal that morning and passed within 20 or 30 feet of the area where the body was discovered by a man at 11:27 a.m. on the eastern edge of the middle school property.
West Chicago Elementary School District 33 rolls out curriculum changes Dec 27, 2011 12:00 AM
West Chicago Elementary District 33 has introduced a revamped math curriculum this school year with an eye toward a new state standardized test coming in 2014. District officials and teachers say it’s a more rigorous approach designed to teach students the language of math in real-world problems.
West Chicago students celebrate start of middle school expansion project Oct 6, 2011 12:00 AM
West Chicago Middle School's 800 students gathered outside with their teachers Thursday to break ground for their school's expansion. Eight student representatives wielded ceremonial shovels. Three students read poems. The student council president gave a speech.
School bus service sputters out of gate in West Chicago Sep 9, 2011 12:00 AM
The new school bus company that serves West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is getting its act together, school officials say, after a disastrous start to the school year that included some children getting home 90 minutes late, buses that couldn't be reached by radio and a kindergartener dropped off at the wrong school.
Construction begins on West Chicago preschool Apr 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Educare of West DuPage breaks ground Thursday on a $10 million, state-of-the-art preschool in West Chicago. The first suburban Educare in the country will provide early childhood education aimed at narrowing the achievement gap for low-income children.
Mayor Daley opens Chicago's Buckingham FountainApr 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley has opened the city's famed Buckingham Fountain for the spring and summer seasons. Daley was at the more than 80-year-old fountain early Friday as the water started to flow. It's the last time he'll open the fountain. Daley is retiring this May after more than 20 years in office.
Endorsement: West Chicago Elementary District 33 Mar 20, 2011 12:00 AM
For West Chicago Elementary District 33, the Daily Herald recommends Dave Barclay, John Haffner and Jose Blanco.
District 33 lays off 20 teachers Mar 18, 2011 12:00 AM
West Chicago Elementary District 33 lays off 20 teachers due to the shortfall in state funding, but some will be hired back later this year.
Dave Barclay: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Dave Barclay, running for West Chicago Elementary D33
Jose Blanco: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jose Blanco, running for West Chicago Elementary D33
Anne M. Belgio: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Anne M. Belgio, running for West Chicago Elementary D33
Gilbert R. Wagner II: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Gilbert R. Wagner II, running for West Chicago Elementary D33
John W. Haffner: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for John W. Haffner, running for West Chicago Elementary D33
Ministry group has been quiet force in the communityJan 13, 2011 12:00 AM
The United Methodist and Congregational Women (UMCW) of West Chicago, led by current President Judith Horsley, has been a quiet yet powerful force for good in the community at home and around the world.
News flash: Voters OK tax increases, uh, bond sales Nov 4, 2010 12:00 AM
Official news release excerpt from West Chicago Elementary District 33, where voters just approved depending on your point of view a tax increase or a bond sale.
District 33 voters approve $39 million project Nov 2, 2010 12:00 AM