All Stories from November 1, 2016 (Change date)
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General education helps college students succeedNov 02, 2016 12:01 pm - Many of us have a bias about general education. We naturally think that if it is "general" and not specialized or specific, general education is somehow "less." Every p...
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Cubs great Fergie Jenkins to speak at BenedictineNov 02, 2016 12:04 pm - Baseball Hall of Famer and former Cubs pitcher Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins will be the guest speaker later this month at Benedictine University in Lisle. Jenkins will t...
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Salvation Army kicks off holiday campaign Nov. 4Nov 02, 2016 3:47 pm - The Salvation Army in Elgin invites the public to celebrate its 2016 Christmas Campaign Kickoff at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. T...
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Lazarus House to host volunteer orientationNov 02, 2016 3:39 pm - If you are looking for volunteer opportunities to help within your community and are willing to help your neighbors in crisis, Lazarus House, 214 Walnut St. in St. Charl...
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St. Emily students celebrate Dia de los MuertosNov 08, 2016 7:42 am - In Mexico, Dia de los Muertos recognizes that while death is sad for those who have lost loved ones, life in heaven is one of celebration. To commemorate this holiday, ...
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Tony Award-winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee performaces November 18, 19, 20 in GrayslakeNov 03, 2016 11:52 am - Only one speller can take home the grand prize, but everyone wins as Encore! at Grayslake Central High School presents the Tony Award-winning 25th Annual Putnam County S...
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District 20 using multiple measures of student achievementNov 02, 2016 12:22 pm - Each year at the end of October, the Illinois State Board of Education releases its annual report card for all 868 school districts in Illinois. The state's report card...
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Surprise military veterans with a 'Gift From Home'Nov 02, 2016 8:46 pm - The city of Aurora's annual "Gifts from Home" program is seeking the names and addresses of military servicemen and servicewomen to let them know they are always in the ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County to host Fall Gala Nov. 11Nov 02, 2016 8:16 pm - On Friday, Nov. 11, Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County will be hosting the annual Fall Gala at 6 p.m. at Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive in Lake in...
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Marmion Academy to honor veterans at ceremonyNov 02, 2016 4:05 pm - Marmion Academy in Aurora will hold its annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Alumni Hall gymnasium at 1000 Butterfield Road. The...