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USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families
Nov 07, 2024 4:56 pm - NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027....
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Elgin general property tax levy to stay flat, but water and sewer rates could go up in 2025Nov 07, 2024 4:45 pm - Elgin’s general property tax levy is expected to stay flat for an 11th consecutive year, but residents could pay more for water and sewer services in 2025 to fund infrastructure improvements.
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Bloomingdale voters agree to add classrooms but not on how to staff themNov 07, 2024 4:44 pm - Bloomingdale Elementary District 13 will create full-day kindergarten classrooms and improve aging schools now that voters have approved a $29.7 million borrowing plan. There’s just one wrinkle.
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Schaumburg plan commission rejects plan to convert single-family house into senior group homeNov 07, 2024 3:48 pm - Developers of a proposal to convert a single-family house in Schaumburg into a senior group home presented additional information to the village’s plan commission Thursday, but will still head to the village board Dec. 10 with a recommendation to deny.
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Proposed affordable housing program faces questions in NapervilleNov 07, 2024 3:18 pm - Some Naperville City Council members aren’t sure the city needs a proposed affordable housing incentive program.
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How scammers are exploiting veterans and impersonating supporting charitiesNov 07, 2024 3:02 pm - “Scammers attempt to con former service members through phishing, vishing, and social media scams,” said Steve Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “This year, the Department of Veterans Affairs is pointing to ‘gaming fraud,’ a new concern affecting veterans.”
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‘This is such a great partnership’: District 211 program giving students experience in home constructionNov 07, 2024 2:07 pm - A new educational partnership in Schaumburg is being celebrated for giving area high school students a hands-on experience in the construction trades.
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Central 301 voters reject request to build new high schoolNov 07, 2024 12:48 pm - Central Unit School District 301 voters have, again, refused a request to build a new high school.
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Libertyville pumpkin recycling. compost event SaturdayNov 07, 2024 8:18 am - The Sustain Libertyville Commission is sponsoring a pumpkin recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Republicans savor victories on McHenry County Board as 3 incumbents poised to lose seats
Nov 07, 2024 8:18 am - The Democratic Party suffered a net loss of two seats on the McHenry County Board, with the GOP expanding its majority to 15 of 18 seats.