Algonquin Schools
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Retired teacher creating pet portraitsJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When Algonquin resident Nancy Arnier retired from teaching three years ago, the 72-year-old grandmother needed to find a hobby - and quickly - to quell her boredom. Inst...
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New proposal would still put District 158 in red, officials sayJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The newest contract proposal from the teachers union in Huntley Unit District 158 would still put the district in a deficit - even though the new proposal cuts the union...
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New U-46 superintendent takes controlJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - During his first board meeting as Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent, Jose Torres set the bar high - not only for the district, but for himself. Torres' List...
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District 158 official visits TaiwanJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Call it teacher diplomacy. Mary Olson, Huntley Unit District 158's curriculum and instruction director, returned last week from a trip to Taiwan that could establish a p...
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Is your pup dogged by loud noises?Jul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Imagine walking into a crowded bar. The music is turned up so loud the lyrics are barely discernible. Couples are shouting to get each other's attention. Glasses are cli...
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Teachers union says proposal affordableJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - For more than three months, Huntley Unit District 158 has characterized the teachers union's contract proposal as unreasonable. This week, the union struck back. In its ...
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Bond refinancing saves District 303 about $2 millionJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Charles School District 303 officials expect to save about $2 million by refinancing $44 million in bonds at a lower interest rate. Superintendent Don Schlomann sai...
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Administrator costs down in St. Charles District 303Jul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Charles school administrators on average will get 4 percent raises this year, but overall administrative costs in District 303 will drop by about $500,000. Superinte...
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District 158 latest to up lunch priceJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Local residents aren't the only ones feeling the pinch from higher gas and food prices. The rising costs have also squeezed suburban school districts. Pushed by the risi...
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'Cabaret' comes to ECCJul 16, 2008 11:00 pm - What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play! The Elgin Community College Musical Theater group presents the musical "Cabaret" opening at 7:30 p.m. ...