Algonquin Schools
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District 300 marks completion of first phase of Parkview Elementary School expansion and renovation projectAug 11, 2026 2:09 pm - District 300 celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Parkview Elementary School's first phase expansion, adding 17,600 square feet with a new media center, renovated cafeteria, and multipurpose room to serve the 500 returning students.
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District 300 wants tax hike to fund $355M in school improvements, new training centerJul 24, 2026 12:26 pm - Community Unit District 300, which encompasses all or parts of West Dundee, Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow and a half dozen other towns, will seek voter approval of a $355.5 million bond referendum in the November election.
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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
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Playoff expansion creates opportunities for prep football teamsJul 14, 2026 3:21 pm - The number of IHSA playoff football teams will increase from 256 to 384 this season.
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Chicago-area products storm to top of MLB DraftJul 12, 2026 7:25 pm - Here’s a list of six area players chosen on Day 2 of the MLB Draft.
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Volunteers needed for ECC’s Project Backpack school supply giveawayJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Elgin Community College is seeking volunteers to assist with an annual giveaway of school supplies to support local students.
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Countdown to prep football: Eight area quarterbacks to watchJul 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with eight area quarterbacks to see play this season.
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Girls lacrosse: Big fourth quarter sends Barrington to stateJun 02, 2026 10:04 pm - Barrington scored three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to top the host Red Raiders 10-6 in Tuesday’s Huntley supersectional. While Huntley was shut out in the fin...
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Softball: Taraschewsky breaks Barrington’s win record in Fillies’ sectional title win over HuntleyMay 30, 2026 3:10 pm - For Katie Taraschewsky, how sweet it is. Barrington's senior ace hurler became the winningest pitcher in program history Saturday in a Sweet Sixteen game of the IHSA sta...
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Huntley Rotary awards scholarships to five Huntley High studentsMay 29, 2026 2:33 pm - Five Huntley High School students received $1,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Huntley at a breakfast ceremony on April 30, recognizing achievements in STEM, medicine, leadership, and service.