Algonquin Schools
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St. Charles barbecue brothers smokin' hot successJun 26, 2012 8:00 am - Start with perfectly marinated pork, mouthwatering and slow-cooked brisket. Then add some flavorful ribs and a four-cheese macaroni with crushed cheese crackers toasted...
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Local teens: Heroin is going to keep killing our friendsJun 24, 2012 7:00 am - New breed of anti-drug crusaders trying to reach their peers on heroin's danger
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Health careers class soon coming to District 158Jun 21, 2012 8:56 pm - A new class will show high school students in Huntley Unit District 158 that there’s more to the medical field than being a doctor or a nurse. The school board on Thurs...
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Huntley 158 considering alternative schoolJun 20, 2012 6:48 pm - From courses that prepare students for careers in the medical field to implementing a blended learning environment that uses online learning as well as regular classes, ...
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Schools: Pensions could hurt us like they hurt townsJun 18, 2012 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Suburban mayors have seen their budgets drained over the past several years by rising pension costs for police officers and firefighters but are unable to ...
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Waubonsie Valley proves Class B champs can handle the upgradeJun 18, 2012 8:13 pm - Grayslake North (20-3) will move to Class A next season after winning the Lacrosse Cup with a 12-5 victory over York. While some programs have been devastated after win...
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What school districts spend on taxicab transportationJun 17, 2012 8:00 am - With rising fuel costs and tight budgets, suburban school districts are looking beyond the yellow school bus for alternative ways to transport students, including the so...
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Batavia gets back to it windmill rootsJun 14, 2012 6:13 pm - Batavia is going back to its windmilling roots this weekend as upward to 250 windmill enthusiasts converge on the suburb to learn and educate others about all things win...
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All-state improv team to perform in LibertyvilleJun 14, 2012 6:00 pm - A few years ago, Jonathan Pitts was at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival and noticed how cool some students looked in their all-state theater jackets. Pitts, the...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...