Des Plaines Schools
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Dist. 26 plan may seek tax hike for $29M early learning centerJul 28, 2016 5:23 am - River Trails Elementary District 26 may ask voters to approve a tax hike in November to pay for construction of a $29 million early learning center. Donna Johnson, presi...
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Harper women's group awards inaugural $10,000 scholarshipJul 26, 2016 6:00 am - Kayla Karbowski has found her calling at just 19 years old. The second-year Harper College student has no doubt she's meant to work with individuals who have special nee...
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Constable: Suburban camp for kids with disabilities fuels funJul 24, 2016 6:00 am - She knew the parents of children with severe disabilities could use a week's respite. She thought the kids might enjoy a break from therapy. But when developmental pedia...
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Maine West grad joins cast in 'Ring of Fire'Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - Jenna Payne remembers the first time she performed on the main stage at Maine West High School in Des Plaines. A freshman, she held multiple ensemble roles in the Stephe...
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Northwest suburban teens win National Merit scholarshipsJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - More than 800 winners of college- and university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from across the U.S. were named on Monday. These 800 are in addition to the 3,000 ...
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Dist. 62 board president says give new superintendent a chanceJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - Des Plaines Elementary District 62 board President Stephanie Duckmann asked the community Monday to give new Superintendent Floyd Williams Jr. a chance, days after a Dai...
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New Dist. 62 boss faced misconduct charges at last jobJul 15, 2016 5:33 am - New Des Plaines Elementary District 62 Superintendent Floyd E. Williams Jr. faced dismissal from his last job at a Kenosha, Wisconsin, school district after his boss all...
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Neighbors in news: Harper graduate honoredJul 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Recent Harper graduate Christian Huerta, of Hoffman Estates, was named the 2016 Scholar of the Year by One Millions Degrees, a pioneering organization that serves and gr...
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Firm offers $5 million for Dist. 59 propertiesJul 13, 2016 5:49 am - A Mount Prospect developer/general contractor has bid $5 million for Elk Grove Township District 59's properties on Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights. Red Rock...
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Alumni and Community Run to Support Maine South Cross Country Team at July 30 Hawk Harrier 5KJul 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The Maine South Boys Cross Country program will be hosting the 2nd annual Hawk Harrier race, which will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016. The event will i...