Elgin Schools
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Devotion to helping others leads Hoffman teen to Special OlympicsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Vanessa Sandoval was a freshman at Hoffman Estates High School when she became intrigued by the idea of giving back to the community. It was during the school's "Cupcake...
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Softball: Fox Valley All-Area teamJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Megan Baczewski HuntleyHuntley's sophomore third baseman had an exceptionally productive year in helping the Red Raiders to a 20-win season. She hit .421 with 4 hom...
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Special Olympics role leads to teaching passion for Hoffman Estates teenJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Carina Valencia remembers the moment. The 19-year-old was trying to teach a special-needs student a certain way to kick a soccer ball really, really far one afternoon ou...
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Teen's passion for soccer culminates in trip to USA GamesJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Like most Olympians, 17-year-old Matthew Sommerer of Hoffman Estates has spent near a lifetime preparing to compete at the highest levels. In his case, that will be play...
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State education board recognizes best suburban teachersJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - A dozen suburban teachers are among 29 educators statewide recognized for being the best in their respective fields for the 2013-14 school year. The Illinois State Board...
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Elgin Sports Hall of Fame awards scholarshipsJun 10, 2014 1:01 am - The Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation recently awarded its scholarships for the 2013-14 school year. The ESHOF Foundation, founded in 1980, awards $1,300 scholarships...
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Adult court sought for 3 teens in Elgin beatingJun 09, 2014 1:01 am - Kane County prosecutors requested Monday that three Elgin teens accused of beating and robbing an 87-year-old man Saturday be prosecuted as adults. Judge Thomas Mueller ...
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Manufacturing students post wins at competitionJun 08, 2014 11:00 pm - South Elgin and Streamwood high school students built up numerous wins during the regional 2014 TMA (Tooling and Manufacturing Association) Precision Machining Competiti...
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St. Charles church youth group to repair Kentucky homesJun 08, 2014 8:00 am - When school lets out for the summer, most high school students spend their days relaxing with friends and enjoying time away from the hustle of the academic year. For 16...
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Larsen students make their mark at state science, math competitionJun 08, 2014 1:01 am - Larsen Middle School students delivered a winning streak after gaining several high scores at the Regional Illinois Junior Academy of Science Science Fair in March and t...