Island Lake Schools
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U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leadersDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills. Brothers Rise...
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State urges minority-owned businesses to apply for pandemic aidNov 07, 2020 12:00 am - State officials are urging minority-owned businesses to apply for $175 million in COVID-19 relief available through the Business Interruption Grant program. The Illinois...
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Wauconda High School fall production premieres online FridayNov 06, 2020 4:20 am - Given restrictions due to the coronavirus, the question for Wauconda High School theater teacher Scott Metzger was how to produce and present a fall play with meaning fo...
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McHenry High School alum Madison Loewe sets example for success in manufacturing careersNov 04, 2020 10:00 pm - When Madison Loewe of McHenry was a freshman in high school, one of the elective classes she wanted was full. So she ended up in Metals 1. "I walked in and I was the o...
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Arlington Heights woman helps energy provider tackle issues about race, equityOct 31, 2020 1:00 am - Growing up biracial in a predominantly Latino community, Nicole Durham learned the importance of appreciating others' differences and having tough conversations about ra...
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More schools return to remote learning following recommendation from health departmentOct 23, 2020 1:00 am - At least five McHenry County school districts have announced plans to return to or stick with remote learning as a result of an announcement from the health department t...
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McHenry High School social science teachers adopt new statement to keep class discussions civilOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - As current events across the country spark heated debates, McHenry High School social science teachers are hoping a new Civil Discourse Statement keeps their classroom d...
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McHenry East High School principal finds new outlet through podcastsOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - McHenry High School started the 2020-21 school year digitally so the hallways at both East Campus and West Campus are pretty quiet these days. Like many educators, East ...
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Sunflowers for scholarships - Wauconda Garden Club finds fundraising alternativeSep 14, 2020 1:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many suburban organizations and clubs, forcing the cancellation of meetings, events and fundraisers. Among those affected was ...
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Cook County turns spotlight on racial equity this weekSep 12, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County's second annual Racial Equity Week begins Monday and runs through Friday, offering a series of interactive virtual events with community leaders, experts, ar...