Medinah Schools
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School districts suffer while state funds lag, but severity may varyMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - With varying levels of student poverty, property taxes rates and local revenues, no two suburban school districts are funded exactly the same way. Years ago, complicated...
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Palatine's run of excellence continuesMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Palatine has had a pretty good run in the last 12 months. The Pirates tied Waubonsie Valley for second at the Class 3A state track meet last spring and came back this fa...
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Lisle, Stevenson win state scholastic championshipMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - After flexing some considerable academic muscle, two local teams in the 2010 Illinois High School Association Scholastic Bowl emerged from the weekend competition as sta...
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Session hopes to ignite ideas for Batavia's futureMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - If you have an idea for a better Batavia, Friday is your chance to let it fly. "We are going to re-envision the future of the community," said Roger Breisch, executive d...
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Tragic domestic violence death leads to new monitoring legislationMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Two years ago, Cindy Bischof was murdered by an ex-boyfriend who violated an order of protection. Her death led her family to launch a crusade. Victim's family has helpe...
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Music lessons go beyond band roomsMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - I started playing flute in fifth grade at Kendall Elementary School. I moved on to play at Crone Middle School and Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville. In my eight y...
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Schaumburg Dist. 54 may cut 130 positionsMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Employees in about 130 positions in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 received notices of potential layoffs Friday. The possible elimination of 129.5 full-time ...
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Saturday soapbox: Kudos to Wheeling Dist. 21 teachersMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - A step in the right direction: Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 teachers have agreed to forgo not only a wage increase but their annual step increases for...
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'Ignite!' a better future for BataviaMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - If you have an idea for a better Batavia, March 26 is your chance to let it fly. "Ignite! Batavia" is a daylong brainstorming session, set to identify the city's strengt...
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U-46's funding bill passes SenateMar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Legislation that could help Elgin Area School District U-46 claim millions more in state aid each year passed the state senate Thursday in a 40-15 vote. Sponsored by Sen...