Northfield Schools
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Palatine resident helps others after overcoming health problemsJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Bernie Pedersen was growing, just not vertically. As an 8-year-old, he stood about 4-foot-3 and weighed 52 pounds. Four years later, he was 4-foot-5 and 125 pounds. Doct...
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District 59 holds info meeting for dual language classJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is holding informational meetings this month for parents who want their kids immersed in two languages. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tu...
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Elk Grove woman's homemade pins made impact on autism researchJan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Julia Smith of Elk Grove Village has something in common with former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie: both made contributions in 2008 to the National Autism Association's Bu...
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Youth sports returning to Des Plaines schoolsJan 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The new year will bring the return of funding of a popular extracurricular sports program to Des Plaines middle schools. The Elementary District 62 school board voted at...
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Elgin library contest goes internationalJan 02, 2009 10:00 pm - StoryTubes, a 21st Century-style book report contest originated in Elgin, has gone international. Seven libraries, including one in Canada and another in Alaska, have jo...
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Scouts make good deeds a habitJan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - A new year has begun, which seems like a good time to think about our future hope, the children. Unlike some who lament about younger generations, I'm usually encouraged...
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Prospect band warms up for big day in LondonDec 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Some Northwest suburban high school students will spend New Year's Day performing in London. The Prospect High School Marching Knights will be taking part in the annual...
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Dist. 214 hosts contest for local artistsDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is seeking entries from residents for its annual Arts Unlimited Community Writing and Art Contest. One entry per person will...
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Schaumburg native awaits movie debutDec 25, 2008 10:00 pm - If you were excited by recognizing the streets and sights of Chicago in "The Dark Knight" last summer, wait until you see your own Northwest suburban community in a big-...
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Dist. 211 says energy efficiency paying offDec 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Sure, it's cold outside, and heaters are going into overdrive, but the folks at Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 are happy with how the district is saving en...