Palatine
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New middle school in Hoffman Estates a big step forward for District 15Sep 05, 2024 10:13 pm - Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 has officially moved forward.Improvements at all 12 buildings targeted by the successful $93 million Moving 15 Forward 2022 referendum are complete, on time and on budget.The district celebrated one of the projects, the building addition to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Hoffman Estates and its conversion to a middle school, with a ribbon cutting Thursday.
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Girls volleyball: Pufundt’s 22 kills power Rolling Meadows past St. ViatorSep 05, 2024 10:06 pm - Rolling Meadows standout Lucy Pufundt missed the first five matches of her senior volleyball season due to an ankle injury suffered in preseason practice. The outside hit...
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Arlington Heights re-ups contract with lobbyists amid Bears stadium limboSep 05, 2024 8:30 pm - Arlington Heights officials have re-upped their contract with two lobbying firms for another year — to the tune of $120,000 — representing their interests in the stalled, yet ongoing, Bears stadium saga.
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A green resting place: Palatine Catholic cemetery embraces natural burial trendSep 05, 2024 4:58 pm - Joining a growing trend of providing an earth-friendly way to lay loved ones to rest, a Palatine cemetery has become the first Catholic institution in Illinois to offer a...
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How many officers does a suburban police department need? Answers varySep 05, 2024 1:33 pm - How suburban police departments are determining the number of officers needed in a community and which towns are growing their ranks.
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Harper College invites community to Changing Landscape of Work dialogueSep 05, 2024 12:19 pm - Harper College is inviting community members interested in helping to define the college’s strategic focus to participate in an upcoming event. Strategic Plan Dialogue Session: The Changing Landscape of Work will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at Harper’s Wojcik Conference Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2024Sep 05, 2024 7:50 am - August was a month for capturing the vibrant colors of summer with photos of birds and butterflies, flowers and frogs.
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How a nonprofit is tackling math anxiety in girlsSep 04, 2024 11:48 am - A nonprofit started five years ago by a middle-schooler is making a difference by spurring passion among girls in math and science fields through their “math-first” approach.
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Dining out: Local pizzaiolo wins big, restaurant anniversaries and moreSep 04, 2024 8:52 am - A local pizza maker will represent the U.S. at the World Pizza Championship next year, and we’ve got a couple of very recognizable names celebrating anniversaries this month.
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EB211 celebrates a decade of success with 28 college graduatesSep 03, 2024 8:31 am - Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit organization assisting first-generation college students, marked its 10th anniversary with a gathering that celebrated the success of 28 recent college graduates.