Park Ridge Schools
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'I never thought twice about driving over a bridge'Aug 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Karge Olsen drives over a bridge at least two times every day. It's unavoidable and he hates it. A few months ago, he found a quiet bridge where traffic doesn't stop. ...
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It's Niro-mania as St. Viator singes HerseyAug 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nick Niro wasn't even involved in the offensive plan in St. Viator's first two series Friday night. But a Hersey punt changed those plans dramatically in the season-open...
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High-powered Hawks soar past SaxonsAug 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Season openers are football's equivalent of an early pop quiz. No one is quite certain of the team's capabilities, and the test gives the team and coaches an idea of wha...
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Students, teachers remember 'Mr. Maine'Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - For nearly 50 years, R. Paul Carlson taught government and U.S. history in Room 338 at Maine East High School in Park Ridge. He was so much of a fixture there that stude...
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St. Viator uses youth movement to move forwardAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - This could be a defining year for St. Viator. After three games last season the Lions appeared to be headed for a school-record fourth straight playoff appearance. But t...
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Chinese prof: Americans too focused on test scoresAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to tests Chinese students are tough to beat, said Yong Zhao. "They are great test takers and they produce a large number of engineers and scientists," said...
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Cancer survivors take leadership skills to collegeAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Matt Claver of Wheeling and Adam Petraglia of Hawthorn Woods only met each other this summer, but they share a lot in common. They both attended a brunch in June where ...
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East powers look to make a statementAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Mid-Suburban East football is looking for a return to semi-tough status. From 2001 to 2006 a team from the division reached the state semifinals. The streak ended last s...
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Rainbow PUSH tours U-46 schoolsAug 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Local members of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition spent much of Monday eyeing socioeconomic disparities between Elgin Area School District U-46 schools. Traveling by school bu...
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Local districts balk at Canadian National purchaseAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Officials from two local school districts plan to speak out this week against the proposed purchase of Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co. by Canadian National. Barrin...