Pingree Grove Schools
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Dist. 301 to install reverse-calling systemJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - In the coming weeks, Central Unit School District 301 will implement a reverse-calling system for school emergencies. The system can send millions of prerecorded phone c...
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Former Barrington High student rides cross country in daughter's memoryJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - A former Barrington High School exchange student from Italy is spending the next three weeks riding his bicycle across the U.S. to honor his daughter. Lisa Corsini was k...
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ECC culinary instructor earns national honorJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - In a male-dominated profession, Executive Chef Jill Russell has once again proved to be the creme de la creme. Russell, an instructor at Elgin Community College's Culina...
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Briefs: Work starts on Route 47Jul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Relief is on its way for motorists who use Route 47. Two developers, Tucker Development Corp. and Rubloff Development Group, will add another lane on a one-mile stretch ...
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Retired teacher creating pet portraitsJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When Algonquin resident Nancy Arnier retired from teaching three years ago, the 72-year-old grandmother needed to find a hobby - and quickly - to quell her boredom. Inst...
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New U-46 superintendent takes controlJul 21, 2008 11:00 pm - During his first board meeting as Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent, Jose Torres set the bar high - not only for the district, but for himself. Torres' List...
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District 158 official visits TaiwanJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Call it teacher diplomacy. Mary Olson, Huntley Unit District 158's curriculum and instruction director, returned last week from a trip to Taiwan that could establish a p...
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Is your pup dogged by loud noises?Jul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Imagine walking into a crowded bar. The music is turned up so loud the lyrics are barely discernible. Couples are shouting to get each other's attention. Glasses are cli...
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Bond refinancing saves District 303 about $2 millionJul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Charles School District 303 officials expect to save about $2 million by refinancing $44 million in bonds at a lower interest rate. Superintendent Don Schlomann sai...
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Administrator costs down in St. Charles District 303Jul 17, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Charles school administrators on average will get 4 percent raises this year, but overall administrative costs in District 303 will drop by about $500,000. Superinte...