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Challenge to charters: State-run schools in Elgin, Grayslake vow to fight legislation that would cede control to local districtsMar 21, 2026 3:06 pm - Two bills that would transfer oversight of state-run charter schools to local school boards and emphasize accountability are making their way through the Illinois Senate and causing concern for two suburban charter schools that fought hard to exist.
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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Bean, Davis win in 8th Congressional District primariesMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis vanquished three in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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U-46 board honors Larkin High’s performance at state theater festivalMar 16, 2026 11:23 am - Twenty-five high school students were recognized by the Elgin Area School District U-46 board at its March 2 meeting for their outstanding achievements in the fine arts.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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U-46 names Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning as Business Partner of the YearMar 12, 2026 4:03 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 named Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning (EPEL) its 2026 Business Partner of the Year.
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Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP examsMar 10, 2026 6:52 pm - More Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring high on those exams compared to their peers in a majority of states, latest College Board data shows.
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Dan Tully: 2026 candidate for 8th Congressional DistrictMar 04, 2026 3:10 pm - Dan Tully is a Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District.
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Five U-46 high schools battle for TalentFest trophy on March 10Mar 03, 2026 6:17 pm - Ten finalist acts from five U-46 high schools will compete at the 15th annual TalentFest on March 10 at the Hemmens in Elgin, with audience voting determining the top five acts who advance to the final round.
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U-46 revises start times for elementary/middle schools, adjusts school calendarMar 03, 2026 4:47 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 families will see changes to school start times in elementary and middle schools, transportation routes, and the 2026-27 school year calendar.