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A district-by-district look at AP assistance programsJun 20, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban school districts offer a variety of interventions and programs to increase participation in Advanced Placement exams, which for Latinos has more than quadrupled...
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Why local educators want statewide AP standardJun 20, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois does not have a statewide standard for receiving college credit from the College Board Advanced Placement exam. Suburban educators are pushing for one so studen...
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Why Fox River & Countryside customers may pay more taxes no matter whatJun 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District customers may have a tax increase coming whether they want one or not. District trustees will meet Monday night to discuss b...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank receives $20,000 grant from ConAgra Foods FoundationJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - One out of five children in northern Illinois faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced...
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Summer driving tips to help cut your fuel costsJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Whether you are taking a road trip this summer or just running errands around town, there are steps you can take to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in t...
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Elgin U-46 board member wants to expand group beyond Latinos and blacksJun 18, 2015 5:30 am - An Elgin Area School District U-46 school board trustee's call for a leadership institute for all district parents - not just Latinos and blacks - is being criticized by...
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45 Culver's locations to support Special Olympics Illinois with ButterBurgers & Badges eventJun 16, 2015 11:00 pm - 45 Culver's locations throughout Chicagoland are partnering with Special Olympics Illinois for the inaugural ButterBurgers & Badges fundraising event Tuesday, June 30, f...
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U-46 board OKs 900 iPads for PARCC prepJun 15, 2015 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 students in kindergarten through second-grade classrooms will have new iPads this fall. The U-46 school board Monday night authorized spe...
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A very colorful Week in PicturesJun 15, 2015 1:00 am - ...
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Elgin police, fire to conduct active shooter drill at middle school TuesdayJun 14, 2015 1:00 am - Emergency personnel are conducting an active shooter drill Tuesday at Kimball Middle School in Elgin. The training session will involve 200 role players, Elgin Area Scho...