West Chicago Schools
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Charging to see Venus shamefulJun 16, 2012 4:40 am - We were excited to go to see the Venus Transit viewing, which was organized at the Elgin National Watch Observatory in Elgin. The handmade sign invited people to view th...
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Lindfors transfers to LoyolaJun 15, 2012 9:33 am - Courtney Lindfors is moving closer to home to continue her college basketball career. Loyola University announced Friday that Lindfors will be joining the women’s basket...
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New principal for Dist. 200’s Monroe Middle SchoolJun 14, 2012 8:49 am - A longtime school administrator, Bryan Buck, has been named principal of Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200’s Monroe Middle School, officials said. Buck comes to Dis...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...
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District 200, teachers approve 3-year contractJun 14, 2012 7:52 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 approved a three-year contract with its teachers union that lengthens the school day for some faculty members and provides rais...
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Gifted education expert again defends U-46 programs during federal trialJun 13, 2012 4:00 pm - A gifted education expert said she would like to see more schools offer a gifted program that separates students who have developed proficiency in English as their secon...
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Why tax burden went up for Cook County homeownersJun 13, 2012 5:30 am - How can tax bills go up when home values are going down? The question has had homeowners all over the suburbs shaking their heads in the last few years. In suburban Cook...
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Mobile classrooms under spotlight in U-46 bias trialJun 12, 2012 5:57 pm - Ample opportunity was available for all stakeholders in Elgin Area School District U-46 to provide feedback before boundary changes took effect in the 2004-2005 school y...
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50 years for jealous killing of Addison Trail seniorJun 12, 2012 5:43 pm - Luis Villavicencio-Serna was old enough to pull the trigger when he fatally shot another teen, but he wasn’t mature enough to see how senseless it was, a judge said Tues...
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Glenbard West lights $75,000 less than expectedJun 12, 2012 5:04 pm - The cost of installing six light towers at a Glenbard West High School athletic field is less than school district officials originally thought. The Glenbard High School...