Cook County Schools
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Streamwood man named Army's 'Hero' for his bravery under fireJul 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Army medic Sgt. Joe Lollino of Streamwood was traveling in a convoy across Afghanistan's "ambush alley," a dangerous road near the Pakistani border, when a rocket-propel...
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Elgin man to be featured in documentary highlighting LatinosJul 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Kevin Echevarria knows the sting of racism all too well. He recounts a story in which a white man entered the Puerto Rican restaurant Echevarria co-owns with his father,...
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Dist. 59: Expansion needed at Rupley schoolJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 officials this week said the planned addition at Rupley Elementary School is needed because the school's general enrollment is ...
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Is Quinn's veto of U-46 funding bill a political move?Jul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn's last-minute veto of school funding legislation Tuesday has Elgin Area School District U-46 officials seething. But the freshman senator and legislation'...
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Wind turbine idea in Hanover Park likely deadJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Few issues proved as divisive over the past few years in Hanover Park as talk about erecting a wind turbine at Greenbrook School. But residents who threw out terms like ...
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Who will pay more for driver's ed?Jul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Once again, School District U-46 is asking the state for more money. This time wanting to raise the fees for driver's education from $300 to $500. Who will be paying the...
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Dist. 300 a step closer to wind farmJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Three suburban school districts are poised to join forces to tap into wind energy downstate. Community Unit District 300, Prospect Heights District 23 and Keeneyville El...
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Tri-Cities in 60 secondsJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Help Geneva schools: The Geneva Academic Foundation is having a daylong fundraiser today at California Pizza Kitchen at the Geneva Commons. Bring in an event flyer and C...
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Dist. 59 'pandering' to Spanish speakersJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I have lived in this area for over 27 years and have diligently paid my taxes of which a majority go to School District 59. I am livid that now this mediocre district is...
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Dist. 62 issues letter on Algonquin School openingJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - In a letter to parents Thursday, Des Plaines Elementary District 62 leaders said they are working hard to ensure classes begin at Algonquin Middle School on Aug. 23, eve...