Cook County Schools
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Some still have use for teachers, it seemsSep 27, 2009 11:00 pm - More than 15 years ago, I retired from teaching mathematics in a local public school district and still have a keen interest in the formal education of youngsters. My ob...
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Burlington Central student killed in crash remembered for his humorSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The crosses, made from the hockey sticks of his teammates and standing at the intersection of Randall and Red Gate roads near St. Charles, tell the story of a friend tak...
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Even after a summer of staycations, local skating rinks are strugglingSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The Mainstreet USA roller rink, built in 1972, has survived disco, grunge and boy bands. It's endured Afros, perms and mullets, while over the years hosting countless ch...
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West Aurora can't hold halftime lead vs. Wheaton NorthSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Wheaton North weathered the West Aurora second-quarter onslaught, and Reece Butler earned his keep spelling Ohio State-bound Taylor Graham. Butler, the Falcons' junior q...
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Fallen Bartlett soldier not soon forgottenSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Tony Gilski won't soon forget his high school friend Matthew Martinek, and now he'll have a permanent reminder. Visiting the wake in Schaumburg Friday for Martinek, who ...
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Naperville C. turns to Murphy for winning TDSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - As dampness escalated to drizzle Friday night, the time came for Naperville Central to ground the air attack. Time for Ben Murphy to get busy. Murphy's 13-yard touchdown...
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Rolling Meadows stays stingySep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Rolling Meadows' defense was superb and the offense was good enough in a 26-0 whitewash of visiting Hersey at Robert Hoese Field. "I have to give credit to their defense...
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Barrington breaking new ground with victoriesSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Barrington appears to be breathing some fresh air of late after a rough start which saw the Mid-Suburban West defending champs open with a 1-8-1 record. Saturday evening...
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Niemiec fires career-best 73Sep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Jenny Niemiec and the St. Charles East girls golf team were trying to steer clear of the Ashley Armstrong-inspired avalanche of Homewood-Flossmoor. On a day the two-tim...
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Hampshire falls to Richmond-BurtonSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Hampshire was unable to come away with a victory in its Big Northern East opener Friday night, losing to Richmond-Burton 37-14. Richmond-Burton scored early and never lo...