Kane County Schools
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How Sewing for Smiles helps clothe needy childrenJun 25, 2018 6:00 am - Can one person make a difference? You bet they can. Just ask Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora. “Years ago, Ruth Ratke started a group called Sewing for Smiles, a 501c3 org...
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District 300, principal sued over former teacher's sex abuse caseJun 07, 2018 1:00 am - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 and a Carpentersville elementary school principal are being sued by parents of a boy who say their son was sexually abused by...
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Suburban thespians recognized at musical theater awardsJun 04, 2018 11:00 pm - By his own estimation, Jake Mickel of Elgin has appeared in more than two dozen musicals and plays, both at Central High School in Burlington and with the Kane County ch...
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Elgin agency wants to expand mental health services in schoolsJun 04, 2018 5:30 am - An Elgin agency providing in-school counseling and home-based support to students struggling with mental health needs, poor attendance and grades is seeking to expand it...
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Suburban libraries, food bank team to feed kids lunchMay 29, 2018 11:00 pm - Last year, the Northern Illinois Food Bank partnered with libraries in suburban Chicago to provide free summer lunches to children and teenagers. With school ending, man...
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How volunteers in Dundee honor veteransMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - What would Memorial Day be without sentiments wrapped around it? With the flags, the parades, and veterans playing taps in cemeteries filled with fallen comrades, Americ...
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Ex-Carpentersville substitute teacher faces more sex abuse chargesMay 15, 2018 1:00 am - Four more accusers have come forward to allege sexual abuse by a former Carpentersville elementary school substitute teacher, bringing the total to eight, according to K...
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Celebrating more manufacturing and applied science teachersMay 14, 2018 6:00 am - Michael DeWees, who has taught engineering for 11 years at St. Charles East High School, has been recognized as a Master Teacher for Principles of Engineering by the Pro...
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DeKalb man guilty of killing girlfriend from St. CharlesApr 19, 2018 1:00 am - A 22-year-old DeKalb man was convicted Thursday of murdering a former St. Charles woman and hiding her body in their apartment closet. DeKalb County Judge Robbin Stucke...
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Volunteering for AmeriCorps is 'great gig' for Geneva womanApr 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Geneva retiree is in middle of six-month stint volunteering for AmeriCorps