Kane County Submitted Content
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Elmhurst University student wins Bob Haisman Student of the Year AwardApr 07, 2025 1:48 pm - Stephanie Chávez, an aspiring educator from Elmhurst University, received the Bob Haisman Student of the Year Award from the Illinois Education Association.
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Marmion Academy senior first to earn prestigious Global Seal of BiliteracyApr 07, 2025 12:47 pm - Marmion Academy student Juan Campos Jr earns top global seal validating exceptional Spanish and English fluency for his future. He’s the first student at Marmion to achieve this honor.
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Recycle Coach launches in Kane County, live demo set for April 23Apr 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Kane County is joining a growing number of Illinois communities modernizing their approach to recycling education with the launch of Recycle Coach, a free web tool and mobile app that provides instant answers to recycling questions.
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Geneva Playhouse 38 comedy promises laughs, love among 1920s movie hopefulsApr 07, 2025 11:54 am - Geneva Park District's Playhouse 38 presents the comedy "Laugh," on April 17-20. Set in the 1920s, a wealthy woman falls for her aunt's nephew in this slapstick, quirky production.
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Harper College, Partners for Our Communities partnership transformed Erick Flores’ lifeApr 07, 2025 11:44 am - When Harper College alum Erick Flores walked across the commencement stage in 2018, he earned associate degrees in science, general studies and art, and was already working in his field.
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'Locked up in prison': Morton Grove storyteller describes World War II Japanese American internment campsApr 07, 2025 11:27 am - Anne Shimojima, a storyteller and retired educator, recounted how during World War II, the U.S. forcibly relocated and incarcerated about 120,000 people of Japanese descent in concentration camps.
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Ten U-46 employees honored at state levelApr 07, 2025 11:18 am - Nine U-46 educators received honors from Illinois State Board of Education for excellence and impact. In addition, a high school CTE teacher was among the finalists for the Golden Apple Award.
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Water Street Studios hosts gallery opening April 11Apr 07, 2025 12:22 am - Water Street Studios in Batavia will host a gallery opening for a new exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11. The exhibit will have works by two nationally recognized artists.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Lane Tech, Downers Grove take top honors at 2025 Northeastern Illinois EnvirothonApr 06, 2025 11:32 pm - The 2025 Northeast Illinois Envirothon challenged 145 students on 29 teams in environmental topics. Lane Tech won regionals and Downers Grove North won the FFA division.