McHenry County Schools
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McHenry County school district wants pension law changedNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - A McHenry County school district is looking to change a state law put in place to prevent educators from abusing the state's pension system. That law sets a 6 percent ca...
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Suburban moms praying while their kids are learningNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - It's 9 a.m. on a Friday morning and four moms are huddled in a living room. With Bibles on their laps and coffee mugs on the table, they begin to pray. "Dear Lord, help...
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Warm welcome for state runners-upNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Many of the members of Burlington Central High School's volleyball team had long faces Sunday less than 24 hours after losing the state title to Joliet Catholic. But it...
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Author encourages Huntley to 'pay it forward'Nov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - In an effort to promote reading and foster community spirit, Huntley on Thursday hosted Catherine Ryan Hyde, the author of "Pay it Forward." The Huntley Area Public Libr...
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Keynote speaker: Tell a veteran 'thank you'Nov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Did you thank a veteran for his or her service on Veterans Day? If you didn't, it's not too late, said Lt. Colonel Ryan Yantis, keynote speaker for McHenry County Colle...
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New safety chief gets to work in Dist. 300Nov 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Gary Chester's first day as Community Unit District 300's safety officer was also the day a Carpentersville elementary school was placed on alert because of a bomb threa...
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Bulldogs make it to Round 3Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - As he bounced up and down the sideline Friday night, Grant senior wide receiver Tom Bychowski waved three fingers at the frenzied home fans. "Third round," Bychowski sai...
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Scouting: Lake Co. Week 2 playoffsNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Class 6A No. 5 Huntley Red Raiders (9-1) at No. 13 Grant Bulldogs (7-3) When: 7 p.m. Last week: Huntley def. Batavia, 70-63; Grant def. Vernon Hills, 32-31 (2OT). Playof...
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Loved ones reminisce about fallen Schaumburg officerNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - For Frank Russo, the needs and protection of family came before all else. And it was the desire to protect other families, too, that led him to become a police officer i...
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State testing rules bring failureOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Last year, area school districts said they needed to focus their efforts on their high schools after most high schools failed to meet state standards. This year, most ar...