Education
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Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Aug 18, 2025 4:08 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.
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Kane County Health Department offers free Behavioral Health Interpreter TrainingAug 17, 2025 1:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free Behavioral Health Interpreter Training to improve communication for non-English speakers.
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Villa Park honors DuPage 88 Marching Band with ‘Best Musical Performance Award’Aug 17, 2025 12:00 pm - DuPage 88 Marching Band were honored by Villa Park VFW and Villa Park Village Board for Independence Day Parade; one more chance to see them perform at Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade on Aug. 24.
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District 207 students earn medals at Local ACT-SO CompetitionAug 15, 2025 6:53 pm - Three Maine Township High School District 207 students won medals at a recent NAACP competition. The program aims to empower youth and provide recognition for academic and artistic talents.
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GPS program examines family dynamics and student successAug 15, 2025 6:30 pm - On Aug. 26, New York Times columnist Susan Dominus presents "Family Dynamic: How to Support Students to Aim High, Dream Big, and Succeed" with GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families.
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Round Lake District 116 works to address $11 million budgeting errorAug 15, 2025 5:21 pm - A budgeting error of nearly $11 million has created a major headache for Round Lake Unit District 116, where officials are working to adjust expenses to address the deficit over the next two years.
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District 64 board meets Thursday to talk construction, budgetAug 15, 2025 3:31 pm - The Park Ridge-Niles District 64 school board meets Thursday to discuss progress on school construction projects and other issues.
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Critics say Trump's push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences
Aug 15, 2025 12:33 pm - President Donald Trump is attempting to reshape college admissions according to his definition of merit, with an emphasis on test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president’s critics and some allies question his silence on other admissions policies that give applicants a boost because of their wealth or family ties.
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St. John’s celebrating a new school year, and a special milestoneAug 15, 2025 12:01 pm - As the new school year, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elgin will take time during worship on Sunday, Aug. 17, to install the faculty, staff, and school board of St. John’s Lutheran School.
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SunCloud Health offers free mental health resources to schools and parentsAug 14, 2025 9:43 pm - Going into the back-to-school season, SunCloud Health is offering support to parents, schools, and communities by providing free resources.