Education
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16-year-old earns master's degree, plans to pursue doctorateMay 11, 2015 5:30 am - Like many girls her age, 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry loves traveling and sports. Swimming and tennis are two of her favorite activities. The North Chicago-area g...
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Round Lake schools' new technology boss brings Fortune 500 experienceMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - Round Lake Area Unit District 116's new technology boss plans to use skills he honed at a Fortune 500 company to benefit students and teachers. Dejan Kozic, 45, of Wads...
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Schaumburg library ready to kick off summer reading/watching programMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Township District Library will celebrate the kickoff of "Read to the Rhythm" summer program on Monday, June 1, at its central location in Schaumburg, as w...
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B.G.H.S. therapy dog, Buck, is a hit in the hallsMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - A gentle boxer-mix therapy dog, "Buck," has been on duty at Buffalo Grove High School full-time since April 7, dispensing face-licks, tail wags and loving "pressure" lea...
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Wheaton Sunshine Preschool closing doors after 44 yearsMay 10, 2015 7:00 am - On a recent morning, the children at Sunshine Preschool in Wheaton worked on Mother's Day gifts, played dress-up and practiced writing their names — all mostly unaware o...
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CLC commencement addressMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor will give a commencement address Saturday, May 16, at the College of Lake County. The school's 46th annual commencement ceremonie...
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Gurnee library setting up Finals CafeMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - High school students may use a special study area for final exams at Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee. Officials said the Finals Café will be available Thursday, ...
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Schaumburg, Germany to visit Schaumburg, USAMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg will welcome German visitors from the county of Schaumburg, Germany from May 12 through May 21 as part of the village's Sister Cities program. ...
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District 204's technology featured as 'future-ready' in national videoMay 08, 2015 5:30 am - Dist. 204 one of nine in the U.S. lauded for tech use
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Laurie Stone, Harper's longest-serving trustee, resignsMay 08, 2015 1:00 am - After almost 15 years as a Harper College trustee, Laurie Stone has resigned from the board, but she's not really departing from the community college's leadership. "The...