Education
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Parents: We shouldn't need permission to opt kids out of tests like PARCCMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Parents flocked to the Capitol in Springfield Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would let parents decide whether their children take standardized test...
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Students at Schaumburg art school raise $8,000 for charityMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg art school students raise $8,000
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Lauren Tarshis visits Ferson Creek ElementaryMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Children's author Lauren Tarshis visited third-, fourth- and fifth-graders Wednesday at Ferson Creek Elementary in St. Charles. Tarshis, editorial director of language a...
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Cardinal George guest of honor at Palatine school's fundraiserMar 24, 2015 11:00 pm - Retired Cardinal Francis George has agreed to be the guest of honor, health permitting, at the St. Theresa School Green and Gold Gala fundraising auction and dinner begi...
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No GED graduation ceremony at Waubonsee?Mar 24, 2015 1:00 am - Waubonsee Community College might not have a GED graduation ceremony this year due to a dramatic decrease in the number of students who have completed their degrees. The...
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Hawthorn student artwork a hit at Aspen Drive LibraryMar 24, 2015 1:00 am - Artwork created by Vernon Hills-area students is on display at the Aspen Drive Library during the 5th annual Hawthorn School District 73 Art Show. The show represents a...
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Lombard couple launches healthy lunch businessMar 24, 2015 1:00 am - At a time when consumers want their fresh bread baked without “yoga mat” chemicals, a new healthy option is emerging in the school lunch business. WT Cafe, being launch...
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Stevenson to celebrate basketball team ThursdayMar 24, 2015 1:00 am - The public is invited to attend a celebratory rally for the state champion Stevenson High School boys basketball team on Thursday. The gathering is set for 7:35 a.m. in ...
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Grayslake Central band at Disney World:Mar 24, 2015 1:00 am - Grayslake Central High School's marching band entertained visitors at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, this week. The Rams marching band participated in the Disney...
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Suburban winners, losers under new school funding proposalMar 24, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban school districts would be among the biggest losers and biggest winners under a proposed school funding plan a downstate senator is pushing. Elgin Area School D...