Education
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Elgin foundation receives grant to advance STEAM education for students with autismAug 01, 2025 4:58 pm - The Winston Knolls Foundation for Thriving with Autism has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Global Tech Impact Alliance to launch its “STEAM Scholars Program: Igniting Autistic Minds through Interactive Learning.”
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Bears offer $5,000 to cover Maine South flag football tripAug 01, 2025 1:57 pm - The Chicago Bears have offered to donate $5,000 to help cover the costs of the Maine South High School girls flag football team’s recent trip to a national tournament.
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Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Jul 31, 2025 4:28 pm - Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year.
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Generous donations allow Willow Creek Church to expand Back to School eventJul 30, 2025 2:58 pm - Willow Creek Church collected over 4,000 backpacks to give to students in need, allowing them to add an extra day to their annual Back to School event. These generous donations enabled them to serve an additional 700 children.
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Paying for college without sabotaging retirementJul 30, 2025 9:07 am - Many families get sticker shock when they realize what putting their kids through college might cost over four years.
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State-backed quantum park plan expands with new company
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Ads on campus? District 214 latest to eye corporate sponsorships for school spacesJul 29, 2025 7:04 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering corporate sponsorships and advertising to help pay for renovation costs across its six district schools.
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Some elements of major renovation of Libertyville High School cafeteria won’t be ready for start of schoolJul 29, 2025 5:15 pm - Two elements of the major cafeteria renovation at Libertyville High School won’t be ready as initially planned when students return in a few weeks.
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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.
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Kiddie Academy breaks ground in Vernon HillsJul 29, 2025 1:03 pm - Kiddie Academy, which provides educational child care, recently broke ground on a new franchise location at 320 N. Fairway Lane in Vernon Hills.