Education
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Fun brain science at Fermilab teaches kids about helmetsJul 08, 2017 1:00 am - Getting up early to learn about the brain might be an unusual way for an 11-year-old to spend a Saturday morning, but if you're into science, it's all just great fun. Ei...
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Barrington District 220 hashes out details of new start timesJul 07, 2017 5:30 am - This story has been updated to state that Barrington High School students will begin classes 70 minutes later at 8:30 a.m. in 2017-18. Barrington Area Unit Distric...
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With state budget, University Center has new lease on lifeJul 07, 2017 1:00 am - At about 4:40 p.m. Thursday, screams of jubilation echoed through the halls of the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake. Staffers hugged each other and danced ...
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Maryville's Jen School's 10th graduating class is its largestJul 06, 2017 11:00 pm - The Jen School graduated 17 students on June 8, the largest graduating class since Maryville opened the school in 2007. The Jen School provides special education service...
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Costs decrease for St. Charles District 303 middle school workJul 06, 2017 1:00 am - St. Charles school officials feared the $50 million they cobbled together to renovate middle schools might not be enough to get the job done. But construction bids that ...
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District 300 seeks school supplies for students in needJul 05, 2017 1:00 am - Community Unit District 300 is seeking donations for its annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive benefiting students in need. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. t...
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Costs for CLC students up for fourth straight yearJul 05, 2017 1:00 am - Expecting to get less funding from the state and slightly fewer students, College of Lake County trustees approved a $102.5 million budget last week that will increase t...
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Sidewalks, parking lots to be upgraded at Harper CollegeJul 04, 2017 1:00 am - Work begins this month on parking lot paving and sidewalk maintenance on Harper College's Palatine campus. The community college will spend $527,716 for crack filling, s...
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Oakton to host visit day at Des Plaines campusJul 04, 2017 1:00 am - Oakton Community College will host a campus visit day beginning at 6 p.m. Monday. Prospective students will be able to tour the Des Plaines campus and learn about the s...
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Group will ask state to reverse U-46 on Elgin charter school denialJul 03, 2017 5:30 am - A group proposing an Elgin charter school may be taking its case to the state after failing a second time to gain support from the local host district. The Elgin Area Sc...