Education
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Metea Valley High Theater students direct original ‘Winter Scenes’Feb 02, 2025 10:11 pm - “Winter Scenes" showcase three student-written and directed plays, exploring poetry, slam contests, and mystery, at Metea Valley High on Feb. 13-15.
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Apply for Geneva Garden Club scholarships by March 12Jan 31, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualified students pursuing horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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CLC celebrates Black History Month with arts, discussions and moreJan 31, 2025 10:07 pm - Celebrate Black History Month with College of Lake County this February. Across all three campuses, CLC is hosting a lineup of events that honor Black culture and history.
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Saint Viator to put on madcap musical adventure with ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’Jan 31, 2025 9:19 pm - Saint Viator theater students are having a blast bringing the musical to life, with performances on Feb. 6-9, showcasing memorable characters and an over-the-top plot.
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College of DuPage’s annual Global Flicks Film Festival kicks off Feb. 5Jan 31, 2025 7:01 pm - College of DuPage hosts its 29th annual Global Flicks film series featuring six international award-winning films from Feb. 5 to March 12, with post-film discussions.
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Carol Stream Woman’s Club offers scholarshipJan 31, 2025 5:32 pm - The Carol Stream Woman's Club awards a $1,000 scholarship each spring to a female high school senior residing in Carol Stream.
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Community colleges to receive grants to expand mental health resourcesJan 31, 2025 1:29 pm - The Illinois Community College Board has awarded more than $3.6 million to expand mental health resources and support programs for college students across the state.
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Donations welcome for CHIP IN Batavia’s annual Prom Dress GiveawayJan 29, 2025 10:21 pm - Donations of clean prom dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry, and new makeup can be dropped off at the Batavia Public Library until March 20, and monetary donations are appreciated for tuxedo rentals and prom tickets.
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Arlington Heights District 25 set to borrow final $15 million for kindergarten and building projectsJan 29, 2025 7:21 pm - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 next week plans to sell the remaining $15 million in bonds from the $75 million authorized by voters in 2022 for full-day kindergarten and building projects.
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Illinois’ eighth-graders outperform national averages in reading and mathJan 29, 2025 12:31 pm - Illinois’ eighth-graders outperformed national averages in reading and math, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results released Wednesday.