Christopher Placek
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Faculty endorsements an issue in COD trustee raceMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - The impact of contentious negotiations over a new faculty contract last year at the College of DuPage continues to reverberate at the Glen Ellyn-based school, and it is ...
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Combined-grade classrooms part of Dist. 41’s planMar 11, 2013 5:23 pm - Starting next school year, fourth- and fifth-graders who attend the four elementary schools in Glen Ellyn District 41 will be in multiage classrooms — just one piece of ...
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Two hurt in 3-car crash in Glen EllynMar 11, 2013 4:09 pm - A driver and passenger were injured in a three-car crash Monday afternoon in Glen Ellyn, authorities said. Their vehicle was making a left turn about 1:30 p.m. into the ...
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District 41 ready to vote on controversial education planMar 10, 2013 11:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board is scheduled to vote Monday night on a controversial proposal that would combine some grade levels and allow teachers ...
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Man cut from car after Schaumburg crashMar 08, 2013 8:25 pm - A driver had to be cut from his car Friday night after a two-vehicle crash in Schaumburg, authorities said. The accident occurred at 5:49 p.m. at the intersection of Ros...
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Fryer catches fire at Carpentersville restaurantMar 08, 2013 8:07 pm - A deep fat fryer cooking fish and french fries caught fire Friday night at the Culver’s restaurant in Carpentersville, authorities said. Crews were called to the restaur...
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Milwaukee Road caboose finds new home in Itasca parkMar 07, 2013 11:15 am - Some homes come with in-ground pools. Others have spacious garages and driveways. When Dean and Sue Ellen Peterson purchased their home in Itasca, it came with a 1940s-e...
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Carol Stream candidate wants to implement property taxMar 06, 2013 5:02 pm - Carol Stream is one of the few municipalities in Illinois that does not have its own property tax — and many candidates for village offices regularly campaign on platfor...
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Glenbard adjusting school day to help struggling studentsMar 06, 2013 12:07 pm - Glenbard High School District 87 plans to adjust its school day schedule starting in the fall to allow students struggling academically to get extra help. Those students...
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COD consultant to help school develop ‘brand’Mar 05, 2013 2:54 pm - College of DuPage is a community school, but officials want its message to prospective students, donors and residents to be much more. COD is spending $290,000 on a cons...