Kerry Lester
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Elgin High's constellation concert to benefit Ecker CenterDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin High School's music department will put a spotlight on their stars this week to benefit a local mental health center. The second annual holiday constellation conce...
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Dist. U-46 to ask for waivers for busing, English language class sizesDec 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 plans to ask for waivers and modifications in complying with several state mandates, including how far students must walk to school and c...
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True to name, Elgin Symphony Orchestra comes home for holidaysDec 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Following three years at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra is heading home to the Hemmens for their annual "Home for the Holidays" ...
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Many in U-46 protest school calendar decisionDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 board got an earful Monday night from parents, teachers and students angered at being left out of the decision to end three schools' ...
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U-46 to lay off 7 from career and tech staffDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Expecting a shortage in state funding, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board will be handing out pink slips to seven individuals working as career specialists in the...
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U-46 parents alerted after abduction attempts near Larsen middleDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 parents were put on alert Friday after two attempted abductions of students this week near Larsen Middle School. Lt. Sean Rafferty said E...
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'Bailout burger' wins ECC-Grand Victoria burger contestDec 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Three top culinary arts students walked away with scholarships Wednesday in the Elgin Community College-Grand Victoria Casino Prime Burger scholarship competition. The ...
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Why do so many black students face expulsion in U-46?Dec 02, 2009 10:00 pm - A recent Associated Press report found that the number of black students facing discipline in Illinois public schools has soared in the last decade, only deepening the r...
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McHenry County tops state Christmas tree harvestsDec 01, 2009 10:00 pm - The economy may be adversely affecting sales for businesses across the country, but suburban tree farmers have reason this season to keep their spirits high. And many wi...
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ECC culinary students look to build a better burgerDec 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving dinner may have ended nearly a week ago, but Joanne Thomas-Junious is still sweating it out in the kitchen. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, Thomas-Junious, of Hampshir...