Kerry Lester
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Lawsuit tab up to $6.7 million for U-46Dec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - The lawsuit accusing Elgin Area School District U-46 of racial bias has now cost taxpayers $6.7 million - $3.7 million in the last 18 months alone. But the law firm rep...
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Four years after last settlement talks, sides in U-46 suit meet againDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Nearly four years to the day after the last unsuccessful settlement talks occurred in the U-46 racial bias lawsuit, the parties face another round. Next Monday, represen...
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Elgin High to hold constellation concertDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - If the spotlight begins to shine on the back and sides of Elgin High School's auditorium tonight, don't worry: The tech crew isn't out of practice. At 7 p.m., the school...
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U-46 approves improvement plans for three schoolsDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - In hopes of staving off further state and federal sanctions, the Elgin Area School District U-46 school board has signed off on improvement plans for three schools label...
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Governor's arrest adds uncertainty to school fundingDec 09, 2008 10:00 pm - The arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the prospect that he could step down or be removed from office has only added to the uncertainty surrounding school funding in Ill...
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U-46 eyes high school courses for middle schoolsDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Starting next year, Elgin Area School District U-46 middle school students could have high school come to them. The school board Monday voted to ask the Illinois State B...
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Judson makes history during winter commencementDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - In making history, Judson University's 125 graduates will have the opportunity to reflect upon a little history. Alistair Brown, director of the Northern Seminary, will ...
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Teacher mentoring program celebrates 10 year anniversaryDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - As a student and a journalist, I've found that good mentors make all the difference. They inspire you. They challenge you. And their advice often is the difference betwe...
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ECC seeks community input on $195 million planDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College is using its 60th anniversary to look both backward and forward. The college, while prepping to celebrate the milestone event in January, is also...
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60 years and just getting started ECC to mark start with plans for futureDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College is using its 60th anniversary to look both backward and forward. The college, while preparing to celebrate the milestone event in January, is als...