Larissa Chinwah
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Dist. 300 closer to massive layoffs, cutsMar 22, 2011 12:00 am - A plan to reorganize middle and high schools in Community Unit District 300 narrowly moved from the discussion phase, with the board voting 4-3 to take action on the pro...
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Cary school district approves teacher layoffsMar 21, 2011 12:00 am - With the deadline fast approaching for notifying teachers of layoffs, the Cary District 26 school board approved cutting 14½ full-time positions. The cuts now make way f...
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District 158 OKs 11 layoffsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - After hearing heartfelt pleas from teachers and parents, and tears from some board members, the Huntley Area District 158 school board voted to eliminate 11 full-time po...
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Horse races safe in McHenry CountyMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - A McHenry County committee has dropped discussions on regulating animal events, such as horse races and exhibitions, after dozens of local business owners expressed fear...
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County board says no to limiting chairman’s termsMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - The McHenry County Board has agreed to reduce the capacities in which the vice chairman can serve, but rejected a recommendation to place term limits on the county board...
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First state’s attorney spot remains vacantMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - The vacant position for a first assistant state’s attorney in McHenry County will remain frozen for at least the next two months. The McHenry County Board on Tuesday tab...
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Audit mixed on Dist. 300 special eduction programMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - An audit of the special education program in Community Unit District 300 identified areas in which the district is ahead of the curve and where improvement is still need...
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With more cuts, Dist. 26 holds off on school closureMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Cary Elementary District 26 school board made way for further reductions this week by approving additional layoffs. The school voted unanimously to approve the reduc...
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Help strike it rich for Elgin High studentMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - Bowling a turkey or scoring a perfect game earns top bragging rights among your friends, but on Friday your 10-pin bowling skills will be worth much more to an Elgin Hig...
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Dist. 300 approves job cutsMar 14, 2011 12:00 am - A number of Community Unit District 300 staff, teachers and administrators will not be returning to the district for the 2011-12 school year — some for budgetary reasons...