Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Junior ranger from Algonquin writes about national park adventuresFeb 13, 2018 4:31 am - At 15, Aida Frey of Algonquin has earned the distinction of being among the most decorated junior rangers, having visited 304 national park sites and writing a book abou...
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Geneva teacher teaches science with storytelling, charactersFeb 12, 2018 5:00 am - Sporting a wig, mustache and a southern accent, Matt Gain tries to find fun ways to make science more interesting to his students. Gain, 46, who has taught eighth-grade ...
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Lake in the Hills consolidates services, cuts staffing costsFeb 12, 2018 12:00 am - Lake in the Hills is consolidating and restructuring its community development and parks and recreation departments, which is expected to save the village $175,000. Fre...
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Illinois to change controversial PARCC test after this yearFeb 09, 2018 12:00 am - State education officials confirmed Friday the state's controversial standardized test is changing again, barely three years after its launch. Illinois began mandatory s...
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Elgin leader will be remembered at Judson serviceFeb 08, 2018 12:00 am - A Celebration of Life service for longtime Elgin leader John "Jack" Shales will be held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 in the chapel at Judson University, 1151 N. State St., Elgi...
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Elgin High bio-diversity webinars draw thousands of global viewersFeb 07, 2018 12:00 am - Elgin High School environmental science students help bring global experts virtually into the classroom as part of the third annual National Biodiversity Teach-In this m...
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4 Aurora Catholic schools will consolidate to 2 campusesFeb 05, 2018 4:30 am - Four Aurora Catholic schools are among the first to be consolidated within the Diocese of Rockford starting next school year due to declining enrollment. There is no pla...
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ECC talk to focus on minorities in prison pipelineFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Why are American prisons disproportionately filled with blacks and minorities? In 2016, the imprisonment rate for black women was almost double the rate for white women ...
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Huntley raises water, sewer rates, feesJan 30, 2018 12:00 am - Huntley is raising its water and sewer rates starting May 1 to fund nearly $20 million in maintenance of its aging infrastructure and capital improvements over the next ...
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Elgin police consider equipping school officers with body camerasJan 29, 2018 12:00 am - The Elgin Police Department is working with the school district on policies for the use of body cameras by school resource officers. The department has seven full-time r...