Madhu Krishnamurthy
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How to change a culture of hazing in schoolsMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Changing a culture of hazing in schools takes more than the mere adoption of anti-bullying policies or having students take pledges. It requires making the school enviro...
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Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls differ on city financesMar 03, 2013 6:00 am - Des Plaines' past financial decisions and future solvency have been a hot topic in the mayoral race pitting two current aldermen against a former mayor. Ward 3 Alderman ...
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Rosemont’s new athletic training facility drawing crowdsMar 02, 2013 4:30 am - The final piece of Rosemont’s athletic complex, the Dome at the Ballpark, is open and abuzz with activity, officials said Friday. The seven-story dome, located at 34 Jen...
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Dist. 62 Foundation raises $17,000 to help schoolsFeb 27, 2013 2:59 pm - What creative classroom activities can $17,000 fund? Des Plaines Elementary District 62 teachers have until Aug. 30 to answer that question and obtain mini-grants from t...
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Former Des Plaines cop accused of fraud pleads not guiltyFeb 27, 2013 2:19 pm - Retired Des Plaines police commander Timothy Veit, who is accused of padding overtime hours in reports which led to the department’s misuse of federal funds, pleaded not...
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ER doc warns of injuries from shoveling heavy snowFeb 27, 2013 1:55 pm - The worst may be over with this latest winter snowstorm, but the likelihood of injuries from shoveling the wet slush is still high, says Troy Foster, attending emergency...
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Moylan's tougher hazing penalty wins committee backingFeb 27, 2013 1:00 pm - Recent hazing scandals at Maine West and Hoffman Estates high schools have prompted one state official to call for a tougher penalty for school officials and employees w...
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Fallen Palatine firefighters remembered 40 years laterFeb 23, 2013 2:53 pm - An Honor Guard procession, the placing of a wreath, the forlorn wail of a lone bagpipe playing, and the mournful knell of bells Saturday marked the sacrifice of three fa...
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District 207 replacing textbooks with ChromebooksFeb 22, 2013 10:05 am - All incoming Maine Township High School District 207 freshman and sophomore students must purchase Google Chromebooks from the district as part of a new program that wil...
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Retired Des Plaines police commander accused in $132,000 fraudFeb 20, 2013 12:25 pm - Prosecutors say retired Des Plaines commander lied to pad overtime