Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Part of American culture: Elk Grove Village mom helps American Girl create Eid outfit for dollsOct 06, 2021 5:30 am - When Yasmina Blackburn's 8-year-old daughter, Aliya, came home in tears after a holiday celebration at school, it broke her heart. Aliya and her classmates made artwork ...
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Area Islamic groups band together to help Afghan refugeesOct 04, 2021 5:30 am - A coalition of Islamic groups is coming together to help new waves of Afghan refugees arriving in the Chicago area. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chica...
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The stories that stick with us: How an act of charity led to a powerful story ideaOct 03, 2021 1:00 am - As reporters, we're used to seeing news angles most everywhere we look. Ideas often can present themselves in our daily interactions, on the commute to work and in conve...
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Suburban schools brace for new TikTok challenges to smack or slap staff membersOct 01, 2021 5:00 am - Suburban school leaders are warning of yet another TikTok challenge on social media asking students to “smack a staff member on the backside” or “slap a teacher” and pos...
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Harper, Oakton to ink deal with SIU for online degree pathwaysOct 01, 2021 1:00 am - Two suburban community colleges are among the first to ink a deal with Southern Illinois University in Carbondale allowing their students to earn four-year degrees remot...
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Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasonsSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - Illinois is the first state to adopt a new law providing students flexibility to modify their sports uniforms. The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows student athletes,...
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Latest TikTok challenge causes headaches for schoolsSep 23, 2021 5:30 am - A viral social media challenge that has spurred a string of vandalism by students is causing headaches for some suburban school leaders. The latest trend is the “devious...
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Indian Americans mark Hindu festival with three-day celebration in AuroraSep 19, 2021 1:00 am - Thousands of Indian Americans gathered last week under an outdoor tent to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Aurora. The festival, which began Sept. 10 ...
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Flexible programs, technical training help suburban colleges recover from pandemic slumpSep 18, 2021 1:00 am - After a year of online learning, Asharia Harris needed help dealing with the anxiety of returning to in-person classes this fall at the College of Lake County in Graysla...
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Parents ask Glen Ellyn officials to push protesting anti-maskers away from elementary schoolSep 14, 2021 1:00 am - A group protesting mask-wearing policies outside Glen Ellyn District 41's administration building has drawn the ire of parents who say its members are harassing students...