Madhu Krishnamurthy
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We're human, we have to hugJun 08, 2020 6:00 am - Twenty-three years ago this month, my first child was born. Some hours after she was born, she was in my arms feeding. She turned gray and stopped breathing. The doctor ...
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Protests, talk about racial injustice and trauma dominate headlines in suburbsJun 06, 2020 1:00 am - An emotionally charged week punctuated by #BlackLivesMatter protests, rallies and unrest across the suburbs against police brutality and systemic racism has come to a cl...
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Suburban students coping with COVID-19 social isolation through artJun 05, 2020 6:50 am - Olivia Williams dreams of brighter days ahead. She didn't expect the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine and distancing from classmates to last as long as it has. She misses se...
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Peaceful march from ECC to Elgin Police DepartmentJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - A peaceful march started at Elgin Community College's campus Thursday afternoon and snaked its way through neighborhoods to the front steps of the Elgin Police Departmen...
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How George Floyd's death has wounded the psyche of suburban black communityJun 02, 2020 5:30 am - Don't say anything. Don't reach for anything. Keep hands on the steering wheel or visible at all times. Simply answer questions. This is what black parents teach their ...
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How U-46 plans to overcome challenges of virtual summer schoolJun 01, 2020 5:30 am - Educators have a hard enough time keeping students engaged in learning during the summer, when kids would rather be outside playing with friends. An added challenge this...
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Spreading food with a side of literacy, census education in Latino communityMay 30, 2020 1:00 am - An Elgin group is finding new ways to promote early literacy and educate Latino families about 2020 Census participation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Elgin Partners...
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Reopening Friday? Suburban places of worship aren't in a rushMay 28, 2020 5:34 am - Religious services at many suburban congregations aren't likely to resume this weekend even as the state begins to ease restrictions on public gatherings. Suburban Cath...
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District 101 strikes deal on 5-year contract for support personnelMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - A new five-year contract affecting support personnel in Batavia School District 101 promises pay increases of roughly 4% yearly. The Batavia Education Support Profession...
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District 158 school board president resignsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Huntley Community School District 158 school board President Michael Fleck is stepping down from his post effective July 16. Fleck resigned because he is relocating outs...