Madhu Krishnamurthy
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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...
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Suburban mosques host drive-through Eid celebrationsMay 24, 2020 7:18 am - In what has been a historic year of firsts, Muslims today are observing Eid al-Fitr - marking the end of a period of dawn-to-dusk fasting for the Islamic holy month of R...
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Suburban Muslims mark Eid with 'joy and happiness,' from a distanceMay 24, 2020 1:00 am - Processions of vehicles made their way to various suburban mosques Sunday as Muslims observed Eid, marking the completion of a monthlong fasting period. Instead of gathe...