Madhu Krishnamurthy
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How suburban educator is using Trump impeachment as a teachable momentDec 19, 2019 12:00 am - The Trump impeachment proceedings weren't as entertaining as reality television, but they've been a godsend for South Elgin High School civics teacher Joseph Wojtas. "Yo...
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Elgin Salvation Army provides winter coats for U-46 students in needDec 19, 2019 12:00 am - The Salvation Army in Elgin has launched a new initiative to provide winter coats to Elgin Area School District U-46 students in need. Since October, the group has set ...
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Oakton partnership offers students a path to jobs in the cannabis industryDec 17, 2019 4:40 am - Want to become a medical marijuana industry analyst or lab specialist, work at a cannabis dispensary or even become a grower? Oakton Community College is offering studen...
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U-46 schools mark holiday season with activities, charity eventsDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Gingerbread houses, breakfast with Santa, singalongs, concerts, a winter wonderland, food drive and lending a helping hand to local community organizations. That's how ...
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Krishnamoorthi, Durbin propose fee on e-cigarette makers, importersDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Proposed legislation backed by two Illinois Democrats in Congress calls for establishing a user fee on e-cigarette manufacturers and importers and using the money to com...
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Two juveniles charged in shooting that injured Elgin teenDec 06, 2019 12:00 am - Two juveniles are facing felony charges in connection with a shooting Tuesday in Elgin in which a 14-year-old girl was injured. Police responded to shots fired from a ve...
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South Elgin High team heads to nationals for engine teardown contestDec 06, 2019 12:00 am - How long does it take to break down and reassemble an automotive engine? A team of South Elgin High School automotive technology students will find out as they test thei...
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Fox River Grove is about to be debt-free. How did the village do it?Dec 05, 2019 12:00 am - Towns often brag about public amenities, vibrant shopping areas, entertainment venues and the services they offer residents, but few can boast being debt-free like Fox R...
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How District 214's Educator Prep program is training teachers early to address shortageDec 03, 2019 4:30 am - Editor's note: Suburban Education Lab is an occasional series focusing on innovative programs at suburban schools, often tackling common, universal problems in edu...
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What's happening at the state level to address the growing teacher shortageDec 03, 2019 4:30 am - Building better preparation programs is just one element of the state's strategy to address a growing shortage of teachers. Other crucial approaches, officials say, incl...