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Ender leaving Harper but still has 'itch to change the world'
Jun 23, 2019 4:21 PM - Harper College President Ken Ender will wrap up his decadelong tenure at the Palatine-based community college this week, but he's not calling it a retirement. "I've still got an itch to change the world, so I'm gonna scratch it for a little bit longer," he said. -
Lake County defense attorney picked to fill Woodland 50 board vacancy
Jun 23, 2019 4:21 PM - After a marathon board meeting Thursday that included interviews with seven candidates, the Woodland Elementary District 50 school board selected David Weinstein to fill the most recent board vacancy. -
NIU is offering Lean Six Sigma certification at two suburban locations
Jun 21, 2019 12:46 AM - Improving processes that increase productivity, reduce costs, increase profits and so much more. That's what professionals in all types of organizations can learn by earning a Lean Six Sigma Certificate. Northern Illinois University's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology trains professionals in Lean Six Sigma leading to Yellow, Green and eventually Black Belt certification. -
'It's not happy memories anymore': Mom still hurt over District 94's abrupt removal of memorial tree
Jun 20, 2019 6:33 AM - The autumn blaze maple and plaque that stood outside West Chicago High School for 15 years were a memorial to Lee Ann Meiborg's daughter, Amanda, the Class of 2002 valedictorian who died a year later at age 19 from a rare form of cancer. The abrupt removal of the tree and plaque still hurts, she says. -
Barrington manufacturer donates $1.3 million in gear, training to ECC
Jun 19, 2019 4:38 PM - Elgin Community College is getting $1.3 million worth of precision manufacturing equipment, software and faculty training for its growing Industrial Manufacturing Program that could lead to future job placement and apprenticeship opportunities for its students. -
Elmhurst District 205 names three administrators
Jun 19, 2019 11:52 AM - Three administrators have been appointed to posts in Elmhurst Unit District 205 and will assume their new duties July 1. Here's a look at who's who ... -
CLC professor wins state awardJun 19, 2019 4:34 PM - Maria Jose Tenuto, a College of Lake County adjunct sociology professor. was named the state's 2019 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty of the Year by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.
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Oakton College wins state Equity and Diversity AwardJun 19, 2019 4:34 PM - The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has selected Oakton Community College for its Equity and Diversity Award, which recognizes exemplary commitment by a public community college board and its chief executive officer to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the college's education programs.
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District 220 parents call new facility for special-needs transition program inadequate
Jun 19, 2019 5:33 AM - An advisory board of parents of children with special needs, along with its supporters, addressed the Barrington Unit District 220 school board Tuesday night over their concerns with the adequacy of a new facility being prepared for the district's transition program that readies young graduates of varying abilities to live as independently as possible after high school. -
District 214 approves new five-year deal with teachers
Jun 18, 2019 7:33 PM - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has inked a new five-year agreement with teachers that provides 2% raises in the first two years and lesser pay increases for the remainder of the contract.
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