Articles filed under School Districts
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District 59 superintendent defends equity efforts, but supports board’s search for successorAug 21, 2025 11:15 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 superintendent who faced opposition over an equity plan will leave her role in 2026, and the school board has retained a search firm to find her replacement.
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Strength in numbers: Seemingly out of nothing, flag football is the hottest sport in IllinoisAug 21, 2025 10:38 am - On Feb. 14, 2024, girls flag football officially became an IHSA sport, and beginning its second season of play this fall, has quickly evolved but remains steadfast in its goal of expanding opportunity. Illinois, the ninth state to sanction the sport, boasts over 200 participating schools for 2025.
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District 211 residents hotly debate transgender player on Conant H.S. girls volleyball teamAug 20, 2025 9:21 pm - Several community members, and even a couple politicians, spoke during a raucous Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board meeting Wednesday about the alleged acceptance of a transgender student on the Conant High School girls volleyball team.
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Skeleton Trot 5K and Marketplace Festival to benefit U-46 and Gail Borden Library foundationsAug 20, 2025 8:52 pm - Two local organizations are teaming up once again to present a celebration of Mexican culture. Organizers hope to build on the enthusiasm from last year’s event, when t...
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Cary District 26 looks into solar power for 3 schoolsAug 20, 2025 10:21 am - Cary School District 26 is considering adding solar panels to the roofs of three schools before federal financial incentives expire.
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Glen Ellyn District 89 seeks applicants for empty school board seatAug 20, 2025 9:09 am - Glen Ellyn Elementary District 89 is seeking candidates for an open school board seat as students begin the new year.
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U-46 seeks community input on naming of new middle school in ElginAug 20, 2025 7:46 am - Elgin Area School District U-46’s is inviting community members to submit nominations to help with the naming of its new middle school now under construction in Elgin.
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Naperville teachers rally again as strike threat loomsAug 18, 2025 6:57 pm - For the second time in two weeks, Naperville Unit District 203 teachers rallied Monday in a show of solidarity as they near a potential strike day.
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Celebrating 30 years: GPS Parenting Series offers over 50 programs to support healthy familiesAug 18, 2025 5:27 pm - The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families is celebrating 30 years of supporting communities with dynamic, impactful, evidence-based programming.
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Villa Park honors DuPage 88 Marching Band with ‘Best Musical Performance Award’Aug 17, 2025 12:00 pm - DuPage 88 Marching Band were honored by Villa Park VFW and Villa Park Village Board for Independence Day Parade; one more chance to see them perform at Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade on Aug. 24.