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Former Algonquin school worker pleads guilty to possession of images of child sex abuseJun 08, 2025 2:53 pm - A former employee of Algonquin-based Community Unit School District 300 was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to an amended charge of possessing images of child sex abuse.
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Glenbard District 87 names new assistant superintendent and communications directorJun 06, 2025 11:49 am - On May 27, the Glenbard Township High School District 87 board appointed Dr. LeViis Haney as assistant superintendent for teaching and learning and Tyler Carter as director of communications. Both appointments are effective July 1.
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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Boys volleyball: Libertyville, New Trier advance to sectional final at BarringtonMay 31, 2025 4:36 pm - Libertyville’s smallest uniform number is reserved for its tallest player: 6-foot-10 middle hitter Nathan Knight. Sporting No. 0, the junior and Ball State commit filled...
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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‘It’s a great experience’: Final suburban speller eliminated in 8th round of Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 28, 2025 10:32 am - The last of four suburban spellers fighting for a chance to be the best in the nation was eliminated Wednesday in the eighth round of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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‘A real sense of enthusiasm and excitement’: Lake Villa to pursue development for Pleviak School propertyMay 26, 2025 11:41 am - The former Pleviak Elementary School, a Lake Villa landmark for more than a century, will be going to market with the intention of snaring a “transformational redevelopment.”
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Cuts to school mental health grants could trickle down to local districtsMay 26, 2025 11:19 am - The Trump administration's cancellation of mental health program grants could significantly impact suburban schools.
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York teacher, Elmhurst veteran team up to create new memorial for the fallenMay 25, 2025 3:50 pm - History teacher Justin Riskus and Vietnam War veteran Bill Shanklin are leading a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring York Community High School graduates who have died while serving in the military.
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Principal retires after decades of service to Stanton School in Fox LakeMay 24, 2025 1:32 pm - After more than 33 years in education including 16 as principal of Stanton Middle School in Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Jeff Sefcik is retiring, leaving a legacy of leadership, heart and unwavering dedication to students, staff and the community.