Articles filed under School Districts
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Demystifying college admissions with GPS Parent SeriesDec 08, 2025 1:23 pm - Higher ed journalist Jeff Selingo will present "Dream School: Finding and Getting into the College That is Right for You" at the GPS Parent Series webinar on Dec. 10. It aims to dispel college admission myths and provide an imaginative approach to achieving higher-education goals, including why an "elite" college degree matters less and how to choose value over prestige.
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Neighbors helping neighbors: Des Plaines area volunteers cook, deliver 700 Thanksgiving dinnersDec 03, 2025 12:00 pm - The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners. As a result, more than 700 recipients, including homebound seniors and people with disabilities, had a very happy Thanksgiving.
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Lake Park students take on Scrooge’s journey in ‘A Christmas Carol’Dec 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Lake Park High School Theatre Department is performing "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 4-6. The production features some changes, including a narrator portraying Charles Dickens himself and a dance number added to the Fezziwig scene.
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Boys basketball: Palatine surges past Lake Park in openerNov 26, 2025 10:46 am - With the new look MSL West heading their way, Palatine and head coach Eric Millstone knew that they would need to get off to a good start this season. The Pirates showed ...
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U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years with open houseNov 26, 2025 1:09 am - Visitors can tour the radio station located inside Elgin Area School District U-46's Dream Academy on Dec. 9. WEPS is launching a revitalized programming lineup including a podcast, student-created content, and an evening storytime for young children.
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Audit to examine credit card spending in District 214 after former employee charged with misuseNov 24, 2025 6:44 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has ordered an audit of its purchasing card spending practices after a former employee was charged with misusing a district credit card.
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District 214 board president to help lead state associationNov 24, 2025 4:27 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Board of Education President Alva Kreutzer was elected vice president of the Illinois Association of School Boards at the organization’s annual delegate assembly this weekend.
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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Judge dismisses District 302 lawsuit to block Crown development TIFNov 23, 2025 1:40 pm - A Kane County judge has dismissed Kaneland School District 302’s attempt to stop tax increment financing for the 760-acre Crown development in Sugar Grove.
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CPS administrator to lead Grayslake District 46 as superintendentNov 20, 2025 6:25 pm - A Chicago Public Schools educator has been chosen to lead Grayslake District 46.