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District 116 to explain impact of $11 million budgeting errorAug 22, 2025 5:23 pm - The first public explanation of how an $11 million budgeting error in Round Lake Area Unit District 116 was made and challenges that follow will be presented Monday.
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After earlier attempt, District 214 inks sale of Arlington Heights property for $5.55MAug 22, 2025 4:24 pm - The Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board votes to sell a prime Arlington Heights property to a developer for $5.55 million, despite resistance from some board members who believe the value may only rise in the future.
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Strike averted: Naperville District 203, teachers reach tentative dealAug 21, 2025 10:35 pm - Just days before a possible strike, the Naperville Unit District 203 school board and the union representing its teachers have reached a tentative contract agreement.
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Anti-bullying scholarship program at Fremd marks 10 years, seeks new fundingAug 21, 2025 4:32 pm - As the Fremd High School Class of ‘75 gathers for a 50-year reunion this weekend, Pamela Olander of Palatine is hoping for renewed interest in the John Trout Anti-Bullying Scholarship launched at the 40th.
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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.