Articles filed under School Districts
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Inner-city kids' camp unites legacies of two from the suburbsDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - As far as anyone knows, Frank Lentz never met Shirley Peterson, and he died 30 years before her. Yet they seem to have been separated by no more than a couple degrees: B...
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Elgin teen and his trumpet to march in Rose ParadeDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - When Abraham Fuentes first picked up a trumpet six years ago, he didn't know of the magical places it would take him. But he'll be taking his trumpet to Disneyland and w...
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Schaumburg Township school foundation awards grantsDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation recently announced the funding of $25,000 in grants to Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 staff members. Rec...
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Warren Township High School helps needy at Chicago schoolDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Warren Township High School students, staff and community members made the season a bit brighter for about 1,300 needy children in a Chicago public school. Lloyd Element...
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Creative ideas lead to loads of giving in Carpentersville areaDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - With food pantries across the area struggling to keep shelves stocked for the holiday season, some local residents have put on new spin on the old canned food drive. Ma...
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Longtime Bensenville school board member diesDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - People who knew Craig Weldon best weren't fooled by his businesslike manner. The longtime Bensenville District 2 school board member, who was known for being frugal with...
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More pay cuts in Roselle; village also scraps D.A.R.E. programDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - The Roselle village board unanimously approved agreements Monday with village public works and fire unions that allow for pay cuts, raises, freezes and other concessions...
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Elgin High staffers lose 401 pounds in two monthsDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - It's the time of year when many of us seem to be packing on pounds, not shedding them. But 34 members of Elgin High School's staff have collectively lost 401 pounds in t...
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Woodlawn Middle School earns a Blue Ribbon awardDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Woodlawn Middle School celebrated its Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education with fanfare Dec. 11 in the Country Meadows/Woodlawn joined gymnasiums. The Wood...
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Lake County briefsDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Emmons needs school board member: Emmons Elementary District 33 is looking for interested parents and community members to join the school board. Current board member, J...