Articles filed under School Districts
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Another snow day may mean shorter summerJan 16, 2009 10:00 pm - It's 6 a.m. and kids huddle around the computer with bated breath. Then comes the Web posting: School's closed. This week's subzero temperatures shuttered many Chicago-a...
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Naperville North inducting seven into sports Hall of FameJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - From the student athletes who gave their all in every match to those who went above and beyond to support them, Naperville North is honoring those who shaped its athleti...
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Security upgraded at Lake County buildingJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - It became a little safer in the Lake County building in Waukegan this week. New metal detectors at all the entrances were installed for use by Andy Frain Security office...
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School board filings start TuesdayJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Area school board candidates soon will line up for a place on the April 7 ballot. Filing of nominating petitions begins at 8 a.m. Jan. 20 and ends at 5 p.m. Jan. 26. Nap...
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Charter school forum shuts downJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - I received a message earlier this month informing me the Coyote Forum, a Web site that fostered discussion of the Cambridge Lakes Charter School, was being shut down. Ex...
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Elgin grant process underwayJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin city leaders expect slightly more money this year in federal grant funding, but the gap between what is available and what agencies have asked for is growing as we...
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District 95 not confident about Lake Zurich extending TIF lifeJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Lake Zurich Unit District 95 officials say they want more information before they can sign off on Lake Zurich's plan to extend the life of a special taxing district esta...
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Parents unhappy about District 41 calendar changesJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - A midyear change in the school calendar has left some unhappy parents in Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41. The revised calendar was distributed in December, just befor...
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Neuqua grad in need of marrow transplantJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Twice since March 2007 Kristen Capawan thought successful marrow cell transplants had beaten her Hodgkin's lymphoma into remission. Now, after a third occurrence, the 20...
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State education superintendent pleads for fundingJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Money's hard to come by these days. Even that which has been promised. On Wednesday, State Superintendent for Education Christopher Koch urged the Illinois General Assem...