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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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District 220 clarifies kindergarten guidelines amid parent backlashFeb 10, 2025 6:47 pm - Barrington School District 220 clarifies kindergarten eligibility policy after backlash from parents concerned over perceived lack of flexibility regarding child readiness.
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Larkin dancers to bring ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillars’ to life on stageFeb 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Larkin High School’s VPAA Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “The Very Hungry Caterpillars” in its annual “Bring a Book to Life” performance.
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Glenbard Dist. 87 superintendent speaks about religious expression in public schoolsFeb 10, 2025 11:16 am - Public schools promote democratic values like liberty, equality, justice, and respect while encouraging students' interests in culture, heritage, language, and religious beliefs.
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Downers Grove Rotary Club offers $20,000 in music scholarshipsFeb 09, 2025 11:39 pm - The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will award $20,000 in music scholarships to high school seniors who live in Downers Grove or District 99.
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‘I’m not the only one’: Glen Ellyn mother honors daughter’s memory with mental health resources to help struggling teensFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - Stefania Rahn struggled with anxiety and depression before passing away at 28. Her family now provides the Stef's Corner bookshelf in her former school district to help students access mental health resources.
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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Conant High students walk out to protest deportationsFeb 07, 2025 5:31 pm - About 50 Conant High School students walked out of their last class period Friday to march in front of the Hoffman Estates school protesting threatened deportations of Hispanic immigrants.
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Maine East students to bring the magical musical ‘Matilda’ to the stageFeb 07, 2025 2:21 pm - Maine East is putting on “Matilda the Musical” with a company of 170 students, including a children’s choir. The production includes a behind-the-scenes event with chocolate cupcakes.
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Prospect Heights Dist. 23 launching information campaign for $19.3 million referendumFeb 05, 2025 5:05 pm - Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 is conducting an informational campaign, including an open house on Thursday evening, as it seeks voter approval April 1 for a property tax hike.