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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 5 Glen Ellyn Students Named Semifinalists In National Merit Scholarship Program (patch.com) — Glen Ellyn families have reason to celebrate as five local high school students from Glenbard West and Glenbard South have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students now move forward in a competitive process that weighs academics, activities, leadership, and test scores, with a chance at earning part of nearly $24 million in scholarships next spring.
2. Glen Ellyn Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Woman In Chicago (patch.com) — Residents in Glen Ellyn are learning that a 33-year-old man from the village has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the February shooting death of Da'J Flowers in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood. Authorities say U.S. Marshals arrested the Glen Ellyn resident on Sept. 16 after a months-long investigation into the fatal condo shooting.
3. Teenagers on Their Most Memorable Summer Moments (nytimes.com) — Students from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn are among teens nationwide sharing standout summer memories, from earning a driver's license to working at the local pool. Their stories appear in a weekly feature that invites teenagers everywhere to reflect on life, school, and growing independence as the new year begins.
4. How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Community Consolidated School District 180 in 2024-25? (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Glen Ellyn families can see how their own District 89 stacks up in a new statewide breakdown of administrator and teacher pay, which lists the district's average administrator salary at about $156,663 and teacher salary at $93,974. The report centers on nearby Community Consolidated School District 180 but also highlights broader Illinois trends, including rising salaries and persistent teacher shortages affecting classrooms across the state.
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