“There are students you will meet next week who will need you to inspire them," Valley View Board of Education VP Chrystal Hansen said.
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VVSD Student Services Administrator Andrea Ellexson succeeds Kristin Marks who left the school district for another position.
64 students representing 29 suburban high schools took part in the DuPage County event.
Each one of the school district’s buses has to be checked thoroughly to make sure they’re ready to go for the new school year.
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The Romeoville man was linked to a second heroin death but was not charged with it.
Parents and guardians can see what their students will be learning this year and talk to teachers.
The recent Bolingbrook High School graduate was missing for more than a week.
The radios will be offered Aug. 26 and 27 at a discounted price of $10 for Plainfield residents and $15 for non-residents.
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The center will create 1,000 full-time jobs.
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Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.
Animals available at the Romeoville Humane Society.
Additional baseball tryout date added for 15U Naperville White Sox - Sunday, August 9th at DuPage River Sports Complex
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Foodborne-related illnesses increase during the summer, but maybe not for the reasons you think.
It is unknown when New Avenue will be open again.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
Residents will be able to have up to two boxes of paper documents shredded.
Day of entertainment with proceeds benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association
Annmarie Zan's former service dog died unexpectedly and a new one is needed to help her with her seizures and PTSD.
Final approval is anticipated this fall with construction to begin shortly after.
Among the new website’s capabilities is an easy-to-use translator.
Christmas and Holiday boutique - mark your calendars and gather your friends for wonderful gift shopping.
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