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Record scholarship applicants to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley accepted a record 1,232 applications for its 2023-2024 scholarship cycle, a nearly 50% increase over last year. Applicants ranged in age from 16 to 58 years old, an indication of how the Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students of all ages....

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EducationCommunity Foundation of the Fox River Valley

High school students can make a difference through YEP

On February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 By admin

Attention high school students in Kane and Kendall Counties: Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to have a bigger impact and be the good where you live? Interested in developing leadership skills? The YEP membership application is open. Apply today to be a...

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Education Military VeteransBolingbrook High School JROTC

Bolingbrook ROTC requires saving bid

On February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 By admin

The Bolingbrook High School JROTC is being put on probation and we have until March 31 to help save the program along with getting two new instructors to coordinate the program. If you can please spread the word with anyone you may know to help them save the program, it...

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U-46 superintendent Tony Sanders to State level

On January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced Tuesday, Jan. 31 that Elgin-based School District U-46 superintendent Tony Sanders will become the next State superintendent of education. Sanders, 53, will succeed Carmen Ayala, who announced in November 2022 that she would retire effective January 31. ISBE reported...

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Students of the Month for December at Providence Catholic

On January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 By admin

Students of the Month for December at Providence Catholic

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Early college prep for 23 East Aurora High School students

On January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 By admin

Twenty-three East Aurora High students entered an early college prep program at Sugar-Grove-based Waubonsee Community College last week.

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Carousel EducationDominican Literacy Center

Volunteers needed to help immigrant women learn English

On January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 By admin

Women volunteers are needed to help immigrant women learn English at the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora. Alison Brzezinski, DLC tutoring coordinator, said she needs 20 women to serve as tutors for Spring classes. She will lead a training workshop for prospective tutors from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m....

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Education EnvironmentUniversity of Illinois Extension

Winter learning: Hands-on

On December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 By admin

Families planning Winter break activities or looking for new youth experiences can explore hands-on learning stations with 4-H January 5, 2023 in St. Charles. “Kids and teens can explore three 4-H project areas, create and bring home cool stuff, and get to know 4-H opportunities in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall,...

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Carousel EducationWaubonsee Community College

New president at Waubonsee Community College

On December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 By admin

The Waubonsee Community College Board officially approved Dr. Brian Knetl as president of the college. In addition, the Waubonsee Board honored retiring and longest-serving president with a special resolution and a leadership award for administrators at the College. At its meeting on December 14, the Waubonsee Community College Board of...

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EducationCharles Coddington English

Polyglot English language had a different start

On December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 By admin

Reprinted from November 3, 2011 Rite awf, thuh disserneen reeder will notis sumthing rather diferent abowt this esay. Hee or shee may naht eeven beeleev hee or shee iz reedeen whut haz bin printed ahn thuh paje. Hee or shee mite cunclood that sumwun iz playeen uh joke ahn him...

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EducationRosary High School

Rosary High School in Aurora entrance exam Jan. 14, 2023

On December 27, 2022December 26, 2022 By admin

Eighth graders seeking admission to Rosary High School in Aurora are invited to take the entrance exam Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Rosary, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Registration for the exam can be done online at www.rosaryhs.com/exam. Families who may be in need of assistance are...

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Education MoneyCommunity Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley extends scholarship deadline

On December 20, 2022December 19, 2022 By admin

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) has announced a one-time extension of its Scholarship Program application deadline to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. “We recognize what a busy time of the year this is for students, their parents, and our schools so we decided to offer...

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EducationWaubonsee Community College

Waubonsee enrollment
increase continues

On October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 By admin

Waubonsee Community College has experienced overall enrollment growth of nearly nine percent for the Fall 2022 semester. Halfway through the semester, overall enrollment stood at 9,069 students, which represents almost 1,000 additional students compared to one year ago. Although there is more than two percent growth in new credit degree-seeking...

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Black students representing Aurora’s public high schools travel to 20th annual 100 Black Men of Chicago College Scholarship Fair

On October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 By admin

Black students representing five of Aurora's public high schools met this morning at Aurora City Hall before traveling to Chicago for the 20th annual 100 Black Men of Chicago College Scholarship Fair.

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Aurora Central Catholic High School in the Fall spirit

On October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 By admin

Aurora Central Catholic High School is getting in the Fall spirit with a scarecrow, pumpkins, and cornstalks, decorating the school sign.

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Education EventsState representative Mark Batinick

State representative Batinick host to college aid workshop

On October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 By admin

Next week, State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Workshop in Plainfield. representative Batinick invites constituents from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Plainfield Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines Street in Plainfield for this event. “Preparing for...

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EducationKane County Regional Office of Education

Salute: National Blue Ribbon Schools

On October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 By admin

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona gave a salute to 297 schools, including 17 in Illinois, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for this year. This honor is based on a school’s overall academic performance, or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “Congratulations to our 17 National Blue Ribbon...

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EducationState representative Maura Hirschauer State senator Karina Villa

State partners hand out backpacks

On September 6, 2022September 5, 2022 By admin

To help families prepare for the new school year, State representative Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and State senator Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, were partners with WeGo Together for Kids to hand out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to local students. Community organizations were helpful. Hirschauer and Villa were co-hosts...

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Crime Education EventsCantigny Park

Violence prevention Civic Awareness at Cantigny

On August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 By admin

Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at Park Visitors Center. The program, offered in-person and online, will address violence in our communities and how to restore safety. Panelists include Phil Andrew, principal...

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Carousel EducationAurora University

Aurora University move-in week

On August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 By admin

Caregivers and students lug boxes and other containers Sunday, Aug. 28, when Aurora University closed move-in week for school term resident students. Classes began Monday, Aug. 29.

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