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Morning Briefing: Prom Tomorrow, Victims Rights Bill Moves to House

A look at news and events as you walk out the door this morning.

1. The mediation session between the school district and teachers union representatives ended abruptly last night. After three hours, the . Read both side's on what happened in our lead story this morning.

2. The prom will take place at the Shedd Aquarium tomorrow night. Teens are asked to arrive at Hinsdale South by 5:15 p.m. and enter through the cafeteria doors. Buses will depart for the Shedd Aquarium at 6 p.m.

3. A bill guaranteeing rights to victims of violent crime and their families is on its way to the State House of Representatives. Read more about Marsy's Law, a cigarette tax proposal and proposal that would allow drivers to leave the scene of an accident in certain situations in our .

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4. Patchy frost is expected today before 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise it'll be partly sunny with a high near 51. Wind gusts could get as high as 20 mph. Tonight, there's a 20 percent of showers. It'll be cloudy, with a low around 41, and winds could continue to gust as high as 20 mph.

5. Four home games in sports today:

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  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM BOYS V BASEBALL vs. Morton in the Northeast Baseball Field
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM GIRLS JV SOFTBALL vs. Oswego East in the Northwest Softball Field
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM GIRLS F SOFTBALL vs. Oswego East in the Southwest Softball Field
  • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM BOYS V TRACK at the Varsity Invitational at the track

 

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