Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia School Board Briefs: Grad Requirements, Building Trades House
Here's a roundup of some things going on in Batavia Public Schools.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
- Bolingbrook, IL
Erin has been a journalist for more than a decade, as well as a dabbler in fiction writing. With experience as a reporter for Suburban Life and Elgin Courier News, Erin has been working with Patch as a reporter and guest editor since early 2011.
In her free time, Erin loves reading and writing (but hates arithmetic with a passion).
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
7-Year-Old Twin Girls Provide Comfort Through Cards
Through their Encouragement and Care Ministry, Carsen and Jayden Forte’ serve the community by providing creative and inspiring notes and crafts to comfort people in need.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Get Your Spa On: Patch Picks
Treat yourself to a day of pampering at one of these five local spas.
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Batavia, IL|News|
DAY IN PHOTOS: Randy Hultgren's Fermilab Visit
Congressman Randy Hultgren was in Batavia on Wednesday at Fermilab. Walk through his visit in the photos below.
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Batavia, IL|News|
PHOTOS: Joi Cuartero Meets, Greets Over Ice Cream
Joi Cuartero, Batavia MainStreet’s new executive director, takes the reigns from Britta McKenna, who retired in December.
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Batavia, IL|News|
UPDATE: Batavia Public Schools to Issue Layoff Notices to 65 Teachers
The School Board Tuesday night voted to issue layoff notices for multiple teachers as a precaution. Teachers and board members alike spoke out against having to make the staff cuts.
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Lemont, IL|News|
District 113A Board Approves More Staff Cuts for Next School Year
The cuts will likely include teachers in specialty areas, including those in music, art, physical education, psychologists, social workers, counselors, special education and school counselors.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Science Grant Provides Unique Opportunities for Central School Fifth-Graders
Students took part in a Family Science Night at DuPage Children's Museum last week, taking part in experiments and fun activities.
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Lemont, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: Patch Picks
Clad yourself in green and head out to a Lemont pub or restaurant to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Darien, IL|News|
Cass Junior High Students Just Say “No” to Unhealthy Snacking
A little lesson in nutrition label analysis helps students at Cass make healthier choices.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Dist. 308 Board OKs More Staff to Accommodate Growing Student Population
To accommodate the future growth, board members approved 7-0 Monday night the hiring of up to nearly 40 new teachers to help staff the district’s schools for the 2011-12 school year.
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Darien, IL|News|
"Guys and Dolls" Take Over Hinsdale South
Hinsdale South High School drama students will take to the stage this weekend to perform “Guys and Dolls” for their spring musical production.
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Batavia, IL|News|
City Council, School Board Candidates Square Off During Forum
The three candidates on the ballot for Batavia’s fourth aldermanic ward and five candidates running for school board seats squared off during a League of Women Voters of Central Kane County forum March 10.
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Lemont, IL|News|
District 113A Candidates Square Off During Forum
Eight of the school board hopefuls talked budget remedies, transparency during Wednesday's forum.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Feathers Fly in Debate Over Backyard Chickens
Residents flock to City Hall to discuss whether backyard chickens should be permitted to live in Batavia.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Summer Camps: Patch Picks
Where to send your kids for some summer fun.
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Darien, IL|News|
Darien Students Seemingly Immune to Flu Sweeping through DuPage County Schools
Darien schools seeing few absences due to flu.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Popular Lemont, Woodridge Races Partner for 'Double Dare Challenge'
The Double Dare Challenge combines Lemont’s Advocate Good Samaritan Quarryman 10 Mile and Woodridge’s Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10.
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Lemont, IL|News|
LHS Scholastic Bowl Heads to Regionals
Lemont won the South Suburban Conference-Blue Division championship last week and will compete Monday in the IHSA Regional.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Big Read Program Booking its Way Back to the Suburbs
For the seventh year in a row, 10 local libraries will offer the Big Read program, which encourages patrons to read the same book with the goal of promoting reading, sparking discussion and building community.
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