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PSHS Club Teaches Students With Disabilities To Play Music
"More than anything else, what we're both seeing is friendships and bonding between the groups of musicians and their mentors."

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"More than anything else, what we're both seeing is friendships and bonding between the groups of musicians and their mentors."

"While the students think they're playing a game, their teachers know they're learning real-life economic and financial skills..."
"The development along both of our major retail corridors continues to move forward," Noak said. "Our local economy is creating new jobs..."
There's still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast, weather officials say, but they hope to know more by Thursday.
For questions contact Alma Binkowski at 630-636-3689.
The fundraiser is at Strike 'n Spare bowling alley in Lockport. Food will be provided by Fat Ricky's.
Accepted items include electronics, household hazardous waste, prescription drugs and more.
Applications are due by Friday, March 1. Find out how to apply.
Even the best technology is no replacement for trained, on-the-ground observers, officials say. Learn how you can serve your community.
Don't worry if you see smoke downtown, officials said. It's only theatrical and part of a firefighter training exercise.
Officials say the full-day program offers opportunities for more play-based learning. Find out how to apply.
"It's very humbling and I can tell you it's a dream come true," Stratton told Patch.
Police say their investigation is ongoing and are asking any witnesses to call the Oswego Police Department at 630-551-7300.
Whether your kids want to learn scrapbooking or acting, Romeoville's Parks and Rec department probably has them covered.
The group's letter thanks those who donated to the 26th annual needy families drive.
After weighing the evidence and considering oral arguments, the board found in favor of 47 of Trustee Brian Wojowski's objections.
"Nominees will have made a profound and positive...impact in their chose field or community," officials said.
Experts say STEM education teaches complex thinking and problem-solving skills.
Police say they found at least three videos containing child pornography on a computer belonging to 30-year-old Jaime H. Montenegro.
The program was expanded to include cell phones by President George W. Bush in 2005. Representatives will be at Village Hall Jan. 8.