Elgin
Several area schools called low achieving, but not low enough
Several schools in Elgin School District U46 and Carpentersville area Community Unit School District 300 have been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as some of the country’s persistently lowest-achieving schools. ... Full story
U46 candidates talk parent engagement, district budget
Anybody will tell you there are a lot of issues facing schools. ... Full story
Schock will far outspend Kaptain for Elgin mayor
Two candidates with markedly different campaigning philosophies are in the middle of a race for Elgin mayor. ... Full story
Only 1 Elgin council candidate favors ward system
Only one out of 10 candidates in the race for Elgin City Council advocates changing the city’s election format to a ward system, with one other admitting the idea is growing on him and another saying it could be a possibility down the road. ... Full story
Voters can meet the candidates at forums
From the League of Women Voters to neighborhood groups, forums give voters an opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their views. Here are some coming up in the next few days. ... Full story
D301 plans changes to its middle schools
A public forum this week on proposed changes to middle schools in Central Community Unit School District 301 packed the gymnasium at Prairie Knolls Middle School. ... Full story
Five vie for three seats on Elgin Community College board
John Dalton, John Duffy and Eleanor “Ellie” MacKinney want to be your three for ECC. These candidates for the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees have joined forces as they campaign against Richard Geary and Robin Lisboa for the three six-year terms available. ... Full story
Channing chief will not return to his post
Channing Memorial Elementary School Principal Ernie Gonzalez will not return to his position next school year from his current leave of absence. ... Full story
Dist. 300 cuts jobs
A number of Community Unit District 300 staff, teachers and administrators will not be returning to the district for the 2011-12 school year — some for budgetary reasons, others for disciplinary reasons. ... Full story
D300 gets first peek at special education audit
A recent audit of Community Unit School District 300’s special education program produced a report that is more than 80 pages long. ... Full story
Connected to Elgin: Harting gets electronics award
Dietmar and Margrit Harting, a married couple who run a global, family-owned German company, were at its North American office here Monday receiving an award and giving insight into the business’ success. ... Full story
Elgin bid rule change moves along
The city council agreed that “responsible bidder” language should be added to its procurement ordinance at its committee of the whole session Wednesday. ... Full story
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