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News from March 2016

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Registration underway for Fenwick Friars athletic summer camps

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 21, 2016

The Fenwick Friars athletic summer camps are now accepting registrations for a variety of sports. The camps are divided by age group and experience, and the Fenwick High School coaching staff provides instruction to campers.

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WCCHS senior hoopster named Female Athlete of the Winter Season

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 21, 2016

West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) senior hoopster Bria Williams was honored recently at 2016 Female Athlete of the Winter Season.

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Forest Park library board to discuss security cameras, logo design tonight

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 21, 2016

Branding, behavior and other business will be discussed at today's Forest Park Public Library Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Orrin Thorson Conference Room of the library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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WCCHS hoopster named U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award finalist

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 21, 2016

West Chicago hoopster Tai Bibbs was selected as one of the 20 finalists for the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence.

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Wego-Batavia swim team seeks redemption against South Elgin this year

By Keri Carbaugh | Mar 21, 2016

Last season, the boys co-op Wego-Batavia swim team was at a disadvantage because it was short a few swimmers, but this year, it hopes to see more success with a full swim roster.

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Harris: 'Barrage of lies' helped defeat him in District 7 primary

By Kim Sunderland | Mar 21, 2016

Still decompressing from a recent failed attempt to unseat Dist. 7 Democratic state House Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Chris Harris said the March 15 primary election was unfortunate for the state.

76.7 percent of Irving Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Irving Elementary School scored a passing rate of 23.3 percent and a failure rate of 76.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

93.8 percent of Emerson Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Emerson Elementary School scored a passing rate of 6.2 percent and a failure rate of 93.8 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Western Springs Transportation Commission discusses illegal stop-sign posting

By Whitney Wright | Mar 19, 2016

The Western Springs Transportation and Safety Commission discussed a memo from the village attorney on legal liability for the illegal posting of stop signs during a recent meeting.

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Cook County Board chief unveils criminal-justice-reform legislative agenda

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 19, 2016

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently unveiled a legislative agenda that aims to reform the criminal and juvenile justice system.

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River Forest Public Library Board discusses search for new director

By Whitney Wright | Mar 19, 2016

The River Forest Public Library Board of Trustees discussed the search for a new library director, as well as a full-time librarian at a recent meeting.

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Maywood trustees appoint new village budget officer

By Sounak Mukhopadhyay | Mar 19, 2016

The Maywood Board of Trustees appointed Village Manager Willie Norfleet Jr. to be the new village budget officer during a recent meeting.

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Proviso East High students, athletes honored at District 209 Board meeting

By Whitney Wright | Mar 19, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board honored 20 Proviso East High School students, as well as the girls’ basketball team, for their achievements during a recent meeting.

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Park District of Forest Park commissioners discuss Master Plan

By Whitney Wright | Mar 19, 2016

The Park District of Forest Park's Board of Commissioners discussed the Master Plan at its March 17 meeting.

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Forest Park Village Board considers union pact with mechanics union

By Whitney Wright | Mar 19, 2016

The Forest Park Village Board considered a tentative union agreement at its March 14 meeting.

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River Forest Historic Preservation Commission to discuss window request

By Matt Smith | Mar 18, 2016

The River Forest Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a request to make modifications at 563 Park Ave. during its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the first-floor Community Room in River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

75.6 percent of Sunnyside Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By West Cook News | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Sunnyside Elementary School scored a passing rate of 24.4 percent and a failure rate of 75.6 percent.

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Forest Park E911 Board discusses Emergency Telephone System funding

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

The Village of Forest Park E911 Board discussed Emergency Telephone System Board funding at its March 16 meeting.

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Proviso District 209 to host Recruitment Fair to hire teachers, psychologist

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is hosting a Recruitment Fair Saturday, April 16, to fill psychologist, ELL/bilingual teacher and standard-subject teacher positions for the 2016-17 school year.

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River Trail Nature Center to host Maple Syrup Festival Sunday

By Matt Smith | Mar 18, 2016

The River Trail Nature Center will host the 44th annual Maple Syrup Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave. in Northbrook.