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Students learn about nature at Oakdale preserve
More than 300 students explored conservation, ecology and Native American cultural traditions during the annual Keepers of the Land Conservation Day at Freeport's Oakdale Nature Preserve on Sept. 29. The event brought together students for a full day of outdoor learning, according to a community announcement. Students rotated through five educational presentations led by conservation professionals, educators and volunteers, covering topics ranging from tree identification and watersheds to prairie ecology and vermicomposting. Students participated in hands-on activities focused on tree identification, nature hikes, watersheds and the water cycle, prairie and soil ecology, Illinois raptors, aquatic animals, seed science and vermicomposting. A featured part of the program included presentations from three Native American speakers, who shared cultural knowledge through discussions about a Native American lodge, storytelling and music. Organizers said the presentations helped students learn about connections between culture, people and the natural environment. Additional activities were provided by the Illinois Conservation Police and the University of Illinois Traveling Science Center, giving students opportunities to engage with conservation and environmental science through demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Community partnership supports conservation education Keepers of the Land Conservation Day is coordinated through a partnership among University of Illinois Extension, Stephenson County Farm Bureau
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Dates And Times Are Set In The First Round Of The High School Football Playoffs
Rochelle (6-4) at Chicago Clark (8-1) Saturday at Noon. **Pre-Game Show at 11:30am on SuperHits 935 and SuperHits 935.com. Dixon (7-3) at Evergreen Park (7-2) Saturday at 1pm. Aurora Marmion (4-6) at Sterling (7-2) Friday at 7pm. Geneseo (7-3) at Montini (7-2) Saturday at 2pm. Tinley Park (5-5) at Morris...
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Colleen Maher’s Rockford Preschool Job and the Pathways Behind It
Fairview Early Childhood Center — Maher's Former Preschool, Current Workplace. Colleen Maher is in her first full year as a licensed paraprofessional at Fairview Early Childhood Center in Rockford, the preschool she attended as a child. Her route back to Fairview included a state credential, classroom experience and college coursework through a program for students with intellectual disabilities, according to Yahoo News and MyStateline.
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NIU Spanish-language translation class takes on collaborative project
For NIU graduate student Martina Arambul, translating a published piece is a different experience to what she is used to for class. "It's one that probably most people don't get a chance to have in their graduate school career," she said. "A lot of times, when we do translations, we're thinking about literary, medical or legal translations."
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Marian Central Catholic ends Boilers’ season
Marian Central Catholic came into the IHSA 3A Playoff game at Kewanee against the 5-4 Boilermakers with a deceiving 3-6 record. Playing out of the Chicagoland Christian Conference, the private school from Woodstock displayed an explosive offense the likes of which Kewanee had not faced all season. The Hurricanes amassed...
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Defending 1A state champion Lena-Winslow opens IHSA playoffs by routing Momence
With the new IHSA expanded playoff field this season and with Lena-Winslow having dropped three regular season games, the Panthers find themselves needing to win six games this postseason to claim an eighth state championship. They got their first playoff win Saturday in the Opening Round.
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Freeport High School students walk out over district decision on teacher investigation
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Football Coach Dies After Receiving CPR on the Sideline and Being Taken to Hospital Mid-Game
Cornell High School head football coach Ed Dawson died on Friday, October 23, after suffering a medical emergency during a game against Rochester High School in Pennsylvania. Dawson became ill on the sideline during the second quarter and was taken to a local hospital, where his death was confirmed. Cornell was leading 16–6 when the […] The post Football Coach Dies After Receiving CPR on the Sideline and Being Taken to Hospital Mid-Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
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School bus carrying suburban elementary students delayed 90 minutes after driver gets lost
A suburban school bus driver taking elementary school children home for the day got lost Thursday afternoon, with parents tracking the bus noticing it had been going in circles for 45 minutes before police were able to intervene. A statement from Oswego School District 308 said the entire delay lasted...
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Yorkville Rolls Past Palatine 41-14 to Advance in Class 7A Playoffs - Local and Area High School Football Recap
Yorkville defeated Palatine 41-14 Friday night in WSPY’s High School Varsity Football Game of the Week to advance in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The 31st-seeded Foxes, playing in the lower half of the bracket, led 24-0 at halftime and made key plays on both sides of the ball. A first-half fake field goal involving Joel Castillo, who rushed for 24 yards on one carry, helped set up another touchdown by Gavin Geegan. Geegan rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns. Quarterback Max Delgado threw for 99 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 41 yards and another score. Kam Micou caught three passes for 48 yards, while Ben Wade returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown. Brayden Brummel and Will Freeman also recorded interceptions. Yorkville improved to 5-5 and will face second-seeded Hersey in the first round next week.
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60 years of opportunity at UW-W Rock County
What began as an effort to expand access to higher education in Rock County has grown into a campus that has served generations of students, offering an affordable path to a college degree and a community where students can find their place. UW-Whitewater at Rock County is celebrating its 60th...
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A touchdown in the final moments moves Moline past Benet football 42-38
Postseason football is in session at Browning Field in Moline, a venue that dates back over 100 years. The Maroon fans are hyped up for their first round against the Redwings of Benet Academy. This marks James White’s first playoff game as Benet coach, with the 2-7 Wings snagging one of the final postseason spots in Class 7A. The Maroons were able to use a Hail Mary touchdown pass in the closing moments to escape with a 42-38 win over Benet. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
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Yorkville Rolls Past Palatine 41-14 to Advance in Class 7A Playoffs - Friday's Local and Area High School Football Recap
Yorkville defeated Palatine 41-14 Friday night in WSPY’s High School Varsity Football Game of the Week to advance in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The 31st-seeded Foxes, playing in the lower half of the bracket, led 24-0 at halftime and made key plays on both sides of the ball. A first-half fake field goal involving Joel Castillo, who rushed for 24 yards on one carry, helped set up another touchdown by Gavin Geegan. Geegan rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns. Quarterback Max Delgado threw for 99 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 41 yards and another score. Kam Micou caught three passes for 48 yards, while Ben Wade returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown. Brayden Brummel and Will Freeman also recorded interceptions. Yorkville improved to 5-5 and will face second-seeded Hersey in the first round next week.
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UFA looks for SGA support amidst contract negotiations
DeKALB – An NIU professors union looked for the Student Government Association Senate’s support on Friday by asking the senators to attend bargaining sessions as they highlighted going 115 days without a contract. “We’re hoping to send out the message that faculty are interested above and beyond in...
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Highland Community College offers new Lifelong Learning classes
Highland Community College's Lifelong Learning program is offering a range of classes in November and December focused on practical skills, history and creative interests. Residents can learn about estate planning documents, basic home plumbing repairs, a historic U.S. disaster and introductory colored-pencil art, according to a community announcement. The featured offerings begin Nov. 4 with "Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives & Wills," a class designed to help participants better understand legal documents that can play a role in planning for themselves and their families. A second Nov. 4 class, "Quick Plumbing Fixes Every Homeowner Should Know," will introduce homeowners to basic plumbing repairs and common household fixes. Participants interested in history can enroll in "Galveston Texas: America's Deadliest Natural Disaster" on Nov. 18. The class will explore the 1900 Galveston hurricane and its lasting effects. Also scheduled for Nov. 18 is "Colored Pencil for Beginners," an introductory art class focused on fundamental techniques for creating colored-pencil artwork. More classes planned through December The four featured offerings are among numerous Lifelong Learning classes scheduled for late fall. Additional classes cover topics including holiday cooking, cookie decorating, music, history and art, according to the announcement. The Downtown Chicago Christmas Bakery Bus Tour
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Do not pass the school district referendum
After the largest referendum in history just last year, the Whitewater School District is, unsurprisingly, begging for more money again. And take their word for it: it’s not their fault. For UW-W students, this is particularly concerning because property tax increases go straight into rent increases. By any metric,...