First-grade students at Butterfield School in Libertyville teamed up with parent volunteers Wednesday to continue the school s eight-year tradition of making gingerbread houses.
In what was described as a collaborative effort that included concessions by both parties, teachers and Libertyville Elementary District 70 officials inked a 5-year contract nearly 10 months before the current pact ends.
After the killing of 19 students and two teachers Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, suburban school leaders moved quickly Wednesday to reassure students and parents and review safety policies.