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Major restructuring: Elgin U-46 considering closure of six elementary schools

In response to outdated buildings and shrinking enrollment, Elgin Area District U-46 could close as many as six elementary schools.
District officials Monday presented school board members with recomm. ....

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Radon poses 'big risk,' at schools, experts say. But few follow testing recommendation

Even though the Illinois State Board of Education recommends school districts test for radon in all buildings every five years, a Daily Herald investigation shows few actually do. ....

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Few suburban schools follow state's radon testing recommendation

Even though the Illinois State Board of Education recommends school districts test for radon in all buildings every five years, a Daily Herald investigation shows few actually do. ....

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Delayed start of classes? How suburban school districts are dealing with extreme heat this week

As scorching temperatures move into the region Wednesday and Thursday, it all hangs on cooling systems for local school districts, with some canceling classes because of inadequate air conditioning. ....

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Are we ready to vaccinate new wave of children?

As Pfizer formally requests permission for use of its COVID-19 vaccine on children between the ages of 5 and 11, pediatricians, school districts, pharmacies and public health agencies are making plans to accommodate a new wave of vaccinations. ....

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