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Daily Herald: ‘Absolutely on the right track’: State school report card shows signs of student growth
Illinois students appear to be showing signs of academic rebound after significant performance slippage from two years of learning disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to the 2022 Illinois School Report Card data that will be released Thursday. It includes the results of the state’s standardized assessments in English language arts and mathematics administered […]
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Aurora Beacon-News: Aurora looks to fund increased internet service for learning centers in the city
Aurora wants to fund bringing increased internet service to 11 learning centers for low-income people in the city. City Council members will vote Tuesday on providing $100,000 to OnLight Aurora, the city’s not-for-profit fiber optic system, to provide the internet access as part of the No Child Left Offline program launched in January. No Child […]
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Naperville Sun: Foster’s company a reflection of his commitment
Foster’s company a reflection of his commitment My family and I are forever grateful to U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, for giving my daughter, Erin, the opportunity to work at Electronic Theater Controls (ETC), which was Foster’s first business venture at the age of 19. My daughter was a special education student in high school […]
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Capitol News Illinois: Illinois COVID-related mortgage assistance program to reopen Nov. 1
SPRINGFIELD – The state will reopen a mortgage assistance program for pandemic-impacted homeowners on Nov. 1. The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, run through the Illinois Housing Development Authority, provides up to $30,000 in assistance to homeowners through payments made directly to mortgage servicers, taxing bodies or other approved entities. The program is funded through an […]
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