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Gabriel on CRT: 'I can’t believe that we’re even talking about this because it is a complete lie'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 3, 2021

Worldwide terrorism and culture affairs lecturer Brigitte Gabriel is speaking out in opposition of critical race theory teachings while praising radio host and black father Ty Smith for taking a similar stance.

Defining 'solely by their race': Teacher sues over critical race theory

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2021

The Southeastern Legal Foundation has filed an illegal discrimination suit on behalf of District 65 teachers in Evanston and Skokie, charging they are being forced to accept a policy that purports “white identity is inherently racist.”

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Former Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan pockets nearly $400K in campaign cash

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2021

Northwest Side GOP Club officials point to former Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan being able to walk away with nearly $400,000 in campaign contributions as another example of how desperately election reform is needed in Springfield.

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Niles-Maine District Library Board is divided, community is concerned

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2021

The Niles-Maine District Library Board has tentatively approved a new budget that slashes the staff’s budget by as much as $1.5 million.

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Morrison: University's DEI policy will 'gradually push out competent professors'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is encouraging the University of Illinois administration and board of trustee officials to overrule a provost’s policy that would require proof of engagement in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training for faculty members.

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Weckbacher: 'Cook has refused almost everything I've wanted'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

George Weckbacher says his drive to bring fairer elections to Illinois is facing some of its greatest resistance here in Cook County.

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Behind the scenes at the Lincoln Park Zoo with Rep. Morrison

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) recently spent time promoting Kids' Week at Lincoln Park Zoo by conducting a virtual tour.

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Board member Martire seeks clarification on measures taken to ensure learning during pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 13, 2021

Oak Park River Forest High (OPRF) board member Ralph Matire sought clarification that the district is doing all It can to provide educational opportunities for students through the pandemic.

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Director of student learning Fiorenza: 'A true evaluation is not as tight as it would have been'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 13, 2021

Oak Park River Forest director of student learning Laurie Fiorenza is stressing adaptability as a way to keep students on the right track in a school year where COVID-19 has made the need for change constant.

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Board member Cofsky: 'I want to ensure that our students have the opportunity to learn in unprecedented times'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 13, 2021

Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) board member Tom Cofsky wants everyone to remember the common goal shared in the debate over how to best educate students in the era of COVID-19.

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Director of Student Services Parker: Low grade 'doesn’t mean that prohibited those students graduating'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 13, 2021

Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) director of Student Services Lynda Parker wants to make sure that everyone is on the same page in the growing debate about the school’s grading system in the age of COVID-19.

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Pruitt-Adams lists steps taken to educate students amid pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 12, 2021

Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) School Supt. Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams recently assured those in attendance at a special board meeting that school officials are still doing all they can to keep students ahead of the curve in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Johnson: 'Allowing students to move forward without demonstrating learning ... is hard for our team to do'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 12, 2021

While conceding that this year has been as challenging as any students have faced in recent times, Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) Assistant Superintendent Greg Johnson maintains the thought of allowing students to move forward without demonstrating learning would be a tough call.

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Outgoing Orland board members extended contracts for superintendent, teachers

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2021

Newly installed Orland School District 135 member James Bax is angry that former board members passed a last-minute extension of the superintendent's and teachers' union contracts before four new members could be seated. He said this action is far too indicative of the business-as-usual way things have been done for too long.

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Elk Grove resident Maldonado: 'They don't want us as residents'

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2021

Heather Maldonado long feared things would come to this. “Mayor Johnson in the last 15 years or so at least has always wanted this property,” said Maldonado, who lives in a 36-acre area of Elk Grove Village many feel is on the verge of being annexed.

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Elk Grove resident Jablonski fears annexation: 'We always have to be on our toes'

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2021

Elk Grove Village resident Dawn Jablonski fears lawmakers in Springfield have a one-track mind when it comes annexation plans for the area she calls home.

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Morrison: 'We almost always have the overall highest tax burden'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) desperately wants to see Springfield change the way it does business.

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United for Northbrook slate loses election: 'We will always be your advocate at Village Hall'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 12, 2021

The United for Northbrook Coalition is vowing to continue working for the community despite coming up short in the slate’s run for power in Northbrook.“We would like to thank everyone in Northbrook for participating in this election,” the group posted on Facebook.

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Locke falls short in Village of Wilmette Board of Trustees race

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 12, 2021

With his run for Village of Wilmette Board of Trustees having come up short, Brian Locke has hinted to supporters that their work may not be over.

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Steel's bid for school board seat, 'get [students] back in school,' fails in Schaumburg race

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2021

With nearly all the votes counted, first-time candidate Kristen Steel appeared destined to fall just short in her run for the Schaumburg Township High School District 211 school board.