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Superintendent Paul Gordon (left), shown with Glenbard School District 41 board members John Kenwood, Drew Ellis and Patrick Escalante, recently recommended that full-day kindergarten be implemented by 2018.

District 41 superintendent seeks board go ahead for kindergarten plan

May 22, 2019 at 12:27 a.m.

Glen Ellyn School District 41 staff recommend implementing full-day kindergarten by 2018. Although, how such a program would be financed and what shape it would take in the district has...

School District 41 Superintendent Paul Gordon presents the board with three options for implementing all-day kindergarten in the district. One would modify existing schools, while the other two would require new construction and a referendum.

School District 41 could spend almost $30M on early education

May 22, 2019 at 12:27 a.m.

Offering full-day kindergarten for residents of School District 41 will require new construction with a cost between $15 million and $30 million. During a Jan. 26 meeting, Superintendent Paul Gordon...

Dist. 41 administrators propose no changes to school fees

May 22, 2019 at 12:27 a.m.

Administrators in Glen Ellyn District 41 will recommend to the school board that student fees remain at the current level for the next school year. If the board agrees, basic...

More than 6,000 runners take to Naperville streets in Edward Hospital Marathon in 2014.

Naperville marathon raises funds for charities

June 18, 2018 at 7:12 a.m.

A crisp and chilly morning did not dampen the spirits of more than 6,000 runners taking part in the second annual Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday. With...

Glen Ellyn firefighter honored for bravery in apartment fire

May 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

Chris Guare, a Glen Ellyn volunteer firefighter, received a Medal of Valor from The 100 Club of DuPage County for his attempt to save a man's life during a May...

Infection suspected in death of suburban dogs

June 17, 2018 at 5:20 a.m.

Mac was a spirited and energetic 4-year-old golden retriever full of zest for life. But all that changed just over a week ago when the dog began to vomit and...

Downers Grove library Director Rick Ashton talks with patrons during a weekend reception.

Music studio, STEM rooms added to Downers Grove library

May 14, 2019 at 1:56 a.m.

After six months of construction and renovations Downers Grove Public Library officials unveiled an updated facility promising 21st century services to the community. During an Oct. 18 dedication ceremony celebrating...

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