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East Aurora School Board delays decisions on food services and investment advisor

May 22, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

The East Aurora School Board has delayed making final decisions on contracts that would have increased the cost of school meals by 3 percent and brought a new investment advisor...

East Aurora High School seniors line up on Satursday for a dinner similar to what the homeless might be served in a shelter as part of a service project to raise awareness about homelessness and poverty in Aurora.

East High students raise more than $12,000 for Aurora residents in need

May 22, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

Around 9 p.m. on Saturday, just under 80 East Aurora High School seniors tried to keep busy on their school's football field. Some bundled up in sleeping bags, blankets or...

Fox Valley school districts get back state funds, but still see overall cuts

May 22, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

Seven school districts in the Fox Valley area will see some of their state education funding restored after the Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to...

West Aurora looks to update code of conduct for student athletes

May 22, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

West Aurora School District officials are looking to update the code of conduct that governs what consequences student athletes and activity participants face if they drink, smoke, get in a...

Top District 308 administrators, principals to get longer contracts

May 22, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

Three top officials at Community Unit School District 308 will receive new three-year contracts and most principals will receive two-year contracts after the School Board voted 6-1 Monday to approve...

Expected enrollment growth at Oswego East High School is part of the reason Community Unit School District 308 will need to hire 50 to 55 new staffers for the coming school year, officials said.

District 308 plans to add junior high, high school teachers

May 22, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

Community Unit School District 308 is planning to boost its staffing for the coming school year to accommodate expected high school enrollment growth and changing demand for courses. Superintendent Matthew...

Author Alex Kotlowitz (right) signs a copy of his book "There Are No Children Here" for East Aurora High School senior Felipe Niño, 18.

Author speaks to students preparing to sleep out for the homeless

May 22, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

When Alex Kotlowitz began reporting for what would become his 1991 nonfiction best-seller "There Are No Children Here," he wasn't prepared for the violence he would see and hear over...

East Aurora to hire more staff to help with high school security

May 22, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

The East Aurora School Board unanimously approved hiring three additional full-time staff members recently to help with security at the high school. The new staffing comes after a high school...

Oswego groups to host prom for teens and young adults with special needs

May 22, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

For a few years, Rebecca Christiansen had an idea in the back of her head that she'd like to host a prom for teens with special needs. Christiansen is the...

Changes coming to East Aurora administration

May 22, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

Two top administrators at East Aurora School District won't be returning next school year and one has been reassigned to another position. Michele Brown, director of supplemental programming and resources,...

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