After a wave of reduction-in-force (RIF) cuts, Peotone School District 207-U now is considering closing one of its schools as part of a deficit-reduction plan.
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Peotone School District reviews school options
The Peotone School District had a busy week, having held the second and third of three public hearings on the possible closure of Peotone Intermediate Center, its regular monthly board meeting, and a lengthy presentation on possibilities for the district’s school buildings by Wight and Company.
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Test scores pop for Beecher schools
Beecher students and teachers received outstanding report cards from the state for 2025 and in some cases, clobbered scores from 2024.
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Saint Xavier jazz students bring Miles Davis and John Coltrane to life
Saint Xavier jazz students honored Miles Davis and John Coltrane Sunday, performing classic compositions in the new Music Performance Hall.
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Peotone proposes school closure
After a wave of reduction-in-force (RIF) cuts, Peotone School District 207-U now is considering closing one of its schools as part of a deficit-reduction plan.
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Public outcry can’t stop Peotone teacher cuts
Despite tough criticism and heartfelt pleas by Peotone District 207-U students, parents, and residents, the Peotone school board voted unanimously last week to cut eight teachers and sell $4.965 million in bonds for working cash.
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Crete-Monee shoots down holiday waiver proposal
Crete-Monee school officials have scrapped a proposal that would have designated MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day for use as either student attendance days or teacher institute days.
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McAuley alumni return to inspire students
Mother McAuley’s Career Day welcomed 105 alumni and community members, inspiring students with insights from diverse professional fields.
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Marist High School goes solar, cutting costs and carbon footprint
Marist High School installs 982 solar panels, saving $80,000 annually, cutting carbon, and offering students real-world sustainability learning.
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SD 200U vows crackdown on crossing guard scofflaws
A day after the Jan. 14 Beecher 200U school board meeting, Superintendent Jack Gaham created a video that summarized the meeting.