| Skokie school officials keep eye on COVID-19 numbers |
2020-10-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 15, 2020 p. 11, 12 |
Whittaker, Cindy,
Correll, John,
Public School District 73,
Szczepaniak, Jim,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Education - virtual instruction,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 68,
Garwood, James,
Public School District 72,
Goldberg, Paul,
Niles North High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 73 1/2,
Chatz, Jesse,
Public School District 69,
East Prairie School |
| Annual Statement of Affairs Summary for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 |
2018-11-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 29, 2018, p. B24 |
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 68,
Annual Financial Statement |
| Niles Township schools best state PARCC results |
2017-11-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 9, 2017, p. 5 |
Public School District 68,
Partnership for Assesment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC),
Standardized tests |
| Joan Gerage, Devonshire secretary |
2017-11-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 2, 2017, p. 2 |
Public School District 68,
Gerage, Joan |
| D68's Fall Fest welcomes students back with fun |
2017-09-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 14, 2017, p. 7 |
O'Neil, Sue,
Hinsey, Mary,
Public School District 68,
Bradley, Karen,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Benzol, Elizabeth,
Fall Fest,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Highland Elementary School,
Garwood, Jim |
| Parten appointed to vacant District 68 seat |
2017-07-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 2017, p. 10 |
Espinoza, Meghan,
Levy, Menucha,
Public School District 68,
McGeough, Una |
| Skokie School District 68 board member resigns |
2017-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 2017, p. 7 |
Levy, Menucha,
Public School District 68,
Resignation |
| D69 school board signs off on increased administrator salaries |
2017-06-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2017, p. 7 |
Berry, Ryan,
Public School District 68 |
| D68, teachers union sign off on new 4-year contract |
2017-06-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 8, 2017, p. 7 |
Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel,
Tomenille, Matt,
McGeough, Una |
| Old Orchard holds class on Veterans Day |
2016-11-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 17, 2016, p. 12 |
Hardy, Rikayla,
Public School District 68,
Parker, Eric,
Huemmer, Robyn,
Parker, Sanford,
Hardy, Ricardo,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Acido, Jamie,
Parker, Dylan |
| Student admits threat that closed junior high |
2016-10-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 20, 2016, p. 9 |
Public School District 68,
Garwood, James,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Fun and friends at Fall Fest |
2016-09-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 2016, p. 12 |
Sullivan, Matias,
Bradley, Karen,
Huemmer, Robyn,
Sullivan, Noelle,
Padilla, Alexander,
Johnson, Erica,
Fall Fest,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Khiyo, Dima,
Rubin, Lynn,
Public School District 68,
Fairs and festivals,
O'Neil, Susan,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Bond sale, budget approved by D68 board |
2015-09-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 2015, p. 12 |
Public School District 68,
Schools - Budget and expenditures |
| District 68 makes its iChoice for new tech program |
2015-04-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 23, 2015, p.12 |
1:1 program,
Transforming Learning Through Technology,
Public School District 68,
Computers |
| Four candidates vie for three open seats |
2015-03-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 19, 2015, p.12 |
Berk, Richard,
Levy, Menucha,
Public School District 68,
Elections,
Zakeri, Darius,
Bell-Jordan, Katrina |
| District 68 hires new Devonshire School principal |
2015-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 2015, p.14 |
Devonshire Elementary School,
Public School District 68,
Schools - Teachers and personnel,
Schmeisser, Hal |
| New member appointed to District 68 Board |
2014-12-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 25, 2014, p.12 |
Public School District 68,
Alkyer, Frank |
| District 68: Fall Fest serves up annual blast on perfect night |
2014-09-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 25, 2014 , p. 12 |
Needlman, Randy,
Public School District 68,
Fall Fest |
| New District 68 Chief lays out transition plan |
2014-07-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 24, 2014 , p. 11 |
Garwood, Jim,
Public School District 68,
Schwartz, Lisa |
| Highlandpalooza raises fun and funds for Highland School families |
2014-04-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 10, 2014 , p. 13 |
Kaufmann, Sue,
Nameche, Michael,
Public School District 68,
Jensen, Jim,
Beca, Caroline,
Highland Elementary School,
Zygman, Michele |
| Angel Fund auction helps Old Orchard students in need |
2014-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 2014 , p. 15 |
Public School District 68,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Angel Fund,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| District 68: Report card changes provide new perspective |
2013-11-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 21, 2013 , p. 12 |
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances |
| Survey: Community satisfied with District 68 |
2013-01-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2013 , p. 26 |
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Surveys and studies |
| All Greek to Skokie: Annual event focuses on new culture |
2013-01-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2013 , p. 10 |
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Public School District 73,
Reading,
Coming Together in Skokie,
Books,
Indian Community of Niles Township,
Multiculturalism,
Oakton Community College,
English Language Learners (ELL) Center,
Skokie Public Library,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Mobile dentist spends busy day at Stenson |
2012-03-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 2012 , p. 20 |
O'Neil, Sue,
Health care,
Public School District 68,
Bryan, Marlene,
Jane Stenson Elementary School |
| Lawsuit: Teacher forced boy with broken leg to crawl |
2012-01-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 12, 2012 , p. 5 |
Chandani, Priya,
Devonshire Elementary School,
Public School District 68,
Litigation,
Chandani, Pritam,
Chandani, Rahul |
| School leaders address big issues in Skokie |
2011-10-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 2011 , p. 13 |
Whittaker, Cindy,
Schopp, Jim,
Peters, John,
Public School District 73,
McTague, Frances,
Murphy, Hardy Ray,
Skokie Voice,
Lipin, Lisa,
Public School District 65,
Dolinko, Gary,
Gatta, Nanciann,
Communication,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Shepherd, Quintin,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Skokie Voice delivers public education survey |
2011-09-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 29, 2011 , p. 9 |
Education,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Public School District 73,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Skokie Voice,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Public School District 65 |
| Redistricting plan approved |
2011-03-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2011 , p. 9 |
Devonshire Elementary School,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Gordon, Leslie,
Schneider, Hank,
Highland Elementary School |
| District 68 survey collects parent, student, staff feedback |
2011-02-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 2011 , p. 9 |
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Surveys and studies |
| Redistricting plan could impact two dozen students |
2011-02-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 2011 , p. 10 |
Levy, Menucha,
Devonshire Elementary School,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Gordon, Leslie,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Highland Elementary School |
| Options on District 68 explored |
2010-12-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 23, 2010 , p. 9 |
Beller, David,
Millard, Beth,
Devonshire Elementary School,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Highland Elementary School |
| District 68 revamps website in big way |
2010-12-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 23, 2010 , p. 3 |
Beller, David,
Anderson, Jennifer,
Anson, Amy,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Internet |
| Junior High time capsule revisits 1985 |
2010-05-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 27, 2010 , p. 11 |
Souder, Erika,
Wivott, David,
Cano, Al,
Public School District 68,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Butterman, Audrey,
Passman, Jon |
| Happy 50th to Old Orchard Junior High |
2010-05-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 27, 2010 , p. 10 |
Kumar, Diana,
Ghetzler, Andrea,
Lazar, Danny,
Goldstein, Lori Schaffel,
Lovetere, Richard,
Davis, Seth,
Lipin, Lisa,
Goldsmith, Alan 'Herman',
Stein, Marla,
Levine, Harold,
Stein, Al,
Gitles, Karen Sabin,
Parker, Eric,
Public School District 68,
Hess, Leslye Aronson,
Woolpert, Rani,
Miles, Andy,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Butterman, Audrey,
Hawley, Robyn |
| Old Orchard school celebrates 50 years |
2010-04-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 29, 2010 , p. 7 |
Hawley, Robyn,
Ghetzler, Andrea,
Public School District 68,
Illa, Luis,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Lipin, Lisa,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Passman, Jon |
| Obama speech seen as a fit with Skokie schools' goals |
2009-09-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 10, 2009, p. 5 |
Lectures and lecturing,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 73 1/2,
Obama, Barack,
Otto, Dana |
| Little achievers |
2009-06-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 2009, p. 7 |
Early Education Center,
Public School District 68,
Guerard, Emma,
Graduation |
| Eight student H1N1 cases confirmed in district |
2009-05-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 2009, p. 7 |
Public School District 68,
Skokie Health Department (formerly Skokie Public Health Department),
McTague, Frances,
Counard, Dr. Catherine,
Diseases - Flu |
| Special ed district debts a budget sore |
2009-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 2009, p. 4 |
Kendrick, Tarin,
Special education,
Public School District 73,
McGeough, Una,
R & G Consultants,
Isaacs, Mike,
Niles Township Department of Special Education,
Nick Katz,
Donegan, Kate,
Frendreis, John,
Public School District 68,
Litigation |
| Highland School celebrates 50th anniversary Friday |
2009-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 2009, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Gordon, Leslie,
Highland Elementary School |
| Contagious minor disease reported at District 68 |
2008-10-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 30, 2008, p. 6 |
Early Education Center,
Diseases,
Public School District 68,
McTague, Frances,
Highland Elementary School |
| School districts to comply with state 'silent moment |
2007-11-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 2007, p. 8 |
Schopp, Jim,
Coulson, Elizabeth,
Schoenberg, Jeffrey,
Isaacs, Mike,
Donegan, Kate,
Illinois House of Representatives 17th District,
Lang, Louis 'Lou',
Illinois Senate 9th District,
Public School District 68,
Illinois Senate 8th District,
Hamos, Julie,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Nelson, Rebecca,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Illinois House of Representatives 16th District,
Illinois House of Representatives 18th District,
Silverstein, Ira,
Codell, Neil,
Government - Illinois,
Public School District 73 |
| School districts embrace diversity |
2007-11-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 1, 2007, p. 7 |
Ghetzler, Andrea,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 69,
Nick Katz,
Nelson, Rebecca,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Multiculturalism,
Donegan, Kate |
| Busing service shows signs of improvement |
2007-09-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2007, p. 5 |
Positive Connections,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
School children - Transportation,
Niles Township Department of Special Education,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Support center explored for newly-arrived parents |
2007-09-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 6, 2007, p. 10 |
Parents and parenting,
Immigrants,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Public School District 73,
McTague, Frances,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Isaacs, Mike,
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Snow, high winds close area schools |
2007-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 2007, p. 9 |
Snow and ice removal,
Public School District 68,
Weather,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Volunteers welcomed in schools |
2006-08-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 24, 2006, p. 17 |
Needlman, Randy,
Bein, Lori,
Public School District 73,
McTague, Frances,
Madl, Theresa,
Isaacs, Mike,
Nick Katz,
Donegan, Kate,
Public School District 68,
Volunteer work,
Public School District 72,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 69,
Russo, David,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Parents have ways to monitor homework |
2006-08-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 24, 2006, p. 16 |
Bein, Lori,
Public School District 73,
McTague, Frances,
Madl, Theresa,
Isaacs, Mike,
Nick Katz,
Donegan, Kate,
Communication,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Homework,
Gunther, Vicki,
Public School District 69,
Russo, David,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| School districts revamp Web sites |
2005-10-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 6, 2005, p. 8 |
Public School District 68,
Stamp, Laura,
McTague, Frances,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Internet |
| Agencies to continue sharing juvenile criminal information |
2004-05-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 20, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Public School District 73,
Cook County State's Attorney,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Parks,
Skokie Police Department,
Redline Cycle Services,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Crime and criminals |
| Safety a priority for bus drivers |
2003-10-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 23, 2003, p. 5 |
Safety devices and measures,
Public School District 68,
Wellner, Leon,
School children - Transportation |
| Schools must work together |
2003-09-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 11, 2003, p. 14 |
Schools - Junior high schools,
Schools - Elementary schools,
Schools - High schools,
Special education,
Public School District 73,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Niles Township Department of Special Education,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Editorial,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72 |
| Fall fest |
2002-09-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 26, 2002, p. 8 |
Ashman, Michael,
Public School District 68,
Fall Fest |
| Program helps parents, kids chill out |
2002-07-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 11, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Summer schools,
Shafer, Cynthia,
Project Chill,
Public School District 68,
Zheng, Xida,
Shafer, Caleb,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Wu, Li,
Metropolitan Family Services |
| Teachers trace D68 history |
1999-04-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 1999, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Schlocker, Bee,
Beck, Karen,
History,
Goltz, Annette |
| Parents blast D68 reaction to bomb threat |
1998-11-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 19, 1998, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Smith, Jay,
Crime and criminals - Bombs and bomb threats,
Kersten, Thomas,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Short agenda for second public D68 PAC meeting |
1998-11-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 12, 1998, p. 9 |
Public School District 68,
Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel,
Salaries |
| Open up in the name of the law |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 16 |
Public School District 68,
Editorial,
Laws and regulations |
| D68 kicks off 100th year |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 13 |
Public School District 68,
Beck, Karen,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
| Lawyer says D68 could be sued |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 11 |
Public School District 68,
Illinois Open Meetings Act,
Laws and regulations |
| D68 panel breaks law, report says |
1998-08-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 20, 1998, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Open Meetings Act,
Laws and regulations |
| Officials, critics react to open meetings report |
1998-08-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 20, 1998, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Brooks, Carolyn,
Bennett, Paul,
Kersten, Thomas,
Open Meetings Act,
Laws and regulations |
| Ost, Levine named to D68 group |
1998-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 1998, p. 3 |
Ost, Harriet,
Public School District 68,
Smith, Lynda Gault,
Levine, Helene |
| Appointments dispute snarls District 68 group |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 1998, p. 3 |
Old Orchard Junior High School Parent Teacher Association,
Ost, Harriet,
Kern, Carole,
Smith, Jay,
Public School District 68,
Smith, Paul,
Smith, Lynda Gault,
Kersten, Thomas |
| Survey gives D68 high marks |
1997-12-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 25, 1997, p. 12 |
Public School District 68,
Surveys and studies |
| Objections target nomination procedures |
1997-09-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 18, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Millard, Beth,
Reid, Michael,
Public School District 68,
Elections,
Valfer, Eileen,
Herbach, Alan J.,
Goeppinger, Laurie |
| District 68 gets insurance money |
1997-03-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 27, 1997, p. 4 |
Insurance,
Public School District 68,
Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance Trust |
| District 68 |
1997-02-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 20, 1997, p. 22 |
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC),
Public School District 68,
Grants,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| District 68 |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 1997, p. 26 |
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC),
Public School District 68,
Grants,
Jane Stenson Elementary School |
| District 68 |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 1997, p. 26 |
Public School District 68,
A&A Mobil Service Station,
Grants,
Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Local service station gives computer grant to junior high |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 13, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Mobil Education Alliance Program,
Public School District 68,
A&A Mobil Service Station,
Grants,
Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| School lines change within District 68 |
1997-02-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 1997, p. 7 |
Public School District 68,
Devonshire Elementary School,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Highland Elementary School |
| Three districts set 1996 levies |
1997-01-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 16, 1997, p. 12 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| School boundaries may change in District 68 |
1996-10-31 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 31, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
|
| District 68 study calls for Stenson transfers |
1996-10-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 24, 1996, p. 17 |
Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University,
Public School District 68,
Devonshire Elementary School,
Jane Stenson Elementary School,
Highland Elementary School |
| Demographic study takes shape in overcrowded District 68 |
1996-08-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 1, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Lewis, John,
Public School District 68,
Fritts, James,
Jane Stenson Elementary School |
| Highland distances itself from group under question |
1996-06-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 13, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 14 |
Concerned Businessmen's Association of America,
Churches,
Church of Scientology,
Public School District 68,
Kersten, Thomas,
Coglianese, Tony |
| District 68 wants a look at school future |
1996-05-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 30, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University,
Future,
Public School District 68 |
| Via SkokieNet, village leaps into cyberspace : Library, schools, park, chamber on-line |
1995-12-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 7, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Skokie Public Library,
Public School District 68,
Skokie Park District,
Rush North Shore Medical Center,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Skokie,
Internet,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Anthony, Carolyn |
| Fees up in District 68 |
1995-05-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 1995, p. 4 |
Public School District 68,
Fritts, James |
| Music classes tune to computers |
1995-05-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 1995, p. 27 |
Music,
Public School District 68,
Johnson, Vins,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Computers |
| Man bites bulldog |
1995-02-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 16, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Public School District 68,
Charities,
Gibson, Jamie,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Flames engulf Old Orchard bus |
1994-06-16 |
No one was injured when a school bus from Old Orchard Junior High caught fire. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 1994, p. 3 |
Fires,
Public School District 68,
School children - Transportation,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Dist. 68 officials join tax cap fight |
1993-06-03 |
District 68 has joined in the campaign against a proposed property tax cap. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 3, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 68 |
| Cancer battle ends for gutsy 11-year-old |
1990-05-10 |
Rebecca Ann Heatherington, an Old Orchard Junior High student, died at age 11 after battling cancer since age 2. She had been an active sixth grader and was involved in gymnastics and music at school. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 10, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
Heatherington, Rebecca Ann,
Old Orchard Junior High School,
Death |
| District 68 homeowners can expect lower tax bill |
1990-03-29 |
Thanks to the decision of District 68 trustees to cut two 1989 operating levies, homeowners in the district can expect their tax bill to be lowered by about $34. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 29, 1990, p. 4 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 68 |
| Dist. 65 abates taxes by 6 percent |
1990-03-29 |
District 68 abated $601,500 in property taxes last week in reaction to charges that it "ballooned" its 1989 tax levy. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 29, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 68 |
| Summer school is growing more popular in area |
1989-04-27 |
At District 68, Skokie's largest elementary district, more than 300 students have already signed up for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade summer school courses. Other districts are also offering summer school programs. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 27, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Summer schools,
Public School District 68 |
| Reorganizing a bad idea, Dist. 68 told |
1988-11-17 |
District 68 is faced with a financial crunch and has proposed a reorganization of the district as a possible money saving measure. Local citizens are concerned that the reorganization would result in overcrowded classrooms. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 17, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization |
| District 68 pushes tax appeal change |
1988-08-04 |
A move by Skokie Elementary School District 68 to make Cook County's tax appeal process more profitable, has not received favorable responses. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 1988, p. 4 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 68,
Cook County |
| Merging district 73 1/2 is studied |
1988-04-28 |
The District 73 board voted to continue attending meetings to discuss a possible merger with other Skokie school districts. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 28, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Schools - Elementary schools,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Public School District 69 |
| Dist. 68 seeks input on plans |
1988-03-31 |
Skokie's largest elementary school district is thinking of reorganizing and wants local residents to volunteer to study its reorganization plan in detail. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization |
| News digest |
1987-03-05 |
The Skokie Park District and District 68 have opposed plans for a proposed ordinance that would provide village regulations for local day care centers. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 1987, p. 4 |
Child care and day care centers,
Ordinances,
Public School District 68,
Skokie Park District |
| New kindergarten age |
1985-12-12 |
District 68 announced changes in the entrance dates for kindergarten as required by a state law passed last spring. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 12, 1985, Sec. 2, p. 9 |
Public School District 68,
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| Calling for school memorabilia |
1984-07-12 |
District 68, in conjunction with the Skokie Public Library, is planning a display of books and pictures that will show the changes in education and school systems in the past 50 years. |
The News, Thursday, July 12, 1984, p. 7 |
Public School District 68,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits |
| Here's official Dist. 68 line |
1984-03-15 |
A committee of parents, teachers and school officials has drawn the line on a trend toward unequal enrollment in District 68's three elementary schools. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 15, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
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| District 68 to redraw boundaries |
1984-02-12 |
District 68 wants to redraw school attendance boundaries in order to balance out class sizes at three schools. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, February 12, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
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| Schools sued for malpractice |
1983-06-02 |
The parents of Michael Goldberg filed a suit last month seeking $1.1 million from District 219 and District 68 for "educational malpractice." The suit charges that officials ignored doctors' reports which diagnosed Michaela with a learning disability. |
The News, Thursday, June 2, 1983, p. 2 |
Public School District 68,
Litigation,
Goldberg, Michael,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Deannexation issue undecided: Trustees look to Atty. Gen. |
1979-11-08 |
An opinion has been requested from the State's Attorney General on a portion of northeast Skokie remaining in District 65 or annexing to District 68. |
The News, Thursday, November 8, 1979, p. 4 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization,
Public School District 65 |
| Dist. 65 deannexation plea delayed |
1979-10-11 |
Regional Board of School Trustees is waiting for a ruling on the validity of residents wishing to be deannexed from District 65. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 11, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization,
Public School District 65 |
| Dist. 65 residents gird for deannex decision |
1979-10-07 |
Regional Board of School Trustees are scheduled to make a decision on October 9th regarding the proposed deannexation from District 65. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 7, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization,
Public School District 65 |
| Fight is on over move to deannex |
1979-09-30 |
Parents are conflicted over the move to deannex from District 65 and annex to District 68. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 30, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 68,
School districts - Reorganization,
Public School District 65 |
| Nilehi boundaries finalized |
1975-11-13 |
District 219 Board adopted proposal for students from Districts 68, 73, and 73 1/2 to attend Niles North and Districts 69 and 72 to attend Niles West. |
The News, Thursday, November 13, 1975, p. 6 |
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Public School District 73,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Gibbs bugged: Nilehi leadership rebuffed |
1974-12-19 |
Two school boards disagree on the school election dates and school calendar. |
The News, Thursday, December 19, 1974, p. 20 |
Public School District 68,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Gibbs, Wesley |
| Dist. 68 fires of learning still burning |
1963-07-03 |
History of Public School District 68. |
The News, Wednesday, July 3, 1963, p. 28 |
Skokie - History,
Public School District 68 |
