
Economy not only reason community colleges are seeing increased enrollmentWhile the poor economy has certainly done its part, a slight increase in the number of students attending two-year colleges instead of four-year schools can’t be completely blamed on smaller family budgets, though officials aren’t exactly sure what all of the underlying causes are. Students follow dreams at trade, vocational schoolsFor thousands of students, a normal day can consist of rolling out of a dorm and attending one of the many lecture classes that make up their four-year college experience. Radio station honors membersROUND LAKE HEIGHTS – Five years after former state Sen. Adeline Geo-Karis flipped the switch that put community radio station WRLR 98.3-FM on the airwaves for the first time, members of the station gathered to honor her and others who have helped keep the station thriving. Local car dealer will continue business without GM licenseWAUCONDA – A business landmark in Wauconda soon will be undergoing a large change in its structure – and its appearance – but it still will cater to the same customers the company has had for decades.
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Economy not only reason community colleges are seeing increased enrollmentWhile the poor economy has certainly done its part, a slight increase in the number of students attending two-year colleges instead of four-year schools can’t be completely blamed on smaller family budgets, though officials aren’t exactly sure what all of the underlying causes are. Students follow dreams at trade, vocational schoolsFor thousands of students, a normal day can consist of rolling out of a dorm and attending one of the many lecture classes that make up their four-year college experience. Radio station honors membersROUND LAKE HEIGHTS – Five years after former state Sen. Adeline Geo-Karis flipped the switch that put community radio station WRLR 98.3-FM on the airwaves for the first time, members of the station gathered to honor her and others who have helped keep the station thriving. Local car dealer will continue business without GM licenseWAUCONDA – A business landmark in Wauconda soon will be undergoing a large change in its structure – and its appearance – but it still will cater to the same customers the company has had for decades.
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