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Libertyville-Vernon Hills District 128 board meeting disrupted by audience, maskless speaker

A board meeting for Libertyville-Vernon Hills District 128 went into recess Monday after attendees became disruptive and a student speaker refused to wear a mask. The board meeting was held Monday evening at Libertyville High School. Several students and parents spoke during the public comment part of the school board meeting, with many of them […]

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Students at Warren Township and Mundelein high schools stage walkouts and rally against mask requirements

Students at Warren Township and Mundelein high schools protested mask requirements today following a recent court ruling by a downstate judge. On Friday, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Raylene Grischow “deemed null and void” the governor’s emergency rules through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) concerning COVID-19 mitigations for schools. Schools impacted by litigation […]

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Vernon Hills High School students stage walkout as school district stands by decision to continue requiring masks

Students at Vernon Hills High School walked out Monday and Tuesday as the school stood by its decision to continue requiring masks following a recent court ruling. On Friday, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Raylene Grischow “deemed null and void” the governor’s emergency rules through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) concerning COVID-19 mitigations […]