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Lawmakers looking to divert scarce state funds to cities and counties
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Students shake it on McTeacher Night
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the McDonald’s at 920 N. York St. in Elmhurst hosted a McTeacher Night fundraiser for Holy Family Catholic School in Bensenville. Faculty and staff were schooled in how to make Shamrock Shakes and fill orders, while students enjoyed Happy Meals, Big Macs, and the Play Place. HFCS will earn 15 percent of the profit on all purchases made by school families at McTeacher Night. Pictured top left is Mrs. Turkowski and Brian Cardona. Bottom left is Ms. Dembski and Adriana Cordona. Right is Mrs. Stafford with Camila Diaz, Isabella Pingel, Christian Cordona, Leila Rodriguez and Briana Rivera.
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