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When's the next Illinois holiday? Here's a list of the state's public holidays

Memorial Day · Chicago

When's the next Illinois holiday? Here's a list of the state's public holidays

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The state's public holidays range from celebrating the birth of former presidents like Abraham Lincoln to commemorating war heroes like Casimir Pulaski. Throughout the year, Illinois celebrates several of these holidays by closing schools, workplaces and places of business --- including city buildings. Here is a look at which holidays will be celebrated in Illinois for the rest of the year.See the Story

CT school district bid to demote Rosh Hashanah fails to pass board vote - Jewish Ledger

Columbus Day · West Hartford

CT school district bid to demote Rosh Hashanah fails to pass board vote - Jewish Ledger

Stamford Public Schools, a school district in Stamford, Conn., voted 5-3 last week to remove Columbus Day and Veterans Day as official holidays that require the school to be closed, the Stamford Advocate reported. Joshua Esses, who pushed to have the days removed for the next two school years, said the school year was otherwise ending too late, in mid-June. He also sought to downgrade Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday, and the second day of Rosh Has…See the Story

Stamford Schools Cut Columbus and Veterans Days Sparking Media Storm

Columbus Day · Lyme

Stamford Schools Cut Columbus and Veterans Days Sparking Media Storm

Eleven Italian-Americans were slaughtered by a bigoted, cheering mob in 1891. Al Fusco, a retired dentist, fought four years ago to keep the statue of Columbus in the downtown park. Columbus Day symbolizes that, he says. Columbus and his federal holiday have become increasingly divisive.See the Story

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US schools slammed after axing Veterans Day and Columbus Day from holiday calendar

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A Connecticut school district has cut Veterans Day and Columbus Day from its holiday calendar following a controversial vote last week.The school board - which over sees Stamford public schools - is facing backlash after voting 5-3 in favour of removing both holidays for the next two school years.A motion was brought forward by board member Joshua Esses after arguing that the school year cuts too far into the summer — ending in mid-June.The boar…See the Story

Columbus Day · Stamford

Stamford schools will stay open on two holidays

The Board of Education in Stamford, Connecticut has voted to remove both Columbus Day and Veterans Day as official school holidays. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas looks at what's behind the board's decision.See the Story

School board blasted for canceling Columbus Day and Veteran’s Day from holiday calendar

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Veterans Day and Columbus Day school closures ended by Connecticut board viewed as "gut punch" by local community members.See the Story

Outrage as Columbus Day, Veterans Day scrapped from holiday schedule

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Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut will have classes on the federal holidays for the next two school years.See the Story

Columbus Day · Connecticut

Connecticut school district's vote to hold classes on Veterans Day, Columbus Day ignites controversy

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Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut cut Veterans Day and Columbus Day from its calendar for the next two years, meaning students will be expected to attend class on those dates.See the Story

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