All La Grange/Western Springs-area schools are closed, and many workers are also off. Did you know that Presidents' Day is still officially called Washington’s Birthday—even though it isn’t?
You know what the best type of Sunday is? One that feels like a Saturday, because you have Monday off! All school districts in the La Grange, Western Springs, La Grange Park, etc. area have Presidents' Day designated as an off-day: that includes Districts 95, 101, 102, 105 and 106 as well as St. John of the Cross, St. Francis Xavier and Nazareth Academy. Enjoy it! While we’re at it, here’s a few facts about Presidents' Day, taken from the History Channel’s website: Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
When it comes to favorite American presidents, Washington and Lincoln are on everyone's list.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Presidents Day is the nation's celebration of George Washington's birthday. What? Isn't it the celebration of Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays? Technically, no. The confusion began with the enactment of the Uniform Holiday Act, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, which moved Washington's birthday, Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances to a Monday to create three-day holidays. Washington's birthday became known as Presidents Day, although it is still legally recognized by Congress as Washington's Birthday, Presidents Day has become a day to honor not only Washington, but Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president who was born on Feb. 12, and the lives and accomplishments of all U.S. presidents. So in the spirit of …
Roseann
10:23 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
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