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U-46 gives progress report on multiple school construction projects, schedules Kimball completion for July 2026
Summary
District leaders updated the Board of Education on ongoing and planned construction across U‑46, including a 50,000‑square‑foot addition at Kimball Middle School, Kenyon Woods renovations, planning for Century Oaks and Glenbrook, a new middle school on the former David C. Cook site, and the proposed Larkin High School stadium.
The School District U‑46 Board of Education heard a multi‑site facilities update Friday that outlined construction timelines, site design changes and next steps for projects ranging from middle‑school additions to a proposed high‑school stadium.
District staff described the Kimball Middle School project as the most complex on the schedule, with significant renovations to the existing building plus a roughly 50,000‑square‑foot addition. Administration said the addition is expected to be under roof by January 2026 and that the project is on track for completion in July 2026. Work this fall will focus on structural steel, additional masonry and interior fit‑out.
The update covered renovations at Kenyon Woods — where contractors have installed windows, ductwork and mechanical units — and the planning and design phase for two elementary schools, Century Oaks Elementary (Elgin) and Glenbrook Elementary (Streamwood). Century Oaks and Glenbrook, both built in the 1970s, will receive major…
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