1.   Michael Fallon said yesterday the expansion of overcrowded Catholic schools in the town can begin in April.

2.   Among the reasons why is that many overcrowded schools have no space left to create additional classrooms.

3.   As far as I can tell, the script was as predictable as a day in Congress or in an overcrowded school.

4.   But those relatively painless options are located too far away from the overcrowded schools the district wants to relieve, said Niccum.

5.   But, she added, the steady flow of new immigrants has also taxed some city resources like the already overcrowded school system.

6.   Democrats say the initiative is crucial to shrinking massive classes in overcrowded schools, and Republicans say they back the ultimate goal.

7.   Even broader concerns, felt throughout surrounding Lake County, center on new burdens being placed on already overcrowded schools and roads.

8.   Folks against population growth say more kids being born will lead to more overcrowded schools and overworked teachers.

9.   Feldman recited horror stories of overcrowded schools with leaky ceilings, crumbling plaster, no heating and broken windows.

10.   In larger districts, many overcrowded schools also have extended schedules to allow students to attend class at different times.