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Achievement Scholarship semifinalists named Sep 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Suburban students are among the more than 1,600 black American high school seniors who have been designated semifinalists in the annual National Achievement Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. These scholastically talented young men and women now will continue in the competition for approximately 800 Achievement Scholarship awards worth more than $2.5 million.
Title IX moves beyond sports to ‘new frontier’ of STEM Sep 9, 2012 12:00 AM
No one can dispute the opportunities Title IX has created for girls seeking to play high school sports. Their number has increased tenfold since the law was signed in 1972. But there's a catch. Title IX prohibits all schools that receive federal funds from discriminating on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity -- not just sports. Experts say science, technology, engineering and math classes are the new frontier for enforcement of the 40-year-old civil rights law.
Aide: Rep. Jackson home after depression treatment Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson's chief of staff in suburban Chicago said Friday. "He's at home in Washington convalescing with his wife and children," Jackson aide Rick Bryant said. "Let's hope he returns to work on Monday."
What IMSA quiz bowl champions had to know Aug 2, 2012 12:00 AM
It takes hours and hours of study, research, memorization and investigation to shine at quiz bowl, said Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy graduates Webster Guan, 18, of Lisle and Eric Ordonez, 17, of Aurora. They served as co-captains of IMSA's quiz bowl team, crowned state champion in 2011 and 2012 and placing fourth nationally. "We study-binged during the summer, especially," Webster said.
New IMSA principal ready to focus on STEM Jul 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet — that's Diana Sharp's challenge. The former Harper College assistant provost took over this month as principal of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora. "It's fun to have a place where students live there, go to school there," Sharp said.
Illinois commits $8.6M for Springfield rail route Jun 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Illinois has set aside $8.6 million for engineering studies and designs for a section of the Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail line that runs through the state capital.That, along with preliminary environmental approval, boosts chances of resolving a key dispute over the line's route through Springfield. Local officials opposed an early proposal that they felt would cause disruption to business downtown and to the medical district.
Deadline nearing for Illinois State Fair parade Jun 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Harper administrator to serve as IMSA principal Jun 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Harper College assistant provost and Batavia resident Diana Sharp will begin to lead the Illinois Math and Science Academy July 1 when she starts as the school's new principal.
Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentionsMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
2011-2012 Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentions
Introducing the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Today, we introduce you to some amazing teenagers. The members of the 2011-12 Daily Herald Academic Team all have grades and test scores so stellar they could blind. But read past the test scores, and what you find are humble young people, dedicated to learning and intent on using education to further their goals.
Kellett tallies 4 more goals leading Rosary to regional title May 19, 2012 12:00 AM
From the 33rd second through the 80th minute, Rosary found itself in control of Saturday's Class 2A regional title match with IMSA. The Royals took the lead after a half-minute when Quincy Kellett latched onto a Molly Piech pass and scored. Not much went wrong the regional hosts from that point. Rosary cruised to a 6-1 win for its fourth straight regional title and a Wednesday encounter with host Nazareth in the sectional semifinals.
State lawmaker pleads not guilty to bribery charge Apr 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Illinois utility plans installation of smart meters Apr 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Ameren Illinois has announced plans to install 780,000 advanced electric meters, or so-called smart meters, over 10 years. The utility on Monday filed its plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission under the states power-grid modernization law. Ameren serves central and southern Illinois, while Commonwealth Edison serves northern Illinois. Both are allowed to include the cost of the upgrades in rates under the law.
Eleven DuPage County students named Golden Apple Scholars Mar 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Golden Apple has selected a record 135 Illinois high school students that it will groom to be the top teachers of the future. Eleven of them are from DuPage County.
1 dead, 2 injured in accident near NIU campus Feb 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Balanced Kaneland stifles IMSA Feb 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Among the songs played at halftime of the first Class 3A Yorkville regional Wednesday night was “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.” The White Sox might wait until the game is over to play the song when they win, but there was no such need to wait with No. 1 seed Kaneland on the court. Eight Knights scored in the opening half in building a 15-point lead, just the start of a balanced night in a 57-29 victory over fourth-seeded IMSA
Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions Feb 9, 2012 12:00 AM
2011-2012 Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions
2011-2012 Fox Valley Leadership Team Feb 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet the 2011-2012 members of the Fox Valley Daily Herald Leadership Team.
Rosary changes its focus, gets win Nov 14, 2011 12:00 AM
Rosary started the new basketball year by revealing a sparkling new look. The visiting Royals outscored IMSA by 18 points on 3-point shooting to grab the 52-41 victory in the season-opener for both teams Monday night in Aurora.
IMSA president deserves his pay Oct 24, 2011 12:00 AM
Would it be better for Illinois if Dr. McGee retired from the Wilmette school district and went on to lead a for-profit institution, for pay probably greater than what he receives at IMSA?