Education
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Nursing is an 'art form' for Round Lake caregiver selected as emerging leader
Aug 15, 2022 1:22 PM - From a young age, Rocio Sanchez was inspired by the care nurses provided her mother when she was pregnant with one of her siblings, and later when a mass was found in one of her mother's kidneys. "The impact that a nurse has on people when they are in their most vulnerable state, it was what really catapulted me to want to pursue this profession," said Sanchez, of Round Lake, who was recognized with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses 40 Under 40 Award in July.
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Early childhood center's move portends progress for Schaumburg entertainment district
Aug 11, 2022 9:02 AM - Bright Horizons Early Childhood & Education Center next week will celebrate the completion of its relocation from the shadow of Schaumburg's Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center to a newly renovated facility on the Roosevelt University campus in the village. -
Backpack Build event gives elementary students a head start on the new school year
Aug 9, 2022 5:15 PM - Students at Newport Elementary School in Beach Park will get a head start for the new school year with backpacks filled with supplies courtesy of Learning Resources, an educational toy company headquartered in Vernon Hills. -
Good news if you waited to buy school supplies: Illinois' sales tax holiday is beginning
Aug 5, 2022 4:59 PM - Illinois' sales tax holiday starts Friday, offering additional savings to parents as they fill back-to-school lists. -
What clothes, school supplies are included in Illinois' tax holiday -- and what's not
Aug 5, 2022 6:33 AM - Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 1.25 percent for certain clothing items costing less than $125 and school supplies. -
Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
Aug 3, 2022 2:16 PM - This back-to-school shopping season, parents, particularly in the low-to-middle income bracket, are focusing on the basics like no-frills rain boots, while also trading down to cheaper stores, including second-hand clothing, as surging inflation takes a toll on their household budgets.
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Bus driver shortage leading to increased wages but also worry for districts, bus companies
Jul 31, 2022 6:00 AM - The number of applicants for open school bus driver positions is down across the board in recent years, according to suburban school district and bus company officials, who believe COVID-19 is the reason. -
Before kids head back to school, here are 7 tips about buying and using backpacks
Aug 5, 2022 8:08 AM - Keep backpack injuries at bay with these helpful tips from Dr. Kristina Walick, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon from Advocate Children's Hospital. -
Among Pritzker's revised COVID-19 rules, vaccinations no longer required at colleges
Jul 13, 2022 6:07 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritkzer updated some COVID-19 requirements Wednesday that includes lifting a mandate on vaccinations at colleges and universities. -
Rotary clubs give District 211 automotive students jump-start on careers
Jul 7, 2022 6:00 AM - The Schaumburg-Hoffman and Schaumburg A.M. rotary clubs presented a dozen District 211 automotive students from Hoffman, Schaumburg and Conant high schools with complete tool kits for their future careers, valued at more than $2,000 each.
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