Education
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Apply now for Backyard Garden Club of Dundee scholarshipMar 16, 2026 11:57 am - Each year, The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying students that are pursuing a career in agriculture, conservation, floriculture, and related fields.
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Three Batavia High students earn spots in Illinois High School Art ExhibitionMar 16, 2026 11:36 am - Three Batavia High School students — Amelia Patterson, Jane Lishamer, and Benjamin Wash — were selected to exhibit their artwork at the 13th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition, qualifying them for college scholarship consideration.
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U-46 board honors Larkin High’s performance at state theater festivalMar 16, 2026 11:23 am - Twenty-five high school students were recognized by the Elgin Area School District U-46 board at its March 2 meeting for their outstanding achievements in the fine arts.
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Midwestern University announces tuition freeze for 2026-27 academic yearMar 16, 2026 10:44 am - Midwestern University will freeze tuition across all programs for the 2026-27 academic year. The decision comes at a time when nationwide federal lending changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill introduce annual and lifetime borrowing caps for graduate and professional students.
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Elmhurst University names new university chaplainMar 16, 2026 10:25 am - Elmhurst University has announced that the Rev. Amanda Gott will join the campus community as its new university chaplain.
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‘The gift of wonder’: Naperville Central teacher encourages students to solve global issuesMar 16, 2026 9:06 am - It seems like someone who spent his early childhood in a town called Bad Axe might be pretty tough. In the case of Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady, there’s some truth to that. Brady is the Illinois State Board of Education Far West Suburbs teacher of the year. He’s eligible for 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year, announced this spring.
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Elgin Community College hosts free ‘Experience ECC’ open house April 15Mar 15, 2026 9:57 pm - Elgin Community College hosts free "Experience ECC" open house on April 15, featuring campus tours, academic program exploration, and connections with faculty and staff for prospective students.
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Science & Arts Academy honored by Illinois Science OlympiadMar 13, 2026 11:39 pm - Science & Arts Academy, an independent day school for gifted students in Des Plaines, has been recognized by Science Olympiad, the nation’s leading team STEM competition, for the school’s longstanding commitment to both Science Olympiad and Elementary Science Olympiad in Illinois.
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Maine West showcases modern-day storytelling at its Writers’ Block FestivalMar 13, 2026 11:16 pm - Maine West High School hosted a two-day Writers' Block festival in late February, featuring guest speakers including award-winning journalists, authors, and filmmakers who shared insights about writing careers with hundreds of students.
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District 207 students win 56 awards in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing CompetitionMar 13, 2026 10:26 pm - District 207 students earned 56 awards including one Best of Show, six Gold Key Awards, 15 Silver Key Awards and 33 Honorable Mention Awards across Maine East, Maine South and Maine West high schools.