Education
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Palatine Dist. 15 helps interns 'live the life of a teacher'Dec 18, 2014 12:01 am - A school of sorts in Palatine Township Elementary District 15 is graduating its biggest class ever. This fall, the district welcomed 20 teachers-in-training who snagged ...
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University of Illinois at Chicago names next chancellorDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - A University of South Carolina provost will be the next chancellor at University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC announced on Thursday. Michael D. Amiridis, 52, must get fo...
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St. Charles students expelled for shutting down Dist. 303 networkDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - Two St. Charles East High School students have been expelled and face legal ramifications after recently shutting down the district's computer network for the better par...
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Bids wanted for Mundelein High expansion projectDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - After months of planning, Mundelein High School officials are seeking construction bids for a $23.6 million expansion project. The three-story addition will be dedicated...
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St. Patrick reopens after flu outbreak:Dec 18, 2014 12:01 am - St. Patrick Catholic School in Wadsworth reopened Thursday after closing earlier in the week due to a flu outbreak. According to the administration office, about 25 perc...
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Gather around the campfire to mark winter solsticeDec 17, 2014 6:01 am - Gather around the campfire as the sun sets on Sunday, Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its annual Winter Sol...
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Naperville third-graders 'amazed' by new robotics clubDec 17, 2014 4:30 am - Students as young as 8 and 9 at two Naperville elementary schools are finding they don't have to be in high school to build a robot. Piece by piece, students at Cowlisha...
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Learn about college aid:Dec 17, 2014 12:01 am - Mundelein High School students and parents can learn about financial aid opportunities for college during a program to be held Jan. 8. It will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in th...
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January computer classes at Schaumburg libraryDec 17, 2014 12:01 am - Computer classes ranging from basic to advanced have January openings at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. The price for Schau...
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District 79 preschool program:Dec 17, 2014 12:01 am - Fremont Elementary District 79 is encouraging parents to register for its new tuition-based preschool program for fall 2015. Fremont tested a paid preschool program last...