Education
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Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand
May 17, 2025 1:42 pm - Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans.
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Why dangerous TikTok challenge has schools, police all fired upMay 16, 2025 6:00 am - What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.
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ECC to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 17May 14, 2025 12:31 pm - Elgin Community College will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Student speakers, one from South Africa and another with cerebral palsy, will share their unique journeys.
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College of DuPage unveils renovated Student Services CenterMay 14, 2025 10:59 am - Community members, elected officials, and COD leaders celebrated the completion of a $30 million renovation of the Student Services Center.
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Work begins on Salt Creek District 48 schools’ upgradesMay 13, 2025 1:01 pm - Salt Creek District 48 Superintendent Amy Zaher recently attended three groundbreakings at schools in Elmhurst, Oakbrook Terrace and Villa Park that are receiving $48 million in upgrades.
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Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters names ‘Democracy Challenge’ winnersMay 12, 2025 5:14 pm - High school students take top honors in Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters' democracy challenge, creating art and writing on "We the People?" theme.
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U-46 honors 30 first-generation college-bound seniors with $2,000 scholarshipsMay 12, 2025 12:46 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 celebrated 30 first-generation college-bound seniors during the annual Superintendent's Scholarship reception and awards ceremony.
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‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 yearsMay 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
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Scholarship recipients to be honored at 23rd annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert
May 11, 2025 11:50 pm - The 23rd annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert celebrates the life of Tyler Caruso, a St. Charles East High School student, by bringing the community together through music and friendship.
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Retiring Elmhurst teacher shares funny preschooler ‘gems’ in a new book