Education
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District 15 superintendent retiring at end of school yearOct 30, 2025 6:02 pm - Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 Superintendent Laurie Heinz will retire at the end of the school year, ending a seven-year tenure highlighted by the passage of a $93 million referendum and successful negotiations with the Chicago Bears to settle a property-tax fight.
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Judson University debuts live-work architecture center
Oct 30, 2025 1:43 pm - The Future Architect Fund, in partnership with Elgin’s Judson University, recently opened Glunz Hall, a hybrid live-work residence and design studio for the university’s master of architecture program.
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‘Progress, not just achievement’: State emphasizes growth over proficiency in new Illinois Report Card dataOct 30, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois students are showing continued growth especially in English language arts and mathematics, outpacing pre-pandemic levels, according to 2025 Illinois School Report Card data released Thursday.
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American Legion Post 43 donates to local school marching bandsOct 28, 2025 8:42 pm - The American Legion Post 43 Naperville has donated $500 to each of the six Naperville-area high school marching bands.
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New state lawmaker DeLaRosa to remain on Glenbard school boardOct 28, 2025 6:51 pm - Newly appointed state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa is staying on the Glenbard District 87 school board as she serves in the legislature.
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‘We want to work with you’: Primrose School proposed in Vernon HillsOct 28, 2025 6:14 pm - Vernon Hills’ attraction as a hot spot for early education and child care facilities continues with a proposal for what could be the 10th commercial operation in town.
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Suburban schools make U.S. News’ 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankingsOct 28, 2025 3:47 pm - Several suburban schools made the list of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings released Tuesday.
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Chicago’s children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am - In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas. Residents, including U.S. citizens and people with permission to live or work here, say they are terrified, worried about being targeted. Teachers and community members are struggling to reassure children while dealing with their own fears. The community remains on edge, with many questioning their safety and future.
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DuPage honors school leaders during National Principals MonthOct 27, 2025 11:56 pm - The DuPage Regional Office of Education celebrates National Principals Month in October, recognizing the vital role of principals in shaping school culture and student success.
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College of DuPage architecture alumni win AIA NEI Design AwardsOct 27, 2025 11:11 pm - Two College of DuPage architecture alumni, Zach Gustafson and Emiliano Sanchez-Magana, were honored by the American Institute of Architects Northeast Illinois Chapter for their studio projects.