Education
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Naperville 203 board postpones decision on school day changesApr 22, 2025 11:08 am - Naperville Unit District 203 school board members Monday delayed a vote on proposed school day changes that includes block scheduling at the high schools and a modified block schedule at the middle schools.
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Maine West’s spring play, ‘A Monster Calls,’ tackles loss, griefApr 21, 2025 10:37 am - Maine West High School’s spring production tackles grief and loss in a coming-of-age play about a boy forced to face his mother's illness.
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‘A lifelong learner’: Klimkowicz reflects on 28 years with board of Illinois’ largest high school districtApr 20, 2025 3:32 pm - On the board of Illinois’ largest high school district, Anna Klimkowicz’s 28-year tenure has included everything from the internet’s impact on classroom learning to the Columbine tragedy’s influence on school security.
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Lombard mom among thousands of parents who oppose proposed homeschool legislation
Apr 19, 2025 5:13 pm - A Lombard homeschooling mom of four and moderator of the DuPage County Homeschoolers Facebook group was one of thousands who protested at the State Capitol building.
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Geneva High brings ‘Seussical’ to life in playful musical rompApr 18, 2025 2:15 pm - Geneva High School's theater department presents the musical "Seussical," a fun show inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and featuring memorable songs and characters.
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‘Sister Act’ brings disco-era fun to Wego Drama’s 2024-25 seasonApr 18, 2025 1:44 pm - Wego Drama is presenting the musical comedy "Sister Act," a reimagining of the beloved 1990s film about a singer who witnesses a murder and goes into hiding in a convent.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched in Lake County to inspire young readersApr 18, 2025 12:58 pm - A milestone in early childhood education was celebrated this week in Vernon Hills with the official launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Lake County.
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Students at Florida State gather at memorials, prepare to retrieve belongings after deadly shooting
Apr 18, 2025 9:58 am - When a 20-year-old opened fire at Florida State University, terrified students barricaded doors and fled across campus, abandoning chemistry notes and even shoes, in a shooting that investigators said killed two men and wounded at least six others.
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American Legion Post 43 offers scholarships for college or trade schoolApr 17, 2025 8:53 pm - Every year, Naperville American Legion Post 43 offers a chance to win one of three $3,000 scholarships to attend the college or trade school of your choice to help you fulfill your academic dreams and provide a foundation toward a successful and rewarding future.
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Parents sue Arlington Heights school district, former nurse over misappropriated medsApr 17, 2025 2:25 pm - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25, a former school nurse and other district officials face a lawsuit filed Thursday by the parents of one of several students given the wrong medications at school.