Education
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New Elmhurst College president brings 'energy,' diverse background to jobFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - New leader brings 'energy,' diverse background to job
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Just what is a typical college student? This may surprise youFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - When you think of the daily routine of a typical college student, do you envision rising before the sun to prepare kids for school, followed by a full day of work and th...
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District 220 Parents: 9:30 a.m. school start is too lateFeb 17, 2016 4:30 am - 300 attend meeting on late start times for students
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Vernon Hills' school Buddy Bench to help lonely students make friendsFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - Student council members painted boards blue Wednesday as they worked to create the new "Buddy Bench" at Hawthorn Elementary School North in Vernon Hills. The project is ...
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Barrington 220 board, parents happy with Hough renovation planFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - A $946,640 plan to renovate Hough Elementary School that's won the backing of school parents will be sent off for bid after receiving unanimous approval from the Barring...
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District 300's program inspires Accelerate College legislationFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - An Algonquin area school district's initiative has prompted legislation calling on community colleges to make courses available to high school students for free. State R...
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Harper asks suburban businesses to join Promise programFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - Representatives of more than 45 businesses and organizations attended a breakfast Harper College hosted Wednesday to encourage the business community's involvement in th...
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Elmhurst College Jazz Festival starts Feb. 25Feb 17, 2016 12:00 am - The Elmhurst College Jazz Festival, one of the oldest collegiate jazz festivals in the country, will celebrate its 49th year with four days of performances this month fe...
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Mundelein High show choir wins top prizeFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - Mundelein High School's all-male show choir, SoundFX, took first place last weekend at the Fort Atkinson Showcase in Wisconsin, officials announced. It was SoundFX's thi...
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Barrington school board takes up start time debate TuesdayFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Moving back the start time of classes at Barrington High School is a matter of students' physical and mental health, according to a leader of a Barrington Area Unit Scho...