Liv Bertaud, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Copeland Manor School in Libertyville, took first place in a statewide arts education poster contest. The winners recently were honored by the State Board of Education at the Governor's Mansion in Springfie...

Gire, suburban film fans celebrate Oscars in Wheaton Though Daily Herald Film Critic Dann Gire called this year's Academy Award nominee field one of the "tightest, toughest" he's ever seen, it turned out pretty much the way he thought it would....

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of money Lake Park High School has spent on architecture of a potential aquatic facility. The school has paid an architect $9,000 for designs and has committed to spend $600,000 of its...

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While we’re still giddy about the joy our Black Friday steals and Cyber Monday deals will bring to our loved ones, Tuesday marks another day dedicated to bringing joy to others. This is #GivingTuesday, an unofficial holiday urging people to donate t...

Shellise Janus tried to have her son with Down syndrome and autism attend public school. But by the time Jordan Janus was a third-grader, it became clear to his mother that a traditional classroom wasn't appropriate for him. “Jordan has pretty moder...

A good thing about the pension and benefits system in Illinois public education is it allows men and women to retire while still in the prime of their lives, able and eager to pursue their interests and, if desired, contribute professionally. A bad ...

Forget the image of dad making hot dogs and burgers on the grill. The participants in Bloomingdale's 50 Men Who Cook know their way around a kitchen. They will be serving up dishes such as stuffed shells, barbecue pork sliders and corned beef when t...

A small enclave of upscale homes in Roselle, Hampton in the Park, began when the developer sold 89 lots to several builders for the construction of custom homes. One of the builders was Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, which purchased a...