Articles filed under Education
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ECC, Judson to host fall graduations this weekendDec 11, 2014 4:30 am - More than 800 students will receive degrees or certificates from Elgin Community College and Judson University in Elgin during fall commencement ceremonies Friday and Sa...
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Geneva schools outline priorities for building workDec 11, 2014 4:30 am - The Geneva school district anticipates spending at least $8.65 million in the next seven years on projects to improve buildings and grounds, and at least $298,000 to inc...
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Grayslake Elementary District 46 approves design plan for air conditioningDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Grayslake Elementary District 46 will seek a design for air conditioning systems on the chance elected officials decide to chill two schools. District 46 board members h...
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Warren District 121 board member apologizes for saying don't hire gay leaderDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Warren Township High School District 121 board member Liz Biondi said she apologizes "to everyone I offended" by stating she doesn't want to hire someone who is gay to r...
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University of Illinois to offer free course on wrongful convictionDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - The University of Illinois Springfield plans to offer a free online class examining the issues surrounding wrongful convictions. The university said Wednes...
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3 Indiana colleges to share crime informationDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Three northern Indiana colleges in close proximity are working on a way to quickly alert each other when a student is a crime victim. Holy Cr...
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Illinois wins $80 million for early childhood educationDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Illinois has won an $80 million federal grant to increase access to early childhood education. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the award Wednesday. His office says the state w...
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Lake Zurich all-state musicians:Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Lake Zurich High School has had a bumper crop of all-state musicians. Lake Zurich Unit District 95 officials announced Thursday that 31 students have been chosen by audi...
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Three local educators vie for $1 million, world recognitionDec 10, 2014 4:30 am - Three suburban teachers are among the top elementary and high school educators in the world and are vying for a $1 million prize. The United Arab Emirates-based Varkey G...
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Elk Grove library trustee proposes expanding services to unincorporated residentsDec 10, 2014 4:30 am - There's a long-term effort beginning to expand the services of the Elk Grove Village Public Library beyond the town's borders into unincorporated areas that supporters s...