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‘Our program has all been Bob’: St. Francis’ music director has given program a huge boost

By Dave Oberhelman
Oct 06, 2025 8:57 am - “Songs in the Key of Life” is a classic 1976 Stevie Wonder album. It also could be St. Francis High School music teacher Bob Mamminga’s manifesto.
‘I am exactly where I am meant to be’: Maine South High alum returns to teach

By Russell Lissau
Sep 15, 2025 4:00 am - A 2021 Maine South High School graduate, Mikaela Burke returned to her alma mater as a special education teacher.
Union support ‘defining moment’ to resolving Round Lake District 116 budget issue

By Mick Zawislak
Aug 30, 2025 2:25 pm - A “critical partnership” finalized this past week between Round Lake Area Unit District 116 and and the union representing teachers and others will help resolve an $11 million budget error and preserve student programming.
‘Genuinely warm and welcoming’: How kids are motivated to learn at Chabad Hebrew School in Arlington Heights

Submitted by Alvin Raúl Cardona, MSJ
Aug 10, 2025 3:36 pm - Chabad Hebrew School of Arlington Heights is building more than a curriculum; parents say it’s building connection, identity, and joy.
Prospect High School student entrepreneurs shine in national competition

Submitted by District 214
Aug 04, 2025 12:22 pm - As part of a national competition, a trio of Prospect High School students recently pitched their product to a panel of investor judges. The panel, in turn, awarded the trio $8,000 to take their breakthrough product to the next level.
School for students with autism coming to Wheeling

By Russell Lissau
Jul 22, 2025 11:16 am - A school for children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities could open this fall in Wheeling.
A colorful creation in paper and glue earns Ivy Hall student art honors

By Steve Zalusky
Jun 11, 2025 12:59 pm - A student at a Buffalo Grove elementary school has burst onto the world art scene, winning a prestigious weekly competition.
Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a time

By Aadarsh Parameswaran, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211
May 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 years

By Mick Zawislak
May 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
No tuition increase for 2026 at McHenry County College

Submitted by McHenry County College
May 07, 2025 12:39 pm - McHenry County College recently announced that it will not increase tuition and fees for FY 2026.

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