A film studies author and professor at Oakton Community College shares his thoughts on the passing of the popular film critic Roger Ebert.
The team now heads to the national competition in Los Angeles.
Arlington Heights District 25 is in the process of revamping its enrichment learning program, which serves the district's highest-achieving students, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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Seven Arlington Heights middle school students got the chance to receive start-up capital to help launch businesses they created through the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!).
Komosa, a graduate of Rolling Meadows High School lived 13 years after becoming paralyzed. Family and friends paid their respects at St. Thomas Becket Parish in Mount Prospect, ABC 7 Chicago reports.
A recent Easter Egg Hunt at St. Viator included more than 200 families and 3,200 eggs.
Five candidates are running for four seats on the District 21 School Board. Read their candidate profiles to learn more about them.
Kelly Beerheide is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 21 School Board.
Bill Harrison is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 21 School Board.
Debra McAtee is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 21 School Board.
Arlen Gould is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 21 School Board.
'Taxpayers of Cook County' state Eileen Hart is responsible for the unexplained firing of the journalism teacher, focusing too much on AP scores and limiting musical production assemblies.
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
The elementary school district is working with Township High School District 214 to create the course.
Stan Zoller had been with Rolling Meadows High School since 2005 and is the adviser for the award-winning student newspaper, The Pacer.
Five candidates are running for four open seats on the District 25 school board. Three are incumbents.
There are five candidates vying for four open seats on the District 25 school board for the April 9 consolidated election. Meet candidate Herb Ruterschmidt.
There are five candidates vying for four open seats on the District 25 school board for the April 9 consolidated election. Meet candidate Richard Olejniczak.
There are five candidates vying for four open seats on the District 25 school board for the April 9 consolidated election. Meet candidate Denise Glasgow.
There are five candidates vying for four open seats on the District 25 school board for the April 9 consolidated election. Meet candidate Philip Crusius.
Tricia Fuglestad was selected for the National Art Education Association's 2013 western region Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award.
Registration, athletic and extracurricular fees could be raised due to an up to $5 million projected budget shortfall, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Two long-time staff members at the high school both died on Wednesday, March 6, and both are being remembered fondly.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy guides students through all aspects of starting a business, and is sponsored by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce and District 211.
The Daily Herald reports there is a higher percentage of six-figure pension payments being doled out to retired educators in six suburban counties, including Cook County.
Arlington Heights schools and businesses have announced cancellations for Tuesday, March 5.
In a heart-stopping game against Chicago Heights, Rolling Meadows was beaten by just one point in the IHSA State Finals in Bloomington on Saturday.
The cost for one credit hour will go up by $2 beginning in the summer 2013 semester.
The team of 13 young women has had an impressive season so far, and will leave this morning for the IHSA State Finals at Illinois State University in Bloomington.
District may qualify for thousands through Medicaid for qualified students in Special Services programs.
No after-school activities or busing for District 21 and District 25; St. Viator High School and District 214 high schools let out students by 1:45 p.m. today due to the inclement weather.
The program had been offered to fourth and fifth grade students since 2009, according to the Daily Herald.
Superintendent Sarah Jerome plans to retire in June 2014.
Review causes concern among parents, miscommunication and critical comments as district examines how it runs its special education program.
Harper College hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday with representatives from District 15, District 25 and District 211, among other school district to talk about how cuts will affect education in the future.
A comprehensive review of special education programs and services was discussed at the most recent District 25 board meeting. Parents and teachers expressed unease with recommendations from consulting firm, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Students, who were off Monday for Presidents Day, got an unexpected day off today.
The recent death of Mary Faraci, 42, of Arlington Heights has prompted the schools and students where her two children attend to demonstrate a strong showing of care and concern.
“Leading Ladies” Show Choir performs at 24th Annual Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Show hosted by Jane Lynch.