Celestial Sunrise This Morning

Beautiful sky this morning.

Dist 214 $295M 25 Yr 2026 Referendum, PLEASE VOTE NO, see below why

Dist 214 is seeking $295M in funds for needed maint. True, needed, BUT, each year Dist 214 has $100-120M in reserves.

D21 Board of Education earns IASB governance recognition

One of 53 school districts statewide to earn the distinction

D21 board approves pause on redistricting for 2027-28 school year

District will continue to monitor enrollment trends, building capacity

D21 welcomes South Korean education delegation for international learning exchange

Part of an exchange facilitated by Google for Education to explore educational technology opportunities

Technology, teamwork give D21 nurses clearer picture of students' diabetes care

District making use of decommissioned iPhones to connect to students' CGMs

D21 to pause redistricting efforts

Recommendation follows review of current enrollment data, facility utilization, committee work

Wheeling School District 21 adopts fiscal 2027 budget

Projects $160.26 million in revenue, $145.41 million in expenditures

High Holiday Services

Reform Jewish Congregation holds Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippor Services

D21 moves final day of school after e-learning Election Day change

Change follows passage of House Bill 4535

D21 welcomes new assistant principal for London for 2026-27

Raiser to join Lightning as part of London’s expanded administrative team

D21 Health Center nurse practitioner recognized among Illinois’ emerging nurse leaders

Honor celebrates rising nursing professionals making a lasting impact on health care across state

No More ‘Wrong Library’ for Buffalo Grove Residents

Vernon Area and Indian Trails libraries simplify how to get a library card in Buffalo Grove

D21 science teacher earns $5,000 NEA grant to expand global wildlife storytelling project

Learning & Leadership grant will fund research trip to Kenya to shape curriculum designed for global classrooms

D21 transfers $20 million to support summer construction projects, facility improvements

Transfer approved as part of 2025-26 annual budget

D21's Seamless Summer program returns to support local children

Program will be available at 15 locations throughout district's coverage area

D21 welcomes new assistant principals for Holmes, Cooper for 2026-27

New faces join as district continues to evolve its middle school leadership model

D21 pilots rotating iPad program to bring digital art curriculum to elementary classrooms

Gives fourth- and fifth-grade students hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools

CCSD21 to open returning student registration on April 1

One month earlier than previous years to give families more time to prepare

Eight D21 staff members among ISBE’s Those Who Excel honorees for 2026

Program annually celebrates educators across state for contributions to student growth, school culture, innovation in education

D21 literacy instructional specialist named to The Reading League Illinois board

Nonprofit promotes awareness, understanding, use of evidence-based reading instruction

CCSD21 to purchase 2,400 Lenovo Chromebooks for 2026-27 school year

Part of regular device replacement cycle for students

CCSD21 outlines scope of summer construction projects

Total includes $19.39 million in construction costs, $1.96 million for roof repair projects

CCSD21 to open kindergarten and new student registration on February 2

District to continue waiving fees, provide school supplies

Opinion: Lawmakers Were Unanimous on Disability Cuts — Now Action Must Follow

A 112–0 veto-session vote showed bipartisan concern, but families still await certainty heading into 2026.

Illinois Principals Association honors two CCSD21 principals with regional awards

Frost's Joy wins North Cook Elementary Principal of the Year, London's Netzel wins regional Herman Graves Award

CCSD21, Indian Trails team up to deliver more than 1,100 library cards to students

Gives students access to more than 1 million unique items through library consortium

Blood Drive Planned as Buffalo Grove Singers Support Member Battling MDS

Blood drive honors a founding member recovering from MDS, as the Buffalo Grove Singers rally around Lynn in her courageous fight.

Vitality Urgent Care Announces New Lake Zurich Clinic Grand Opening Planned for November 24

Modern walk-in clinic for kids and adults coming soon to Lake Zurich — stay tuned for event details and grand-opening specials.

Sen. Adriane Johnson Receives 2025 IARF Champion Award

Legislators from here and across Illinois are honored by the top voice for developmental disability supports.

Library Gets $62K Grant for Catalog Upgrade

Vernon Area patrons to see change starting Sept. 3

The New Reform Congregation Kadima Sponsors High Holiday Services

Jewish High Holidays

Glorious Sunrise

Happy 4th America

Sunrise Yoga Today in the Park

Please join us next Friday for the last sunrise yoga in the park this year.

Raffle Prizes for 11th International Day of Yoga Event and the Free Sunrise Yoga in Park Event

No purchase necessary. Win amazing prizes, and practice yoga for FREE!

13th Annual Free Sunrise Yoga happening on Fridays in June

Sign up for two more Fridays this June for the free sunrise yoga in the park program and score a chance to win free raffle giveaways!

Vitality Urgent Care to Open New Lake Zurich Clinic Fall 2025

Family-focused urgent care for all ages coming to 480 S. Rand Rd with walk-in visits, on-site labs, X-rays, and extended hours.

Eleventh International Day of Yoga Events - Speech and Poster Contests

Eleventh International Day of Yoga (#IDY25) is being organized by Icon Shakti in Buffalo Grove.

Vernon Area Library Collects Prom Dress Donations

Donations accepted February 21–March 23 in partnership with Mothers Trust Foundation, Zengeler Cleaners

Expert online learning in 16 languages, free with your library card

On-demand, video-based instruction is free for VAPLD cardholders