Suburban School Official No-Show For Over Year, Says She's 'Active' In District

A top administrator says he has not communicated with the absent school board member since June 2025.

Major 'Vulnerability' At Pleasantdale Elementary Must Be Addressed: Official

Three incidents point to a safety risk for the school during emergencies, according to the district.

Pleasantdale Elementary Among 57 Nationally To Receive Top Award

The school previously received the National Blue Ribbon School Award for Academic Excellence in 1997 and 2023.

Ex-Pleasantdale D107 Leader Stays In Education

After losing in the Lyons Township High election, she was hired by a firm that specializes in school and municipal law.

Burr Ridge District Faces Challenges, Seeks Public's Feedback

Lack of space at the elementary level is among the district's issues.

Burr Ridge District Faces Civil Rights Inquiry Into Harassment Allegations

The federal government is opening an investigation. A resident filed a complaint over the handling of sexual harassment accusations.

Burr Ridge Mayor To Battle Ex-Hinsdale D86 Law Firm

He has been hired to defend the district against its former attorney's lawsuit.

Burr Ridge School Controversy Sparks Lawmaker's Bill

The status of sexual harassment complaints is the bill's subject. A lawmaker said she wanted to clarify the process.

Burr Ridge District Gets Sex Harassment Complaint, But It Wasn't 'Formal': Lawyer

The school district's attorney explained how the complaint was handled last year.

Burr Ridge District Eyes 3 Properties With Future In Mind: Official

The schools expect enrollment to go up as many older residents move away in the next few years, according to the district.

Teacher Absences Stay High In Burr Ridge District

Two other Burr Ridge districts are below the state average.

Burr Ridge School's Award Not Federally Noted

The U.S. government ended the program, so the state stepped in.

Top 15 Salaries In Pleasantdale District 107

The top-paid teacher was sixth on the district's compensation list.

No Discipline Against Pleasantdale Teacher: District

The district has received public records requests about the teacher.

Top 20 Salaries In Gower District 62

The top-paid teacher was sixth on the district's compensation list.

Top 9 Salaries in Burr Ridge District 180

The superintendent made nearly 40 percent more than the second-highest paid employee.

How Much Acting Burr Ridge D180 Leader Making

Considering his pension, the leader's pay will exceed what he made before he retired.

Many Low-Income In Burr Ridge District; Private School Popular Choice

Compared with area schools, a higher proportion of local students go to private schools.

Ex-Leader Returns To Burr Ridge District

He is already drawing a $220,000 pension. He retired two years ago, but stayed as a consultant.

Sex Abuse Allegation Splits Burr Ridge Area District

Dueling petitions are circulating. Residents question the district's handling of the matter.

Burr Ridge School Backs American Cancer Society With Relay For Life

"We’ll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others," the organizer says.

Buying Burr Ridge Village Hall Off Table: Pleasantdale

The district's plan lacked the school board's full support, the superintendent said.

Pleasantdale Enrollment Expected To Rise

That is driving the decision for a new preschool building, the superintendent said.

'Besmirching': Official Criticizes Pleasantdale Leadership

A Willow Springs trustee took issue with the district's effort to get an expanded preschool.

Study Group Helps Burr Ridge Area Students

The program targets a low-income neighborhood outside Burr Ridge's limits. Any South student is welcome.

'Real Pushback' From Burr Ridge Expected

An official secretly explained why Burr Ridge would object to selling land to an industrial developer.

This Burr Ridge District Has Lowest Class Sizes

Smaller class sizes can lead to higher achievement, the state says.

Teacher Absenteeism High In Burr Ridge District

One of the main reasons is teachers suffering from health issues, the superintendent said.

Big Pension, Yet Burr Ridge D180 Pays Ex-Official

The ex-superintendent got a consulting gig with the district.

Pleasantdale School Eyes Expansion: Official

The elementary is interested in getting some of the high school's Willow Springs land.

Test Scores Up At 3 Burr Ridge Districts

Two of the districts are wealthier than most in the state. Another has a high percentage of low-income students.

Burr Ridge Private School Says It Grows Every Year

The academy calls itself "Burr Ridge's premier private school for curious learners."

‘Makes Learning Fun’: Burr Ridge Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

'Her Laugh Is A Delight': Burr Ridge Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

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