Hinsdale Central State Champs Honored at State Capitol

The students met with Rep. Bellock in her office and the group joined Illinois State Senator Chris Nybo on the floor of the House.

Do you live in one of Illinois' top 50 school districts?

These are the 50 best public school districts in the state.

Report: Illinois' students are falling behind

A new report has some troubling findings regarding the state of the state’s public schools.

Hinsdale South Key Club and National Honor Society Collect 20,000 lbs. of Food

'During the week, school-sponsored clubs and organizations compete in a food scavenger hunt throughout the various neighborhoods,'

D181 Board of Education Recognizes 21 Students as Ambassadors of Excellence

On November 10, the District 181 Board of Education recognized 21 students for their success in area competitions.

Would This School Funding Reform Bill Help or Hurt Your Local School District?

The School Funding Reform Act of 2014, known as Senate Bill 16, would drastically change the state’s education funding formula.

Illinois Has Three of the Best MBA Programs in the Nation

Though they've slipped down the rankings in recent years.

Hinsdale District 86 Student Groups Honor Veteran's Day

The 140-member Hinsdale South Marching Band played patriotic music in a ceremony at the Darien Community Park.

HBO's John Oliver Tears into Illinois Lottery, Education Funding

Is this the sad truth about the Illinois lottery?

Nine Students from Hinsdale District 86 Earn Perfect Score on ACT

The state average for the Class of 2014 is 20.7.

Which Schools in the Biggest Illinois Districts are Best?

We’ve compiled a list of the best schools in the biggest districts from the most recent state report cards.

Hinsdale South Post Prom Craft/Vendor Show - November 8th

Post Prom Craft/Vendor Show

Hinsdale Central Students Named Semifinalists in Writing Competition

Central boasts four of the 19 students selected in the national high school competition.

D86 School Board Releases Draft of Newly Ratified Teachers' Contract

The D86 board voted Oct. 20 to approve the tentative agreement that was reached Oct. 9 between the school board and the Hinsdale teachers.

D86 Board Votes to Approve Tentative Agreement with Teachers

The school board voted 4 to 3 to approve the agreement.

Teachers Vote to Approve Tentative Agreement with D86 Board

The next step is for the school board to vote on the agreement.

How Safe are Illinois' Public Universities?

Here are the 2013 crime statistics for the state’s public colleges.

Hinsdale South Names Hornet Scholars

430 students are honored for achievements earned in 2013-2014 school year.

Hinsdale Central's Dawn Oler Named Illinois Teacher of the Year

Oler will represent Illinois in the National Teacher of the Year Award Program.

Hinsdale South Students to Perform 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'

Performances will take place Oct. 16-18 at 7 p.m. at Hinsdale South High School Auditorium (75th and Clarendon Hills Road, Darien).

Deal Reached Between D86 Board and Hinsdale Teachers

Details have not yet been released, and the agreement must go before the full teachers’ association and the board.

Video: Students Among Speakers at the Oct. 6 District 86 School Board Meeting

Isaac Painstil, Julia Donnelly and Evan Floersch spoke Monday at the well-attended school board meeting.

District 86 Board Working on New Counter Proposal

An estimated 1,500 people attended the Oct. 6 school board meeting, most asking the board to accept the teachers’ offer.

Hinsdale High School Teachers' Association Files Intent to Strike

The earliest a strike could happen is Oct. 14.

Illinois College Payrolls and Spending are Jumping Dramatically. For What? Fewer Students?

How has enrollment, spending and employment changed since 2000?

Which Illinois Community Colleges Give Grads the Highest Earning Potential?

18 Illinois career colleges whose graduates have the highest salaries and earning potential.

Oak School Nationally Recognized for Academic Excellence

Oak School is among 13 public schools in Illinois to receive the the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

Are These the Prettiest and Ugliest Colleges in Illinois?

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but you wouldn’t want to go to a school that resembles a prison, would you?

Here are Some of the Strangest High School Mascots in Illinois

I mean, the Centralia High School Orphans? Come on!

Illinois is Home to a Top-Five University, says U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News and World Report recently unveiled their 2015 rankings. Which Illinois universities and colleges received top marks?

Dist. 86 School Board Announces Current Contract Proposal

Further negotiations will likely take place the week of Sept. 22.

Hinsdale Teachers Won't Strike Before Oct. 11 Homecoming

Teachers will celebrate homecoming traditions, and they continue to help students with college applications.

The 16 Best Public High Schools in Illinois, as Ranked by Newsweek

If you don’t think 16 is good enough, don’t worry, because one Illinois high school ranked No. 3 overall in the country!

Lyons Township Students Earn Top ACT scores

LT seniors Madeline Bernstein, of LaGrange, and Stephanie Lin, of Burr Ridge, earn the highest composite score on the ACT.

Daily Beast Names Hinsdale Central and South on Top High Schools List

Hinsdale Central and South rank 50th and 350th respectively, Dist. 86 announces.

Hinsdale Township High School Teachers Lay Cards on the Table

Hoping to reach a fair contract agreement and dispel rumors, the teachers' association is going public with its latest contract offer.

Hinsdale High School Teachers File Unfair Labor Complaint Against D86 Board

“The actions of this board show little or no respect for the process or our teachers," union president says.

How Much are Your Childrens' Teachers Making?

Are they being over- or underpaid for their services?

Did Our High Schoolers Study Enough? How Did the Illinois Class of 2014 Score on the ACT?

Which ACT subjects stump Illinois students?

15 College Hacks You Need to Know for the 2014-15 School Year

Make this your best year ever at college with these 15 helpful college hacks. Ramen not included.