Millions From $1.9 Trillion Bill Comes To CH Area Schools

Chicago Heights School District 170 to receive over $28 million from the bill.

Marian Catholic Senior Killed In Auto Accident

Justin Young, a former member of the football team, died Thursday in unincorporated Rich Township.

Chicago Heights Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Cook County.

8th Grader To Represent Matteson In South Cook Area Spelling Bee

Destiny Johnson, a student at O.W. Huth Middle School, won first place in School District 162's annual Spelling Bee for the third time.

Southland College Prep Speech Team Seniors Place In IHSA Finals

Bri’Yon Watts earned first in Dramatic Interpretation and Nyah Ware landed the runner-up slot in Impromptu Speaking.

Two Southland College Prep Speech Team Seniors Make IHSA Finals

Nyah Ware and Bri’Yon Watts will be heading to Peoria for the IHSA finals, taking place this Friday and Saturday.

Bloom Township High School: Basketball Cancelled Due To Weather

Rescheduling information will be shared when available.

Rich Township High School Earns Computer Science Diversity Award

The school won the award for having high female representation in the AP Computer Science Principles course, according to the district.

District 206 Parents: Complete Bloom Hybrid Instruction Survey

The survey is available in both English and Spanish for parents of local high school students.

Chicago Heights School Districts Get Coronavirus Relief Funding

See which school districts in Chicago Heights received COVID-19 relief funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

Rich Township Schools Distribute 900K Meals To Students In 2020

District 227 said the distribution process was completed in partnership with Southland College Prep and School Districts 159, 162 and 163.

Chicago Heights Student Takes Part In Intensive Business Seminar

Knox College's annual seminar introduces students like, Khadijah Clark of Chicago Heights, to the business world.

Former Chicago Bears Player To Host Marian Catholic's Fundraiser

Chris Zorich, former defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, is the emcee for Marian Catholic High School's 5th annual fundraising gala.

School Board Candidates In Chicago Heights, See Who Is Running

693 candidates filed to run for suburban Cook County school boards. See who is running in Chicago Heights school districts.

Dr. Donna Leak Named 2021 Illinois Superintendent Of The Year

Dr. Donna Leak, superintendent of Community Consolidated Schools District 168, was named the superintendent of 2021.

Educators for National Board Certification: Rich Township

District 227 announces 14 teachers on path to obtain their national certification.

Noonan Academy First Quarter Honor Roll

Noonan Academy would like to congratulate its first quarter honor roll student from Chicago Heights

Bloom Township High School District 206: Virtual Band Camp

Two of our students, Brandon Mitchell (Trail) and Nevaeh Haywood (Bloom) attended Jackson State’s virtual band camp this summer.

Season Launch Party At Governors State University Goes Virtual

The 25th anniversary of the Center of Performing Arts at the university is Oct. 10

Chicago Heights University Of Iowa Students Set Academic Record

College students from Chicago Heights are among those who set a new academic record at the University of Iowa.

The New Chicago Heights Middle School Opens Amid COVID-19

The new middle school has opened for its very first year, amid a global pandemic, with many new resources for students.

Bloom Trail Announces Advanced Placement Scholars From 2019-2020

The College Board announced the students who have earned recognition for their performance on AP exams.

Bloom Trail Announces Advanced Placement Scholars

Every fall the CollegeBoard reports the names of students who have earned recognition for their exemplary performance on AP exams.

Back To School Parade Comes To University Park

A parade will be shuffling through University Park Friday afternoon

District 206 Board Cancels Monday Meeting

The board will now meet Aug. 24.

Marian Catholic High School To Adopt 'Hybrid Model' This Fall

Half e-learning and half in-person instruction will be the new normal at Marian Catholic High School.

Bloom Township High School District 206 Shares Mental Health And Wellness Resources

"Our Bloom High and Bloom Trail School counselors, social works, student assistance coordinator and other staff are available."

School District 163 Awarded Grant For Faster Internet Service

Faster internet access is coming to Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 after a state grant was awarded.

Honoring The Class Of 2020 In Chicago Heights

Congratulations to all from Chicago Heights who have graduated this year.

45 Chicago Heights Students Make Honor Roll At Marian Catholic

Find a full list of Spartans from Chicago Heights who made the school's fourth quarter honor roll.

Free Meals For 18 And Under At Marian Catholic Throughout Summer

The Chicago Heights school and Country House Restaurant will participate in the Summer Food Service Program.

Bloom High School 2020 Virtual Graduation: Watch It Again

The names of all Bloom High School graduates were read during a virtual graduation ceremony.

District 206 Plans Virtual Graduation For May 24

"Sunday is a day for celebration for Bloom Township; join us virtually for online ceremonies."

High School District Updates Meal Distribution Schedule, Locations

"Our buses will be in these areas at these times to distribute packaged meals to our students."

Chicago Heights Summer School Online Programs

Bloom Township will be offering Online Summer School Programs for Bloom and Bloom Trail High School.

Marian Catholic Holds Virtual Graduation: Watch The Video

More than 200 seniors at Marian Catholic High School were recognized during an online ceremony Monday.

Marian Catholic Student Wins Metra Poster Contest

The rail safety design from Aaliyah Merrick was voted as the best among high school sophomores.

Chicago Heights Honors Graduates: Tell Us About The Class of 2020

Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.

High School Athletes Deliver Donated Snacks To Bloom Food Pantry

High school athletes from the city and suburbs raised money and collected more than 130,000 donated food items.

Marian Catholic High School Hiring Theology Teacher

The school is looking for someone with at least one year of theology teaching experience.