District 206's classes start Aug. 19 for freshmen and Aug. 20 for all other students. What you need to know to get your kids back to school.
Kids who read eight books by August 19 can celebrate with a pizza party hosted by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson.
Your students may have plenty of excuses for poor scores at Bloom or Bloom Trail. But "it's too hot" shouldn't be one of them.
Stanford-bound Cahron Cross and coordinator Sarah Hein teach students how to transfer into top schools Aug. 29.
Prairie State grad Cahron Cross of Homewood said yes to whatever came his way. His way now leads him to Stanford University in the fall.
There will be raffles, face painting and free school supplies at the Chicago Heights Park District's Back To School Extravaganza.
Bloom Trail High School in Steger announced registration dates and requirements for later in July.
About 140 Dist. 206 students earned a college degree or certificate or took college courses — all while earning a high school diploma.
Full rides. College credit. Coveted universities. Dist. 206's seniors had plenty to brag about this year. See how your school compares.
Marian Catholic makes history with two valedictorians this year. They also named 2019's Top 11 because grades were so close.
Marian hosted a Special Olympics event last week for the youngest athletes to help them prepare for traditional games when they get older.
Dist. 206's school board hired Kenyatta Starks, who had been on a Chicago Public Schools do not hire list, to lead Bloom High School.
The Bloom PE students participated in the U.S. High School Army Challenge last week, making pull-ups look as easy as pie.
Marian's Daniel O'Shea of Munster joins the two-tenths of 1 percent of students who earn the top score of 36 on the ACT exam.
Register now for GSU's STEAM Camp, a science, technology, engineering, arts and math camp for middle- and high-school students.
Five students from Chicago Heights received academic medals at Marian Catholic High School's Academic Excellence Awards Breakfast last week
Aiyana Ross of Chicago Heights has been awarded the Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Education. She plans to become a teacher.
Marian released the names of students from Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights who made honor roll. Is your student on the list?
Bloom's director wanted to do GREASE this year, but couldn't afford it. Supporters are raising funds to help the theater students' program.
Bloom's theater group presents Aladdin Jr. this weekend and with five performances, you should be able to find one that fits your schedule.
Prairie State College is offering full scholarships to as many as three qualifying high school students who want to attend in the fall.
A few members of Bloom High school Class of 2019 will receive a scholarship to help with college/trade school
Mayors protested Prairie State's tuition increase proposal, so the college will hold a budget workshop to explain its financial needs.
Prairie State is looking to increase tuition and fees by $4 per credit hour and seven south suburban mayors are saying enough is enough.
Professional wrestling champions and legends will compete in 10 matches in March to raise money for scholarships to Marian.
Chicago Heights Firefighter Zak McGathey has been helping Bloom students learn about fitness and firefighting. How cool is that?
Winter blahs didn't get these Marian students down as they worked their way to honor roll in the second quareter.
The Blazing Trojans boys basketball team is the number one seed in the Eisenhower Sectional of Class 4A. Check out this video clip.
Monserrat Lara earned the Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart Commitment to Service Award.
Ayala Bolds will also attend professional development workshops that provide world-class training in cross-cultural exploration.
Weekly drawings will be on Thursday nights at Carlo Lorenzetti’s Restaurant & Lounge in Chicago Heights.
Four performances of "Elf Jr." are planned by Bloom High School drama from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.
The district leadership and students provided food to families in need.
The Bloom Township High School marching band will be entry No. 71 in the Uncle Dan's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago.
See the students who were on the 1st Quarter Honor Roll at Marian Catholic High School.
Some students and staff members at T.F. North High School in Calumet City voted early after a "parade to the polls."
Viewers of ABC-7 Chicago said Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights had the best "Friday Flyover" event of the year.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Workman Auditorium.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Marist High School student Nick Brown is one of two seniors named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.