Hinsdale South Chronic Absenteeism Declines

The school is using a new way to get the word to parents, the principal said.

Darien-Area District Under Federal Investigation

The feds are looking at "sexual orientation and gender ideology." They did not define the term.

Divided Hinsdale D86 Board Keeps Leader; Dissenters Allege Micromanagement

The board's "deeply unhappy" foes have "axes to grind," a board member said. Members debated the community's feedback.

Hinsdale South Senior Selected as Illinois Delegate to Prestigious National Youth Science Camp

One of just two students chosen statewide, Joseph will join the nation’s top young minds this summer for an elite STEAM program

8 Teacher Layoffs At Hinsdale Central, South

The district could expect more of the same next year, a board member said.

Hinsdale D86 Taps Top Technology Official, Who Will Make $180K

The position will go vacant for two months before the new official starts.

Hinsdale D86 Fight With Law Firm Escalates

The school board decided to step up its litigation with the Chicago firm.

Hinsdale South Vespa Yearbook Selected for Inclusion in Varsity Yearbook's Portfolio

Student journalists earn national acclaim for their creativity, dedication and excellence in yearbook production

Central, South No-Homework Policies Ending

As for text retakes, classes are nearing "academic fraud" in certain situations, an official said.

A Choice For Hinsdale Central Students, Not South's

It's easy for Central students to transfer to South, but not the other way around.

'Affluent' Central Gets What South Does Not: Watchdog

The watchdog suggested a "bigoted notion" drives the district's decisions.

Hinsdale D86 Replaces Firm That Designed $140M In Projects

The former architectural firm was paid nearly $10 million for its work over six years. Problems occurred with the pools.

Social Media 'Misinformation' About Hinsdale D86 Noted

Board members said there's a better way to communicate with them than through social media.

Hinsdale D86 Pauses Possible Nvidia Partnership Amid Criticism

A resident denounced the district's AI effort. An official defended it.

Darien Native Earns Medical Degree, Starts Residency at Rush

Glisan is a 2017 graduate of Hinsdale South High School, where she was a nationally recognized award winner in Spanish.

South-Central Inequality Continues: District 86's Latest Data

South students are twice as likely to experience scheduling conflicts, according to the district's numbers.

Comments On Hinsdale D86 Board Largely Negative, Often Mentioning Micromanagement

The board is ignoring the survey results from the superintendent search firm, a resident said.

Release Students Early? Hinsdale D86 Official Questions Practice

Central and South release students early on 28 Wednesdays. Many students and parents prefer a late start model, a board member said.

Cass District 63 Hires New Superintendent

He comes from a local high school district. He also served in a tiny Illinois town.

Teacher Absenteeism Falls In Darien Districts

The local rates are below the state average, according to a report.

Top 15 Salaries In Darien's Cass D63

The highest-paid teacher was fourth on the compensation list.

Top 20 Center Cass Salaries Among Teachers, Administrators

The highest-paid teacher was seventh on the district's compensation list.

South's Orchestra Courses On Chopping Block

A resident protested, saying students are denied based on where they live.

Darien D61's Top Paid Teachers, Administrators

Five teachers were among the 10 highest-paid employees in the district.

'Humble Pie' On Data Issues For Hinsdale D86: Official

The district relied on residents' records requests to piece together course disparity issues.

Hinsdale D86 Board Disagrees Over Recruitment Strategy

Some members question whether the board should fill the second-in-command position.

Darien D61 Victim Of Phishing Scam: Official

The district said it is working with Google to solve the problem.

No More Manipulating Data: Hinsdale D86 Official

That can be a "final gift" from the retiring superintendent, the board president said.

Hinsdale D86 Needs Better Media Relations: Official

A board member says he dislikes seeing stories go without a response.

Hinsdale South Teacher Too Chummy With Students: District

He confided in students about his romantic life and let them wear his jacket, according to a report.

Hinsdale South Teacher Reprimanded By School Board

The board unanimously voted for a "notice to remedy" for the teacher.

Hinsdale South Pool Opening Delayed

The Central pool opened late last year. South disclosed what led to the delay.

Hinsdale South Leadership Rated Highly

"You knocked it out of the park," a board member told the principal.

South Teacher Lets Students Manage $50K Of His Money

The teacher received a top award from a countywide group. So did another South employee.

Union To Hinsdale D86: Treat Us As Essential

"I feel like we are on the lower spectrum" in the district's eyes, a union steward said.

Hinsdale D86 'Misgivings' On Band Exception

The superintendent gave reasons against extending the exemption for marching band students.

End 'Circus,' Hinsdale D86 Board Told

Residents asked the board to elect a new president, citing issues over the last couple of years.

Allegations 'Incomprehensible': Hinsdale D86 Official

A board member said "bridge-building" was extended to a former board member.

Hinsdale South Student Who Died Named

"We want to acknowledge the deep sorrow felt across our school communities," the district said.

Hinsdale South Student Dies, Principal Announces

The school extended its "heartfelt condolences" to the family.