VIDEO: Maine East Fall Orchestra and Choral Concert

Video of the Maine East High School 2013 Fall Orchestra and Choral Concert.

Parents: Are Your Kids Safe at School?

Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Des Plaines Resident Studies Abroad at University of Evansville British Campus

Fifth Maine West High School Student Alleges Hazing

Des Plaines Ladies of the Elks Award Scholarships

Firing of Former Maine South, West Teacher Upheld

The District 207 school board reaffirmed its decision to fire a former teacher, who they say caused the district much damage.

Weird of the Week: Website Says Teachers Seeking Sugar Daddies

From the department of bizarre press releases: Seeking Arrangement.com claims 356 Chicago-area teachers are moonlighting as sugar babies to make up for low pay and out-of-pocket classroom expenses.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Local Dancers Perform at Breast Cancer Fundraiser

After celebrating their accomplishments in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, participants were treated to a dance number by area dancers in Des Plaines.

Singers Wanted

Experienced singers are invited to come learn more about the Northwest Choral Society at an event in Des Plaines this month.

School Preparations Underway for Des Plaines Students

Students in Des Plaines School District 62 will go back to school on August 26.

5 Back-to-School Sanity Saving Tips for Parents

Ways you can stay organized and save money as the back to school rush continues.

Back to School: Be Aware of New Illinois Vaccine Requirements

Do you agree with the new requirement that all Illinois students in grades 6-12 receive the Tdap vaccine?

College Attendance Rate Well Above National Average for D-207

A study shows that 82 percent Maine Township High School D207’s class of 2012 attending college. Largest number attend Oakton Community College.

Maine West Grad Raising Money for Movie About Bullying

Maine West 1992 graduate Carrie Certa is raising financing for a fictional film about bullying.

Des Plaines Woman to Help Plan Medical Facility in Dominican Republic

Shannon Osiecki will head to the Caribbean as part of a summer class offered by the University of Evansville.

Rivers Casino Donates $20,000 to Des Plaines School

Rivers Casino donated $20,000 to a Des Plaines Catholic school, the Daily Herald reported.

$96 Million Budget for Des Plaines District 62

District officials expect revenues and expenditures to be about equal this year, the Journal & Topics reports.

New Assistant Principal for Algonquin Middle School

Joanne Rosenzweig's role with the school begins immediately.

Harper College to Build New Parking Deck

The new parking structure will also house space for the physical plant department.

District 207 Spends $115,000 on Hazing Investigation

A Chicago-based law firm conducted the investigation regarding allegations that members of the Maine West boys soccer team were sexually assaulted.

New Principals Hired for District 62 Schools

Hazing Report: District 207 Staff Feeling "Overwhelmed"

A report released by Community Matters shows teachers aren't as available to monitor for bullying and hazing, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Top Seniors Honored at Maine East, South and West High Schools

Des Plaines-Area Students Named Honorable Mentions on Academic Team

Conor Kinasz of Des Plaines and John Daniel Depa of Niles were given the honor.

New Board Member for District 63

The East Maine Township School District 63 announced a replacement for John Jekot, the Journal & Topics reports.

Junior Achievement Brings "JA in a Day" to Des Plaines Cumberland School

VIDEO: Maine West High School Graduation

Anti-Hazing Forum Draws People From Georgia, Indiana

A community forum was held Wednesday on bullying and hazing in Maine Township.

Oakton Receives Grant Money For Nanotechnology Field

The community college has been awarded $374,279 to introduce students to the field.

660 Students Graduate From Oakton Community College

The school's annual commencement program took place May 14.

Burglary Suspect Flees, Fired Des Plaines Cop’s Hearing Results Received by City, More Top Stories

A roundup of the most-read stories from May 5 to May 11.

Graduation Schedules for Maine Township High School District 207

Dates and times for commencement ceremonies for Maine West High School, Maine East High School and Maine South High School students.

Lawyer: Hazing Report Missing Key Information

The attorney representing Maine West High School students in a hazing lawsuit stated a report from Maine Township High School District 207 does not address key issues.

Des Plaines Students Named National Merit Scholars

Two students were given the honor, the Daily Herald reports.

Hazing Investigator Reports D-207 Response Appropriate

An independent investigator hired by Maine Township High School District 207 to review hazing incidents and policies within the district reported his findings to the board of education.

District 207 Settles Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit

A $10,000 settlement has been made after Andrew Ladendorf filed a federal lawsuit against the district, the Chicago Tribune reports.