Who Won the Presidency? Local Schools Cast Votes

There was a clear winner as students cast votes in mock elections at schools in Park Ridge, Niles, Des Plaines and Morton Grove. They voted for Obama or Romney as a way to learn about U.S. government. See how your school voted, or participated.

District 219 in the News

Check out these recent achievements by students at Niles West and Niles North High School.

Mark Twain Students Parade To Senior Home

Students made the annual walk to The Park At Golf Mill, a residential complex for older adults, to put their Halloween costumes on display.

Niles West Falls to Palatine 69-42

The third-seeded Pirates battled, and won their spot into the second-round of the Class 8A playoffs with a victory against the Niles West Wolves at Chic Anderson Stadium.

D69 Halloween Ban Makes National News

Huffington Post Live gathers commenters from the local area and around the country to talk about District 69's decision to ban Halloween celebrations, candy, parades, etc. from its schools.

Niles West Plays Palatine in First Round Playoffs

The Palatine Pirates host the Niles West Wolves at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road on Saturday at 2 p.m.

One of Notre Dame's Founding Priests Dies

Rev. William Brinker, 93, started teaching at the Niles Catholic boy's high school in 1955, and stayed most of the time until 2007.

Skate Park Halted By District 69 Board

Board cites concern over location and safety in rejecting proposal; park district mulling options

Gay Rights, Murder, Meth: Maine South Stages Thought-Provoking Play

'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later' examines the psychological role of denial in the murder of Matthew Shepherd because he was gay; director John Muszynski says students were open to playing people far different than themselves.

Golf D-67 Explains Referendum at Open House

District 67 made cuts after March referendum failed; the Niles- Morton Grove district is asking for less money now. Voters must decide if they want to pay more in property taxes to improve programs and the buildings in the district.

Maine D207 To Vote on $5M of Building Upkeep

The district unveiled a 10-year plan with a $62 million price tag; most of it is roof work, new lighting, tuckpointing, mechanical work to keep the Maine East, South and West buildings going. Some are 80 years old.

After Canceling Halloween, District Could Change Stance

D-69 shocked many parents this week by canceling all Halloween costumes, parades, parties and candy for students. But the superintendent says while the decision stands for now, he will listen to feedback.

Maine D-207 Students Outperform State, Nation on ACT Exam

Class of 2012 students at Maine East High School struggled a little, but still outperformed the state and nation on the ACT . Maine West and South scored higher in certain subjects.

D-207 Sees More Black, Hispanic, Low-Income Students

Changes are most pronounced at Maine East, but all three high schools--including Maine West and South--follow the trend. Overall enrollment is down slightly.

The Latest and Greatest in Children's Books

Niles Garden Club: Preparing the Garden for Winter

Anti-Islamic Film Gets Reaction From Niles West Kids

As protests rage around the world, a junior wrote up a thoughtful reaction to what troubled her upon seeing this video; other students commented.

Group Healing Event with John Newton

Money Smart 4-Week Series

Property Tax Appeal Event

Why 2 Board Members Said No To Teacher Contract in Park Ridge-Niles D64

The board approved the teachers' contract, which gives average 3.6% raises over four years, but some trustees said that was too much during a recession. Also, one pointed to $14 million in immediate building needs for mold control, etc.

Notre Dame College Prep Open House #2

Notre Dame College Prep Open House #1

World Languages Celebration

Understanding Prescription Benefit Plan Options

Book Talk: Start a Series

Preserving the Harvest

Book Discussion: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Collecting: Jewelry, Coins and Precious Metals

Teen Library Council @ MGPL

FREE Training for Condo/Homeowner Association Members

Estate Planning - Myth Versus Fact

Medicare Part D and the Affordable Care Act

LILLIAN AND LARRY GOODMAN DRUG PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS CEREMONY - Free CEUs!

Maine South Restricts Middle Schoolers From Football Games

Middle Schoolers not ready for some football? After experiencing trouble from kids under high school age, Maine South bars them from attending games without an adult.

The 2013 Chicago Flower and Garden Show

D-64 to Vote on Budget

Tentative plan does not take new labor contracts into account.

D64 Board, Teachers Reach Contract Agreement

The new contract in Park Ridge-Niles Elementary District 64 lasts for four years, gives teachers a 2.0 percent raise each year.

Update: Never Any Safety Concerns In School Incident

A neighbor's friendly concern that students not run into the street to retrieve a ball was apparently misinterpreted by young students. Their imaginations may have run wild.

Wills, Trusts & Probate