Lincoln School Recognized as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School

Announcement and Celebration of Lincoln School's Special Recognition

Board Of Education Approves Pool Contracts, Funding Structure

Legat Architects has been hired to design the two-story, 49,800-square-foot aquatic center.

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

Lincoln Elementary Named 2015 National Blue Ribbon School

The Lincoln School will be represented at a recognition ceremony in Washington D.C.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

OPRF Board of Education Responds to Discrimination Complaint

The Office of Civil Rights ruled that voluntary affinity groups are permissible but cannot be exclusive.

OPRFHS Names New Head Boys Lacrosse Coach

Rocco Chierici has coached for 15 seasons in the Huskies lacrosse program at various levels.

Top 30 Illinois Colleges with the Highest Violent Crime Rates

A list of large and mid-sized colleges in Illinois with the most violent crime.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

University Band of Concordia-Chicago to Perform Annual Family Concert

The performance will take place Sept. 25, and admission is free.

250 Concordia-Chicago Freshmen Participate in Service Day

The event connected student volunteers with organizations and agencies throughout the Chicago area.

Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Alex Ziegler of Berwyn

'Alex is a dedicated individual who is motivated to make the most of his talents.'

OPRFHS Honors 2016 National Merit Semifinalists

Twenty-two seniors qualify to compete for scholarships.

WalletHub Ranks the Top Community Colleges in Illinois

Thirty-one community colleges in Illinois were included in WalletHub's nationwide analysis.

Grads from These Illinois Colleges are Making the Most Money

Top 10 colleges in Illinois whose graduates have the highest mid-career median incomes.

Forbes Ranks the Best Colleges in Illinois for 2015

Seventeen of the highest-ranked Illinois colleges in 2015, according to Forbes.

D90 Friendship Bench Dedicated to Janet Cunningham

More than 60 people attended the bench dedication at Willard School.

Top 10 Public and Private Colleges with the Highest Graduation Rates

A look at which Illinois schools have the highest four-year graduation rates.

University of Illinois' Financial Ineptitude on Full Display

“Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.”

100 Best Private High Schools in the Chicago Area

Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes institutions in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Downers Grove, Evanston and other suburbs.

Suburban School Districts in Crosshairs with New School Funding, Pension Revamp

State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, says the bill is ‘another attempt by Chicago politicians to pick the pockets of suburbanites.’

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Cook County

Registering your child for school? You'll need a birth certificate.

Best Teachers: Top 50 School Districts in Suburban Chicago

Did the teachers in your district make the list?

Roosevelt School's Parking, Traffic, and Drop-off/Pick-up Configurations Modified

Roosevelt School's Parking and Traffic Changes Prioritize Student Safety

Suzie Hackmiller Resigns as Principal from Holmes School

John McCauley will serve as the interim principal for Holmes School.

What Percent of the Illinois State Lottery's Total Revenue Goes to School Funding?

See the Illinois Lottery’s total revenue, expenses and the amount transferred to K-12 public schools since 2006.

Schools in Illinois with the Biggest Tuition Increases for the 2015-16 Academic Year

If you’re a prospective college student or the parent of one, you'll want to know which universities are hiking tuition and by how much.

Superintendent paid himself $78,000 too much

Riverside School board: Grand jury investigating financial irregularities

District 90 Receives Certificate of Excellence for Financial Reporting

District 90 receives award prestigious award

Tickets Available for CAST Summer Productions

Tickets are currently available for the CAST summer productions of “Crazy for You” (July 17 to 19) and “Grapes of Wrath” (July 16 to 18).

Colleges of Distinction rank Concordia University for fifth straight year

River Forest school lauded for enriching students through innovative learning opportunities.

Oak Park High School Student to Study Chinese in China on Scholarship

Bianca Beteta will receive formal instruction and informal language practice in an immersion environment.

Concordia-Chicago and MEMSPA Enter Doctoral Program Partnership

The first cohort of students is expected to begin their degree program in the fall of 2015.

Rauner signs off on school funding, but will it break the budget stalemate?

This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.

District 200 School Board Moving Toward Merit-Based Pay

The new system for the superintendent, administrators and other nonunion employees will be phased in during the next two years.

Concordia University Chicago's Academic Accreditation Continued

A Higher Learning Commission team visited Concordia-Chicago in 2014 to conduct a Quality Assurance Check-Up Visit.

Oak Park student wins Metra Safety Poster Contest

Oak Park student wins Metra Safety Poster Contest

District 90's July Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled

New Date for D90's Board of Education Meeting

District 97 Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2015-16 School Year

Information from District 97 about the process for registering kindergarten and new students for the 2015-16 school year.

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