Two All-State crew members break a leg at annual Theatrefest

From the wings to the All-State stage: Two local students represent District 230 in the 50th anniversary statewide production.

Palos-Area Schools Announce E-Learning Friday Ahead Of Extreme Cold: UPDATED 1X

School districts are announcing e-learning and closures for Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of the extreme cold.

Palos South Cardinal Cheer Takes Top Spot at 2026 Middle School Matchup

The Palos South Middle School Cardinal Cheer Team notched a first-place win in the 2026 Middle School Matchup cheer competition in Lemont.

​Palos South Cardinal Cheer Takes Top Spot at 2026 Middle School Matchup

This is the team's very first finish in the top spot.

Moraine Valley Community College Offers FAFSA Financial Aid Workshops For Spring Semester

Moraine Valley will offer FAFSA financial aid workshops, every hour on the hour, Tuesdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 10

Palos South Girls 6th/7th Basketball Finishes 2nd in SWIC Conference

​Sixth- and Seventh-grade Teams Places 3rd in the post season tournament

Palos East Student Council Assemble Treat Bags for Ronald McDonald House

The students assembled the donations as part of their pre-holiday community service project.

Palos South Boys Volleyball Teams Top Post-Season Tournament

The 8th grade Cardinals finish season tied for the top spot in SWIC Conference

Stagg’s Augustyniak named 2025 South Cook Assistant Principal of the Year

Instructional leader accelerates learning for Chargers

North Palos 117 Schools Shine with Top State Recognition

The school district celebrates its 2024-2025 data.

​Palos 118 Students Take Home Awards at 2025 Young Inventor Challenge

Fourth-grade students in the Accelerated Learning Program at Palos East & West Elementary won awards in 5 categories.

Stagg High School Opens New Wellness Room to Support Student Well-being

Hands-on enrichment activities and self-care tools empower students to thrive inside and outside the classroom

Saint Xavier University To Offer Automatic Admission To Trinity Christian College Students

Saint Xavier University and Trinity Christian College form partnership to streamline student transfers in wake of Trinity's closure.

Former Shepard Astro Casey Adcock Selected As Member Of Albion College Swim Team

This is the first season the Palos Heights student will distance events and individual medley for the Albion College Britons.

College Board Votes To Close Trinity Christian College, Citing Declining Enrollment, Financial Losses

Economic and cultural challenges impacted Trinity’s ability to continue providing a transformative, affordable Christian education.

Palos 118 Educational Foundation Fundraiser Nets Over $5K for School Media Centers

To date the Foundation has raised over $678,000 for Palos 118 schools.

Palos School District 118 Hosting Senior Holiday Breakfast Dec. 5

The event is free for seniors living within the Palos School District 118 boundaries.

Glen Oaks Elementary Hosts Blue Ribbon Celebration

School Accepts its 3rd Blue Ribbon Designation

Shepard High School French Teacher Kelly Karstrand Named 'Foreign Language Teacher Of The Year'

Shepard French teacher Kelly Karstrand has been named the Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Palos South Girls Cross Country Takes 3rd in SWIC Conference

The team finished in third place in the conference and first place in the 2-mile open race against 12 teams.

Palos South Middle School Boys Cross Country Tops SWIC Conference

Eighth grader Colin O'Leary took first place overall, and sixth grader Matthew Budzak came in first in the open race.

Innovative Stagg High School Addition Earns Spot in Prestigious Exhibition

Stagg Project to be Showcased at 2025 Joint Annual Conference

CHSD 230 Seeks Applicants To Fill Board Vacancy

The CHSD Board of Education will accept applications from district residents through Oct. 8.

District 230 Seeks To Fill School Board Vacancy

Apply by October 10 for the opportunity to serve on District 230’s School Board.

Honoring Those Who Inspire: Legacy Hall to Welcome Eight New Inductees

Alumni return to their alma maters to share lessons learned

Palos 118 Preschool Program Recognized by IL State Board of Education

The recognition comes from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development.

Stagg junior goes to Washington: Quwiyya Folaji advocates for safer schools with Sandy Hook Promise

Charger using her voice to advocate for violence prevention nationwide

Moraine Valley Dips Into South Suburban Talent Pool To Cast The Mel Brooks Musical 'Young Frankenstein'

Moraine Valley invites community members of all backgrounds and ages to audition for the Mel Brooks musical 'Young Frankenstein,' Sept. 8.

Administrators Stepping Into New Leadership Roles at Palos School District 118

Palos School District 118 will kick off their 2025-26 school year on August 20 with four administrators taking on new leadership roles.

Back To School: Palos Heights School Dist. 128 Calendar 2025-2026

The first day of school for K-8 students is Aug. 20 at D128 schools, including Indian Hill, Navajo, Chippewa and Independence.

Back To School: Palos Consolidated SD 118 School Calendar for 2025-26

Grades 1-8 start school Aug. 20, with preschool and kindergarten starting Aug. 21 at Palos Consolidated School Dist. 118 schools.

Back To School: Alan B. Shepard High School 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Freshmen students report Aug. 12 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 13 at Shepard High School. Frosh report Aug. 12

Moraine Valley Unveils New Crime Lab And Criminal Investigation Course Starting In Fall

The new crime lab is in conjunction with a new criminal investigation course now offered in the fall 2025-2026 semester at Moraine Valley.

North Palos School District 117 Hiring Lunch/Recess Supervisors

Apply today at www.npd117.net

Score Big, Give Back: District 230 Foundation Marks 20 Years with Auction for a Cause

Bid on 20 spectacular items that benefit our Eagles, Chargers, and T-Bolts

District 230 names new Student Representatives to the Board

Student voice is ever-present at District 230

Little Feet, Big Hearts

Stagg’s Summer Classic Track Meet Races Toward Fun, Family & A Cause

Palos 118 Foundation Donates $30,000 for New Classroom Displays

The donation will be used for the purchase and installation of new 70-inch interactive displays at Palos South Middle School.

Registration Open For Fall 2025 Semester, Over 140 Degrees And Certificates Offered At Moraine Valley

Registration is now underway for credit and non-credit classes at Moraine Valley Community College. Classes start Aug. 18.

Stagg Band and Choir Tour Oahu with Purpose

Chargers Hit All the Right Notes in Hawaii