Maine South & Maine East National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced

3 students from Maine South and 1 from Maine East are among fewer than 1 percent of high school students who made the cut.

Maine South Student's Shoulders In Senior Photo Spark Sexism Debate

After a student was told her senior photo was unacceptable, she began a petition to stop the "over-sexualization of young women's bodies."

Park Ridge Student Awarded College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Maine South student named among winners of National Merit Scholarships Wednesday.

Mascot for Carpenter Elementary in Park Ridge reported stolen

The statue disappeared over the weekend

Maine South football wins state championship

The team defeated Loyola Academy of Wilmette

Park Ridge and Niles elementary and middle schools to have nurses

Registered nurses will be in all District 64 schools starting in the 2017-2018 school year.

Hillary Clinton’s Alma Mater Picks Hillary Clinton in Mock Election

But less than half of the students at Maine South High School voted for the Park Ridge native.

Graduation Rates Increase in Maine Township High School District 207

District 207 officials: "We've worked hard to build programs to help students recover credits."

Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools 2016: Maine South Named to List's Top 100

The Park Ridge school was one of 24 Illinois public schools that made the magazine's annual list.

District 207 Superintendent Earns $50K Bonus

The merit pay comes after an evaluation by the district's school board.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Norman Bridge Elementary School student wins Metra Safety

Norman Bridge Elementary School student wins Metra Safety Poster Contest

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Public University Presidents in Illinois

The Chronicle of Higher Education's total compensation data for fiscal year 2014.

Faculty recognized for teaching, service, leadership at Benedictine

Five faculty members were recently named recipients of the 2014-15 Benedictine University Faculty Awards.

U.S. News & World Report Names the 10 Best High Schools in Illinois

The 10 best Illinois high schools in 2015, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Regina Dominican Math Students Construct Prosthetic Legs

Most mathematics teachers can recall a time when a student asked, “When am I ever going to use this?”

Top 15 Illinois Colleges with the Best 'Added Values'

The best and worst "added value" colleges in Illinois based on mid-career earnings of a typical graduate.

3rd Grade Social

Join us for a taste of Friday Night Live fun designed for students in 3rd grade.

Top 20 'Most Challenging' High Schools in Illinois

Is your local high school considered one of the nation’s most challenging?

The Top 25 Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Illinois

SchoolDigger’s latest analysis ranks schools based on average standard test scores.

Gov. Rauner Attempts to Reduce End-of-Career Pension Spiking for Teachers, Administrators

A follow-up to a Daily Herald report about suburban school districts continuing to rack up serious penalties for pension spiking.

Regina Dominican Student Newspaper Wins Excellence in Writting Award

The Crown staff earned this awarded for publishing three stories that made the Best of SNO monthly award.

Regina Dominican Hosts Fine Arts Showcase

Regina Dominican will host its third annual Fine Arts Showcase on April 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Top 25 Highest-Paid School Superintendents in Illinois

How much did your district’s superintendent make last year?

Top 50 School Districts Paying the Most in Teacher, Administrator Salaries

See the total amount your local district spent on base salaries in 2014.