A secular, college-prep microschool through grade 12

Prairie Paideia, NFP

A secular, diverse, college prep, alternative learning community focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity for students elementary through high school (full-time, part-time or hybrid). We emphasize critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills across all levels. We have three levels of mixed-aged small cohorts that allow for differentiation that ensures all students are stretched without being stressed. We are college-prep without college pressure. Students are placed by ability vs. age and we are low-tech, but not no-tech. Our students use real books and writing utensils. Bullying is not tolerated here and we have a longstanding community culture of respect and encouragement among students and adults. Classes are taught in an eclectic combination of styles that includes themed, project-based, Modeling Instruction drawn from various pedagogies. We offer Advanced Placement (many project-based) and dual-enrollment. Let's talk about how to change your child's trajectory.

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Naperville

Illinois

A secular, diverse, college prep, alternative learning community focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity for...

Uncharted Wheaton sits in Danada Square West near Naperville

Uncharted

Uncharted Wheaton sits in Danada Square West near Naperville Road and Butterfield Road, just a quick stop for shoppers coming from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville and North Naperville. Inside you’ll find trend-forward fashion, unique gifts, home accents, plushies, accessories and everyday favorites. It’s the kind of store where shopping for birthdays, teachers, friends, family, and yourself feels easy, fun and full of little discoveries. Shop customer favorites, like the trending NeeDoh (and many other squishy brands), Strawflower, Touchland and Bogg Bag. You’ll also find plush and gift favorites like Jellycat and Douglas, fashion and accessory faves like mia &amp; tess, Vera Bradley, Kendra Scott, Stories Unknown and Uncharted Threads, spa must-haves like Marin and Supergoop!, and Dream Collective pjs, everyday favorites like Owala and Life is Good, and home and gifting finds from Legacy &amp; Main, Natural Life and Hallmark. Find us at 116 Danada Square West, Wheaton, IL 60189 — in the Danada Square West center off Naperville Road. Join Uncharted Rewards: new members get 30% off one regular-price item.

Wheaton

Uncharted Wheaton sits in Danada Square West near Naperville Road and Butterfield Road, just a quick stop for shoppers coming from Wheaton, Glen...

RowCal - Arlington Heights

Our mission is simple: make HOA management easier, more transparent, and more human—for boards, homeowners, and neighborhoods across the country. We believe strong communities start with clear communication, dependable service, and tools that help everyone stay connected. We combine local expertise with national resources, giving every community the best of both worlds. Our local teams understand the unique needs of each neighborhood, while our broader network provides the systems, technology, and experience to support communities of every size.

Cook County

Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

Our mission is simple: make HOA management easier, more transparent, and more human—for boards, homeowners, and neighborhoods across the country....

St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines

he cats we care for at St. Sophia’s come from many different places. The majority of the cats we help are those that are helpless, who have not experienced love or a home, stray, abused, and neglected cats. Primarily we work with high-volume/high-kill animal controls to save cats from needless euthanasia. Our largest partner is Chicago Animal Care and Control. Other ACs we partner with are Aurora, Joliet Township, DuPage, Herrin, Marion, Quincy, Tilton, Union, Jasper, and Whiting. St. Sophia’s also works with local Trap-Neuter-Return organizations. Trap-Neuter-Return (also known as TNR) is a method of humanely trapping unaltered feral cats, neutering them, and releasing them back to the same environment where they were originally found. TNR is promoted by proponents as a humane and more effective alternative for managing and reducing feral cat populations (compared to euthanasia). While most cats trapped are completely feral (wild, without any domestic socialization), some cats—often kittens, or even adults that have been well cared-for outdoors—can, and have, become socialized and adoptable. TNR organizations aren’t equipped to handle the “friendlies” that come in, so we step in to assist those cats looking for homes. Lastly, some of our cats are direct owner surrenders. Sometimes circumstances have it that people are unable to care for their cats due to moving, eviction, financial issues, death, allergies, etc. We accept these cats in when we have space and maintain a waiting list of those who need assistance. If you ever find yourself in this type of position, please read our surrender policies to see how we can help.

he cats we care for at St. Sophia’s come from many different places. The majority of the cats we help are those that are helpless, who have not...

Children MUST register for this camp! REGISTER HERE: <a href="http://www.airtastic.com/camps.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.airtastic.com/camps.html</a> During this 4 day camp different styles of jazz, ballet and hip hop will be explored over this four day camp. You will learn short dances to perform for Mom and Dad on Thursday. Snacks and inflatable fun included

Children MUST register for this camp!

REGISTER HERE: <a href="http://www.airtastic.com/camps.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.airtastic.com/camps.html</a>

During this 4 day camp different styles of jazz, ballet and hip hop will be explored over this four day camp. You will learn short dances to perform for Mom and Dad on Thursday. Snacks and inflatable fun included

Dance Camp

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Lisle

Downers Grove

Oak Brook

Woodridge

David Giuliani

Elmhurst

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Darien

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Batavia

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