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Three Southland schools among 17 in state to earn national Blue Ribbon awards

September 21, 2022 at 3:12 p.m.

There were celebrations at three south and southwest suburban schools late last week after staff and students learned they were among 17 Illinois schools awarded the National Blue Ribbon award....

Oak Lawn teacher pursuing insight into segregation to bring back to Chicago history course

September 20, 2022 at 5:32 p.m.

A Chicago history A class on Chicago history has been a hit at Oak Lawn Community High School since it was started 15 years ago, but one element of that...

A police officer patrols the hallway of a school in Naperville in this file photo. Area schools are partnering with police departments in an effort to coordinate prevention and response to potential violence situations as school shootings become more prevalent. "Unfortunately they're coming to the forefront," said Palos Heights police Deputy Chief William Czajkowski. "These active shooter situations are so unpredictable and can evolve quickly."

Along with traditional subjects, students are learning how to respond to potential gun violence

September 14, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.

Back to school preparations for students, parents and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School this year included the usual meet-and-greet night, information on classes and extracurricular activities. But there...

People walk among hundreds of flags set up in a Field of Honor on Saturday at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Each of the flags represented someone who served or still is serving in the U.S. armed forces, and so many of the flags were sponsored that the event had to be moved to a larger venue.

Hundreds of flags adorn Moraine Valley Community College for Field of Honor ceremony

September 13, 2022 at 5:43 p.m.

The rows of American flags blowing in the breeze evoked a sense of gratitude among many who attended a recent Field of Honor ceremony in Palos Hills that honored hundreds...

Evergreen Park high school earns statewide honor from arts group

September 6, 2022 at 12:22 p.m.

Art teachers at Evergreen Park Community High School have a knack for helping even newbie artists meld their skill and creativity. "In the beginning I didn't really have a lot...

Richards band director combining Chicago Marathon effort with fundraising for kids with cancer

September 1, 2022 at 4:36 p.m.

It came as no surprise to students at Richards High School that their popular band director, who they say goes out of his way to help them, is running the...

Mayors in Frankfort, Evergreen Park, Richton Park telling residents to move it as part of fitness campaign

August 31, 2022 at 5:11 p.m.

Being a mayor can be a stressful job, and for Frankfort's Keith Ogle, it helps to walk it off. He's sharing that message with residents by joining a host of...

After a special summer of firsts, Bloom’s band becoming a ‘family’

August 29, 2022 at 4:35 p.m.

It was one of the busiest summer breaks in the history of the Bloom Township High School band. A group of about 90 young musicians from Bloom in Chicago Heights...

Richards digital media team earns New York City screening of videos they created

August 23, 2022 at 2:21 p.m.

Digital media students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn recently learned their passion for broadcast news and features paid off, landing them a screening at the All American High...

Homewood teen earns scholarship for ‘fascinating, historical’ trip to Israel

August 16, 2022 at 12:13 p.m.

A recent trip to Israel gave Josh Jury and several dozen other young adults a chance to see some breathtaking sites and get a better sense of their Jewish identity....

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