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Students from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights exit the building after their first day back at the school, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Just as schools begin to reopen, many are closing again as COVID-19 surges: ‘It’s almost an impossible situation’

October 20, 2020 at 9:26 a.m.

It took more than six months and countless hours for New Trier High School officials to develop and execute an elaborate plan to bring students back into the classroom safely...

A teacher's desk at Byrne Elementary in Chicago in 2018. Teacher retirement rates jumped over the summer.

As COVID-19 surges, so do Illinois teacher retirements; number has jumped almost 50% over last year

October 19, 2020 at 6:22 p.m.

A dramatic increase in Illinois teachers retiring in recent months is likely linked to educators stepping away from the classroom because of COVID-19 health and safety concerns, state officials said...

Amid spike of COVID-19 cases, Wilmette officials urge residents to take precautions

October 19, 2020 at 3:35 p.m.

Amid a spike of COVID-19 cases across Illinois and the highest single-day record in the village, officials in Wilmette are warning residents to take precautions and remain vigilant. The Illinois...

New Trier High School students arrive for the first class of in-person learning in Northfield on Oct. 6, 2020. Most in-person instruction at the school has since been pushed back, and remote learning will remain in place for the week of Oct. 19.

Surge of COVID-19 cases across the state prompts New Trier High School to again postpone anticipated return to campus

October 19, 2020 at 12:55 p.m.

Officials at New Trier High School are postponing an anticipated return to campus citing the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Illinois. After reopening for just one week, the high...

Winnetka Park District land swap will lead to expanded public beachfront

October 16, 2020 at 12:46 p.m.

An expanded public beachfront will soon be coming to Winnetka, after the Park District's recent acquisition of a swath of lakeshore private property near Elder Lane and Centennial Beach. Officials...

Avoca strings students reunite to perform with musicians across the world

October 13, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

For Avoca School District 37 orchestra teacher Mary Rudzinski, directing her student musicians in a social-distanced, outdoor performance last weekend in Wilmette served as a long-awaited reunion. "I have only...

New Trier High School students return to school on Oct. 6, 2020.

New Trier High School halts in-person instruction due to spike in regional COVID-19 cases

October 13, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.

Just one week after welcoming some students back to New Trier High School, a spike in COVID-19 cases in suburban Chicago this week has prompted officials to put a pause...

Products on display at the Sunnyside dispensary, by Cresco Labs, in Schaumburg on Aug. 6, 2020.

Wilmette voters will have chance to share their views on recreational marijuana sales on Election Day

October 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Wilmette officials say an anticipated robust voter turnout for the Nov. 3 presidential election will also help gauge residents' opinions on the prospect of recreational cannabis shops opening up in...

Wilmette firefighters rescue kite surfer from Lake Michigan

October 12, 2020 at 3:09 p.m.

A kite surfer who found himself in distress while out on choppy Lake Michigan waters Monday morning was rescued by Wilmette firefighters, authorities said. The fire department received a 911...

Cicero teachers criticize plan to bring them back into schools to deliver remote lessons in empty classrooms

October 9, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

A decision to reopen Cicero District 99 school buildings so educators can deliver remote lessons from their classrooms is potentially dangerous, especially as the city's COVID-19 positivity rate remains in...

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