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Lincolnwood District 74 recognized as ‘Distinguished District’ by Project Lead the Way

May 23, 2019 at 1:22 p.m.

For the second year in a row, Lincolnwood School District 74 and its STEM programming has garnered the recognition of Project Lead the Way, a nonprofit organization that, according to...

River Forest library’s lobby renovation plans moving forward again after temporary pause

May 13, 2019 at 3:06 p.m.

Plans to renovate the lobby of the River Forest Public Library are moving forward again, officials said, after they were temporarily halted when previous bids came in significantly over what...

James Giles School in Norridge Elementary District 80.

Final results in Norridge District 80 race waiting for write-in vote count

May 9, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

A week after the school district elections, it remains unclear who won a write-in spot for the Norridge Elementary District 80 Board. Three candidates were listed on the ballot for...

During Lent, some eatieries focused on fish

May 10, 2019 at 11:56 p.m.

With Lent now underway — a season that calls for sacrifice and meatless Fridays for many — some local restaurants are serving up appropriate options. As such, there are several...

Reesheda Graham-Washington moderates a listening session, held March 21 at Brooks Middle School in Oak Park.

‘We want to focus on this word’: Oak Park District 97 hosts session addressing race relations

May 8, 2019 at 12:38 p.m.

Oak Park business owner Reesheda Graham-Washington on March 21 led a listening session at Brooks Middle School, aimed at addressing “the N-word” and its use in schools. The session came...

Morton Grove Community Artists Performance aims to ‘identify the hidden artistic gem in our community’

May 9, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

The Morton Grove Community Relations Commission, in collaboration with Identity Performing Arts, is seeking entrants for the biannual Morton Grove Community Artists Performance, set for April 13. New to the...

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, left, addressed the crowd at a consumer protection and faud prevention forum held March 23, 2019 at the Glenview Public Library in Glenview.

Schneider and Schakowsky joined by federal agency, Better Business Bureau reps at fraud awareness forum

March 25, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

U.S. representatives Brad Schneider and Jan Schakowsky teamed up to host a consumer protection and fraud prevention workshop Saturday, aimed at helping constituents deal with fraud and other scams. The...

New incubator course would let Ridgewood High School students kick start businesses

May 9, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

Whether it’s sink or swim, Ridgewood High School students who are interested in business courses will get the chance to cap off their studies next year by making a pitch...

Dave Blondell, a deputy fire chief for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, gives a presentation regarding pathways to careers in public safety.

Ridgewood High School may expand Pathways career program to health care, education

May 9, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

Ridgewood High School District 234 plans to take a close look at its career pathways to expand on efforts to help students navigate their post-graduation options. “For being a small...

Chicago Public School social worker Louis Ingratta leads a session at the career expo.

Ridgewood High School students explore interests during inaugural career expo

May 9, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

More than 20 professionals in various fields, including law enforcement, special education and real estate, were showcased March 6 during a career expo at Ridgewood High School in Norridge. The...

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