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Oakton Community College, Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Skokie.

Oakton Community College plans to offer mix of online and in-person courses this fall, introduces new certificate programs

July 19, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

This fall Oakton Community College plans to increase courses offered in person and add certificates in manufacturing, audio, video, public safety, forensics and imports-exports. About 50% of the courses that...

Bruce Sewick of Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center talks with client Elizabeth Viola about her job situation in this file photo. Sewick and other mental health providers say they're getting many inquiries, in the wake of the pandemic, from people interested in mental health and addictions treatment.

‘Biggest demand in 46 years’ for addictions, anxiety, depression treatment; local therapists stepping up

June 17, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

Counseling centers across the northern and western suburbs witnessed significant increases in requests for help—with substance abuse addictions, anxiety, depression and other ills— during the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health providers...

Meghan Rice, a kindergarten teacher at Willard School in Evanston, received a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching on May 3, 2021.

Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple: ‘It was amazing to watch her in action’

May 5, 2021 at 8:58 a.m.

Meghan Rice said she likes to tell people that her magic power is helping children feel love — even if it must be done online through computer screens during a...

Niles Township District 219 board members face upcoming decisions on school resource officers, new superintendent and COVID-19 response

April 20, 2021 at 2:44 p.m.

Finding a new superintendent, the needs of students after COVID-19 upheavals and the future of school resource officers are all top priorities for the newly elected board members in Niles...

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Oakton Community College plans to offer mix of online and in-person courses this fall, introduces new certificate programs

‘Biggest demand in 46 years’ for addictions, anxiety, depression treatment; local therapists stepping up

Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple: ‘It was amazing to watch her in action’

Niles Township District 219 board members face upcoming decisions on school resource officers, new superintendent and COVID-19 response

Niles Township District 219 candidates talk inclusion, opportunity gaps during forum

In Lincolnwood debate, candidates call for bringing more businesses to town

District 219 plans for roof repairs, other maintenance work at Niles North and Niles West

Niles Township District 219 teachers to get 2.75% pay raise in each of the next three years under new contract

Evanston, Skokie teachers named finalists for Golden Apple teaching award

Niles West students organize Black Teen Summit to create community and encourage connections