Rebecca R. Bibbs – Page 2

District 97 candidates weigh in on new administration building

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

As the April election nears, many Oak Parkers have the design and construction of the new Oak Park Elementary District 97 administration building on their minds. Oak Leaves surveyed the...

Achievement gap, strategic plan top issues for District 200 candidates

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

In less than a week, voters will help shape the new Board of Trustees for Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200. In an effort to help voters...

River Forest signs off on protest of Bruce Rauner’s budget

May 13, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

The River Forest Village Board unanimously passed a resolution March 9 opposing Gov. Bruce Rauner's "turnaround budget," which reduces the income tax revenue of municipalities but increases funding for schools....

District 90 adding second floor to Lincoln Elementary

May 13, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

The River Forest Village Board signed off unanimously March 6 on School District 90's proposal to add a second floor to Lincoln Elementary School. Construction is planned this summer for...

Candidate drops out of River Forest School Board race

May 13, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

The field of candidates for River Forest School District 90 School Board in April 7's election has narrowed by one, as Harley Beck suspended her campaign March 16 because of...

Ralph Martire and Richard Moore listen to the instructions for a District 90 School Board candidates' forum at Concordia University March 19.

Full-day kindergarten, Rauner’s budget top issues for School Board candidates

May 13, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

Full-day kindergarten, Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed education budget and providing a top-notch education while remaining fiscally responsible were the issues for River Forest School District 90 School Board candidates March...

Julianne Darden and Joseph JJ, co-founders of the OPRF student organization Code Black, share the mission of their organization and their support for Principal Nate Rouse and his use of affinity groups.

OPRF board president: Black Lives Matter assembly set ‘dangerous precedent’

May 8, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

In the wake of a controversial black-students-only assembly at Oak Park and River Forest High School, members of the School District 200 Board said Monday they're worried about potential legal...

OPRF School Board candidates dive into pool problem

May 8, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

Three committees have been charged with deciding whether Oak Park and River Forest High School needs a new pool and how to pay for it. The District 200 Board earlier...

District 97 narrows new HQ design options

May 8, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

The new Oak Park Elementary School District 97 administration building at 260 W. Madison St. likely will be either two stories or three stories, depending on what the School Board...

Committee member chosen to replace Peter Traczyk on board

May 8, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

The Oak Park Elementary District 97 School Board has selected Craig Iseli, executive vice president of PVS Chemicals, to serve out the 50-day vacancy left by the death of Trustee...

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