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Harper College board appoints Tricia Elliott to fill vacancy

Harper College board appoints Tricia Elliott to fill vacancy

The Harper College board appointed Tricia Elliott to fill the vacancy left by former board chair Bill Kelley's resignation, with her term running through April 2027 when she can run for election to the seat.

 

Wheeling District 21 moves final day of school after e-learning Election Day change

District 21 is moving the 2026-27 school year end date by implementing an e-learning day on April 6 Election Day. A new Illinois law allows remote instruction when schools serve as polling places.

 
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College of DuPage unveils new Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities

College of DuPage unveils new Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities

College of DuPage launched the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities to build stronger and more connected communities through service, partnerships, and hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning with community needs.

 
District 214 to send mailers ahead of referendum, but won’t be ‘urging a yes vote,’ officials say

District 214 to send mailers ahead of referendum, but won’t be ‘urging a yes vote,’ officials say

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 will send three mailers to 106,000 addresses in advance of its $295 million referendum, but officials emphasize the materials will inform voters without advocating for passage.

 

Explore Catholic high school options at Sept. 16 Admission Fair

The Catholic High School Admissions Fair will be held on Sept. 16 at Benedictine University in Lisle, bringing together Catholic high schools from across the region to showcase their college preparatory education programs.

 
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The Nest Schools to open new East Dundee location

The Nest Schools will open its fourth Chicago area location in East Dundee this fall, serving 125 children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten and creating 30 local jobs.

 
Montini Catholic school year begins with a ‘Power of Storytelling’ theme

Montini Catholic school year begins with a ‘Power of Storytelling’ theme

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard welcomed students back for its 61st academic year on Aug. 14. This year's theme is “The Power of Storytelling,” with an emphasis on fostering empathy and strengthening community relationships.

 

Immersive, permanent Ray Bradbury exhibit unveiled at Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

The Waukegan Historical Society invites the public to the grand opening Friday of the new, permanent Ray Bradbury Library Exhibit at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, 1 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.

 
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U-46 appoints new director of professional learning

The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education on Monday appointed Barbara Villont as the director of professional learning for the 2026-27 school year.

 
Why District 204 is reducing pay for retired teachers who work as substitutes

Why District 204 is reducing pay for retired teachers who work as substitutes

In a reversal from a decision made earlier this summer, Indian Prairie School District 204 is cutting pay for retired teachers who work as substitutes in the district by 35%.

 

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