The Village of Manhattan took time during its June 16 board meeting to honor the Lincoln-Way West High School girls’ softball team, which achieved a historic first-time win at the state conference.
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Posted inPalos Hills
Against all odds, Moraine Valley graduate earns Illinois recognition
Mokena resident Brian P. Swift earned a statewide distinguished alumnus award for inspiring others through advocacy, writing and service.
Posted inEvergreen Park
Queen of Martyrs School to close after decades of serving southwest side families
Queen of Martyrs School will close permanently after enrollment declines and financial challenges made continued operation unsustainable, officials said.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Wunderkind celebrates first graduates of dual-language preschool
Four preschoolers graduate from a Wunderkind bilingual program in Garfield Ridge, created to preserve the Spanish language and cultural identity that its founder saw devalued in her own immigrant experience.
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
CPS clerk faces layoff after disability accommodation expires; community rallies to keep her job
After eight years at Byrne Elementary, wheelchair-using clerk Judy Mahoney faces a July 1 layoff due to budget cuts. The Local School Council, her family, and more than a hundred community members have mobilized to help her.
Posted inArgo-Summit
26 Argo High seniors awarded Higher Education Foundation scholarships totaling $39,000
Twenty-six seniors from Argo High School’s Class of 2026 received scholarships from the Argo Higher Education Foundation, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. Thirteen students earned Gold Tier scholarships of $2,500 each. Thirteen others received Silver Tier awards of $500. “These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a deep commitment to their […]
Posted inDVN Schools
Masons donate bikes to reward young readers in SD 109
The Freemasons of Argo Summit Lodge No. 1133 and Sunrise Lodge No. 996 donated bicycles to students in Indian Springs School District 109.
Posted inNew News
Illinois to double fines for passing stopped school buses
Southwest side officials praise the recently passed school-bus bill.
Posted inDVN Schools
Forest View Public Works hosts students from Home School during Public Works Week
Learn how Forest View’s public works director educates fourth graders about the essential infrastructure that keeps their town running, from water systems to street maintenance.
Posted inArgo-Summit
Cotter named superintendent of Argo High School
Brandon Cotter will serve in the dual role of superintendent and principal of the Summit school through the 2026–2027 school year.