Willow Springs School District 108 opened its doors Wednesday, August 19, with newly renovated classrooms in the school’s south wing, part of a plan to upgrade learning spaces without raising property taxes. The project marks the first phase of a multi-year renovation strategy, according to School Board President Joe Bonomo. “If we can complete one […]
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School District 104 Back-to-School Bash draws 1,200 families and community members
School District 104 Superintendent Dr. David Negron said the district’s annual Back-to-School Bash “went very well,” drawing about 1,200 families to Argo High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. The event was rescheduled from the previous week at SD104’s Heritage Middle School due to heavy rain. Argo High School stepped in to host, allowing the district […]
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La Grange SD 105 treats teachers and staff to free ice cream
La Grange School District 105 treated teachers and staff at each school to free ice cream on Tuesday as they prepared classrooms for the first day of school on Wednesday.
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Argo High School’s Walk the Halls night draws over 1,000 for school year kickoff
Argo Community High School moved up its annual Walk the Halls night to beat the rain Friday, August 14, welcoming more than 1,000 students and families to tour the building, explore clubs and sports, and grab free food before the 2026-2027 school year begins. The event, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., started […]
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Moraine Valley leader takes national role shaping future of work
Moraine Valley’s Dr. Ryen Nagle joins national commission helping community colleges prepare students for AI, technology and tomorrow’s evolving workforce needs.
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Little artists make big memories at Saint Xavier University
Rain showers may have forced Saint Xavier University’s neighborhood Paint Jam indoors Saturday, but they couldn’t wash away the excitement. Inside the university’s Visual Arts Center, easels lined the room as children, parents and students dipped brushes into bright paint and filled blank canvases. Tables covered with paint, brushes and other supplies welcomed visitors to […]
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Saint Xavier University invites community to celebrate 180 years of history
Saint Xavier University celebrates 180 years of Mercy education with a community festival honoring its history, traditions, service and future.
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Willow Springs OKs Nolton Avenue sidewalk project with state ‘Safe Routes’ grant
Thanks to a grant program aimed at making students’ routes to school safer, youngsters attending Willow Springs School should have an easier walk to class by the time school starts in late August.
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Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using a district-issued credit card to pay for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult websites, golf equipment, and gift cards.
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Lyons Township Offers Free STEM Camp
The Township of Lyons Clerk’s Office is offering a free STEM camp next month for students entering grades 5 through 9, marking the third consecutive year of the program. The camp runs August 10–14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the township offices, 6404 Joliet Road, […]