Argo Community High School plans to fill its track with train rides, inflatables and a petting zoo Friday, Oct. 16, for Fall Fest 2026, a free, all-ages event open to the community. The fest is scheduled for 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the track behind the school, 7329 W. 63rd St. in Summit, according to […]
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Argo homecoming parade draws hundreds, celebrates community
Hundreds of residents lined Archer Road and 63rd Street on Saturday as Argo Community High School’s homecoming parade traveled from Ingredion in Bedford Park north through Summit, ending at the school on 63rd Street. The parade featured 30 units, including area police and fire departments, school sports teams and clubs, the marching band and orchestra […]
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
Willow Springs School renovates south wing classrooms
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
