Argo board president promises transparency and accountability after financial probe launched into possible misuse of school funds.
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Breaking News: Toulios out as Argo superintendent
Argo High School’s Board of Education has reassigned embattled superintendent William Toulios over questionable charges on a district credit card.
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Adult-site charges on Argo Superintendent’s card uncovered through FOIA
Argo parents and staff confronted the school board, questioning thousands in charges on Superintendent Toulios’s district-issued credit card.
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Mother McAuley Career Day connects students with alumnae mentors
Mother McAuley High School’s Career Day connected students with alumnae and professionals, inspiring future careers through networking, mentorship, and expert insights.
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Sandburg High senior showcases art at McCord Gallery exhibit
Sandburg High School seniors showcased their Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolios at McCord Art Gallery, celebrating self-expression, creativity, and artistic growth.
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Argo staff and students honored for helping during fire at Summit senior housing
Argo High School administrators, staff members and students were recognized by Summit police and fire officials for their assistance helping senior citizens displaced by a fire in September at the senior housing building across the street from the school. Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz and Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson attended the December school board […]
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Therapy dogs visit students at Summit’s Graves-Heritage Middle School
Excitement filled the halls of Graves-Heritage Middle School on Dec. 3, as therapy dogs Trooper and Zilly visited students in School District 104. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to promote wellness and community engagement. Trooper, a 2 1/2-year-old border collie mix, is the first therapy dog introduced by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training […]
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Laurel Avenue parking poses challenge on school mornings
Folks dropping off their children in the morning at La Grange Highlands Elementary School may notice a greater police presence. Problems with parking outside the school caught the attention of the Township of Lyons board and the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department. Lieutenant Frederick Nowaczyk addressed the issue regarding Laurel Avenue near the school during […]
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Willow Springs School decorates village tree
The spirit of the holiday season was in full swing as the Student Council of Willow Springs School District 108 recently came together to decorate the Village Christmas Tree. This cherished tradition brought students, teachers, and community members alike into the festive fold, with laughter and excitement filling the air. One of the highlights of […]
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‘Impressive and beautiful’ eclipse wows Argo students
By Steve Metsch Argo High School freshman Nicholas Kokarczyk was feeling pretty good after his solar eclipse debut. “I’ve never seen one personally. It looks like a big frowny face now,” Kokarczyk said around 2:15 p.m. Monday. “It’s better than I expected.” Kokarczyk, 14, of Justice, was joined by roughly 1,900 of his fellow students […]