Mokena resident Brian P. Swift earned a statewide distinguished alumnus award for inspiring others through advocacy, writing and service.
Category: Regional Schools
Posted inOrland Park
Candace Johnson returns to District 230 as communications director
District 230 named alum Candace Johnson communications director, replacing retiring Jennifer Waterman after three decades of district service.
Posted inYour Town
Sandburg sophomores strike gold in stock market game
Carl Sandburg sophomores won Illinois’ Stock Market Game after turning a virtual $100,000 investment into more than $155,000.
Posted inYour Town
Jerling’s G-Force drumline marches into the spotlight
Jerling’s G-Force Drumline celebrated graduating eighth graders while continuing its rapid growth through performances and student leadership opportunities.
Posted inYour Town
Andrew students earn national honors in German exam
Eleven Victor J. Andrew students earned national honors after excelling on the National German Exam and showcasing impressive language skills.
Posted inSchools
Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
Posted inPalos Park
Stagg’s Wills joins cousins in winning Evans Scholarship
For Stagg High School senior Jasper Wills, earning a Chick Evans Scholarship was just him continuing a family tradition.
Posted inYour Town
Rainbow Cone celebration caps year of powerful student senior bond
McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents celebrated Macs with Mercy ending with Rainbow Cone, honoring a year of service and friendship.
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Moraine Valley graduation speakers prove persistence pays off
Moraine Valley graduates Kelly Wilson and Amin Tekrour inspired classmates with emotional speeches about perseverance, courage and finding opportunity.
Posted inEvergreen Park
Marist senior lands prestigious STEM scholarship
Marist student Liliana Kolar earned a prestigious full-tuition math scholarship recognizing leadership, STEM achievement and academic excellence.
