Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School’s annual prom dress resale provided students with affordable formalwear, featuring 400 donated dresses and supporting school events.
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Dr. Justin Antos strikes a chord with music education
Dr. Justin Antos is about to experience a night most educators never imagine, hanging out with music superstars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards. However, his invitation isn’t due to chart-topping hits but rather his extraordinary influence in the classroom. For nearly two decades, Antos has been shaping young musicians as the […]
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Independence Junior High speech team wins big with 22 awards at IESA state meet
The Independence Junior High speech team in Palos Heights claimed 22 awards at the Illinois Elementary School Association state meet on Nov. 9, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. The team earned 15 Division I ratings, two Division II ratings, and five Judges’ Choice honors, cementing its status as a leader in public speaking. Coach Pamela Peters described the Judges’ Choice honors as […]
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Leo greets Cardinal Joseph Bernardin students on return to school
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School students had quite the welcome back this academic year. Students at the school, 9250 W. 167th Street in Orland Hills, were greeted by Leo, the Orland Park Police Department’s K9 Therapy Dog to help anyone suffering first day jitters. Since arriving at the Orland Park Police Department in September 2021, Leo, a 3-year-old American Labrador Retriever […]
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Charger pride shines as Stagg opens expanded campus
“Today is more than just the unveiling of a building; it’s the realization of a dream.” With these words, Dr. Robert Nolting, superintendent of Consolidated High School District 230, set the tone for a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday evening, January 6. Despite gray skies and inclement weather, community members, students, staff, and local officials gathered […]
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Evergreen Park High art teacher’s ink drawing featured in national exhibition
Libby McArthur has always been drawn to art. As a child, she sketched on the backs of restaurant placemats. “That creativity stemmed into my adolescence,” McArthur, of Mokena, said. “I would find myself doodling on all my homework and notes.” Now an accomplished artist and educator, McArthur recently achieved a significant milestone: her ink drawing, […]
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OLCHS senior drives school to third Vocabulary Bowl victory
Oak Lawn Community High School senior Nathan Radloff has achieved global recognition, securing second place worldwide in Vocabulary.com’s prestigious Vocabulary Bowl. “This accomplishment is not merely a numerical ranking; it signifies perseverance, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the enhancement of our linguistic prowess,” Radloff, of Oak Lawn, said. “Each word we acquire enriches our […]
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Trinity Christian College marks 65th anniversary with events and $125,000 scholarship fundraiser
Trinity Christian College recently celebrated its 65th anniversary, reflecting on decades of faith, education, and community impact. The milestone was marked by a series of events on campus, culminating in the inauguration of the college’s ninth president, Rev. Dr. Aaron J. Kuecker. Founded in 1959 with a mission to provide Christ-centered higher education, Trinity, located […]
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District 230 appoints Orland Park’s Chris Kasmer to school board
The Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education appointed Orland Park resident Chris Kasmer to serve out a vacant term of office until April 2025. Kasmer serves as president of Carpenters Union Local 1027 and is in his 14th year as a trustee to the Chicago Transit Authority’s Retiree Health Care Trust. He is […]
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Palos 118 Foundation, Parent Faculty Association donate $53,000 for equipment upgrades
The Palos 118 Educational Foundation and Parent Faculty Association recently donated a total of $53,000 to Palos School District 118 for classroom equipment upgrades. The donation will be used for the purchase and installation of new 70-inch interactive displays at the district’s two elementary schools, Palos East, and Palos West. “The 118 Foundation directors are […]