Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 has not explained why PalosWest second-grade teacher Jennifer Tiernan is being replaced.
Category: Regional Schools
Sandburg craft show kicks off holiday cheer
Sandburg High School hosts its festive Craft Show Nov. 22–23 with vendors, shuttle parking, and Emerald Cup’s coffee fueling holiday shoppers.
SXU welcomes Caress Dean as new provost
Saint Xavier University has appointed Caress Dean, Ph.D., as provost, bringing extensive experience, mission-driven leadership and a strong focus on student success.
Shepard High School opens new Fine Arts Center
Shepard High School celebrated the opening of its new $9.75 million Fine Arts Center, offering students a professional-level theater and expanded opportunities.
Shepard students express creativity through Art, Design and Fashion Club
Shepard High students explore fashion, art, and more in a new club that builds confidence, skills, and self-expression.
Stagg High School unveils Wellness Room to support student well-being
Stagg High School has opened a new Wellness Room offering students calming activities, emotional support and hands-on tools to strengthen social-emotional wellness.
Moraine Valley to Launch Paramedic Program in Spring 2026
Moraine Valley will launch a one-year Paramedic Program in January 2026 to train EMTs for advanced emergency care careers.
‘A Certain Finality’: Trinity senior reflects on college’s closure and legacy
Trinity Christian College will close in May 2026, leaving students and faculty to navigate uncertainty while celebrating decades of community, faith, and learning.
McAuley faith project reaches the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV holding a Mother McAuley t-shirt symbolizes the school’s global connection of faith, service, and Mercy tradition.
Dodge celebrates early Veterans Day at Prairie School
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge joined Veterans Day celebrations Friday at Prairie School in advance of Tuesday’s Veterans Day events.

