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Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Everest second grade students collect coats for the annual coat drive
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Everest Academy's Service Program Challenges Students to Make a Difference

By Everest Academy | May 15 at 10:38 a.m.

Everest Academy in Lemont, an independent Roman Catholic school in Lemont, helps its students develop a ‘heart for service’ by offering a robust program of … Read more ›

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Summer Fun at Mount Assisi Academy!

By Marina Tadros | May 15 at 7:28 a.m.

Mt. Assisi Academy summer camps strive to provide each participant a complete camp experience. Every athlete that participates in the camp should expect to learn … Read more ›

The first national "Bike to School Day" is Wednesday, May 9.
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First Ever Bike to School Day May 9

By Gina Kenny | May 4 at 10:07 a.m.

Wednesday, May 9 will mark the first ever “Bike to School Day.” The national event is being coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes … Read more ›

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SXU University Relations wins two Silver Trumpet awards

By Saint Xavier University | May 1 at 12:13 p.m.

The Publicity Club of Chicago recently honored Saint Xavier University’s Office for University Relations with two prestigious Silver Trumpet awards. University Relations staff members will … Read more ›

D86 hires law firm to handle withdrawal from special ed co-op

By Annemarie Mannion | April 27 at 4:24 p.m.

The Hinsdale Township High School District 86 board this week approved hiring a law firm to assist with the district’s withdrawal from the La Grange … Read more ›

Illinois high school track and field: Rare sectional during the day cause of concern to some coaches, athletes

April 27 at 2:41 p.m.

Hundreds of athletes will rise early May 10 and head to Concordia University to try to qualify for the girls track and field state meet. … Read more ›

Maercker Educational Foundation Grant Recipients, Honored Guests & Board Members
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Maercker Educational Foundation Announces 2012 Grant Awards

By Manette L. Epright | April 23 at 11:32 p.m.

The Maercker District 60 Educational Foundation announced its Teacher Grant Awards for the 2011-2012 school year. Maercker District 60 encompasses students from Clarendon Hills, Darien, … Read more ›

Fenwick High School juniors and seniors listen to Shona Melville, University of St. Andrews admission officer, pitch the Scottish school, Weds., April 4, 2012 in Oak Park. Kendall Livingston, sitting at the end of the sofa, right, is a graduating senior wait listed at two school and is unsure where she will attend college. (Chuck Berman, Chicago Tribune / April 2, 2012)

Colleges grow their waitlists, leaving more students in limbo

April 23 at 6:30 a.m.

While no one tracks the number of college applicants nationwide who are wait-listed, admissions experts and high school guidance counselors agree that the ranks have … Read more ›

Dist. 180 teachers, board continuing contract talks

By Brian Slodysko | April 20 at 5:04 p.m.

With the possibility of strike looming, teachers for District 180 in Burr Ridge continue to negotiate with district officials over the terms of a new … Read more ›

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