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Several capital projects are underway at Harper College in Palatine, thanks to a referendum approved a few years ago. (Kate Thayer/Tribune)

Public to see Harper capital work

Voters living within Harper College’s boundaries will soon see the bulk of the tax dollars they approved in a capital projects referendum more than three … Read more ›

From the community

Faculty iPads Ramp up Technology in Saint Viator Classrooms

School is nearly out at Saint Viator High School, but many of its faculty members have their work cut out for them — boning up … Read more ›

MacArthur students build a Teaching Garden with help from Zurich in Schaumburg and the American Heart Association. (Kate Thayer/Tribune)

MacArthur students plant ‘Teaching Garden’

Students at MacArthur Elementary School in Hoffman Estates planted tomatoes, marigolds, peppers, watermelon and other plants recently, creating a garden for future classroom learning. As … Read more ›

From the community

Spring Choral Concert Set at Elk Grove High School

Elk Grove High School's choral program, under the direction of Sarah Catt, will present its Spring Choral Concert on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. … Read more ›

Conant High School engineering club students earned awards for a car they built at a competition at the Michigan International Speedway. (Photo provided by Gabe Gatmaitan)

Conant engineering club earns awards at first competition

During its first competition, Conant High School’s engineering club won two first place trophies for an electric car its members have been building since the … Read more ›

Northern New Mexico College Head Coach Christina Jost talks to the girls during a timeout.
From the community

New Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Looking to Push Team to the Next Level

As the school year winds down, officials at Saint Viator High School announced Friday a new addition to the girls’ basketball program: Christina Jost, head … Read more ›

From the community

Elk Grove's Three Harpists and Three Orchestras to Perform in Spring Concert

Elk Grove High School's Spring Orchestra Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the school theater. Featured on the program … Read more ›

Maria Barba, MacArthur dual language teacher, was surprised Wednesday with the announcement she's one of 10 Chicago-area Golden Apple Award winners. (Stacey Wescott/Tribune)

MacArthur dual language teacher wins Golden Apple

About 20 years ago, Maria Barba was a kindergarten student learning how to read in English at school, and in Spanish at home. Now, she’s … Read more ›

From the community

Latino Parent Meeting to Focus on Cyberbullying

Elk Grove High School will hold its final Latino Parent meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. … Read more ›

From the community

Elk Grove's Music Department Expands Its Harp Program

Elk Grove High School's harp music program, which started last November, recently acquired a third harp. Orchestra director William Baar decided to take another harp … Read more ›