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9 Best High Schools for Athletes in Illinois
Finding the best high school in Illinois for your student athlete involves considering several key factors to ensure they get both excellent academic education and top-notch athletic training. Illinois' Best Schools for Athletes. To find the right school, you start by researching schools renowned for their athletic programs and facilities.
Chicago Teachers Union Ramps Ups Attacks on Pritzker
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. Tensions appear to be growing between Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his largest lobby of supporters, the Chicago Teachers Union. Pritzker reportedly rejected an additional $1.1 billion for Chicago Public...
A suburban family promised Chicago students help paying for college. Then they backed out.
The college dreams of hundreds of low-income and first-generation students from Chicago are up in the air after a north suburban family backed out on a longstanding commitment to provide scholarships just weeks before the start of classes. “I’m just kind of at a loss for words,” said Marcus Jackson,...
Chicago families expected to spend more this year on back-to-school supplies
August starts Thursday, which means it's prime time for back-to-school shopping.Families in Chicago are expected to spend more this year on things like pencils, paper and laptops.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMatt Adams with Deloitte Consulting joined ABC7 Chicago Wednesday to discuss how much more families could spend.Families in Chicago are spending more than those in other cities.And artificial intelligence is playing a role in back-to-school shopping this year.Deloitte's survey showed families in Chicago are spending 14% more than last year, about $747 per student. Last year, they spent $655 per student.The national average is $586 per child.Adams said families are spending more on technology in the Chicago area.
Team Transforming Closed Bronzeville School Into A Community Hub Unveils New Public Plaza
WASHINGTON PARK — The team behind the conversion of a closed Bronzeville elementary school celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its public outdoor plaza Monday. The Creative Grounds team — an offshoot of Borderless Studios, a South Side design firm — has spent the last eight...
Bridge Middle School Needs New Building, NW Side Parents Say
DUNNING — Bridge Middle School parents are pushing Chicago Public Schools and the school board for a new home, saying the current building is rundown, outdated and not suited for hundreds of students. Bridge, which has an elementary school campus at 3800 N. New England Ave., has been leasing...
A Goodland kid and 2013 Nashwauk-Keewatin graduate works his way to distinguished biomechanist and major league baseball breakthrough.
USD ALUMNUS AND CHICAGO WHITE SOX BIOMECHANIST RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD University of South Dakota alumnus and Chicago White Sox biomechanist Aaron Trunt was awarded the 2024 USD Distinguished Dissertation Award in the category of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering for his dissertation, “Skeletal Modeling Parameters and Clinical Factors Related to Injury Risk in Baseball Pitchers.” The USD dissertation awards are presented annually to doctoral students who, in the opinion...
Maywood native pushes for financial education
First of two parts looking at the accomplishments of former Maywood native Regi Ratliff. Regi Ratliff provides such insights in his financial education workshops for youths that oftentimes parents come and sit in on the sessions as well. The former Maywood native loves sharing his financial insights but doesn’t believe...
CPS and CTU hold bargaining session aimed at enhancing student experience
CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools came together for a public bargaining session on the city’s West Side Tuesday, with the focus being on the student’s experience. Held at Mason Elementary School in the Riverdale neighborhood, the CTU advocated for more art classes, expanded dual language programs and a library with […]
Chameleon testbed secures $12 million in funding for phase 4: Expanding frontiers in computer science research
Chameleon, led by Senior Scientist Kate Keahey from Argonne National Laboratory, has been a cornerstone of CS research and education for nearly a decade. The platform has served over 10,000 users, contributing to more than 700 research publications. Chameleon has now secured an additional $12 million in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to roll out its next four-year phase. With this new funding, Chameleon will continue to innovate and support its growing community, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in CS systems research.
Junior Huskies hold first basketball clinic
On July 24 and 25, the Junior Huskies basketball feeder program conducted its first-ever clinics at OPRF. The girls took part on the 24th, with the boys going the next day. “It was great,” said OPRF boys’ head coach Phil Gary. “We had 70-75 boys from grades three through eight, which was amazing. There were 23 girls, so of course we’re pushing to get more. But it’s better than nothing.”
Top 10 executive MBA programs: US News
The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia topped U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings of best executive MBA programs. The rankings, released in April, are part of the media company's best business schools rankings. Among more than 500 institutions surveyed in fall 2023 and early 2024 as...
Valparaiso to Eliminate Philosophy Program
Students at Valparaiso University will no longer be able to choose philosophy as a major or minor, according to a plan announced by the school’s president, José Padilla. The philosophy major and minor are two of several programs being cut. According to the NWI Times, the cuts are a response to decreased student enrollment at the Christian university.
Help available for stressed students
August marks the beginning of the school year and the end of summer vacation for many of our younger residents. The start of a new school year can be a stressful time for students transitioning to middle school, high school, or college and for those advancing to the next grade. Part of this stress comes from homework, quizzes, and tests.
Shepard High School welcomes new principal
Shepard High School is kicking of the new school year with a new principal. The high school, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, welcomed Dr. Timothy Baker into the role of principal as of July 1. “As principal of Shepard High School, it is my responsibility as the instructional leader...
Get Set for Success at Chicagoland’s Back-to-School Events
School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in Chicagoland. Some of the events have limited capacity so make sure you register ahead of time to secure your spot.
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