Students call for civility at College of DuPage Board meetings
At the most recent College Board meeting, a pair of College of DuPage students made an appeal for civility to be restored to the Glen Ellyn campus. “Remember that we are in an institution that deserves...
View ArticleFour La Grange schools named as 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Four elementary schools in La Grange have been named to the select group of National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2014. Among the 12 elementary schools chosen in Illinois are Spring Avenue and Seventh Avenue...
View ArticleNazareth sets homecoming schedule
Nazareth Academy presents a week of homecoming activities from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11. With great buzz surrounding Nazareth’s 5-0 Football team, and a love of all things country and western, the Student...
View ArticleNazareth Academy Student Spotlight: Ben Wojtynek
Nazareth senior Ben Wojtynek has a good head on his shoulders. This ambitious and A-Honor Roll Naz senior attended the Redbird Risk Management Challenge camp at Illinois State University this summer....
View ArticleSt. Cletus School in La Grange celebrates Blue Ribbon status
There was a buzz in the air as St. Cletus School students headed into the gym Sept. 30 for an important announcement. Technical difficulties interfered with streaming the announcement of U.S. Secretary...
View ArticleLyons Township High School encourages recycling as art
Lyons Township High School students are being encouraged to think green for the annual Recycled Art Contest hosted by Recycling Club. The contest encourages students and staff to make art that promotes...
View ArticleLyons Township High School alumni snag DJ Dick Biondi for 50th reunion
For some, it was as if they blinked and 50 years were gone. Members of the Class of 1964 celebrated a milestone reunion Oct. 3-5 at Lyons Township High School with a host of activities and a chance to...
View ArticleDeadline for VFW’s youth scholarship competitions approaching
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is still accepting entries for the 2014-2015 VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions. The deadline for student entries in both contests is Nov. 1....
View ArticleLyons Township High School journalists nominated for awards
Two pieces of journalism written by Lyons Township High School Lion newspaper students are nominated for national “story of the year” awards in their respective categories by the National Scholastic...
View ArticleNazareth Academy announces 2014 open house dates
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know Nazareth Academy at one of its upcoming open houses. Visit between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Nov. 9 with presentations at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.;...
View ArticleLyons Township High School announces National Merit commended students
Thirty-one Lyons Township High School seniors have been named commended students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 students nationwide are being honored for their exceptional...
View ArticleNazareth Academy goes a little bit country for homecoming
Nazareth Academy pulled out all the stops to fire up students at the homecoming pep rally Friday morning in La Grange Park. In addition to stirring school spirit, the rally served as a kick-off for the...
View ArticleWestchester schools to conduct early childhood screening
Westchester Elementary District 92½ will conduct a free screening for children 3, 4 and 5 years old on Dec. 4 at Westchester Primary School, 2400 Downing Ave., Westchester. Children will be screened...
View ArticleGrand Avenue Preschools to host Open Houses
Grand Avenue Preschools will host open houses from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 8 at its Western Springs and La Grange Highlands locations and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at their La Grange location. The...
View ArticleNazareth Academy to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Nazareth Academy will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” a comedy/horror rock musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. It is the story of Seymour Krelbourn, a poor young man working at a run-down...
View ArticleNazareth Academy Student Spotlight: Gabrielle Perez
Gabby Perez, a senior, has her sights set high. Not only does this honors student plan to become a doctor, she also hopes to qualify for the Olympics. She’s been involved in karate, kung fu and...
View ArticleSt. Louise de Marillac students celebrate with Patrick Sharp
The season has yet to start, but Blackhawks fever was in full bloom Thursday (Oct. 16) at St. Louise de Marillac School in LaGrange Park. Students had waited five long months for a visit from forward...
View ArticleNazareth Academy turns to the dark side with a smile in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Just in time for Halloween, a blood thirsty, blues-singing plant, a nerd who turns to the dark side and a trio of wise-cracking urban crooners take center stage at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park....
View ArticleCOD art students donate work to help rebuild New Orleans
For the last nine years, a group of College of DuPage students and community members have created a collection of paintings, donating the final pieces to rebuilding efforts for those impacted by...
View ArticleMontini Catholic holds first of two open houses
Montini Catholic High School in Lombard held its first of two open houses Oct. 22. The second will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the school, 19W070 16th St. Parents and students interested in learning about...
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