National Blue Ribbon: 17 Illinois schools
17 Illinois schools, including 2 high schools and 1 private school, have been named National Blue Ribbon schools.
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Senior at Wheeling launches a clothing drive
A successful clothing drive and giveaway were initiated and run by a senior from a high school in Chicago's northern suburbs.
Memorial serves many victims of mass shooting
The effects of a mass shooting, even one not at a school, cut deep into all members of a community, including schoolchildren.
Girls in Edwardsville have issues with the dress code
Dress codes create climates that may be detrimental to the educational mission; they may be unconstitutional in some cases.
SADD club in Chester finds a faculty sponsor
SADD is a national nonprofit on a mission to empower students through leadership and smart decision-making.
Chicago Public Schools closed Wednesday
Chicago Public School students stayed home Wednesday, following a vote by teachers not to report to work due to the pandemic.
Illinois law mandates recess for K-5 students
Illinois passed a law earlier this year that requires schools to give students in kindergarten through 5th grade 30 minutes of recess every day.
IL parents file lawsuit seeking to end mask mandate
More than 100 IL parents are suing the state and school districts in order to end Gov Pritzker's mask mandate for school buildings.
IL dist. to pay $35K to student over gun speech
An IL student who opposed stronger gun laws following the school shooting at a Fla. HS will be compensated for unfair treatment.
IL students can soon take ‘mental health’ days
Students in Ill. will be able to take a few days off each year to look after their own mental health, based on a new law signed last month.