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‘A great purpose’: Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign

‘A great purpose’: Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign

Wheaton city council members on Tuesday will review plans for a Wheaton College Library revamp. It’s one of the campus projects supported by "Faithfully Forward," hailed as the most ambitious fundraising effort in school history.

 
‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences

‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences

Defying school policies and incurring the disapproval of administrators and peers, students at several suburban schools say they remain undaunted by penalties for showing solidarity with immigrant families and their allies.

 
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 years

The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 years

Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.

 
Students showcase problem-solving skills at Lego robotics championship

Students showcase problem-solving skills at Lego robotics championship

Fifty-six teams of 9- to 14 year-old students and coaches demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking and teamwork through competitive play and sportsmanship during the FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship held Saturday at Elgin Community College.

 
‘Engineering the Future’: College of DuPage, NIU partner to showcase engineering careers on March 2

‘Engineering the Future’: College of DuPage, NIU partner to showcase engineering careers on March 2

The "Engineering the Future" event at College of DuPage aims to connect local students with regional employers and educators in the engineering field. It will feature a career expo, a panel discussion with business leaders, and opportunities to tour the college campus.

 
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St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21

St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21

The St. Charles Singers will perform two concerts featuring student choruses from six suburban high schools on Feb. 20-21. Each concert will include performances by three high school choirs and a combined finale with all choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Hunt.

 

Black history honored at Waukegan history museum

The Waukegan Historical Society with the Waukegan Park District is honoring Black History Month with a special monthlong exhibition and guest lecture at the Waukegan History museum at the Carnegie, 1 N. Sheridan Road.

 
College of DuPage to host forum on campus facilities

College of DuPage to host forum on campus facilities

College of DuPage will host a public forum next week with the consultants working on a new facilities master plan for the campus in Glen Ellyn.

 
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GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.

GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.

During a joint interview Wednesday two of the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat disagreed about President Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.

 
Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardees

Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardees

Three suburban educators are among 14 from throughout the state recognized Wednesday as Regional Teachers of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.

 

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