3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (250+ words) The truism goes, “Show me your budget, and I’ll show you what you value.” By that commonsense measure, what the state government of Illinois cares most about could hardly be clearer. The trade-off cuts deepest inside Illinois’ public education system....

2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (297+ words) Chicago Public Schools laid off 162 central office and citywide staff last week, the district’s latest move to help close its $732 million deficit. The layoffs are projected to save the district $18 million, a CPS spokesperson said Monday. The district did not…...

6+ hour, 52+ min ago  (427+ words) Applications are are being accepted through Aug. 10 for entries in this year’s Naperville Jaycee’s Labor Day parade, which is the largest in the state. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, in downtown Naperville. It has been…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (800+ words) Learning and teaching math comes with a unique set of challenges. To help your children acquire the knowledge base they need to stay on track with the curriculum, try math learning materials. Math learning materials can be part of your…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (291+ words) St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W Burrell Dr. — Children ages 4 to 11 are invited to attend St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church’s Vacation Bible School, themed “Kingdom Quest.” The VBS will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 13 through July 17, and…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (247+ words) As the Chicago Public Library Foundation — a nonprofit established in 1986 as the fundraising partner of the Chicago Public Library — celebrates 40 years, it does so with a new leader. “It’s an honor to be stepping into this role and celebrating 40 years…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (172+ words) The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list. Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools. University of Hartford…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (460+ words) A major shift in federal student lending is about to reshape how thousands of Illinois families pay for college. Grad PLUS loans have been eliminated, Parent PLUS borrowing is now capped at $20,000 per year and $65,000 over a student’s lifetime, and…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (273+ words) Learning opportunities in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 don’t stop at the end of the school year, or even after the in-school summer program is completed. Along with available summer school classes in June, the district allows parent access over the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (401+ words) A student-run effort at Oak Park and River Forest High School to help prevent food insecurity received a boost from the community June 25 when about a dozen people went on the record at the School District 200 board meeting in support…...