Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club distributes scholarships
Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club distributed scholarship checks to DEI essay contest winners at Mother’s Restaurant in Aurora.
Summer language immersion for students
Aurora University students have returned from a Summer Spanish-language immersion class that included living with resident families. Aurora University Spanish professor Denise Hatcher led 16 advanced-level students to Salamanca, Spain, for the two-week immersion experience in May, Students attended classes at Colegio Delibes in Salamanca. Classmates included students from Italy,
Legislative watchdog Michael McCuskey sees job as educational opportunity
Former federal judge was nearly unanimously approved for a full five-year term in spring session By Nika Schoonover Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com After 15 months as Illinois’ legislative inspector general, Judge Michael McCuskey is moving to Springfield. Since he first assumed the role in February 2022 – several months after
Education must be brought into the 21st Century
Of all of the aspects of American society which have not successfully made a transition into the 21st Century, education tops the list. It continues to be bogged down by a 19-Century structure, and any progressive changes move at a snail’s pace. Our schools are in a state of decay
Marmion breaks ground for new Fichtel Field
Marmion Academy in Aurora was host to a groundbreaking ceremony for new turf Friday, May 5. Marmion Academy held its Groundbreaking Ceremonies and reception for the renovation of multi-sport Fichtel Field and the varsity baseball field. Construction of the new, artificial turf playing surface, track, and field event areas began
2023 Kane County Educator of the Year, West Aurora High School Principal Dr. Charles Hiscock,
Principal, West Aurora High School, Dr. Charles Hiscock, 2023 Kane County Educator of the Year recipient, stands next to his personalized chair given by the Kane County ROE in recognition of his achievements.
East Aurora School District 131 Board members, sworn in
Newly-elected and incumbent East Aurora School District 131 Board members receive swearing-in by Board member, Kimberly Hatchett, right, Monday, May 8.
East Aurora NJROTC achieves more excellence
The East Aurora School District 131 NJROTC unit once again has achieved excellence at the John Wargo Hubbard Drill Meet recently. The Meet is the premier Spring Meet held in Chicago. East Aurora’s teams competed against an all-Army field. All cadets and coaches did a good job. They received congratulations
State Universities end strikes
By Andrew Adams Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike Monday, April 17 after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members
Aurora University students inducted into AU’s Psi Mu chapter of Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society
Aurora resident Zachary Yench, left, is inducted by Aurora University Spanish professor Denise Hatcher into AU’s Psi Mu chapter of Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society April 5.
Teacher Performance Assessment in review lawmaker reflection
By Peter Hancock Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. The test is known as the Teacher Performance Assessment, or “edTPA,” and it is intended to determine whether a prospective teacher has the
Faculties at 3 State schools strike
By Andrew Adams Faculty at Chicago State University, a small public university on Chicago’s South Side, went on strike Monday, April 3 after months of stalled negotiations with University administrators. Faculty at Eastern Illinois University and Governors State University have filed paperwork declaring their intent to strike, with strikes possible
Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, FBI National Academy
Village of Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, right, in a posed photo with director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher A. Wray, left.
Critical Race Theory uphill fight for reality-based history
It’s not difficult to understand why those who believe that the white-washed version of American history supersedes all others have a problem with the concept of wokeness. Don’t hold your breath that those who believe the 1915 film Birth of a Nation is the most fantastic movie ever made, or
Francis Nnodi captures Kane County spelling bee
The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) was host to the annual Kane County Spelling Bee Final at Thompson Middle School in (St. Charles) District 303 March 15, where eight students from various Kane County elementary and middle schools competed for the title of Kane County Spelling Bee champion.
Southland College Prep captures Kane Mock Trial
March 4, high schools from in and around the Kane County area converged at the Kane County Judicial Center for the annual High School Mock Trial Tournament. The tournament drew teams from 14 Kane County area schools to compete and collaborate in two mock trials per team, with each trial
Record scholarship applicants to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley accepted a record 1,232 applications for its 2023-2024 scholarship cycle, a nearly 50% increase over last year. Applicants ranged in age from 16 to 58 years old, an indication of how the Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students of all ages.
High school students can make a difference through YEP
Attention high school students in Kane and Kendall Counties: Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to have a bigger impact and be the good where you live? Interested in developing leadership skills? The YEP membership application is open. Apply today to be a
Bolingbrook ROTC requires saving bid
The Bolingbrook High School JROTC is being put on probation and we have until March 31 to help save the program along with getting two new instructors to coordinate the program. If you can please spread the word with anyone you may know to help them save the program, it
U-46 superintendent Tony Sanders to State level
By Peter Hancock The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced Tuesday, Jan. 31 that Elgin-based School District U-46 superintendent Tony Sanders will become the next State superintendent of education. Sanders, 53, will succeed Carmen Ayala, who announced in November 2022 that she would retire effective January 31. ISBE reported