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Updated 3/3/2021 11:51 AM The Mount Prospect District 57 School Board has named Mary Gorr, Ed.D., as the districts next superintendent, effective July 1, 2021. She will replace Elaine Aumiller, Ed.D., who will retire after serving in the position for 12 years. Gorr, who has been with District 57 since 2011, is currently assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. She served as principal of Westbrook School for Young Learners prior to that.   With help from educational search firm Schoo...

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois Recognizes Social Work Month   Updated 3/3/2021 11:46 AM Among the unsung heroes during the Coronavirus pandemic are social workers who have been on the frontlines along with doctors, nurses, grocery store staff and other essential employees working every day to help our families and communities. "Here at Lutheran Children and Family Services of Illinois social workers are an integral part of our work with children and families. As an ag...

  Updated 3/2/2021 5:20 PM The office of Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Educare West DuPage $1,112,540 to strengthen their Early Head Start early education program. Educare West DuPage is a part of a national network of Head Start providers working to ensure more children have access to high-quality early education.   "Early Head Start is one of the most successful federal anti-poverty programs that ensures yo...

New Operator of Little Creek Farm in Streamwood Indoor arena of Little Creek Farm Courtesy of Jerzy Skowron   Updated 3/3/2021 11:51 AM As of Saturday, February 27, 2021, Jason Lundin of Little Creek Farm LLC is the new operator of Little Creek Farm; a horse stable owned by the Streamwood Park District, located at 1345 Schaumburg Rd in Streamwood. Jason, who comes to Little Creek Farm with a lifetime worth of horse-related knowledge and experience, has been assisting his older b...

College students in Illinois could see lower textbook purchase and rental costs under legislation filed by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines), which requires colleges and universities to find ways to make course materials more affordable.

Elk Grove Twp. food pantry adjusts to meet clients needs Starting in March, households with larger families can now visit the food pantry twice per month, rather than the standard monthly visit. Courtesy of Elk Grove Township   Updated 3/2/2021 10:47 AM In 2020, Elk Grove Township implemented a "client choice" model for their food pantry, allowing individuals to choose items that they prefer rather than those that were previously prepackaged. This new model provided insight for t...

As a center for lifelong learning, Gorton Community Center has partnered with the Kick Start Pediatric Therapy Network to virtually offer a monthly series of parenting workshops.

World-renowned muralist teaches students much more than art Muralist Hector Duarte shares artistic and life lessons with Rolling Meadows High School students. Courtesy of District 214   Updated 3/2/2021 9:07 AM When Heidi Huck invited world-renowned muralist Hector Duarte to visit her Spanish for Native Speakers class, she had an important objective in mind that stretched beyond an art lesson. "My goal was to help them be proud of their names, who they are and what they do," said...

League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Itasca village races March 4     Posted3/1/2021 11:12 AM On Thursday, March 4, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale is hosting a candidate forum for the races for Itasca Village President and three seats on the village board. The online forum will begin at 7 p.m. via Zoom.   This virtual event is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about the credentials and platforms of candidates running in the Apr...

Get your green on at the St. Patrick’s Party! Fill your basket with candy- and toy-filled eggs at one of three age-specific hunts!