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In a guest column, Jason Chatman, sociology instructor at Waubonsee Community College, says Black students are more likely to experience impostor syndrome, the thinking about ones self that they do not belong in college.

Posted2/22/2021 12:27 PM On Feb. 8, the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education approved naming Glenbard South Assistant Principal for Instruction Jessica Santee the next principal at Glenbard South and Seth Chapman the next Glenbard District 87 assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Both appointments are effective July 1. Chapman will replace Chris McClain, who will retire on June 30, and Santee will replace Sandra Coughlin, who will retire on June 30.   San...

D214 Education Pathway winds through invaluable classroom experience Wheeling High School senior Stephanie Tadda works with students as part of her work-based learning experience through District 214. Courtesy of District 214   Posted2/22/2021 12:46 PM Northwest Suburban High School District 214s Career Pathways are designed to prepare students for success beyond high school by supporting their interest in a particular field or by pointing them in a different direction. For Wheel...

Kaneland Hall of Fame announces inductees   Posted2/22/2021 11:58 AM Kanelands Hall of Fame honors and recognizes alumni, staff members, organizations and supporters who have demonstrated excellence and commitment of service to District 302 communities and have each proven themselves to be an inspiration and role-model to students. This year, the Hall of Fame Committee is proud induct the following individuals and team:   • Pat Hill in the category of Friend of Kaneland, beloved c...

  Posted2/22/2021 11:45 AM Twelve high school students will be recognized by the Elgin Area School District U-46 board Monday with an "Accent on Achievement" for their outstanding achievements as musicians, including a student whose original musical composition was honored at the state level. Students participated in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) competitive audition process to be named All-State Musicians, the highest musical achievement for high schoolers in Illinois.   "...

Bartlett Library to Resume Normal Operating Hours   Updated 2/22/2021 8:55 AM On Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, the Bartlett Public Library District board of trustees voted in favor of lifting the temporary hours and resuming normal operating hours starting on March 1, 2021. Should circumstances change, the board can evaluate the schedule during a regular board meeting or they can call for a special board meeting.   Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. Ad...

Did you know that there are more than 25 million Americans who are impacted by rare diseases? A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 individuals. There are currently over 7,000 identified rare diseases.

Northern Illinois real estate market shows no signs of slowing "There is so much appetite to buy homes in our area right now that inventory can barely keep up," MORe CEO John Gormley said Courtesy of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors   Updated 2/18/2021 4:11 PM The strong growth seen in the Chicagoland housing market in 2020 continued in January, according to statistics released today by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). Detached single-family home sales rose 18.9...

Submissions for CODs Prairie Light Review due March 11 Prairie Light Review is taking entries from students and the community for its spring edition. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 2/18/2021 10:51 PM Prairie Light Review, a juried magazine produced twice per year by student editors enrolled in English 2210 at College of DuPage, is currently accepting submissions from college and community members for its spring 2021 edition. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Marc...

Pastors third book to benefit rural Tennessee clinic "Spirit Promptings" by Pastor Arne Walker   Updated 2/18/2021 10:20 PM December 2020 marks the release of Pastor Arne Walkers third book (former pastor at Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake). The title for this book is "Spirit Promptings." A highlight of this book is photography by nationally famous nature photographer Ken Jenkins of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Ken shares several pictorial essays as well.   "Spirit Promptings" gets...