Mokena District 159 Honored By State Board Of Ed For Strategic Plan - Mokena, IL - The district was recognized by State Superintendent Tony Sanders for its use of a $700,000 grant that went to improve ELA performance.
Chicago's Great Lake Jumper Lives For Daily 'Glorious Moment' - Chicago, IL - Dan O'Conor has not allowed sub-zero temperatures to keep him from plunging into Lake Michigan and other water for 1,200 days since 2020.
Restoration Of Beloved Murals At Lake Forest Library To Begin Soon - Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL - The library board recently approved devoting up to $266,000 to repair and restore 12 murals that are nearly 92 years old inside the library.