Suburban Connected

21/02/2025

Naperville to revisit THC regulations as more suburbs move to ban h**p products

As more suburbs move to ban or regulate psychoactive h**p products, Naperville will revisit its THC regulations to see how they measure up against other communities — and if more restrictive oversi…

21/02/2025

Subdivision pitched in Hawthorn Woods would offer more options for changing market, developers say

A proposed residential subdivision in Hawthorn Woods is being pitched as meeting a significant community need by offering a mix of housing suitable for different types of buyers. Planned for 58 single...

21/02/2025

Daily Herald opinion: Tragic and preventable: We must take care in how we drive in the suburbs to prevent pedestrian crash deaths

New Illinois Department of Transportation figures offered a glimmer of hope on the toll fatal vehicle crashes took last year: Deaths dropped 3.5% from the previous year. But IDOT’s numbers included ...

21/02/2025

Suburban educators among 13 Teacher of the Year finalists - Daily Herald

Four suburban educators are among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 13 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2025. The finalists are: • Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year — Víctor G�...

20/02/2025

Teacher returns to alma mater, brings real-world skills and fun to students

Chris Galloway, a former student at Yorkville High School, is now a teacher there, using his passion for interactive learning to prepare students for real-world skills while also making the subject…

19/02/2025

'A need for new housing:' Pulte seeking approvals in Libertyville for mixed-use residential development

The public review process for a proposed development of single-family homes and duplexes to replace the long-standing Libertyville Manor assisted living facility is underway. Libertyville’s advisory...

19/02/2025

Prospect High School media educator earns national recognition

A Prospect High School media educator earned a national honor putting him in some exclusive company. Jason Block was named a Distinguished Advisor by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Only fo...

19/02/2025

Nonprofit to distribute iCARE kits for Illinois schools - Daily Herald

This March, in conjunction with National Social Work Month, iCARE4 Adoptive And Foster Families will distribute iCARE Schools Connection Kits to public schools across Illinois. The initial distributio...

18/02/2025

District 214 promotes administrator, hires business chief - Daily Herald

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has promoted a longtime administrator to second-in-command and hired a new chief school business official. Kate Kraft, currently the associate superintenden...

18/02/2025

10 suburban educators among Golden Apple Award finalists

Ten suburban educators are among the 2025 finalists for the Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Foundation on Tuesday announced the 30 ninth through 12th grade teachers selected as finalists for the ...

18/02/2025

Can this interchange be fixed? Tollway wants to tame I-355/I-88 gridlock - Daily Herald

It’s seemingly inevitable. Your swift eastbound cruise on I-88 devolves into a slog around 4:30 p.m. as traffic merging onto I-355 congeals. Likewise — every afternoon rush hour, southbound I-355 ...

17/02/2025

District 301 superintendent resignation terms revealed

Central Unit District 301 Superintendent Esther Mongan will receive her regular salary and benefits while on leave pending her resignation. The terms are part of a separation agreement she and the sch...

17/02/2025

Huntley leaders like rental housing development, but not proposed location

Some Huntley leaders like the idea of housing development of attached rentals in the village, but not the proposed location.

14/02/2025

Suburban School Districts Partner with United Negro College Fund to Raise Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarship Dollars for Local Students

14/02/2025

West suburban business school molding students into successful entrepreneurs

The Joseph Business School, located in Forest Park, has empowered and enlightened entrepreneurs, especially Black and Brown students, for more than 25 years. School President Dr. Deloris Thomas recently joined the WBBM Noon Business Hour.

14/02/2025

In absence of state regulation, some suburbs are banning h**p products that get users high

In the absence of strong state and federal regulations, some suburbs have banned the sale of h**p products that get users high.

14/02/2025

'This is a safe environment': Amid fears of deportation sweeps, schools work to protect students

As fears and questions swirl about immigration enforcement, suburban schools are letting students and their families know what their rights are at home and school. While many suburban school districts...

13/02/2025

The 1994-95 Hersey boys are back in town

Over the 1994-95 boys basketball season Hersey cruised to a 26-5 record, best in school history, an Elite Eight team whose season ended in a quarterfinal loss to eventual Class AA champion Peoria Manu...