D113 cell-phone policy aims to fight tech addiction ‘crisis’; ‘They’re very powerful devices, and should be treated as such’
Phone usage will still be permitted before or after school, during passing periods and at lunch.
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Lake County arrests 27 in human-trafficking sting; ‘If there is no buyer, there is no market’
Nearly 30 men from across the region were arrested during a two-day human-trafficking-suppression operation last week, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group’s...
North Shore D112 moves ahead with dual language consolidation; ‘Families affected by this decision feel unheard, confused and demoralized’
According to a statement from the district, since 2018 the dual language program has seen a nearly 30% decline in enrollment.
Lake County’s new 911 services center to open this summer; ‘It’s a benefit for everybody’
Its stated goal is to reduce call transfers, streamline interagency response and mutual aid, and increase data sharing between agencies and responding personnel.
Deerfield principal reflects on 20 years, changes in education; ‘I got older, but the passion is still there’
While some things have changed since then, Brett’s philosophy on the power of education and educators has remained steadfast.
Illinois Beach State Park-area agencies issue call for help; ‘Fundraising through pancake breakfasts … for basic supplies’
Fire chiefs from the Beach Park, Zion and Winthrop Harbor fire departments held a news conference Monday highlighting the increase in water incidents in recent years.
Lake County nursing home won’t sign union contract as state and local officials raise staffing concerns
Thrive of Lake County and Ignite Medical Resorts is facing criticism from local and state officials over its refusal to sign a previously negotiated union contract due to the included...
Lake County officials advise to prepare for potentially dangerous heat this weekend
Lake County will be facing potentially dangerous heat this weekend, meaning residents will need to be careful about keeping cool.
Uncertain future for Lake County educational cooperative TrueNorth as districts move to withdraw
Uncertainty surrounds the future of educational cooperative TrueNorth, with many of its 18 member districts having submitted, or planning to submit, petitions of withdrawal.
Deerfield considering referendum for two new school buildings, renovations
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 will be presenting plans for a referendum to build two new school buildings and renovate two existing schools later this month, Superintendent Michael Simeck said...