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Lansing is home to a number of high schools and elementary schools that are equipping kids to make a difference in their community. We also have access to a variety of higher education options, and their news occasionally appears in this category as well.
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 6/26/23
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing. Agenda...
South Suburban College to dedicate Frank Zuccarelli Park
Former South Suburban College Board Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli will be honored with a new park in his name...
District 158 School Board Agenda 6/21/23
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—
Gov. Pritzker announces statewide partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
METRO EAST, Ill. (June 14, 2023) — Governor JB Pritzker was at Maplewood School in Cahokia Heights on Tuesday to announce Illinois’ partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
SSC alum Ruth Johnson Colvin a recipient ICCTA Distinguished Alumnus Award
Ruth Johnson Colvin, a graduate of South Suburban College (SSC), was selected as the 2023 recipient of the ICCTA Distinguished Alumnus Award...
Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond resigns as D215 Superintendent, Board announces interim replacements
Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond has resigned as the superintendent of District 215, ending a tenure during which she dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw the implementation of multiple new projects and programs in the district...
TF North Drama Team wins ‘Best Ensemble’ at Musical Theatre Awards
District 215 held its school board meeting on May 25. Two district staff and the TFN Drama Team were recognized for their accomplishments...
Marian Catholic welcomes new director of bands Steven Pyter
Marian Catholic High School has announced the appointment of Steven Pyter as its new Director of Bands...
Illiana Christian breaks ground on $14 million expansion
Illiana Christian High School in Dyer broke ground on an expansion that will emphasize new classrooms and a vocational wing...
District 215 Board meeting agenda – 5/25/23
This week, District 215 is meeting on Thursday instead of Tuesday...
Book donations, student recognitions, staff awards — District 158 board holds May meeting
District 158 held its school board meeting on May 17, when students, staff, and teachers received awards, and books were donated...
Sunnybrook 171 leans into reading and literature with new program
Sunnybrook District 171 held their school board on May 15. A new reading and literature program was presented...
SSC Baseball wins region title, enters Midwest District tournament – other local scores
South Suburban College baseball is moving on the the Midwest District tournament, while the college's softball team goes to the World Series...
Governors State receives $1 million award towards ‘smart logistics’ advancement
Governors State University has received $1 million as part of the first-ever National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines awards...
District 158 School Board Agenda 5/17/23
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—