Bloom Trail High School's 2nd Annual 'Haunted Trail' Brings Halloween Magic, Community Together

Evening of costumes, candy & community connections demonstrates how Bloom Trail HS continues to open its doors and hearts to local families.

Lynwood Educator Inspires Students To Dream Big

Dionne Macon is known for encouraging students to save, explore and believe in themselves.

Park Forest Educator Praised For Going The Extra Mile For Students

Thomas Harper III is known for mentoring students and helping them reach their goals.

Bloom HS Pilot Program With Indiana Automotive Tech Co. Offers Students Paths Forward

Six students were recently recognized for completing the recently launched pilot program.

Chicago Heights Educator Praised For Dedication Inside And Outside The Classroom

From a brand partner: Lanie Young earns recognition for arriving early, staying late and supporting students every day.

Bloom High School Strengthens Community Bonds And Promotes Literacy At Trunk Or Treat Event

This year’s Trunk or Treat offered more than candy and costumes — it offered books.

Teen Is In Local Ambassador Club, National Honors Society

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Bloom HS Students Partner With Chicago Bears In Community Service

The event was held Friday, March 14.

Bloom High School Celebrates Culture At Black History Jamboree

The Feb. 1 event created a vibrant space for attendees to reflect, connect, and celebrate Black history.

Bloom High School Wins 3rd Place in Trunk or Treat Event

The event was held Oct. 26, and saw a huge turnout.

Bloom High School Hosts Successful Second Voter Registration Drive

The drive was held last month, and aimed to increase civic engagement among young people by making voter registration accessible.

Chicago Heights D170 To Receive $500K In Grant Money: Senator Joyce

CH D170 is among 20 schools in the 40th Legislative district to benefit from an evidence-based funding formula implemented in 2017.

Chicago Heights Teacher One Every Student Deserves In Their Lifetime

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Wendy Withers!

Chicago Heights Teacher Leads Students With Kindness: Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Jimmy Riley!

2nd Grade Teacher 'Has A Huge Heart For Her Kids': Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Lisa Korn!

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

First Grade Teacher 'Makes Her Room Look Like A Dream' For Students

Nominated for the Teacher Spotlight, Natalie Brothers Johns of Chicago Heights has been a mentor for students always.

A Decade of Excellence: Southland College Prep sends 'All' to College

Charter school's Class of 2023 earns $60 million in merit-based scholarships, overcoming challenges of pandemic to remain college bound.

Governors State University Faculty, Staff Vote To Ratify New Contract After Week-Long Strike

Faculty and staff will receive a 14 percent raise over three years, along with five weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Governors State University Resume Bargaining As Strike Hits Day 3

Union members said progress was made on salary and workload during Wednesday's negotiations.

Governors State University Faculty Go On Strike

Faculty members hit the picket line Tuesday morning.

Southland College Prep Mock Trial Heads to State on First Place Roll

Experienced seniors lead team with grit and perseverance into the state Mock Trial competition this weekend in Springfield, Illinois.

Spelling Bee Champion from Illinois School Competes Again Wednesday

Emmanuel Asiedu-Sekyere, the 14-year old Illinois School 8th grader and the 2023 District 162 Spelling Bee Champion sees the whole word.

Southland Speech Finishes Season Strong: 3rd and 5th in IHSA Finals

Talented Performance in the Round team places 3rd in state ; Junior Myka Moore finishes 5th in state Dramatic Interpretation

Southland Speech Tradition Marches on to State Finals Friday/Saturday

Southland College Prep Charter High School’s “Performance in the Round” team finishes atop its field: Junior Myka Moore advances to state.

Southland College Prep Advances to Speech Sectionals in 14 Events

Nina Washington’s two 1st place finishes helped advance Southland at Lemont regional.

​Southland College Prep Charter High School First in the Mock Trial

Southland College Prep seniors Yehoshua McClerklin “Outstanding Attorney” & Shawn Strong tournament’s “Outstanding Witness" at ISBA Event

Indiana School Collects 2,000 food items for Rich Township Food Pantry

Indiana teacher Aubrey Schuh's inspiration: Host a food drive to celebrate the 100th day of school and give back to the community.

Southland College Prep Seniors Find 'Lane' for Colleges, Universities

Robert Lane, Southland College counselor - protégé of Chicago icon Silas Parnell - makes dreams come true for today’s college bound

Southland Students Place First in Yorkville Step Invitational

Southland College Prep to host 16 schools in Kappa League Step event Saturday, February 18; Art form celebrated during Black History Month.

Tougaloo College Recruits Area Students This Week Through

Recruitment event open to all at Southland College Prep, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Ill., Saturday, Dec. 10 beginning at 10 a.m.

Marian Catholic High School Announces First-Quarter Honor Roll

Thirty-seven percent of student body named to honor roll, school says.

Marian Catholic Marching Band Captures 42nd State Class 3A Title

The band now heads to BOA Nationals Nov. 10–12.

Marian Catholic To Put On 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

Students will take the stage this weekend, with evening performances Friday and Saturday, and a matinée on Sunday.

Marian Catholic Celebrates Start Of Year With All-School Mass

The All-School Mass was in celebration of being an in-person community for the school year.

Parents Demand Footage After Chicago Heights Middle Schooler Dragged

Cell phone video shows an incident where a girl was dragged by 2 administrators, but the family's lawyer said they need a clearer picture.

District 170 Middle School Admins Suspended While Video Investigated

District 170 officials said they are investigating video of an incident in which a student appears to be dragged by administrators.

2 Men With Chicago Heights Ties In Running For Top WIU Position

According to Western Illinois University, Gregory Kain and James Connors have both worked at Chicago Heights institutions.

Steger, Chicago Heights Schools Went To Lockdown After Nearby Threats

Chicago Heights schools went into soft lockdown after a bomb threat at a nearby school, Steger due to a suspicious person nearby bus stops.