February 07, 2025
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Huntley School District 158 raises its property tax levy

The Huntley school board voted to increase the levy by the maximum allowed under the tax cap, but an abatement and debt reduction will push that down.

By Claire O'Brien●

Woodstock school orchestra director named among 50 music teachers in the U.S. who ‘make a difference’

Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School orchestra director Lyndra Bastian has been honored by School Band and Orchestra magazine.

By Kevin Newberry●

McHenry High School announces Illinois State Scholars

McHenry Community High School has announced that 46 of its seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars.

By Kevin Newberry●

Spring registration now open at McHenry County College

Enrollment for McHenry County College’s spring semester, which begins Jan. 21, is now open.

By Kevin Newberry●

Team from Huntley High hopes its NASA app has the right stuff

Come spring, six Huntley High School students could be telling NASA officials at the Johnson Space Center in Houston about the app they’ve built.

By Claire O'Brien●

McHenry County College graduates winter class of nearly 500

Almost 500 students earned associate degrees or certificates at McHenry County College’s winter graduation ceremony.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: McHenry County College winter graduation

Hundreds of students earned associate degrees and certificates at MCC's 2024 winter commencement exercises.

Nearby theft investigation prompts brief shelter-in-place order at Jacobs High

Jacobs High School had a short shelter-in-place order Monday following a police presence near the Community School District 300 school

By Janelle Walker●

Boy who had ‘paper’ gun at school sues Crystal Lake District 47, city over police search, ‘racial bullying’

The father of a former Crystal Lake student is suing the city and School District 47, claiming his civil rights were violated after he used a paper gun in a school project.

By Michelle Meyer●

Woodstock North must scale back solar farm in another project setback

The Woodstock North solar farm could be smaller than originally planned after the electric company said it was too large.

By Claire O'Brien●

Harvard District 50 school board president tossed from ballot

Harvard School District 50 board President Melinda Shafer was removed from the April local election ballot over what came down to three signatures on her nominating petitions.

By Claire O'Brien●

4 years and thousands of pounds of food later, Algonquin boy is determined to do even more for local pantry

Leo Bonilla of Neubert Elementary School aims to raise $3,000 for the D300 Food Pantry after his school won the Hunger Champion award for collecting the most food donations.

By Michelle Meyer●

Should Crystal Lake District 47 align middle school boundaries to high schools’ even if it means more busing?

The Crystal Lake School District 47 school board is set to consider changes its middle school boundaries for the next school year that could mean more busing but would better group together future high school classes.

By Michelle Meyer●

‘He can park anywhere...except his public high school’: District, student in fight over parking in lot

Despite having an accessible parking placard, Gavin Hagge of Elgin says Central High administrators won't let him park at school because he doesn't have a school parking pass.

By Rick West - Daily Herald Media Group●

Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation awards $28K grant for school activities

The Woodstock School District 200 Education Foundation has awarded more than $28,000 to fund impact grant proposals from District 200 educators.

By Kevin Newberry●