The Indiana Department of Education’s newest diploma redesign has gained the support of universities who said its previous draft wouldn’t meet their admission standards. Officials told the State Board of Education Wednesday the new draft adds significant updates that focus on rigor and flexibility for students to personalize their high school experience. The revised proposal includes one base diploma with minimum requirements for each student. The base diploma would require 42 credits, up from 40. It would go into effect with the Class of 2029. Students can earn “readiness seals” for additional credits between 56 and 64 for pathways including […]
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Food bank in Geneva earns praise for expanding online ordering options for those in need
Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva has been awarded the 2024 Network Celebrations Award by Feeding America for its outstanding work, partially because of its efforts to rollout an online ordering platform for those in need.
Newest ‘Hard Knocks’ Chicago Bears story pitch? The life of Crash, Velus Jones Jr.’s pet ferret
We now have the backstory on Velus Jones Jr.’s late pet ferret, Crash, who was mentioned on Episode 2 of “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears.”
Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question that was streamed on videoboards at football game
Michigan State has been sued over a question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last season.
‘This was his baby’: Sorrento’s celebrates 50 years of staying the course(s)
Nestled near a cornfield in far western Maple Park, Sorrento’s Restaurant has offered its customers pretty much the same experience for 50 years. And that’s just the way they like it.
Former Harvey school official pleads guilty to taking $1.4 million worth of chicken wings
The food service director for a low-income school district in Harvey has been sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty to stealing $1.4 million worth of chicken wings, court records show. Vera Liddell, 68, who worked for Harvey School District 152 for more than 10 years, was charged with theft and operating a criminal enterprise in 2023, according to court records. On Aug. 9, she plead guilty receiving a nine year sentence and 18 months of mandatory supervised release. Liddell’s attorney, Patrick O’Byrne said it was one of the most unusual cases he has come across. “I’ve been doing this […]
Minnesota Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire season following knee surgery to repair torn meniscus
J.J. McCarthy will miss the season for the Minnesota Vikings after undergoing surgery on his right knee, which the QB injured in his preseason debut last week.
Wheaton Warrenville District 200 starts new school year
Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 kicked off a new school year Wednesday with much anticipation.
Dan Barreiro approved as new 1st Ward alderman in Aurora
Barreiro, a City Hall staffer who retired after 35 years there, will fill the spot vacated by former Ald. Emmanuel Llamas.