What started out as a school project is now turning into civic action for New Trier High School junior Zan Fisher. The Wilmette resident requested ...
Next week, the public aspect of the state redistricting process will begin. On Monday, the largest metropolitan area gets a say, and it should be fascinating to watch.
The New Trier Board of Education voted to dismiss German language teacher Daniela Rossmann for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student We...
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will take a pass on a dinner in his honor at his alma mater high school. New Trier High School, a prestigiou...
This week, New Trier High School in Winnetka released its "alumni Hall of Honor awards," where everyone from Rainn Wilson ("The Office") to former U.S...
New Trier Township High School has a very impressive list of graduates. From politicians and actors to dancers and scientists--their alums have certai...
Enduring some of the planet's harshest weather, a 15-year-old New Trier High School student has become the youngest person to ski the 60-mile "Last De...
The high priests of French gastronomy may not have been convinced that American chefs have arrived, but the market itself has spoken. For the last year there's been a six-month wait to get a table at a young Chicagoan's Paris restaurant.
The majority of students who benefited from political connections when applying to the University of Illinois attended elite, affluent high schools, a...
The reports [about the Cubs sale] listed Marc Utay as one of three finalists. Once again, he was referred to as a "New York private-equity investor." ...
With grins and a familiar nod, a dozen teenagers came together this weekend for what has become a standing date since nearly 1,000 Chicago students sk...
The Washington Post's Kari Lyderson recapped the school boycott led by the rev. and state Sen. James Meeks. She points to Illinois' dismal per-pupil s...
UPDATE From the AP: Now that state Senator James Meeks has called off his Chicago school boycott, he and Governor Rod Blagojevich are working out a m...
Don't tell me that we can't find a way to provide the children of Sen. Meeks' community with the resources and accountability and culture of academic achievement that we already provide the children of Winnetka.
Get Arne Duncan out of the health club. Let him and the progenitors of Renaissance 2010 do more than revamp failed plans. May they consider the whole student body of CPS, not just those with clout and high tax bases.
Time's up, the Rev. James Meeks said Thursday. The three-day boycott is on. "No more time. The window has expired," Meeks said. Next Tuesday, the s...
With so many Illinois Democrats at the DNC, it's no surprise state business is being conducted in Denver. Illinois State Senator James Meeks said he'...
