Thornton assistant principal Charissa Berrini passes away, TTHS D205 announces
Charissa Berrini worked at Thornton Township High School in Harvey, but passed the district said on social media.
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Decline in federal funding swallows projected $13 million revenue boost at TTHS D205
Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s board reviewed the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, which foresees a spike in total revenues. The jump is eclipsed, however, by a steep decline in federal funding.
PSC reports near $8 million deficit as enrollment plummets
A 50 percent decline in enrollment since 2012 undergirds a projected $8 million shortfall in the 2026-27 budget. The college has developed an exigency plan and cut spending in response.
HSD 152 kicks off school year in a ‘very healthy’ financial state, official says
Harvey School District 152 saw decreases in year-to-date revenues and increased expenditures in July. However, school officials say the district is starting the new year with a robust fund balance.
WHD SD147 unveils 2027 tentative budget
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 presented a $24 million tentative budget with a public hearing scheduled for early September. Despite reductions in revenues, the district has secured grant funding to support capital projects.
SH SD151 pre-K nearly full as South Holland Community Center ends program
Enrollment for South Holland School District 151’s preschool program surged after a local community center ended its pre-K program. Meanwhile, the district will implement a state-required wireless device policy by the 2027-28 school year.
SSC board passes tentative 2027 budget
South Suburban College delivers another balanced budget for the seventh consecutive year and tensions arose over the subject of an honorary, non-voting board member who would offer advice and insights.
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson to sue TTHS D205 alleging district violated her civil rights over football camp
She alleged Thornton Township Schools District 205 board president Nina Graham barred Wilson from attending the camp, which Wilson was not an organizer of, “for political purposes.”
WH SD147 appoints Daryll Lacey as principal of Lincoln Early Learning Center
Lacey previously served as principal of Creative Communications Academy in Calumet City for three years.
Summer storms cause brief power outages at SH SD151 schools
With the first day of school less than a month away, South Holland School District 151 officials say building repairs, classroom materials, and technology orders are moving ahead as students prepare to return Aug. 6.
Decline in federal funding swallows projected $13 million revenue boost at TTHS D205
Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s board reviewed the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, which foresees a spike in total revenues. The jump is eclipsed, however, by a steep decline in federal funding.
PSC reports near $8 million deficit as enrollment plummets
A 50 percent decline in enrollment since 2012 undergirds a projected $8 million shortfall in the 2026-27 budget. The college has developed an exigency plan and cut spending in response.
HSD 152 kicks off school year in a ‘very healthy’ financial state, official says
Harvey School District 152 saw decreases in year-to-date revenues and increased expenditures in July. However, school officials say the district is starting the new year with a robust fund balance.
WHD SD147 unveils 2027 tentative budget
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 presented a $24 million tentative budget with a public hearing scheduled for early September. Despite reductions in revenues, the district has secured grant funding to support capital projects.
SH SD151 pre-K nearly full as South Holland Community Center ends program
Enrollment for South Holland School District 151’s preschool program surged after a local community center ended its pre-K program. Meanwhile, the district will implement a state-required wireless device policy by the 2027-28 school year.
SSC board passes tentative 2027 budget
South Suburban College delivers another balanced budget for the seventh consecutive year and tensions arose over the subject of an honorary, non-voting board member who would offer advice and insights.
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson to sue TTHS D205 alleging district violated her civil rights over football camp
She alleged Thornton Township Schools District 205 board president Nina Graham barred Wilson from attending the camp, which Wilson was not an organizer of, “for political purposes.”
WH SD147 appoints Daryll Lacey as principal of Lincoln Early Learning Center
Lacey previously served as principal of Creative Communications Academy in Calumet City for three years.
Summer storms cause brief power outages at SH SD151 schools
With the first day of school less than a month away, South Holland School District 151 officials say building repairs, classroom materials, and technology orders are moving ahead as students prepare to return Aug. 6.
