Bob Rakow

The controversial book “Gender Queer” will remain on the library shelves at Downers Grove North and South high schools, the Community High School District 99 board decided Monday.

Community High School District 99 Superintendent Hank Thiele expressed frustration Monday over the responsibilities and expectations placed on students during the pandemic.

Masks will become optional in Community High School District 99 starting Feb. 28, a decision the school board reached Monday following a lengthy emergency meeting.

Masks will be optional in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 schools starting on Monday.

The controversy surrounding the decision at Benet Academy to hire a lacrosse coach who is in a same-sex marriage has resurfaced.

The Community High School District 99 School Board on Monday heard both side of the debate over banning a book that deals with gender identity.

Downers Grove commissioners delay a vote on bringing video gaming to town.

The Downers Grove Village Council's decision on video gaming won't make everyone happy.

Downers Grove commissioners are expected to continue their discussion about bringing video gaming to town at the Nov. 2 village council meeting.

The drama surrounding Benet Academy’s hiring of a varsity lacrosse coach who is in a same-sex marriage may not be over.

Benet Academy’s administration has come under fire following its decision to rescind an employment offer to the new girls lacrosse coach after learning that she was gay.

Opponents of critical race theory turned out in significant numbers at Monday's Community High School District 99 board meeting despite district assurances that there are no plans to make CRT part of the curriculum.

Woodridge residents began to pick up the pieces Monday hours after a tornado ripped through their community.