2021 College Aid: How Park Ridge Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Congratulations, Maine Township Grad Joel Riser

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Saluting The Class Of 2021: William T. Buerk Of Maine South

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Maine South Grad William T. Buerk

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Jimmy Cone, Maine South Class Of 2021

Park Ridge Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Park Ridge Grad Jimmy Cone

Park Ridge Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Heidi Lindemann, Maine South Class Of 2021

Park Ridge Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Park Ridge Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Park Ridge Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Park Ridge Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Park Ridge area high schools.

In Park Ridge Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Cook County.

3 Maine South HS Students Win National Merit Scholarships

3,500 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities chosen from 2019 finalists were announced June 5.

3 Maine South Students Earn Elyssa's Mission Scholarships

Scholarships were handed out by Elyssa's Mission to the local students.

District 207 Fine Arts Students Recognized At State Level

Students from Maine East, Maine South and Maine West recently received recognition for their artistic contributions.

Skates, Chicago Wolves Hockey team mascot, to visit SJB School

The appearance by Skates Sunday, Jan. 27, is just one of many activities planned for the week-long celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

11 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists In District 207

The 10 students from Maine South and 1 from Maine West scored in the top 1 percent nationwide.

D-207 To Hold Referendum Information School Tours Ahead Of Vote

Facility tours are planned to show how $195 million in referendum funding would be spent, Maine Township District 207 announced.

Maine Township High School District 207 School Calendar 2018-19

When's the first day of school in Maine Township High School District 207? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Oakton Recognizes Park Ridge President's Scholars

58 Park Ridge residents recognized as Oakton Community College fall 2017 President's Scholars

Catholic Schools Week activities start early at St. John Brebeuf

“We’ve opened our arms to the community and want everyone to come experience SJB School and all we have to offer.” Principal Mary Maloney

Snapchat Threat Caused Maine South Lockdown

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody in Park Ridge after police said he made threats about a gun on social media.

Maine South & Maine East National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced

3 students from Maine South and 1 from Maine East are among fewer than 1 percent of high school students who made the cut.

Maine South Student's Shoulders In Senior Photo Spark Sexism Debate

After a student was told her senior photo was unacceptable, she began a petition to stop the "over-sexualization of young women's bodies."

Park Ridge Student Awarded College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Maine South student named among winners of National Merit Scholarships Wednesday.

Mascot for Carpenter Elementary in Park Ridge reported stolen

The statue disappeared over the weekend

Maine South football wins state championship

The team defeated Loyola Academy of Wilmette

Park Ridge and Niles elementary and middle schools to have nurses

Registered nurses will be in all District 64 schools starting in the 2017-2018 school year.

Hillary Clinton’s Alma Mater Picks Hillary Clinton in Mock Election

But less than half of the students at Maine South High School voted for the Park Ridge native.

Graduation Rates Increase in Maine Township High School District 207

District 207 officials: "We've worked hard to build programs to help students recover credits."

Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools 2016: Maine South Named to List's Top 100

The Park Ridge school was one of 24 Illinois public schools that made the magazine's annual list.

District 207 Superintendent Earns $50K Bonus

The merit pay comes after an evaluation by the district's school board.

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

Top 30 Illinois Colleges with the Highest Violent Crime Rates

A list of large and mid-sized colleges in Illinois with the most violent crime.

9 Colleges in Illinois Make U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Rankings

The top nine universities in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

WalletHub Ranks the Top Community Colleges in Illinois

Thirty-one community colleges in Illinois were included in WalletHub's nationwide analysis.

Grads from These Illinois Colleges are Making the Most Money

Top 10 colleges in Illinois whose graduates have the highest mid-career median incomes.

Forbes Ranks the Best Colleges in Illinois for 2015

Seventeen of the highest-ranked Illinois colleges in 2015, according to Forbes.

Top 10 Public and Private Colleges with the Highest Graduation Rates

A look at which Illinois schools have the highest four-year graduation rates.

University of Illinois' Financial Ineptitude on Full Display

“Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.”

100 Best Private High Schools in the Chicago Area

Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes institutions in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Downers Grove, Evanston and other suburbs.