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The Entire Graduating Class At This Suburban Chicago High School Was Accepted Into College For The 11th Time In A Row
The senior class at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois have a lot to celebrate this year. Not only are they graduating, all 133 students were accepted into college.
Beloved high school band director retires after 33-year career
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) – Saying goodbye to a job you love is never easy, and that was the case for one beloved teacher who made the tough decision to leave behind generations of students who said there's no one like him.Chris Pitlik, or Mr. P, is the band director at Shepard High School in Palos Heights, and one of Chicago's Hidden Gems. But when CBS 2 recently visited, it was on a sad note as the band got ready for Mr. P's last concert, just hours before he'd put down his baton and retire.Reporter: "If you had to pick...
Hammond schools may host ShotSpotter sensors
The city of Hammond is moving ahead with ShotSpotter technology. Earlier this year, the city announced it had reached an agreement to install the gunshot detection system throughout the city. Now, the Hammond School Board has agreed to allow some of the acoustic sensors to be installed on its school buildings.
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