Three West40 Area Schools Earn Governor's Blue Ribbon Honors
It’s one of the highest honors students and educators can receive in education and this year three West Cook County area schools have been named a 2026 Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon School. The honors go to John Mills Elementary (Elmwood Park District 401), Lincoln Elementary School (River Forest School District 90), and Seventh Avenue School (La Grange School District 105). The state-wide award honors schools that have demonstrated educational excellence through high acade
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School Safety Takes Center Stage at Conference Hosted by West40
West40 held the 21st Annual Illinois School Safety Conference and welcomed approximately 850 school personnel, law enforcement officers, and public safety professionals on October 7 at the event's new location, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. West40 hosts the free annual event alongside partners from across Illinois, bringing together experts and professionals to share strategies and resources for keeping schools safe. This year's conference featured key
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West40 Director Honored for Leadership in Digital Equity
Congratulations are in order for West40 Director of Community Relations Maria-Elena Agrela, who is the recipient of Cook County's 2026 Community Connector Award in recognition of her dedication and leadership towards digital equity in the county. Agrela received the award at Cook County's annual digital equity learning symposium, Access Amplified, on Wednesday at the Malcolm X College Conference Center. Access to technology and other digital tools is essential in today's worl
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