THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

Trooper enjoys playing catch, his favorite food is pizza crust, and he is trained to provide comfort and smiles wherever he goes. In fact, the four-year-old Border Collie Mix has been deployed across the country supporting those who have experienced a tragedy and helping others open up to share their feelings. llinois is the first state in the country to certify law enforcement therapy dogs, and the calming power of Trooper, from Springfield, and other K9 therapy dogs from C

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

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