THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

Congratulations to West40 Principal Champion of Experiences Heidi Bellm on being named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leaders in Communications! Heidi has helped grow West40’s brand and visibility through creative and innovative approaches. She also leads with care, advocates fiercely for students, and always challenges team members to see things differently while making an impact. Since joining West40 in 2022 as director of communications, Bellm now leads multiple

Schools across the West40 area and Illinois received their state report cards on Friday and the state is celebrating a variety of gains in key metrics of student success. Illinois has set a new record for its highest-ever four year graduation rate of 89.8%, which continues a long-term trend of improvement. Students across the state also made academic proficiency gains in English language arts (ELA), math, and science. Attendance continues to improve and the teacher workforce

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