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Catholic Schools

St. Angela principal honored with street sign

Honorary Sister Mary Finnegan Drive runs in front of the school where she has been principal for 25 years. In spite of challenges, the school and its students are doing well.

over 2 years ago | Cassandra Harlan

A family affair at Maria High School

Since 1987, seven sisters from the Roland family have attended Maria High School. The family chose to send the children to single-sex Catholic schools where energy could be focused on studies.

over 2 years ago | Sue Ter Maat

At Waldorf school, kids experiment with solar panels

Solar panels on the roof of the Chicago Waldorf School power light bulbs, as well as lessons about physics, electricity and alternative energy.

almost 3 years ago | Sue Ter Maat

Tech purchase allows students to see, not just hear, when they learn

St. Francis de Sales co-ed high school is being wired to the Internet thanks to $145,000 from its technology improvement fund. Some $120,000 is from a donor who wants to remain anonymous.

almost 3 years ago | Sue Ter Maat

Former Loyola professor charged in sex abuse case

A former college professor is accused of molesting a teen-aged girl in 1967 while on spiritual retreat. The lawsuit has been filed in Cook County Circuit Court and Loyola is not a defendant.

almost 3 years ago | Peter Sachs

Panel to explore Catholic voting issues

Abortion, stem-cell research, the Iraq war, immigration and health care are all very likely to be hot topics for Catholic voters and others, experts say.

3 years ago | Peter Sachs

UIC's expanding literacy program makes gains for students

UIC received a grant to expand the Early Reading First program, a literacy program for preschoolers. Experts say it is doing wonders for children in disadvantaged communities.

3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

West Side to get first new Catholic school in decades

The city's zoning commission today cleared the way for construction of Christ the King Jesuit Preparatory School. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

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