Eagles Celebrate Twenty Years

Do you remember what you were doing 20 years ago on August 23, 2004? Some of you were so young, you were not even...

CLC College and Career Navigator Guides CHSD 117 Students with a Plan for Their...

CLC Navigator: CHSD117 Community High School District 117 welcomes Michelle Gutierrez, a College of Lake County College and Career Navigator, to help high school students...

Winter Weather Notice

This is the Winter issue of Connections, which means we’re likely to be close to our first significant snowfall of the year (if it...

It’s Permit Season!

Why is a building permit required?A building permit is required to ensure that the project you are constructing conforms to the minimum standards of...

Emmons Celebrates 175 years

This year Emmons School is celebrating its 175th anniversary! It was established in 1844 as a subscription school. The first Emmons School was located...

ACHS Science Teacher Krabbe ‘Excels’

The Illinois State Board of Education held their annual “Those Who Excel” banquet to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to our state’s...

Movie in the Park

The Lake Villa Township hosted its first free Movie in the Park this fall. Over 30 carloads of residents enjoyed The Addams Family from...

True Sense of Community

As I sat down to compose my first message in Connections Magazine, I looked at previous editions and found myself spending a considerable time...

Referendum Funds Phase Two

In March 2020, voters approved a $30.7 million bond referendum to allow Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 to pay for much-needed improvements...

Kindergarten Round-up: Paging All 5 Year Olds

Emmons is currently enrolling future Raiders! We are looking for all students who will turn 5 years old before September 1st, 2024 and reside...

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1964: The Tribute to Perform for ACHS Benefit Concert

The benefit concert is scheduled for May 10th. The benefit is presented by the ACHS Class of 1964 Reunion Committee. All tickets sold will...

Showcasing Students’ Talent

As the proud Superintendent of District 34, I get the privilege of witnessing the remarkable talents and achievements of our students across the district....

Service with a Smile: AUGS Warrior Brew Bunch

During a typical morning at Antioch Upper Grade School, as the first bell rings, the students in Ms. Stetkus’ and Mr. Dabrowski’s classes are...