Lincoln-Way High School District 210

Tournament of Roses president Ed Morales will visit the Lincoln-Way community this weekend and tour all three high schools - Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West.

As Will County schools begin a new year this month, we took a look at cell phone policies for students at Joliet area schools districts. Here's what we found.

Federal prosecutors motioned to end their 2017 federal fraud case against the former leader of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 based on medical issues hindering his ability to defend himself.

The Will County Regional Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, March 14.

Friday marks one month since Lockport High School freshmen began attending classes at Lincoln-Way North after a ceiling collapse at Central Campus. As the first semester comes to a close next week, District 205 maps out path for remainder of year.

Lockport Township High School District 205 officially approved a lease with Lincoln-Way District 210 for the rental of Lincoln-Way North. The agreement is one of the few things the building can be legally used for because of District 210's continuing debt on the facility.

On Wednesday, about 900 Lockport District 205 freshmen and Lockport Academy students began school in their new temporary home of Lincoln-Way North, in Frankfort. The students have been relocated due to Lockport Central building closed for repairs.

Lockport Township High School District 205 released the bell schedule and final transportation details for Central Campus students who will begin in-person classes at the old Lincoln-Way North campus on Wednesday.

Less than two weeks after a ceiling collapse at Central Campus forced LTHS District 210 freshmen to take their studies online, they will once again resume in-person classes on Wednesday in the shuttered Lincoln-Way North High School.

The Lincoln-Way School District 210 board on Thursday approved an agreement with Lockport Township High School District 205 to allow their freshmen students to use Lincoln-Way North while Lockport’s Central Campus remains closed for repairs.

Lockport Township High School District 205 is going to have freshmen attend school at the former Lincoln-Way North High School campus in Frankfort while the district continues renovations and inspections at its Central campus following a ceiling collapse.

A 2017 fraud case against Lincoln-Way District 210's former leader has been continually delayed for years because of his unspecified medical conditions. The district suffered a financial crisis that led to a school closure after his retirement.

This year’s student speakers were Alexa Hadley (Lincoln-Way Central), Jenan Halawa (Lincoln-Way East) and Jack Towner (Lincoln-Way West).

Chrissy Hack schedules guest speakers and presentations for all students, brings in therapy dogs to help students during finals week and creates opportunities for students to make good decisions and lower their stress.

A federal fraud case against an 85-year-old former superintendent of Lincoln Way High School District 210 has dragged on for roughly five-and-half years. The former leader continues to collect hundreds of thousands in pension income each year, which he could lose if convicted.

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Question: Would you propose any changes to the curriculum? If so, what? Answer: I plan to make sure that no single individual makes curricular decisions without a process for gathering input and vetting appropriate resources district-wide. Read Dana Bergthold's questionnaire here

Question: Why are you running for office? Answer: I want to help ensure this community prospers and be an integral part of its legacy. Read Catherine Johnson's full election questionnaire here.

The evening includes a silent auction and raffles

Lincoln-Way School District #210 board adopts $121 million budget

The district cites research showing unresolved grief can negatively impact children in the classroom

National publication ranks more than 18,000 schools from all 50 states

Administrators from Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 recently provided an update on their academic, technological and financial progress in the annual “State of the District” address.

Students from Lincoln-Way East High School have again been conducting research as part of Argonne National Laboratory’s Exemplary Student Research Program.

A federal fraud case against a former Lincoln-Way School District 210 superintendent may get pushed back to March.

All federal civil and criminal jury trials for the Northern District of Illinois were suspended in late October in response to a renewed surge of COVID-19 cases

The federal embezzlement case against a former Lincoln-Way School District 210 superintendent has been dragging on for more than two years and is scheduled for a hearing next spring without any clear answers as to when it may go to trial

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 no longer has the worst financial rating by the Illinois State Board of Education.

In the past two years, the only students still attending classes on the Lincoln-Way North High School campus have been dogs.

Lawrence Wyllie, 79, of Naperville, appeared in person with his attorneys at his arraignment Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman in Chicago.

Lawrence Wyllie, 79, of Naperville, the former leader of District 210, also is being represented by five attorneys, including one who has worked on high-profile white-collar criminal cases.

The arraignment for Lawrence Wyllie, 79, of Naperville, is slated for 9:45 a.m. at Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. His case will be before U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman.

The board for cash-strapped Lincoln-Way District 210 has incurred another resignation

As Lincoln-Way District 210 tries to resolve its financial crisis, some residents have been concerned about the attendance of its board members

The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 board sent a statement late Friday that said it is improving transparency and finances, but a resident group suing the board still wants it to rescind the vote to close North High School

The top business official for Lincoln-Way District 210 will have his last day April 30, about two years earlier than the expiration date for his performance-based employment contract.

Citing personal attacks from critics, Lincoln-Way District 210 school board President Kevin Molloy abruptly resigned ahead of Thursday night's board meeting, marking the board's second departure in less than a month amid controversy.

Superintendent Scott Tingley said Christopher McFadden emailed the district his resignation letter Thursday, thanking Lincoln-Way for its support and giving best wishes.

Liz Sands said her group’s lawsuit against Lincoln-Way District 210 to prevent the closing of North high school was the only option on the table

A watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against the Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education to stop the closure of North high school.

A watchdog group opposed to Lincoln-Way High School District 210 officials’ August decision to close a school plans to take legal action against the district.

A state lawmaker has filed more legislation in response to the financial problems of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 and the hundreds of parents outraged over the district officials’ decision to shut down a school.

The financially troubled Lincoln-Way High School District 210’s past and future cash flow will be scrutinized under two recently proposed audits, district administrators announced after emerging from a closed-session meeting Thursday

The bill, which state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Tinley Park, said he filed Oct. 2, would amend state law to include provisions concerning school action and facility master planning

Two Lincoln-Way High School District 210 board members were appointed to an audit advisory committee that will include community members.

A state representative has filed legislation asking the Illinois Auditor General to conduct a performance audit that would include a review of state funds at Lincoln-Way High School District 210

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 administrators are trying to figure out the scope of audits that board members have requested proposals for.

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 residents met with a state lawmaker Monday to find ways to have more oversight of school board authority, including its financial decisions

Some Lincoln-Way residents are cautious about district officials’ next move to pursue proposals for a forensic and external audit, which board President Kevin Molloy said could come with a hefty price tag for the financially ailing school district.

Thousands of Lincoln-Way parents got their wish Thursday as Lincoln-Way District 210 board members decided to pursue a forensic and annual external audit of finances.