The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a back-to-school event aimed at supporting students and families as they prepare for the new school year. This event will feature free backpacks and school supplies, donated by local businesses, to help ensure every child starts the year ready to learn.
The event details are as follows:
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442
Ed Pasquesi, owner of Pasquesi Home & Garden, said he and other residents are strongly opposed to a proposed private helipad at the Ferrari Lake Forest dealership in Lake Bluff.
David Mershon of Antioch has completed a Master’s in Computer Science at Georgia Tech as part of the December 2025 graduating class.
Jake Nardomarino of Grayslake has graduated with highest honors from Georgia Tech with a computer science degree.
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