Javier Govea

Problems, board members say, may likely be a lack of enforcement of current policy

Officials are concerned about low enrollment in the rigorous program

The Proviso District 209 board of education approved an additional fourth year of math to the graduation requirements for next year's incoming freshmen.

A high decrease in enrollment raises concern over the program’s sustainability

Teachers at Proviso Township High School District 209 were prepping for the return of students to their classrooms, which included finding ways to provide their own school supplies after the district lagged on requests.

Proviso D209 principals presented their school improvement plans for Proviso East, Proviso West, and PMSA, with all choosing to focus on academics first.

River Forest Fire Marshal Kevin Wiley speaks to honor fallen 9-11 first responders at LemonAid on the 700 block of Bonnie Brae on Wednesday September 11, 2024 | Todd Bannor

1400 Forest Avenue in River Forest. Credit: GAGLIARDO GROUP/COMPASS_©VHT STUDIOS

School has achieved a “commendable” designation for the first time

The history of Riverside's A.F. Ames Elementary School is as colorful as it is long.