Grayslake native Claudia Kauck knew from a very young age what she wanted to do in life. Call it being a product of her environment. Certainly, hard work and study were involved. But Kauck credits ...

“It was an easy transition,” said Emily Gotch, 1st grade teacher at Cardinal Elementary School. It’s a common sight in small Siouxland towns. Rather than mom dropping Grady off at school.

That first-grade teacher at Heights Elementary School posted a video on social media showing her putting up a Pride flag in her room and then showing off inclusive books in her classroom.