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.

Earl Boyles Elementary School teacher Vickie Saula teaches a lesson to her first grade class on Jan. 24, 2025. Elizabeth Miller / OPB OPB recently asked students in the Class of 2025 which ...