Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that clogs the lungs and digestive systems of 30,000 Americans, including GBS junior Lizzie Smith. Smith recently participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s May 20 “Great Strides” fundraising walk in Chicago, which began at Montrose Harbor.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force in finding a [...]

The number of parapros being rehired for the 2007-2008 school year has been reduced. Some are being assigned to other jobs.
Eight parapros from each school could be let go while the district still tries to ensure the schools’ security. Though the supervision system at GBS has been reconfigured to require fewer parapros, [...]

The military housing project has been in the works for much of the school year. As the school year comes to an end, the prospect of being forced to move out is finally settling in for some students.
The military housing in Glenview consists of mostly two-bedroom households for each military family, but the [...]

Sandy Hausman of Glenview, adopted a dog in July of 2006. Shortly there after, Hausman began taking her pup to a dog beach and several dog parks in the Cook County area, the most popular in Winnetka and Deerfield.
After driving the 20 sometimes 30 minute commutes to the parks, Hausman wondered if Glenview could have [...]

On May 22, the cicada outbreak began. It is believed that up to 1.5 million cicadas can be found per acre.
Unfortunately for Glenview, it is said that the heaviest concentration of cicadas will be in the cities with older trees along northern Illinois, which is [...]

New York proposes hybrid taxis
Eco-Friendly cars have been the topic of discussion for quite some time and now New York’s taxis are jumping on the bandwagon. According to Mayor Micheal Bloomberg, by 2012 New York’s yellow taxi’s will all be hybrid. The Mayor also states that all cars entering New York’s taxi fleet after 2008 [...]

2006-2007 School Year, 180 days old, beloved son of the 2005-2006 school year. He is survived by his children 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Born in August of 2006, the 06-07 school year was as brilliant as it was short. Much was accomplished during 06-07’s long lifetime, some things more positive than others.

As seniors graduate, the underclassmen are forgotten in all the excitement and sadness. While seniors are leaving their friends and family, they venture on to experience life’s greatest four years of unadulterated fun. As a junior, it’s tough to see a whole class of students that I’ve formed relationships with leave [...]

As the school year comes to a close, students are enthusiastic to jump into summer. Yet, before we leave our second home for three months, it is important to remind the administration of important changes that should be made for next school year. These changes will make it easier to return in the fall. Here [...]