Lisa Nguyen

Reporter · Chicago, IL

With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.

6 stories from Lisa Nguyen in La Grange

Jan O'Neil, Grissom Middle School gym teacher, smiling with students during a physical education class in Tinley Park

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Teacher of the Month: Jan O'Neil

In the bustling gym of Grissom Middle School, the echoes of laughter and the rhythmic thud of sneakers on the floor create a vibrant backdrop. Jan O'Neil, the recently honored Teacher of the Month, transforms physical education into a celebration of teamwork and personal growth, where every jump...

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St. Ignatius College Prep volleyball team huddle on court

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St. Ignatius community mourns former volleyball standout killed in crash near University of Florida

In the wake of tragedy, the St. Ignatius College Prep community is grappling with the profound loss of Hazel Krauss, a vibrant former volleyball standout whose spirit once lit up the court. As her teammates press on in the state playoffs, the weight of her absence is felt deeply among players and...

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Illinois Lottery ticket with a blurred background of a school building

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Illinois Lottery generates $3.87 billion in sales

In the bustling neighborhoods of Chicago, the excitement of a lottery ticket being scratched can be a moment of profound hope for many families. For some, it’s not just about the chance to win; it’s about the dreams that those winnings could fuel—perhaps a child's college education, a new family...

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Luxury residential cruise ship The Odyssey docked in a Cambodian port, with passengers disembarking

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They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

Amid the shimmering waves and the promise of a luxurious life at sea, residents aboard the Odyssey faced an unexpected upheaval. Just as many embraced their floating community, soaring fuel costs forced them to disembark in Cambodia, leaving their dreams adrift and highlighting the profound...

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‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed

Winnetka ‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed "Our facilities staff contacted the Village, who immediately dispatched a crew to remove it," the district said. By Izzy Stroobandt • Published 12 minutes ago • Updated 22 seconds ago BOOKMARKER You’re watching the...

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Pat McAfee smiling and gesturing on an ESPN set, surrounded by bright lights

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University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host

In a surprising turn of events that underscores the delicate balance between free expression and institutional responsibility, Pat McAfee, the dynamic ESPN host and former NFL star, found himself at the center of a campus controversy during a recent visit to the University of Utah . Students, in...

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