Leyden honors employees during education week

Leyden High School District 212 recognized its more than 600 professionals, including bus drivers, food service staff, support staff, teachers, security, maintenance staff and administrators who help educate students at its two high schools.

The recognition was part of American Education Week, Nov. 17 to 21, created by the National Education Association “as a way to honor people who work in public schools.

The district serves River Grover, Schiller Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, Franklin Park and unincorporated Leyden Township.

Holiday soap drive set in Darien

Darien Woman’s Club hosts a holiday soap and paper goods collection Nov. 28 through Dec. 18 with several drop-off locations in Darien.

They are Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Pl

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