The News at 1076

One member of the Class of ‘26 went the extra mile (literally and figuratively) to be a part of the Wolfpack. Jackie Robinson grew up about two hours from Chicago, but that didn’t stop her from exploring Saint Ignatius College Prep…and ultimately deciding it was her school fit. This story about her path is one forged with family.

The News at 1076

  • UPDATE - THANKFUL THIS THANKSGIVING!

    THE WOLFPACK BEAT FENWICK 3-2 IN OVERTIME!
    Heading into Thanksgiving 2022, the President of Saint Ignatius College Prep has a message.  John Chandler said, "Our community wishes all of our families and friends a joyous celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday."

  • AN UPDATE REGARDING OUR JV HOCKEY TEAM

    Saint Ignatius College Prep will be gathering as a family Monday, November 14th at 3:30 for the JV Hockey Team.  Please join us at the Church of the Holy Family.  And please read the following message.

  • SIMUN XXI IN THE BOOKS!

    The largest high school conference in the country is in the books.

  • HARLEQUINS PRESENT THE ADDAMS FAMILY

    Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music by Andrew Lippa. Performances: November 4, 5, 11 & 12 @ 7:30pm, also November 5 & 12 @ 2pm. Performances are held on the Bob Newhart '47 stage in the McLaughlin Theatre (1076 W. Roosevelt Road).

  • BOYS GOLF WINS STATE TITLE!

    Days like October 8th don’t come around often for any school.  This one played out at the Weibring Golf Course in Normal, Illinois, and to say it was special is an understatement.

  • LEARN TO LISTEN

    In a world with lots of competing voices, the temptation is to get your words in first or loudest or both.

  • ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE

    On the eve of the 151st anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, Oct. 8-9, 1871, we take a look back at the anti-Irish and anti-Catholic sentiments that flourished in mainstream publications.

  • COMMENDED STUDENTS NAMED IN 2023 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    Please join us in congratulating the following students who have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program!

  • KRISTENSEN ENDOWMENT TRANSFORMS LIVES

    No one becomes a woman or man for others alone.  Teachers - religious and secular - are part of that formation. Parents are, too.  And so is the larger community.

  • INTRODUCING A POTENTIAL PROFESSION WITH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    As they put on their blue gowns and gloves, the guest instructor said, “This is surgical prep.” 

  • ACADEMIC KUDOS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF

    We have some brilliant academic news to share.  

    This year, Saint Ignatius College Prep is home to ten National Merit Semifinalists.

  • ACTOR HELPS SAINT IGNATIUS KICK OFF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

    Saint Ignatius College Prep had its very own Hollywood moment when actor Danny Trejo came to visit.

  • FIFTY ONE

    Why is the headline on this article “Fifty One?”

    Because that’s how many freshmen this year can say they have a mom or dad who’s a Saint Ignatius College Prep alum — something special, for sure.

  • School Founder Featured in Chicago Tribune

    Saint Ignatius recently welcomed Dutch historian Simone Vermeeren. Using historic and contemporary images and previously overlooked sources, she has traced the extraordinary journey of Fr. Arnold Damen, SJ that began in 1815 with his baptism in a "clandestine" Dutch Catholic church and his decision at age twenty-two to emigrate to the U.S. where he founded Church of the Holy Family and Saint Ignatius. 

  • SIMUN Gains National Recognition 

    Read about the team's amazing season. 

  • Donate Through Empower IL and Have Your Gift Matched 1:1

    By giving through Empower Illinois, you will be supporting Saint Ignatius and you will receive a 75% Illinois state tax
    credit.

  • Meet Your Parent Commitment Through Empower IL

    Beginning this year, you will be able to meet your Parent Commitment by making a gift through Empower Illinois and designating Saint Ignatius College Prep as the school to receive your gift.
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