THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

West40’s ability to serve the broader community with food and other essentials will receive a major boost thanks to renovation and upgrades at our St. Joseph campus in Westchester. Construction is taking place inside St. Joseph to expand the existing Heart 2 Heart Food Mart. The food mart currently serves thousands of community members each year. The new space will allow West40 to stock more food and offer a wider variety of items in its partnership with the Greater Chicago F

Congratulations to West40 Principal Champion of Experiences Heidi Bellm on being named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leaders in Communications! Heidi has helped grow West40’s brand and visibility through creative and innovative approaches. She also leads with care, advocates fiercely for students, and always challenges team members to see things differently while making an impact. Originally joining West40 as Director of Communications, Bellm now leads multiple dep

Schools across the West40 area and Illinois received their state report cards on Friday and the state is celebrating a variety of gains in key metrics of student success. Illinois has set a new record for its highest-ever four year graduation rate of 89.8%, which continues a long-term trend of improvement. Students across the state also made academic proficiency gains in English language arts (ELA), math, and science. Attendance continues to improve and the teacher workforce