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Adlai Stevenson Elementary School’s Julianne Collier, right, received a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching during a surprise assembly at the school Monday. Golden Apple Foundation President Alan Mather, left, made the announcement.

‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’: Suburban teachers win Golden Apples

Overwhelmed was the word of the day for a pair of suburban educators who learned Monday that they’re among the winners of 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teachi...

University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment

Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday as tension ratcheted up in standoffs with demonstrators at other college campuses...

Same job, new co-worker: Bears QB Bagent ready to work with Williams

Bears QB Tyson Bagent hosted a camp in Mt. Prospect on Sunday and talked about the reality of having the same job, with a new co-worker.

Lake Zurich police and the FBI are investigating after a resident reported losing about $1.58 million to a scammer posing as a Chinese law enforcement official.

Lake Zurich resident loses $1.58 million to scammers posing as Chinese police

A Lake Zurich resident lost more than $1.5 million through a scheme in which they were tricked into sending money to someone posing as a member of Chinese law enforcement...

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DuPage state’s attorney’s office, Secret Service sting shuts down 350 fraudulent investment websites

A recent joint sting operation conducted by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and the United States Secret Service, along with DuPage County’s IT Department, re...

Alex Tyler takes a selfie with children from Gales Point, Belize during his trip to the country this January. His Goldfish Swim School franchises have been supporting the education of Belizean children for nearly a decade.

Goldfish Swim School owner teaches swimming, builds relationships in Belize

Since Alex Tyler first visited Gales Point, Belize, in 2014 on a church mission trip, his impact on the small fishing village has expanded to the tune of $47,000 raised, ...

Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove Village is merging with a Chicago bakery in a move its owners say will preserve the family-owned operation for generations to come.

Jarosch Bakery merging in a move owners say will preserve business for generations

Jarosch Bakery, a Northwest suburban institution for lovers of coffee cake, butter cookies and other sweets for more than six decades, is merging with a Chicago bakery in a move its owners say will preserve its future for generations to come.

The Carol Stream Park District has prohibited shell products at McCaslin Park. And with new FieldTurf infields at its ball diamonds, there is now a greater emphasis on enforcement.

Why seeds and shells are a no-no at some suburban ball fields

Peanuts and sunflower seeds — long a staple in dugouts and bleachers — are out at some suburban baseball and softball complexes. Park districts, including Carol Stream an...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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