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Laura Lohman, assistant provost for faculty development and innovation at North Central College in Naperville, has held workshops with faculty to discuss ChatGPT and its potential uses in the classroom.

Education | As ChatGPT continues to evolve, educators are figuring out its place in the classroom

Only months old, ChatGPT has stirred debate as educators try to figure out where this new tool fits in their classrooms, if at all. Across the suburbs, reactions have been mixed, but many view the AI-powered chatbot as a powerful companion in the classroom.
Kindergarten classes in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25, like Kathy Riesing’s at Dryden Elementary School, would go to full-day beginning in August 2024 under a plan by the district that will add several new classrooms to most schools.

Columns | How would legislation requiring full-day kindergarten affect suburban schools?

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill requiring full-day kindergarten in all elementary and unit school districts in four years, at least nine suburban districts would be affected. That's according to a Daily Herald analysis of 80 suburban school district kindergarten offerings in five counties.
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Lake County | As ticks expand throughout the state, experts say prevention remains key

As evidence grows that tick species in Illinois are expanding in range, researchers and health departments have buffed up surveillance of the arachnid -- but they say awareness and prevention remain our best defense against it.
Students at Davis Primary School and other elementary schools in St. Charles School District 303 will have shorter school days starting with the 2024-25 school year.

News | Shorter elementary school days part of new St. Charles Dist. 303 teacher contract

The board has approved a four-year labor pact with its teachers union.
Dirty Nellie’s owner Jimmy Dolezal talks about the future of the Palatine bar.
Business | BizWeek: Many travelers over holiday weekend; mall redevelopment to begin next stage
The Week in Business: The roads should be busy Memorial Day weekend; Hawthorn mall redevelopment begins next stage
Get ready to cool off when Raging Waves in Yorkville reopens for the season Saturday, June 3.
Entertainment | Make a splash at 9 suburban water parks this summer
Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and most importantly sunscreen as suburban water parks are reopening Memorial Day weekend. Here are nine options for where to cool off this summer.
The former Huntley Fire Protection District Fire Station 1 at 11808 Coral St. is being converted into an apartment building with a restaurant. It’s one of several properties addressed in the village’s new downtown parking policy.
News | With new developments arriving, Huntley approves plan for downtown parking
It covers about 20 different areas downtown and more than 560 total parking spots.
St. Charles North’s Bella Najera celebrates her game-winning goal during a Class 3A West Chicago sectional semifinal game against Geneva last week. The North Stars take on Barrington in a supersectional match on Tuesday.
Columns | Local Fare: Breaking down key postseason matchups in a busy week for high school sports
This coming week of high school sports is a busy one, with state titles to be doled out in boys volleyball, boys and girls lacrosse, and girls soccer before baseball and softball state finals close things out for 2022-23 on June 9-10.
Streamwood’s Memorial Day observance is hosted by the village board and Veterans Memorial Commission.
Entertainment | Plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend parades, services and festivals
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. Events this week and over the weekend include parades and services in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as festivals and concerts.
A worker maneuvers his riding lawnmower while cutting the grass outside an entrance to the shuttered Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heigths. Crews are also maintaining the pristine grass on the track.
Special Report | Suburban Skyview: They're still cutting the grass at shuttered Arlington Park racetrack
In this week's Suburban Skyview column, grounds crew members maintain the land at the shuttered Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights.
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Lake County | Antioch-area man charged with sexually abusing teen girl
A 25-year-old Antioch-area man faces charges alleging he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl after picking her up at a Wisconsin home and taking her to his residence, authorities said Sunday.
A view of the Pentagon from Air Force One in March of last year. A fake image purportedly showing an explosion near the Pentagon earlier this week, which has been widely shared on social media, sent a brief shiver through the stock market. But police and fire officials in Arlington, Virginia, said the image isn’t real and there was no incident.
Columns | Facts Matter: Smoke near Pentagon photo shows incident that didn't happen
In this week's Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald explores claims that a fire occurred near the Pentagon, former President Trump released an incoherent rant on Truth Social, students heckled President Biden at the University of Pennsylvania and more.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Congratulations to Schaumburg's new Comb & Collar Club grooming service center. Schaumburg Business Association members and ambassadors joined Mayor Tom Dailly, Trustee Jamie Clar and SBA President Lisa Gilbert in cutting the ribbon in celebration.
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