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Stevenson High School graduates 97% of its students with an average SAT score of 1360 out of 1600 and an average ACT score of 31 out of 36. The Lincolnshire school ranks No. 9 nationally, according to a compilation by 247wallst.com.

Education | 9 suburban high schools make list of Top 50 in the nation

Stevenson High School heads nine suburban high schools in a ranking of the Top 50 public schools in the U.S.
Terry Link

Lake County | Link finally admits he wore a wire for feds

Former state Sen. Terry Link publicly acknowledged for the first time this week that he'd worn a wire to secretly record a fellow lawmaker in 2019.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Councilman Benny White met with Chicago Bears officials to discuss, for a second time, stadium possibilities in the city.

Special Report | Naperville mayor, councilman hold second meeting with Bears officials

In a sign of deepening ties between the city of Naperville and the Chicago Bears, Mayor Scott Wehrli participated in a second meeting with team officials -- this time with Councilman Benny White -- to discuss building an NFL stadium in Naperville rather than Arlington Heights.
Grayslake Central’s Riley Policht slides home safely during the third inning during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal game against Effingham in Joliet Friday.

Prep Sports | Baseball: Rams making Grayslake community proud by reaching 3A state title game

There will be no call to "Play Ball" for youth baseball Saturday in Grayslake.
Rogue’s Corner, a new steampunk-themed pizza and sandwich restaurant, will open Tuesday in the space previously occupied by Red Poppy Bistro by the same owners, the husband and wife team of Matthew Habib and Jennifer Polit.
Business | New pizzeria brings steampunk vibe, attitude to Elgin
Rogue's Corner, a steampunk-themed pizza restaurant, will open Tuesday at 109 E. Highland Ave. in the former home of Red Poppy Bistro. The same ownership team from that restaurant, husband and wife Matthew Habib and Jennifer Polit, are at the helm again.
J.B. Pritzker
Politics | Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move in the opposite direction, just days after the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans.
Des Plaines officials are seeking tenants for the city-owned building on the northwest corner of Miner and Lee streets.
Commercial Real Estate | Des Plaines seeking tenants for downtown building that once was a Masonic temple
Des Plaines officials are seeking tenants for the former Leela Arts Center and Masonic temple building.
The FAA says it’s listening to concerns about overuse of O’Hare’s south airfield, which is causing noise problems for nearby residents.
Transportation | FAA promises to keep working on O'Hare noise imbalance
FAA officials address concerns about excessive use of O'Hare's south airfield, which is causing a jet din for residents.
Christopher J. Grygiel
Crime | Sex offender from Des Plaines attacked a teenager in May, police say
A registered sex offender from Des Plaines was arrested again after DNA evidence tied him to the May kidnapping and rape of a teenager in that suburb, authorities said Friday.
South Elgin High School alum Stephanie Pedroza was asked to remove a graduation stole provided to her by the Elgin Hispanic Network. Now she hopes to use her experience to help other students honor their cultures during school ceremonies.
Education | How a South Elgin graduate is moving beyond a marred moment
South Elgin High School graduate Stephanie Pedroza looks forward to her future and is optimstic change is in store as it relates to the regalia students can wear at graduation.
A male red-winged blackbird tries to get noticed as he perches atop a spring growth outside the Wing Park Pool in Elgin. Around this time of year male red-winged blackbirds are at the peak of their beauty and aggressiveness.
News | Red-winged blackbirds aren't attacking you. They're just protecting their nesting area
In June, red-winged blackbirds boldly divebomb anyone who gets too close their nesting area. Here's how to stay on their good side.
Various incentives including volume discounts can cover up to 70% of solar panel installation costs, says the Citizens Utility Board.
News | Solar Switch program can provide volume discounts on electricity
Interested consumers can save on future electric bills through a new program offering deep discounts on solar panels, consumer watchdog says.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jason Hare and other graduates walk into the 167th Elgin Academy commencement ceremony Saturday June 3, 2023 in Elgin.
Elgin Academy, Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North graduation ceremonies
Glenbard West’s Casey Maas hits into a wall of Lyons Township hands as they defend the net during Saturday’s state boys volleyball championship match in Hoffman Estates.
The Week in Pictures photo gallery for May 29-June 4, 2023
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Batavia Chamber member Culver’s of Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 25. They are located at 470 N. Randall Road in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with the owners, Katie Bulgrin and Michael Smith, along with Colleen Armendaris, manager. Among the well-wishers were Batavia Chamber President and CEO Margaret Perreault; Patti Anselme, special events coordinator; and Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator. Also present were Batavia city staff members Lori Botterman and Anthony Isom, Batavia chamber ambassadors, as well as fellow chamber members and business owners.
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Glenbard West players Parker Moorhead (12), Andrew Ellis (4), Liam O’Neill (14), Jack Anderson (6) and Adam Graham (7) celebrate after defeating Lyons Township to claim the IHSA boys volleyball state championship Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Boys state volleyball: Glenbard West vs. Lyons Township
Kensi, on three Grayslake North High School therapy dogs, waits with the class of 2023 for graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Grayslake North, Barrington and Grayslake Central graduation ceremonies
A funeral service was held Thursday for Hudson, a police dog with the Kane County sheriff’s office, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Hudson was killed in the line of duty on May 24th.
Funeral service for Kane County Sheriff's police dog, Hudson.
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