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Professor Mary Ann Schaefer works with students during her medical terminology class at Harper College in Palatine. A report released by the Illinois Community College Board shows spring-to-spring enrollment growth system wide for the first time since 2010.

Education | 'A positive sign': Community colleges see continued enrollment growth

For the second semester in a row, community colleges saw year-over-year enrollment growth.
An Amazon delivery truck got stuck under the Long Grove covered bridge Sunday night, in what was the 45th collision since the bridge reopened in 2020.

News | Amazon truck strikes Long Grove bridge, marking 45th crash since 2020

It's happened again: Long Grove's historic bridge has been struck. Around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, an Amazon delivery truck just over 9 feet tall got stuck under the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, which has a clearance of 8 feet 6 inches.
From top left, Maria Zeller Brauer, Brian Cerniglia and Scott Filipek and, from bottom left, Kevin Michael and Elizabeth Nierman are candidates for Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board.

Education | From mixed messages to micromanaging, District 25 challengers criticize how board handled pandemic

Three years after the onset of COVID-19, candidates for Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board still are debating how the board navigated the pandemic, and what implications that experience has on governance in the future.
Schaumburg resident Iggy Cascio, the oldest runner at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago, runs the 8K course on Sunday.

News | 'If you love something, you never get tired': 91-year-old Schaumburg runner best in his class at Shamrock Shuffle

Schaumburg resident Iggy Cascio, 91, was tops among two finishers in the 90+ age bracket for Sunday's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago.
Bartender Katie Smith pours a drink for a customer at Tribella Bar and Grill in Batavia on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The restaurant closed its doors Sunday after being in business for 26 years. (Dominic Di Palermo for Shaw Local)
Business | Longtime customers say goodbye as Tribella Bar and Grill in Batavia closes its doors after 26 years
The owners of Acquaviva have purchased the building from Christine DiGuglielmo, who co-owned the restaurant with her husband, Joe. Acquaviva recently closed its restaurant on Water Street in downtown Batavia.
Patrons gathered last week to bid farewell to the former Helen M. Plum Memorial Library in Lombard. A new library is opening next month off Main Street.
News | Lombard Park District set to approve purchase of Helen Plum library land
Lombard Park District commissioners are close to sealing a deal for the purchase of the former Helen Plum library site near downtown.
News | Elgin may form civilian review board, but police union must agree
The Elgin City Council agreed in a 6-3 vote that it wants to explore the formation of a civilian review board to provide input on police discipline. But the police union agreeing to the move is a major barrier. And the version of the civilian review board the council favors is watered down from was a citizens' task force recommended.
Buffalo Grove has hired an outside firm to help with the village’s branding.
News | Helping Buffalo Grove tell its story: Village hires national branding consultant
Buffalo Grove has hired a national firm to help develop a branding strategy, as the village strives to tell its story during a time of big changes in the community, including the redevelopment of the Town Center as The Clove.
Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago.
Cubs | Report: Cubs, Hoerner agree on three-year, $35 million contract extension
The Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner are reportedly in agreement on a three-year, $35 million contract extension. The Cubs' first-round draft pick in 2018, Hoerner hit .281 with 10 home runs and 55 RBI last season.
A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at the Woodman’s Market in Lakemoor, located at 27555 Route 120.
News | $550,000 winning lottery ticket bought at Lakemoor grocery store
Two lottery players hit all five numbers in the midday Lucky Day Lotto draw on Sunday, each winning over a half a million dollars, the Illinois Lottery announced in a news release.
Cathie Johnson, president and founder of People Helping People in Palatine, left, and Doug Schneiss of Palatine help load some of the donations during a drive at Christ Lutheran Church Monday in Palatine. The drive, which continues today, is to help families displaced by a fire in apartment buildings in Palatine on March 19.
News | Collection for Palatine families displaced by condo fire off to good start
People Helping People and Christ Lutheran Church collaborated Monday to organize and host a drive-through collection for items to help the families displaced by a fire in the Windhaven Condominium Complex in Palatine on March 19.
Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Patricia Robinson, left, currently homeless, high-fives Patricia Thies of Vernon Hills, who is battling stage four breast cancer during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event ROCK THE BALD! on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Participants raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylist is Marissa Sneider of Mario Tricoci.
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The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Lunch featured keynote speaker Scott Tillema on March 7 at The Continental in Buffalo Grove. Scott is a member of The Negotiations Collective and is an FBI trained hostage negotiator who is a leader in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He talked about how to develop powerful techniques of negotiation and influence that people can use both professionally and within all aspects of life.
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