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Seth Brady of Naperville Central High School was honored as Far West Suburbs Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. Brady teaches social studies.

Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardees

Three suburban educators are among 14 from throughout the state recognized Wednesday as Regional Teachers of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.

A coalition of parents and others at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates are appealing directly to Cardinal Blase Cupich, head of the Archdiocese of Chicago, to keep the 65-year-old institution open.

Families at St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates appeal to Cardinal Cupich to keep it open

A coalition of parents and other allies at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates has submitted a formal request that Cardinal Blase Cupich reconsider last month’s decision to close the 65-year-old institution this summer.

This image provided by the FBI shows surveillance images at the home of Nancy Guthrie the night she went missing in Tucson, Arizona.

A person has been detained for questioning in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, AP sources say

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie pleaded for the public’s help at “an hour of desperation” in the search for her missing mother as the family’s latest attempts to reach the abductors failed to yield any proof she is alive or communication with the culprits.

Newly selected Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Dana Smith

District 15 picks longtime suburban educator to become next superintendent

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school board members chose a candidate with extensive superintendent experience to succeed Superintendent Laurie Heinz.

Trees fell in Fox River Grove during a storm that rolled through the area on Aug. 16, 2025.

FEMA denies appeal for aid for summer storm damage in Cook, Kane, McHenry and Will counties

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s previous denial of a major disaster declaration following storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

Stan’s Donuts has pączki available now through Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Let the good times roll: Where to find pączki, Cajun food, music and more for Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and we’ve got some places for you to grab some pączki and dine on jambalaya.

Orange Wave ahead? Despite key injury, Illini look like serious contenders

Losing point guard Kylan Boswell should have been a major blow for Illinois. Instead, it opened the door for a more successful formula.

George Lopez brings the laughs to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan Saturday, Feb. 14.

Things to do Feb. 13-19: George Lopez, Russell Peters, Jim Gaffigan, Valentine’s Day events, Dinosaur Adventure and more

Make plans for George Lopez at the Genesee Theatre, Russell Peters at Schaumburg’s Chicago Improv, Valentine’s Day events, Dinosaur Adventure at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Jim Gaffigan at the Chicago Theatre and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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