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Aurora Mayor John Laesch gives the 2026 State of the City address Thursday night at Aurora University.

Aurora mayor renews call to prioritize people, planet over profit

In his first State of the City speech since becoming mayor of Aurora, John Laesch reiterated his belief that city government should prioritize people and the environment.

Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis shows

North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library makes its 100th anniversary on Friday. A public centennial celebration is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Always books, ‘but now there’s so much more’: Arlington Heights library marks 100th anniversary

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend, marking a century of evolution - from a small collection of books to a modern institution with 2 million items, digital resources and a Makerplace branch.

13-year-old Presley Grimpe is fighting to regain a normal life after an illness that cost her both legs.

‘Journey to a new normal’: GoFundMe campaign for Mount Prospect girl waging a comeback from devastating illness

What initially began with flu symptoms turned into a fight for life for 13-year-old Presley Grimpe of Mount Prospect.

Rick Springfield will perform Friday, April 17, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and more

Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.

A preliminary rendering of the new police station Libertyville officials plan to build to replace the existing station at 200 E. Cook Ave.

Libertyville board clears way for construction of new, $32 million police station

The Libertyville village board this week cleared the way for construction of a new, $32.4 million police station, considered the largest single public project in village history.

Guard Skylar Diggins (4) is the leading scorer on this year's Sky roster based on last season's statistics.

Diggins’ decision to join Sky a sign of respect for frustrating franchise

After a flurry of moves, the Chicago Sky has a very different roster heading into the new season. The highest-scoring player, based on last season, is veteran guard Skylar Diggins, who wanted a return to her Midwest roots.

It won’t be as glitzy as Wisconsin defensive lineman and Conant High School graduate Mason Reiger running the 40-yard dash in last month’s NFL scouting combine, but high schools throughout the state will be participating in combines for college coaches this spring.

Schmit: Prep football combines serve as one-stop shopping for colleges

Prep sports columnist Kevin Schmit writes about the impact of the upcoming football combines.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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