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Ashley Surin of Schaumburg, now 19, was photographed while awaiting the Illinois legislature to approve Ashley's Law in 2018 that allows children to receive prescribed medical marijuana in school. Now that the patches that have kept her seizure-free are no longer manufactured in Illinois, she and her family are seeking another change in the law to allow them to cross state lines.

Schaumburg family launches campaign to retain access to daughter’s medical marijuana

A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 has launched a Change.org campaign to create a legal path for her to receive across state lines the medical marijuana patches that have kept her seizure-free for eight years.

Cohen Liggett from Cary is healing from a lawnmower accident that happened on Aug. 30, 2025, after undergoing four surgeries.

Cary-area boy run over by lawnmower returns to preschool with new ‘super leg’

A 4-year-old Cary-area boy injured over Labor Day weekend in a lawnmower accident at his home has hit major recovery milestones, including returning to preschool and completing four surgeries.

Fremd’s Jordan Williams, right, drives to the basket for a layup during a game against Barrington earlier this season.

Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to check out

This edition of the High Five looks at five holiday high school basketball tournament to check out in the next several days.

DuPagePads is offering a new overnight warming site at its Access Center at 703 West Liberty Drive in Wheaton.

DuPagePads opens new warming center in Wheaton

Due to increasing demand for emergency winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness, DuPagePads is offering a new overnight warming site in Wheaton.

Gurnee police officer Corey White and licensed clinical social worker Rebecca Price comprise the department's Crisis Assistance & Response Engagement team.

Gurnee police CARE team supports community mental health

Gurnee police have established a team dedicated to responding to calls involving mental health crises and providing other services.

Celebrate during the day with the kids or with the adults at night on New Year’s Eve at Dave & Buster’s.

Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s Eve

Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.

Japan's Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game against the U.S. in 2023.

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season.

Boys wrestling: Rappa brothers shine for Rolling Meadows at 70th Berman Classic

Three-sport stars — twin brothers Josh and John Rappa — were too much for the competition Monday afternoon at the 70th Berman Holiday Classic at Palatine High School. Jos...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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