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Illinois forward David Mirkovic celebrates after scoring against Pennsylvania during the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday in Greenville, S.C.

Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.

Benet's Jayden Wright works against Marist's Torrence Tate Jr. during the IHSA Class 4A state championship game Saturday in Champaign.

Schmit: Too little, too late? Let the shot clock era begin

Kevin Schmit: It’s arriving too late for Benet’s 2025-26 boys team, but we’re finally embarking upon the shot clock era in IHSA basketball.

Aerial view of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee from opening day in 1976.

Six Flags Great America to mark 50th anniversary with a summer-long party

Since opening as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, millions of visitors over generations have seen the theme park east of Interstate 94 and south of Grand Avenue in Gurnee evolve and expand.

Trailer plant expected to bring 2,500 jobs to Will County

Hyundai Translead will set up two trailer manufacturing facilities in Will County, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said this week. Hyundai Translead will make a $450 million in...

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage clerk’s election loss won’t end legal fight with county board

Despite losing her reelection bid, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says she will continue with an appeal challenging recent court rulings in her ongoing feud with the county board.

McHenry County denies solar farms — then gets sued for turning them down

McHenry County is facing a lawsuit over the County Board’s denial of a pair of solar farms, according to court records. The board turned down four solar farms in ...

“Dear Evan Hansen” ends its run at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora Wednesday through Sunday, March 18-22.

Things to do March 20-26: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Carlos Mencia, Lake County RV Outlet Show and more

Make plans for the final weekend of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Paramount Theatre, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv, Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival and more.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs from March 21 to April 11.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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