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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
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1 dead in rollover crash near Hampshire
May 18, 2026 11:59 am - A driver has died after a rollover crash near Hampshire.
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Students take the lead: Huntley High teens offer lessons on classroom engagementMay 18, 2026 11:15 am - Four Huntley High School students led a professional development session for teachers on April 24, sharing insights on classroom engagement gathered from their peers and demonstrating that true engagement occurs when learning connects to real life and students have a voice in the process.
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Cary school’s new program gives students tools for leadership skills
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Artistic expression: Batavia elementary school art teacher nurtures ‘creative problem solvers’May 18, 2026 9:34 am - Teaching art was a natural career choice for Grace McWayne Elementary School’s Nicole Pappanduros. Pappanduros’ mother, Sandie, taught art at Lions Park Elementary School in Mount Prospect. Pappanduros grew up helping her mom in the classroom. “The art room became a place where I felt comfortable and at home from an early age,” Pappanduros, 43, said.
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Hanover Park police reopen roads near Community Park after early morning investigationMay 18, 2026 8:16 am - Hanover Park police have reopened several residential streets near Community Park that had been blocked off since early Monday morning for what they called “an isolated incident.”
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Severity of injuries slows ID of woman killed in Wonder Lake-area home explosion
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West Chicago High takes 3rd in nation at LifeSmarts CompetitionMay 18, 2026 1:16 am - The West Chicago Community High School LifeSmarts team secured an impressive third-place finish at the 2026 National LifeSmarts Competition, following their earlier victory as Illinois state champions.
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Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone
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Arlington Heights’ neighbors want in on Bears talksMay 17, 2026 8:45 pm - The mayors of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg say they want to be involved in state discussions about infrastructure upgrades needed for a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.