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U-46 board honors Larkin High’s performance at state theater festivalMar 16, 2026 11:23 am - Twenty-five high school students were recognized by the Elgin Area School District U-46 board at its March 2 meeting for their outstanding achievements in the fine arts.
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‘The gift of wonder’: Naperville Central teacher encourages students to solve global issuesMar 16, 2026 9:06 am - It seems like someone who spent his early childhood in a town called Bad Axe might be pretty tough. In the case of Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady, there’s some truth to that. Brady is the Illinois State Board of Education Far West Suburbs teacher of the year. He’s eligible for 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year, announced this spring.
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Marching to Madness: Former Hersey star could miss Penn’s NCAA matchup vs. IlliniMar 15, 2026 7:34 pm - Illinois drew a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Ivy League champ Penn on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Quakers have five Illinois natives on the roster, but may not be at full-strength.
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All-star from Hinsdale among top scorers in Division III hockeyMar 15, 2026 4:18 pm - Amy Laskowski, a Hinsdale Central High School graduate who plays hockey at Nazareth University in New York, was named the United College Hockey Conference player of the year for a second straight season.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027Mar 15, 2026 11:28 am - An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.
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Boys indoor track and field: Lake Zurich edges Stevenson for NSC championshipMar 14, 2026 4:17 pm - Lake Zurich finished third in the 1,600-meter relay to fourth for the Patriots to take home the NSC title by a 130-126 margin.
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Maine West showcases modern-day storytelling at its Writers’ Block FestivalMar 13, 2026 11:16 pm - Maine West High School hosted a two-day Writers' Block festival in late February, featuring guest speakers including award-winning journalists, authors, and filmmakers who shared insights about writing careers with hundreds of students.
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District 207 students win 56 awards in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing CompetitionMar 13, 2026 10:26 pm - District 207 students earned 56 awards including one Best of Show, six Gold Key Awards, 15 Silver Key Awards and 33 Honorable Mention Awards across Maine East, Maine South and Maine West high schools.
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Glenbard District 87 seeks community members for finance & facility committeeMar 13, 2026 8:48 pm - Glenbard Township High School District 87 invites community members to serve on the board’s finance & facility committee. Community members will be appointed to serve a two-year term.
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Boys basketball: York loses Class 4A semifinal to Marist, still savors 1st state trip in 59 yearsMar 13, 2026 8:00 pm - York’s boys basketball team made its first state tournament appearance in 59 years on Friday. The community came out. Fans, many of them students, filled Champaign’s Stat...