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The Week in Pictures photo galleryAug 04, 2024 9:17 pm -
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Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
Aug 04, 2024 8:10 pm - As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.
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Mundelein Tool Library lands a new homeAug 04, 2024 8:10 pm - Months after the volunteers running the Mundelein Tool Library were told they had to relocate, they’ve finally found a new home.
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Brace yourselves Kennedy drivers — DNC will funnel thousands more onto gridlocked corridorAug 04, 2024 8:09 pm - Enjoying construction on the Kennedy Expressway? Just wait until the DNC begins. Officials could use reversibles for police cars, motorcades.
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US and allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says it's already in 'multi-front war' with Iran
Aug 04, 2024 3:57 pm - TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as th...
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VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump
Aug 04, 2024 3:55 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on Sunday was launching “Republicans for Harris” as she looks to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Tru...
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Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward Florida, with potential record-setting rains further north
Aug 04, 2024 3:54 pm - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby was strengthening rapidly Sunday and was expected to become a hurricane as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, b...
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Forget Paris: Pups take their place on the podium at charity dog show in Carol StreamAug 04, 2024 2:37 pm - Estelle, a 4-month-old American Eskimo puppy, won hearts and first prize at the Best Puppy event during the 7th Annual VetBros Charity Dog Show on Sunday at the Ross Ferraro Town Center in Carol Stream.
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Islamic school proposed for shuttered Elgin AcademyAug 04, 2024 2:09 pm - An organization hoping to establish an Islamic school for preschool through 12th grade students, is seeking to raise $3.7 million by the end of the month to purchase the former Elgin Academy which closed in June after 185 years.
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MCC’s new University Center brings NIU, SIU, Roosevelt and Aurora together under one roof in Woodstock
Aug 04, 2024 12:29 pm - McHenry County College’s new University Center offers students a chance to take courses and complete four-year and graduate degrees from Roosevelt University, Aurora University, Northern Illinois University or Southern Illinois University.