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John Hersey High School Head Librarian Bruce Janu talks about the school’s namesake Tuesday morning on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing that Hersey chronicled. Janu painted the mural of the city’s Genbaku Dome, which was the only structure left after the bomb exploded.

The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombing

The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.

Avrie Lilly, 18, left, Malcolm Wilson, 17, center and Gia Mangriotis, 16, right, are pictured with Annabelle Mique of the Alignment Collaborative for Education in front of a mural the three high school students painted at the YMCA in Elgin.

‘A great opportunity’: High school artists create mural in Elgin through internship program

Three high school artists from Elgin Area School District U46 got a brush with real-world experience this summer via an internship offered through Alignment Collaborative for Education.

Buffalo Grove received high marks in a community survey

Buffalo Grove draws high marks in resident survey

Buffalo Grove residents are increasingly satisfied with their village government and economic outlook, according to results from a comprehensive community survey conducted earlier this year.

What’s the best kitchen appliance for a first apartment?

An air fryer or air fryer toaster oven could be the way to go for the college student who wants to make basic meals, from salmon to fries or frozen pizza.

Staff at the Schaumburg Township Library pose along the new accessibility ramp on the facility's east side.

New accessibility ramp complete at Schaumburg library

A new accessibility ramp opened on the east side of Schaumburg Township District Library this week, expanding access for all users.

Poolside pizza pasta salad a busy mom’s idea of summer entertaining

With loads of spicy pepperoni, plump sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this family-friendly pasta salad with cheese tortellini channels the spirit and flavors of pizza. It’s easily packable and perfect for an alfresco dinner with friends.

Drivers pass through the I-90 Elgin toll plaza on Wednesday. The Illinois tollway is considering adding managed lanes to its system.

Express lanes? Dynamic pricing? Here’s what tollway plan could mean for your commute

Trying to get your head around congestion pricing in Chicagoland? We have perspective on the Illinois tollway’s latest idea.