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Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Apr 17, 2026 11:21 am - Illinois is one of only eight states that have no statewide restrictions on the use of cellphones in public schools. That could change this spring.
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Teen dead after crashing vehicle in Rolling Meadows industrial parkApr 17, 2026 8:00 am - An 18-year-old man was killed when police say he crashed his vehicle in a Rolling Meadows industrial park late Wednesday.
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Always books, ‘but now there’s so much more’: Arlington Heights library marks 100th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 7:06 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend, marking a century of evolution - from a small collection of books to a modern institution with 2 million items, digital resources and a Makerplace branch.
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‘Journey to a new normal’: GoFundMe campaign for Mount Prospect girl waging a comeback from devastating illnessApr 16, 2026 6:14 pm - What initially began with flu symptoms turned into a fight for life for 13-year-old Presley Grimpe of Mount Prospect.
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DuPage Democrats reelect party chairApr 16, 2026 5:56 pm - DuPage County Democrats have re-elected Reid McCollum to head the local party organization for another two years.
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Libertyville board clears way for construction of new, $32 million police stationApr 16, 2026 5:54 pm - The Libertyville village board this week cleared the way for construction of a new, $32.4 million police station, considered the largest single public project in village history.
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‘Truly changes lives’: Naperville Central’s Brady named Illinois Teacher of the YearApr 16, 2026 5:52 pm - Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady was named Illinois Teacher of the Year on Thursday. One student characterized his classes as “by far the most defining experiences of my high school years.”
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FAA cuts more than 370 daily flights at O’Hare this summer, citing safety, efficiencyApr 16, 2026 5:51 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a preliminary flight cap at O’Hare International Airport for the summer that cuts operations at less drastic levels than the agency previously considered
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Apr 16, 2026 4:43 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performan...
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Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher