Madhu Krishnamurthy
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4 suburban spellers among 13 Illinois finalists competing in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 24, 2025 12:30 pm - Four suburban spellers are among the contestants in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 27-29. They are Visharad Sathish of Grayslake, Tyler Kochanski of Fox River Grove, Yahya Mohammed of Hoffman Estates, and Shruthi Ayyagari of Aurora.
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‘A leader, mentor and education advocate’: Former U-46 chief José Torres dies at 65May 05, 2025 12:16 pm - José Torres, a nearly 40-year veteran educator and former Elgin Area School District U-46 superintendent, died Friday, May 2, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a brief illness, according to sources.
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Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard opening burger spot at Hollywood Casino food halls in Aurora and JolietMay 01, 2025 11:05 am - Hollywood Casino’s two new land-based riverboat sites under construction in Aurora and Joliet will feature prominent Chicago chefs and restaurants dishing out gourmet and specialty burgers, tacos, pizza and ice cream when they open.Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard is among the headliners, along with Chicago favorites Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.
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Leyden High bilingual chemistry teacher named 2025 Illinois Teacher of the YearApr 30, 2025 2:52 pm - Víctor Gómez, a bilingual chemistry teacher in Leyden High School District 212, has been named the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
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Highland Park officials settle on permanent memorial sites for July 4 mass shootingApr 29, 2025 10:37 am - Highland Park city officials are moving forward with the recommendation of two sites for a permanent memorial to the victims of the July 4, 2022, parade mass shooting.
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Truck rolls over on Route 53 exit ramp scattering pipes, delaying trafficApr 25, 2025 11:31 am - A semitruck hauling pipes rolled over Friday morning near Long Grove and Palatine, causing major traffic delays in the area.
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Palatine Walmart among 11 Illinois stores slated for remodelApr 23, 2025 11:06 am - Walmart is remodeling 650 stores across the U.S. this year, including the one at 1555 N. Rand Road in Palatine.
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Round Lake Beach police chief to retireApr 16, 2025 12:24 pm - Round Lake Beach Police Chief Wayne Wilde will be retiring from his post effective April 17, according to an announcement released Wednesday.
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Pass the matzo: Suburban congregations coming together Saturday to mark Passover with community sederApr 11, 2025 6:47 pm - Two suburban synagogues are coming together for a communal observance Saturday that primarily is for people who don’t have a family Passover Seder in which to participate.
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‘It puts an end to this chapter in Fox Lake’s history’: Gliniewicz widow to get $1 million after settlementApr 10, 2025 7:10 pm - The widow of disgraced late Fox Lake police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz will receive a roughly $1 million settlement resolving a long-running legal fight over survivor’s pension benefits, according to village officials.