Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Renovated Arcada Theatre could reopen by Labor DayJul 07, 2020 5:30 am - For 15 years, Ron Onesti has dreamed of creating a "fantasy land" in St. Charles. Now, he says he's on the verge of completing that dream with the transformation of the ...
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Northbrook group seeks to organize more programs on racial justiceJul 01, 2020 8:00 am - A Northbrook-based group, focused on promoting racial awareness through educational programs, speakers, film showings and book discussions, is gaining new relevance in a...
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Harper College student group aims to help DreamersJun 27, 2020 1:00 am - A new student group at Harper College in Palatine aims to help immigrant students, faculty and workers, known as Dreamers, through advocacy, referrals for legal services...
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Teachers, parents share mixed feelings about students wearing masks when schools reopen this fallJun 26, 2020 1:00 am - Wearing face masks for long periods of time can be challenging even for adults. So how realistic is it to expect kindergartners through 12th-graders to keep masks on for...
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U-46 educators say social justice, racial equity begins in schoolsJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - Education is “the civil rights issue of our generation,” Elgin High School Principal Krystal Thomas said, quoting former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “And if...
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U-46 to begin summer conditioning camps MondayJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - After months of working out by himself, Alec Palella is looking forward to training outdoors with teammates to get in shape for the fall football season. "I'm just ready...
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Northbrook village leaders set diversity goalsJun 19, 2020 5:23 am - Northbrook village leaders are considering forming a diversity task force and adopting an inclusivity pledge spurred by nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against po...
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Northbrook needs multiple efforts to combat racism, Ciesla saysJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - Tackling racial injustices requires a multipronged approach on various fronts, from what children are taught in schools to everyday interactions at workplaces, houses of...
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U-46 leaders talk bias training, hiring more minority staffJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 leaders this week outlined ways to improve school climate and culture for all students, especially those who feel marginalized and need a...
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'We are doing vital services for the community': Des Plaines shrine prepares for reopeningJun 15, 2020 5:30 am - One of the most revered Catholic shrines for Latinos north of Mexico City is gearing up for reopening later this month. Public Masses will start June 28 at the Des Plai...