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Soviet-era spacecraft once bound for Venus expected to crash to Earth in MayMay 02, 2025 12:24 pm - Part of a spacecraft that launched in 1972 and has been orbiting Earth for 53 years is due to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the next two weeks and could crash to the ground intact, scientists say.
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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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Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against TrumpApr 24, 2025 7:40 am - The proposed NATO-like alliance for the 18 schools would allow them to share resources in case the president targets one of their members.
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Trump administration halts $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern, $1 billion for CornellApr 09, 2025 8:15 am - More than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and around $790 million for Northwestern University has been frozen while the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at the schools, the White House said.
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Passion for learning drives Naperville teacher’s success in the classroom and on the trackApr 08, 2025 6:25 am - Neuqua Valley teacher Mike Kennedy applies scientific approach to coaching award-winning track teams and inspiring students to pursue lifelong learning.
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Lane Tech, Downers Grove take top honors at 2025 Northeastern Illinois EnvirothonApr 06, 2025 11:32 pm - The 2025 Northeast Illinois Envirothon challenged 145 students on 29 teams in environmental topics. Lane Tech won regionals and Downers Grove North won the FFA division.
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Wheeling High School hosts more than 500 students at regional science fairApr 03, 2025 5:40 pm - Wheeling High School recently hosted the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 6 Science Fair. The event drew in more than 1,000 attendees and showcased innovations of more than 500 students from 35 schools across the region.
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STORIES of Space and College of DuPage students advance space exploration with weather balloon launchMar 26, 2025 10:57 pm - The nonprofit STORIES of Space is partnering with College of DuPage students to launch a weather balloon carrying written stories to the stratosphere in April.
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Illinois is losing $125 million in federal grants for disease preventionMar 26, 2025 7:58 pm - The funding was allocated as part of COVID-19 relief and was slated for public health labs and vaccinations.
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Total lunar eclipse creates blood moonMar 14, 2025 10:25 am - A total lunar eclipse turned the moon red early Friday morning. Daily Herald Director of Visual Journalism Paul Valade captured several phases here.
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