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Aurora’s MLK Day ceremony celebrates labor, equityJan 21, 2026 10:00 pm - Aurora’s 41st annual MLK Day ceremony on Jan. 19 had the theme “Beyond the Dream.” Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers, was the keynote speaker, emphasizing the need for educational equity, labor rights, and racial justice.
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Hersey High School wrestling coaches dismissed amid probe of student residency, recruitingJan 21, 2026 7:16 pm - Five wrestling coaches at John Hersey High School were relieved of their duties following concerns over recruiting practices, in-season training activities, and students from outside the school’s attendance boundaries being on the team.
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‘You find your niche’: How service clubs like Kiwanis, Rotary attract new membersJan 21, 2026 4:40 pm - During my years as a service club member from 1987 to 2010, something bothered me. How would the club move into the future without younger members?
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Lions Park students team up to spread message of empowermentJan 21, 2026 11:24 am - A new club at Lions Park Elementary School in Mount Prospect is providing a fertile ground for ideas, among them creating a community garden.
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‘Metamorphoses’ splashes onto York stage with classic tales and modern messagesJan 19, 2026 12:23 pm - York Drama’s production of "Metamorphoses" combines ancient Greek myths with modern themes of change, hope, and love, all performed in and around a large pool of water.
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District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9Jan 19, 2026 10:02 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members hope to hire the district’s next superintendent at their Feb. 9 meeting.
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‘Enjoying the ride’: ‘Stranger Things’ marks the TV debut of Arlington Heights teenJan 17, 2026 11:15 am - Jake Connelly, a 13-year-old actor from Arlington Heights, recently made his TV debut on the final season of Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things.”
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Maine East Chamber Choir and Demon Strings to perform Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’Jan 15, 2026 10:13 pm - Maine East High School Chamber Choir and Demon Strings will perform Vivaldi's "Gloria" on Jan. 23 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge.
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‘Taking money and throwing it into a fire pit’: School districts struggling with property tax distribution delaysJan 15, 2026 7:45 pm - Several suburban school superintendents told the Cook County Board Thursday their districts are hurting financially because of delays in receiving revenue from property tax collections.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual Resource Fair Feb. 19Jan 14, 2026 9:21 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Feb. 19. It showcases recreational opportunities, therapy providers, consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support specialists from over 40 community organizations.