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As more suburban schools switch to artificial turf, injury debate carries on

As more suburban schools switch to artificial turf, injury debate carries on

As more and more synthetic turf fields are installed at suburban high school athletic fields, questions remain about whether they leave athletes more susceptible to injury.

 
What new ACT data shows of student proficiency in 2025 school report card

What new ACT data shows of student proficiency in 2025 school report card

More than two-thirds of suburban high schools scored above 50% proficiency in English language arts and nearly half scored above 50% proficiency in mathematics on the ACT college entrance exam, according to the 2025 Illinois School Report Card data.

 
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Chronic absenteeism numbers dip for third year; state launches special task force to address problem

Chronic absenteeism numbers dip for third year; state launches special task force to address problem

Amid a statewide decline in students missing school, Illinois is launching a Chronic Absence Task Force to study statewide strategies to further reduce chronic absenteeism across all grade levels, state education officials said.

 
Coroner: Elk Grove Village man dies after train vs. car collision in Hainesville

Coroner: Elk Grove Village man dies after train vs. car collision in Hainesville

An Elk Grove Village man has died after a crash involving a vehicle and a train in Hainesville, the Lake County Coroner’s office said.

 
Shohei Ohtani chased in third inning of World Series Game 7 after Bo Bichette’s 3-run HR

Shohei Ohtani chased in third inning of World Series Game 7 after Bo Bichette’s 3-run HR

Shohei Ohtani was pulled off the mound in Game 7 of the World Series after allowing Bo Bichette's three-run homer in the third inning Saturday night.

 
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A Glen Ellyn wonderland: Main Street boutique delivers ‘love, whimsy and wishes’

A Glen Ellyn wonderland: Main Street boutique delivers ‘love, whimsy and wishes’

When it comes to selecting merchandise for his boutique in downtown Glen Ellyn, Michael Perich has one rule. “If I do not love it in its entirety, it’s not here,” said Pe...

 
Ja’Marr Chase has the Chicago Bears defense on high alert, and with good reason

Ja’Marr Chase has the Chicago Bears defense on high alert, and with good reason

Ja’Marr Chase is back in his groove, quickly locking in this month with new Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco and again becoming the wick for a Cincinnati offense that has exploded for 1,136 yards and 89 points in three games since Flacco’s arrival. Chase has caught 38 balls for 345 yards and two touchdowns in that span.

 
Addison man charged after standoff with police

Addison man charged after standoff with police

An Addison man has been charged with felonies after authorities said he fired multiple gunshots at police, striking one officer in a protective vest during a four-hour standoff at his home Thursday.

 
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Federal disaster relief denied for McHenry County storm damage

Federal disaster relief denied for McHenry County storm damage

McHenry County officials are working with state agencies to appeal the the denial of federal disaster relief for severe storms that swept through the county in August.

 
Sheriff: Lake County teens face gun charges

Sheriff: Lake County teens face gun charges

A Lake County teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun in an unincorporated area near Grayslake, authorities said Saturday.

 

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