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Travel tournaments and costly cleats: Suburban parents pay big bucks for youth sports

Travel tournaments and costly cleats: Suburban parents pay big bucks for youth sports

According to a recent national study, family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% from 2019 to 2024. Some suburban parents share how much they have paid.

 
‘Land saved’: The Conservation Foundation steps in to help preserve property once eyed for warehouses

‘Land saved’: The Conservation Foundation steps in to help preserve property once eyed for warehouses

Nearly four years ago, Dundee Township residents banded together to fight against a proposed warehouse development at Binnie and Randall roads. Today, a sign from The Conservation Foundation at the same intersection proclaims victory: “Land Saved.”

 
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Ex-Huntley school board member gave no reason for sudden resignation

Ex-Huntley school board member gave no reason for sudden resignation

Former Huntley Community School District 158 board President Andy Bittman didn’t give a reason for his resignation when he abruptly departed from the school board over the holidays.

 
Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.Judge Katherine M. Menendez on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction sought in a lawsuit filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

 
Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations.

 
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Runners blast through snow in Frozen Tundra 5K

Runners blast through snow in Frozen Tundra 5K

Snow-covered trails that usually are quiet on a winter morning came to life Saturday with the passage of 350 runners during the Frozen Tundra IPA 5K in Lincolnshire.

 
Frozen art on display at Downers Grove Ice Festival

Frozen art on display at Downers Grove Ice Festival

Ice sculptures and pedestrians filled the sidewalks along Main Street Saturday during the annual Ice Festival in Downers Grove.

 

Lincicome: For the greatest of athletes, it’s so hard to say goodbye

The winged chariot at LeBron James’ back sputters, awaiting only James’ nod to get up to speed. Still gifted with indecision, James will leave when he leaves, unpushed an...

 
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The suburbs will be well-represented at the Super Bowl

The suburbs will be well-represented at the Super Bowl

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off against each other in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8 and there will be ...

 

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