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Big Hollow Schools are 'proud to say we have a Golden Apple Award winner' in teacher Andrea Woods

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

The Big Hollow School District Board of Education recognized one of the district's teachers, who recently received a Golden Apples Award, during the board's meeting on May 8.

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Tisha Eisenmenger tells Big Hollow School Board that Troop 48586 'can't wait to see it all come together'

By Sam Jackson | May 17, 2023

The Big Hollow School District Board of Education received a presentation from a local Girl Scout troop on a variety of projects, both those that were completed and others that are coming soon, during the board's meeting on May 8.

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Highland Park Mayor Rotering: 'I hope this is the beginning of a long life of engagement civically'

By Sam Jackson | May 8, 2023

Members of the Highland Park City Council said goodbye to departing council members Michelle Holleman & Adam Stolberg and introduced their class of 2023 student commissioners during the board's April 24 meeting.

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Highland Park council marks anniversary of 'tramendous effort' to preserve historic sites

By Sam Jackson | May 5, 2023

The City of Highland Park celebrated the 40th anniversary of its historic property preservation efforts, adopting a proclamation to mark the anniversary during its meeting on April 24.

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Schwingbeck says board should have 'full autonomy' to shut down street performers

By Sam Jackson | Apr 28, 2023

The Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees pulled a consent agenda item for further discussion, as the board discussed proper regulations for street performers during the board's April 17 meeting.

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LeBedz tells developers: 'I am willing to give you the benefit of the doubt' on delayed project

By Sam Jackson | Apr 28, 2023

The Arlington Heights Village Board approved extensions for an ongoing development proposal and a request for development and zoning extensions during the board's April 17 meeting.

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Arlington Heights honors Canty and Scaletta, who he calls a 'dedicated servant' of the community

By Sam Jackson | Apr 28, 2023

The Arlington Heights Village Board recognized some of its trustees during its meeting on April 17, including outgoing trustees Mary Beth Canty and John Scaletta.

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Schmidt disagrees with Title IX changes: 'Boys are faster and stronger, have no business competing against girls'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 26, 2023

Illinois Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) believes that an amendment to Title IX proposed by President Joe Biden would be unfair, as it would ban states from preventing boys from competing in high school girls' sports.

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Lake Forest gets a grade of 'D' in Wirepoints assessment of local pension plan health

By Sam Jackson | Apr 21, 2023

A recent assessment by Wirepoints on the negative financial impact caused by local pensions gave Lake Forest a 'D' in its assessment of the financial impact of local pensions on Illinois' 175 largest cities from 2003-2019.

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Long Grove Village Board considers special permit for outdoor events 'within the confines of our code'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023

The Long Grove Village Board amended the local code during its March 28 meeting, voting to allow for special use permits for businesses and public events when the pandemic restrictions come to an end.

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Jackson: Village 'had communication with all three' Congressional offices over Lake Michigan project

By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023

The Long Grove Village Board discussed the village's ongoing efforts with the Lake Michigan Water Connection project, a federally funded drinking water improvement project involving much of Lake county, during its March 28 meeting.

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Anzelone tells Waukegan board about Art Impact Project, which will 'bring to light' issues for kids to overcome

By Sam Jackson | Apr 13, 2023

The Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education learned about the district's work with the Art Impact Project and the effects it has had on students during its board meeting on March 28.

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Oakdale Elementary principal Catalina Quinones-Nelson: Tutor program allows students to become 'part of the change of narrative'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 13, 2023

Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education discussed a tutoring program in the district, which allows high school students to mentor elementary-age kids in reading and math.

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Pritzker issues emergency disaster proclamation to aid areas hit by killer tornadoes

By Sam Jackson | Apr 9, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties to open the way for immediate assistance and public safety support to help those impacted by the recent rash of tornadoes.

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Wilhour announces office hours: 'Will stand against attempts by Democrats to implement CRT, inappropriate sex ed'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 6, 2023

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has scheduled three early-day sessions for later in April, during which he will meet with constituents from his newly formed 110th District.

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Machak says village is 'really an extension of our classrooms'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 4, 2023

The Gurnee Village Board heard a report from Woodland School District 50 Superintendent Robert Machak on the partnership between city and school officials.

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Warren-Newport Public Library director gives board of trustees a rundown of services the library offers

By Sam Jackson | Feb 21, 2023

The Gurnee Village Board of Trustees heard a presentation from a municipal partner, part of the village's effort to strengthen ties to other local municipalities.

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McLaughlin on decline in arrests: The 'rate of success in solving crime is down 50% from just a few years ago'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 17, 2023

Illinois Rep. Martin McLaughlin says multiple factors are to blame for a sharp decline in arrests.

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Wilhour: 'Fewer officers by default means fewer arrests'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 16, 2023

Illinois Rep. Blaine Wilhour blames bad police and lack of manpower for new data that shows that arrests were made for only 5% of major crimes in Chicago in 2022 – a sharp decline from 2019.

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Illinois' Wilcox on DCFS problems: 'There needs to be leadership change'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 11, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) said wholesale changes are needed in the Department of Children and Family Services.