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Mrs. Wilkinson’s first graders begin school year with Daily 5 reading routine

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 19, 2025

Mrs. Wilkinson’s first grade class has started the school year by learning new routines and making friends.

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Cook Memorial Public Library District offers free Adobe Creative Cloud access with library card

By D. L. Darling | Sep 19, 2025

Cook Memorial Public Library District is offering free access to Adobe Creative Cloud on designated library computers for patrons with a library card.

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Intersection at Deerpath and Oakwood Avenue set for closure during streetscape project

By S. B. Martino | Sep 19, 2025

The City of Lake Forest has announced that the intersection at Deerpath and Oakwood Avenue will be closed to all vehicle traffic from Monday, September 15 through Sunday, September 28.

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Grass Lake Supt. Newby on staffer’s post about Charlie Kirk assassination: ‘We have taken action already’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 19, 2025

Cristina Monroy, Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Grass Lake School in Antioch, is at the center of a storm after posting on Facebook that she had “absolutely no empathy” for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated.

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Lake Forest School District 67 announces new occupational therapist

By S. B. Martino | Sep 18, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the appointment of Candace Swanson as an occupational therapist.

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Coalers volleyball player Sydney Larson receives ZONI Sportsmanship Award

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 18, 2025

Sydney Larson, a member of the Coalers Volleyball Team, has received The ZONI Sportsmanship Award from the Zebra Officials of Illinois.

Coal City students selected for roles at Grundy County Corn Festival

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 18, 2025

Coal City High School students Avery Housman, Nettie Connor, Gabrielle VanDuyne, and Alivia Waliczek have been chosen by their classmates to represent Coal City and nearby communities of Diamond, Carbon Hill, and Goose Lake at the 76th Annual...

Coal City tennis team secures victory at Coaler Quad tournament

By S. B. Martino | Sep 18, 2025

Coal City High School’s tennis team achieved a decisive victory at the Coaler Quad tournament on Saturday, September 6.

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Athletes in the Arts performance planned at Coal City High School

By S. B. Martino | Sep 18, 2025

The Coal City Theatre Department will host its first Athletes in the Arts performance to begin Coalers Homecoming Week.

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Lake Forest College parent shares advice on supporting first-year students

By S. B. Martino | Sep 18, 2025

The transition to college is a significant event for both students and their parents.

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District 181 adopts Diligent platform for improved board meeting transparency

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 18, 2025

Community Consolidated School District 181 has announced the adoption of Diligent Community as its new board management software.

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SRACLC seeks afterschool aides to support inclusion in recreation programs

By D. L. Darling | Sep 18, 2025

SRACLC is seeking afterschool inclusion aides to support individuals with special needs in community recreation programs.

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Mokena Junior High students learn about weather from NOAA experts

By S. B. Martino | Sep 18, 2025

Eighth grade students at Mokena Junior High School participated in a virtual meeting with members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of their science curriculum’s “Weather and Climate” unit.

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Antioch Community High School opens ticket sales for homecoming week

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 18, 2025

Antioch Community High School has announced that tickets for its upcoming Homecoming week are now available.

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Tri-Valley High School announces details for upcoming homecoming parade and pep rally

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 18, 2025

Homecoming Week at Tri-Valley High School will begin on Monday, September 22.

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United Township High School District shares upcoming events and club activities

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 18, 2025

United Township High School District 30 released a series of announcements on September 9, 2025, regarding upcoming student activities, volunteer opportunities, and guidance resources for students.

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Community Unit School District 200 announces new administrators for upcoming academic year

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 18, 2025

Community Unit School District 200 has announced several new administrators for the 2025-26 school year.

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Round Lake seeks candidates for newly created economic development manager role

By D. L. Darling | Sep 18, 2025

The Village of Round Lake, Illinois, has announced the creation of a new Economic Development Manager position.

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Buffalo Grove to host public safety open house on September 20

By D. L. Darling | Sep 18, 2025

The Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Departments will hold their annual Public Safety Open House on Saturday, September 20.

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D95 Educational Foundation launches Birthday Boxes initiative for community support

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 18, 2025

The D95 Educational Foundation has announced the launch of “Birthday Boxes,” a new program involving students from all schools in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95.