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Helen Bond leads West African drumming workshops featured on Lakeland PBS

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

Helen Bond, a lecturer in music at Lake Forest College, was recently featured on Lakeland PBS for her role in leading a weeklong artist residency focused on West African drumming workshops in Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Myers Education Center opens as part of major Mundelein school facilities upgrade

By S. B. Martino | Sep 23, 2025

The Mundelein District 120 community marked the completion of its first Facilities Improvement Plan project on September 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly named Myers Education Center.

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Collinsville CUSD 10 students mark September 11 with remembrance activities

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

Students across Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 took part in activities to honor the September 11 Day of Remembrance.

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Lake Forest College plays historic first Division III football game in Arizona

By S. B. Martino | Sep 23, 2025

Lake Forest College marked a milestone on September 6, 2025, by participating in the first NCAA Division III football game ever held in Arizona.

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United Township High School District announces late start for school improvement planning

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

United Township High School District 30 has announced a two-hour late start for United Township High School and UTEC on Monday, September 15, 2025.

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Lake Forest High School teacher Jimmy Juliano to hold book signing for new novel

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

Lake Forest High School teacher and author Jimmy Juliano will present his new novel, "13 Months Haunted," at an event hosted by the Lake Forest Book Store.

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Round Lake announces updated card payment fees for utility bills

By D. L. Darling | Sep 23, 2025

Beginning October 14, 2025, users paying their utility bills through the Invoice Cloud portal will see a change in fees.

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Meadowbrook principal writes children’s book about district facility dog

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

Dr. Ginny Hiltz, principal of Meadowbrook Elementary School, has written a children's book centered on Krieger, the facility dog for Northbrook School District 28.

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Flags in Illinois lowered to half-staff for former Governor Jim Edgar

By D. L. Darling | Sep 23, 2025

Flags across Illinois have been ordered to fly at half-staff following the death of former Governor Jim Edgar.

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Westminster Public Schools cancels board election as incumbents remain unopposed

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

Dan Orecchio and Aaron Martin will continue serving on the Westminster Public Schools Board of Education after no other candidates filed to run for the open seats.

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United Township High School announces activities and updates for students

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

Students at United Township High School received a series of announcements on September 15, 2025, regarding upcoming events, opportunities, and reminders for the school community.

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Wilson Elementary recognized as National PTA School of Excellence for 2024–26

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

Wilson Elementary School in Granite City has been named a National PTA School of Excellence for the 2024–26 term, making it one of only eight schools in Illinois to receive this recognition.

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Bookmarks series highlights "Mafalda" submission at WPS Educational Services Center

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

Kelly Brenner from the WPS Educational Services Center has submitted the second entry in the Bookmarks series, focusing on "Mafalda" by Quino.

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Buffalo Grove seeks public input on events through survey and upcoming meeting

By A. W. Alonzo | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Buffalo Grove has started an Events and Programming Study and Plan in partnership with Keen Independent Research.

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Two MHS graduates receive Next Step grants for post-secondary education

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

Two Mundelein High School graduates, Sarai Herrera and Deacon Jensen, were recognized by the District 120 School Board on September 9 after each received a $2,500 Next Step grant from the Lake County Regional Office of Education Foundation (LCROEF).

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Collinsville CUSD10 issues reminder for Kahok Stadium guidelines before home football opener

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

The Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 is reminding families to review attendance guidelines for Kahok Stadium ahead of the first home football game on Friday, September 12, at 7:00 pm.

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United Township High School announces fall events and opportunities for students

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 23, 2025

United Township High School District 30 has announced several updates and events for students in September.

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UTHS plans Europe trip for students in summer 2026

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

United Township High School District 30 is offering its students a chance to travel through central Europe in the summer of 2026.

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Vernon Hills to acquire historic Cuneo Mansion & Gardens from Loyola University

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Vernon Hills is in the process of acquiring the historic Cuneo Mansion & Gardens from Loyola University Chicago.

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Buffalo Grove Police plan bowling fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is organizing a bowling fundraiser on Friday, September 19 at Bowlero, located at 350 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove.