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Saturday, October 18, 2025

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Collinsville schools mark Hispanic Heritage Month with student-led celebrations

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 16, 2025

The Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 marked National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, with a range of activities across the district.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Gurnee residents paid 24th-largest sum per muncipality in August

By D. P. Royal | Oct 15, 2025

Gurnee residents paid approximately $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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You Make a Difference breakfast honors Antioch Community High School students

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

The You Make a Difference breakfast for October was held at Antioch Community High School on Thursday, October 9.

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Clarendon Hills Middle School and Walker School honored with National Blue Ribbon Award

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

Two schools in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, Clarendon Hills Middle School and Walker School, have received the National Blue Ribbon School Award.

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Walker and Clarendon Hills Middle earn National Blue Ribbon honors for academic excellence

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 15, 2025

District 181 has announced that Walker School and Clarendon Hills Middle School have received the 2025 National Blue Ribbon School Award.

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Highland Park reaffirms support for immigrants amid increased federal enforcement

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 15, 2025

Highland Park officials have reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting immigrant residents amid reports of increased federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs.

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East Elementary students visit Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm for educational outing

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 15, 2025

East Elementary students participated in a field trip to Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm on Thursday.

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Lake Forest College’s Linh Pham ranked among top economists worldwide

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Linh Pham of Lake Forest College has been recognized as one of the top economists by IDEAS and Research Papers in Economics (RePEc).

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Lake Forest College professor Ahmad Sadri interviewed by CGTN America on campus

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

Ahmad Sadri, who serves as the Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology at Lake Forest College, was interviewed on campus last week by China Global TV Network (CGTN America).

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Ben Zeller joins podcast panel on religion’s response to contemporary crises

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

Ben Zeller, the Irvin L. & Fern D. Young Presidential Professor of Religion, will participate in a panel discussion on the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture's new podcast, "Religion &."

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Glen Oaks Elementary receives third Blue Ribbon award; new state program announced

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

Glen Oaks Elementary School was recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School at a statewide event attended by Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Board of Education Chair Dr. Steven Isoye.

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Vernon Hills Park District installs first solar-powered light pole in Century Park

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 15, 2025

The Vernon Hills Park District, in collaboration with the Village of Vernon Hills, has announced the installation of its first solar-powered light pole in Century Park.

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Lake County Transition Market offers job experience for local young adults

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 15, 2025

Young adults from 10 Lake County high schools will participate in the Lake County Transition Market, an event aimed at providing real-world job experience.

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Hinsdale Central High School to host Class of 2030 open house for D181 families

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

Families with eighth-grade students in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 are invited to attend the Hinsdale Central High School Class of 2030 Open House.

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Buffalo Grove president highlights infrastructure and public safety in annual address

By D. L. Darling | Oct 15, 2025

On October 7, Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith presented the annual State of the Village address to members of the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce at 25N Coworking.

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Zion Elementary families participate in parent-teacher conferences across district schools

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

Families in Zion Elementary School District 6 attended parent-teacher conferences last Thursday and Friday, engaging with teachers to discuss student progress.

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Grayslake Central’s PSP class develops leadership through service-based projects

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

At Grayslake Central High School, the Public Service Practicum (PSP) class provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through service projects that benefit both the school and the local community. “Our theme is simple:...

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Mundelein High School principal receives Latinx Community Award for leadership

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 15, 2025

Mundelein High School Principal Alex Taylor received a Latinx Community Award on September 30, recognizing her contributions to the school community.

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Beach Park School District earns national seal for student data privacy leadership

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 has received national recognition for its efforts in student data privacy, earning the Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Leadership.

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Granite City schools announce closure for County Institute Day and Columbus Day

By S. B. Martino | Oct 15, 2025

There will be no classes in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 (GCSD9) on Friday, October 10, due to County Institute Day, and Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day.