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Jan O'Neil, Grissom Middle School gym teacher, smiling with students during a physical education class in Tinley Park

Teacher of the Month: Jan O'Neil

In the bustling gym of Grissom Middle School, the echoes of laughter and the rhythmic thud of sneakers on the floor create a vibrant backdrop. Jan O'Neil, the recently honored Teacher of the Month, transforms physical education into a celebration of teamwork and personal growth, where every jump...

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St. Ignatius College Prep volleyball team huddle on court

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St. Ignatius community mourns former volleyball standout killed in crash near University of Florida

In the wake of tragedy, the St. Ignatius College Prep community is grappling with the profound loss of Hazel Krauss, a vibrant former volleyball standout whose spirit once lit up the court. As her teammates press on in the state playoffs, the weight of her absence is felt deeply among players and...

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Illinois Lottery ticket with a blurred background of a school building

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Illinois Lottery generates $3.87 billion in sales

In the bustling neighborhoods of Chicago, the excitement of a lottery ticket being scratched can be a moment of profound hope for many families. For some, it’s not just about the chance to win; it’s about the dreams that those winnings could fuel—perhaps a child's college education, a new family...

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Luxury residential cruise ship The Odyssey docked in a Cambodian port, with passengers disembarking

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They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

Amid the shimmering waves and the promise of a luxurious life at sea, residents aboard the Odyssey faced an unexpected upheaval. Just as many embraced their floating community, soaring fuel costs forced them to disembark in Cambodia, leaving their dreams adrift and highlighting the profound...

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'Who am I tipping here?' Self-service kiosk at airport prompts customer to tip 18%, viral video shows

The airport authority has since responded to the video, claiming the kiosk operator should not have been soliciting tips.

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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M

An Illinois sales tax holiday saved families an estimated $11.4 million during the 2026 back-to-school season.

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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school

A social media post about possible explosives drew a police response to a South Side high school Tuesday, Chicago police said.

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‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed

Winnetka ‘Hate symbol' etched into sidewalk near north suburban high school removed "Our facilities staff contacted the Village, who immediately dispatched a crew to remove it," the district said. By Izzy Stroobandt • Published 12 minutes ago • Updated 22 seconds ago BOOKMARKER You’re watching the...

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Juvenile allegedly caught with gun while entering South Side high school

CHICAGO — Charges are pending against a juvenile after he was allegedly caught with a gun while entering a South Side school on Monday morning. Chicago police said the incident occurred at Corliss High School, located in the 800 block of East 103rd Street in Pullman. According to police, the male...

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Pat McAfee smiling and gesturing on an ESPN set, surrounded by bright lights

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University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host

In a surprising turn of events that underscores the delicate balance between free expression and institutional responsibility, Pat McAfee, the dynamic ESPN host and former NFL star, found himself at the center of a campus controversy during a recent visit to the University of Utah . Students, in...

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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action

The first weekend of the expanded Illinois High School Association football playoffs is in the books. Now, after a week off, the state's top-ranked programs will be in action as they try to advance further down the road to Normal.

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Incarcerated women make history after earning bachelor's degrees from Northwestern University

A group of 18 women became the first incarcerated students in the United States to earn bachelor's degrees from a Top 10 university through Northwestern University's Prison Education Program at the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center.

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Man grabs girl, tries to kiss her on way to school on Chicago’s West Side: police

A man grabbed an underage girl and tried to kiss her as she walked to school Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, police said.Man sought after allegedly grabbing girlThe incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of West Washington Boulevard.The girl was walking to school when a...

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