The kids in Tomeka Pope’s STEM class Monday in Gary created their own tic tac toe boards with a drill, a clamp and their own imagination.
Day: June 26, 2024
Athletic training gym for kids as young as age 7 expands in suburbs
The positive results of improved strength and stamina in their own children is what motivated an Aurora couple to become franchisees in a new athletic training gym in Arlington Heights.
Best outdoor TVs: Weatherproof options for ultimate outdoor entertainment
Outdoor TVs are designed strictly for outdoor use and can be a great addition to any patio setup.
Best lawn mower for your yard
Whether you have a small city yard or a rural multi-acre plot, we’ll cover the most popular styles of mowers to make your buying decision easier.
Church camp gives kids a chance to help hungry people in need in Aurora
The annual Art and Soul camp at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora helps young people give back to the community.
Ken Griffin donates $10 million to Northwestern Medicine esophageal center that will now bear his name
The center conducts research and oversees treatment of swallowing issues, cancer, reflux and esophageal disorders.
A US journalist goes on trial in Russia on espionage charges that he and his employer deny
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday, 15 months after his arrest in the Russian city on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny.
University of Chicago study finds removal of police in Chicago Public Schools did not significantly affect safety
University of Chicago study finds removing police officers from schools had little effect on perceived safety and was correlated with fewer high-level infractions.
Can NHL draft prospect Trevor Connelly shed his off-ice behavioral concerns?
Trevor Connelly says he has done his best through volunteer work and diversity training to address behavioral concerns that could affect his NHL draft standing this weekend.
US favored to win the most medals at Paris Olympics — but can they also win the most golds in a close race with China?
The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is: will the Americans also top the gold-medal tally in a race with China?