Ten suburban educators are among the 2025 finalists for the Golden Apple Award.
Day: February 18, 2025
At 5-foot-4, West Aurora’s Maya Rabadan isn’t your typical post player. But it doesn’t bother her. ‘I like change.’
Maya Rabadan leads all players with 11 rebounds and five steals as West Aurora ousts Downers Grove South 50-39.
Griffith’s Zach Kenney advances to state for first time after grandfather’s death: ‘I’m dedicating it to him’
Kenney, whose grandfather Tim Reid died this month, has fulfilled a longtime dream.
Waukegan schools have had 11 student expulsions this year; ‘We give them consequences depending on the entire situation’
The state’s expulsion law resulted in 11 Board of Education discussions and votes between the Aug. 27 and Feb. 11 board meetings in Waukegan, where disciplinary suggestions of Superinendent Theresa Plascencia were ratified.
Chicago Cubs and Justin Turner, the 40-year-old 3rd baseman, are nearing an agreement
Signing Justin Turner would take some pressure off Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Shaw, who is expected to start at third base.
Things to do Feb. 21-27: Drumline Live, Bonsai Silhouette Show, Lake County Craft Beer Fest and more
Mark your calendar for Drumline Live at the Genesee Theatre, the Bonsai Silhouette Show at the Morton Arboretum, the Lake County Craft Beer Festival, Unicorn World at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and more happening this week.
Black History Month celebrated through variety of Lake County events; ‘An opportunity for people to … celebrate the rich and inspiring history of African Americans’
The Park District’s celebration of Black History Month through the arts Saturday at the Jack Benny Center in Waukegan was one of the numerous events assembled by individuals and organizations throughout February around Lake County.
Bill to lure Chicago Bears to Indiana moves to final reading
A bill aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana is one step closer to passing onto the Senate after the Indiana House approved its second reading.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train near Winfield
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a commuter train near the Winfield depot at about 7:45 a.m., according to a social media post by Metra.
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources
The Social Security Administration ‘s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two people familiar with the official’s departure who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.