Those updates include modernizing science labs and a heating system that go back to the late 1950s; providing enough gym space so students don’t have to fulfill mandated P.E. by walking in the halls; and centralizing its outdated transportation center to gain mileage efficiency and possibly reduce long bus rides for students.
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USDA grant confusion leaves DeKalb nonprofit scrambling, Aurora-area food pantries without fresh produce source
As confusion swirls about funding for a USDA grant, DeKalb nonprofit Rooted for Good stops providing produce to local food pantries.
No charges for officers in fatal shooting of man wielding chainsaw at St. Charles assisted living facility
The St. Charles police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man accused of wielding a chainsaw and threatening residents at an assisted living facility will not face criminal charges, according to a joint press release from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, Illinois State Police and the St. Charles Police Department.
Column: Olympics could be next after Kaneland alum Matt Richtman wins Los Angeles Marathon. ‘This is the future.’
Matt Richtman wins running only his second marathon, the first American in three decades to win in Los Angeles.
How does Bartlett’s Megan Kron make all of those saves and post all of those shutouts? ‘Just reading the play.’
Last season as a junior, Bartlett’s Megan Kron posted more shutouts with 13 than goals allowed with nine.
Bracing for budget crisis, Metra agreed to pay lobbyist as much as $4.65M for work on transit fiscal cliff
Metra agreed to pay its lobbyist for work related to a looming transit budget gap, even as agency leaders have called for more funding.
Thunderstorms hit Chicago area Wednesday with tornado warnings and possibility of snow overnight
Officials said there was a 60% chance of showers and a thunderstorm possible by 2 p.m. Wednesday in portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
Aurora police fatally shoot person they say displayed a weapon following vehicle chase
A person who police said displayed a weapon following a vehicle chase was shot and killed by Aurora police on the city’s East Side early Wednesday morning, officials said.
Hard work in offseason pays off in first at-bat for Waubonsie Valley’s Addison Powell. A home run? ‘More used to it.’
Addison Powell hits a home run in first at-bat of the season to lift Waubonsie Valley to a 9-6 win over West Aurora.
For starters, Jack Hughes strikes out six in three innings as Marmion tops Waubonsie Valley. ‘Good first step.’
Jack Hughes strikes out six and scatters four hits and a walk as Marmion holds on for 8-7 win over Waubonsie Valley.