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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra set to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a concert on April 18.
10+ min ago (810+ words) The stage is set for the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, April 18, at the Mc Aninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. EYSO artistic director Matthew Sheppard said the day will start with five hours of dress rehearsals, allowing…...
No passport. No flights. No easy way home for Venezuelans who want to leave Chicago.
44+ min ago (1757+ words) Drawn by the promise of a free flight back to her native Venezuela, Yessica Torres downloaded the U. S. Customs and Border Protection Home app, believing it would cover the plane tickets for Torres and her family. "There shouldn't be so much…...
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1+ hour, 16+ min ago (11+ words) Naperville police investigating wave of non-credible threats to schools'Chicago Tribune...
Afternoon Briefing: Indiana lawmakers face Trump backlash over redistricting
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (295+ words) President Donald Trump is trying to influence Indiana GOP primary voters by endorsing state lawmakers who opposed a redrawing of the state's congressional map last year to favor Republicans. Trump has endorsed the opponents of seven of eight GOP senators…...
Gary Redevelopment Commission hears proposals for Genesis center
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (441+ words) Gary Redevelopment Commission members heard public review of proposals for construction on the city's Genesis Convention Center at its monthly meeting Wednesday. After a request for interest, or RFI, was released last year, Gary received seven proposals that presented ideas,…...
Indiana lawmakers face Trump backlash over redistricting
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (473+ words) President Donald Trump is trying to influence Indiana GOP primary voters by endorsing state lawmakers who opposed the redrawing of the state's congressional map last year to favor Republicans. Calling incumbent Sen. Dan Dernulc, of Highland, a "RINO loser," Trump…...
Coachella looks like fun and glamour for influencers. Behind the scenes, they fiercely strategize.
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (852+ words) LOS ANGELES " Sam Mintesnot had checked off everything she possibly could have from a long list of to-dos in preparation for the Coachella music festival. She crafted the best outfits, got her hair and nails done, booked a one-way ticket…...
Lake Zurich mom calls for relocation of students accused in AI porn incident: "A deep violation of the girls" personhood"
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (606+ words) A Lake Zurich High School parent called for the students accused of creating AI pornographic images of their classmates to be relocated during the ongoing criminal investigation at Thursday's Board of Education meeting. Jessica Vealitzek spoke to the Lake Zurich…...
Village Door consignment shop in downtown Homewood to close after three decades
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (311+ words) The Village Door, a volunteer-operated consignment shop in downtown Homewood that raises funds for the Cancer Support Center, will close at the end of 2026. The center, which operates in Homewood and Mokena, offers free cancer support services in the south…...
Waubonsee gets federal funds to convert space on Sugar Grove campus into locations for student parents
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (249+ words) Waubonsee Community College is converting some space on its Sugar Grove campus into a center meant to support student parents, the college announced recently. The new dedicated space, called the Center for Parenting Students, is meant to support the "unique…...