Derion Morris goes where East Chicago Central needs him. The versatile sophomore opts to ‘trust the process.’
Derion Morris believes in himself and the direction of East Chicago Central’s program. #press
Waukegan D60 approves budget with no tax hike; ‘I know a tax increase would be hard on our families’
The District 60 Board of Education unanimously approved an $343.5 million budget Tuesday at the Lincoln Center administration building in Waukegan, outlining its spending plan for... #press
Column: Most reality TV cast and crew aren’t unionized. Will that change?
Reality TV was once an upstart genre but has matured into a major part of television. It's time it started acting like it. #press
Keeping the legacy of freedom seekers relevant and present
Educators and historians have dedicated thousands of hours to researching and promoting the history of Illinois' Underground Railroad. #press
David Greising: Examining the plans to tackle Illinois’ pension debt
Two recent pension reports are different approaches toward the same end — reducing Illinois' pension debt and saving taxpayers billions. #press
Donald Trump to appear on ‘Meet the Press’ Sunday in Kristen Welker’s debut as host
Former President Donald Trump will give his first broadcast network interview since leaving office, sitting down this week with Kristen Welker as she debuts as host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. #press
Naperville News Digest: Rabid bats found in Will County, health officials say; ribbon-cutting events set for renovated playgrounds; Republican Jerry Evans announces Congressional bid
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area. #press
Review: ‘A View From the Bridge’ is Shattered Globe’s masterful return to Arthur Miller’s tragedy
This is not an operatic production, it is raw, simple and potent. #press
NBA adopts a new load management policy. Here’s what it means for 3 Chicago Bulls stars this season.
Chicago Bulls stars Zach LaVine, DeMar Derozan and Nikola Vučević are three of 50 players affected by the NBA's new policy. #press
Local schools, teachers win state honors
Two Gary schools and a Hebron Middle School teacher were honored last week at the Indiana Educational Excellence Gala, an event sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education. #press
Police: 17-year-old also injured in weekend Sauk Village shooting
Sauk Village detectives and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force said an investigation is “active and open" into the Saturday shooting death Victor Nunez, 16, of Lynwood, that also injured a 17-year-old... #press
Merits of ‘poverty simulation’ debated at Highland Park meeting; ‘I am saddened by the viral meanness that exploded over (it)’
Criticism of the social media comments came from one resident, another felt the expense for the event was misguided and a third said the social media... #press
Democrats from across the country visit Chicago and United Center less than a year before DNC
The Democratic National Convention being held in Chicago will kick off on Aug. 19, 2024. #press
Park Ridge News Briefs: Preschool openings
Park Ridge news briefs: preschool openings at Maine East High School. #press
Rick Steves’ Europe: Island-hopping through Stockholm’s idyllic archipelago
When I finally dived into the 80 miles of scenic islands that stretch out from downtown Stockholm, I wondered why I’d waited so long. #press
Ex-US intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern on nuclear threat toward South
America's newly retired national intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern the North is building up its nuclear capabilities with neighboring South Korea in mind. #press
Older residents flex intellectual muscles through Governors State program
Some members went on a daylong bus trip to learn about thw Underground Railroad and other events in Black history, hosted by Governors State alumnus Larry McClellan and historian Tom Shepherd. #press
Kroger will sell Mariano’s brand name, and some Mariano’s stores, as it prepares to merge with Albertsons
The divestitures come as the companies attempt to secure Federal Trade Commission approval of their $24.6 billion merger #press
Art for fall 2023: Top 10 exhibitions on climate change, Indigenous futurism and William Estrada in a crowded few months
I know it’s going to be a good fall for art viewing when this list is painfully hard to narrow down. #press
Jimmy Fallon apologizes to staffers following report of toxic workplace behavior
“It’s embarrassing and I feel so bad. Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends,” Jimmy Fallon said during a Zoom meeting with “Tonight” employees. #press
