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Naperville D203 board pushes back 2027-28 school start date to Aug. 18
24+ min ago (397+ words) Naperville District 203s 2027-28 school year will begin Aug. 18 and end May 26, a week later than had originally been proposed by district administrators. The alternative calendar was presented to the school board Tuesday " and approved unanimously" after member Holly Blastic raised issues…...
Today in History: Thomas Edison issued patent for phonograph
31+ min ago (282+ words) Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2026. There are 315 days left in the year. On Feb. 19,1878, inventor Thomas Edison was issued a patent for the phonograph. In 1473, astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Torun, Poland. In 1847, the first rescuers reached…...
Today in Chicago History: Young Bernie Sanders arrest photo emerges
32+ min ago (286+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 19, according to the Tribune's archives. Front page flashback: Feb. 19, 1945 Commentary: Flags over Iwo Jima: "The most beautiful scene in all the blue Pacific " That was the start…...
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (1387+ words) DeKalb 42, Metea Valley 37 Elmwood Park 55, St. Edward 43 Geneva 52, St. Charles East 47 Hinckley-Big Rock 74, Earlville 29 Hinckley-Big Rock (21-8, 9-0 Little Ten): Marshall Ledbetter 19 points. Gavin Pickert 14 points. Joliet Catholic 57, Niles Notre Dame 50 Lake Forest 48, Lake Zurich 42 Lake Forest (13-16, 6-8 North Suburban): Dominic Mordini 13 points....
Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (381+ words) The Toronto Raptors (32-23) and Chicago Bulls (24-31) meet Thursday at 8 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best…...
Accidente de bus en Sudáfrica deja al menos 4 muertos y 31 heridos
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (124+ words) El bus viajaba desde la provincia de Gauteng, en Sud'frica, hacia Zimbabue cuando perdi" el control y se sali" de la carretera, cayendo a una zanja en la autopista N1, cerca de la frontera con Zimbabue, explic" la ministra provincial de…...
The star of this pot roast recipe is the sauce
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (471+ words) Why you'll love it Key ingredients in Italian pot roast Storage and make-ahead tips What to serve with Italian pot roast 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess surface fat 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus…...
Nick Martinelli’s 29 points lead Northwestern over Maryland 78-74
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (268+ words) Nick Martinelli scored 29 points to lead Northwestern to a 78-74 victory over Maryland in Evanston on Wednesday night to end a five-game losing streak. Northwestern (11-16, 3-13 Big Ten) led 35-34 at halftime and took control midway through the second half with a 16-3 run…...
Why Illinois commercial driver’s license program is at risk of losing funding
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (110+ words) Illinois could lose money after the U.S. Department of Transportation warns $128 million for the state is at risk. A federal review of the Illinois" commercial driver"s license program indicates almos... Illinois could lose money after the U.S. Department of Transportation warns…...
Injuries reported in shooting on I-90 expressway in Chicago, southbound lanes reopen, ISP says
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (130+ words) Injuries were reported in a shooting on the I-90 expressway on Chicago' North Side, and all southbound lanes are closed, Illinois State Police said. Injuries were reported in a shooting Wednesday evening on the inbound I-90 expressway on Chicago's North Side. The…...