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Wasan Kumar and his mother, Girija Kumar, pictured on May 17, 2019.

Skokie native awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

July 1, 2019 at 3:17 p.m.

Wasan Kumar, a 19-year-old University of Illinois at Chicago student who was born and raised in Skokie, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. It's presented...

Norridge Village Board approves $23.5 million budget

June 28, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

The Norridge Village Board approved a $23.5 million budget Wednesday that increases spending for the Police Department but cuts back slightly on funding for the Street Department. The village expects...

Applicants sought for reality TV show in which participants have ‘adventures’ while raising money for Naperville charity

June 27, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

If you've been looking for a way to become a reality TV star without leaving Naperville to audition, now is your chance. Journey's Dream, a Naperville-based nonprofit that helps provide...

Village Administrator Joanna Skupien (right) reads a letter from Village President James Chmura, announcing his resignation at a Village Board meeting. Board member Daniel Tanhausser (center) served as interim president for the meeting.

James Chmura stepping down as Norridge village president: ‘It’s about time’

June 28, 2019 at 11:04 a.m.

Norridge Village President James Chmura said Thursday his decision to step down in the middle of his second term is simply because it is the right time. "I am 68...

Shout Out: Jenna Lucas, Harlem Irving Plaza barista to enter public relations

June 26, 2019 at 10:33 a.m.

After working as a barista at the Gloria Jeans in Harlem Irving Plaza for five years, Jenna Lucas, 22, of Norridge, is leaving the coffee shop this summer to pursue...

CMX Old Orchard Market to offer free kids movies this summer

June 25, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

CMX Old Orchard Market cinema launched their Free Kids Summer Movie Escape series this month and will be showing films for the whole family on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through...

Dean of Students Gina Castellano talks about the dress code at the Ridgewood High School District 234 Board meeting.

Ridgewood High School gives students more freedom with ‘equitable’ dress code

June 25, 2019 at 12:53 p.m.

Students at Ridgewood High School will have a lot more freedom when it comes to their fashion choices this coming year, including wearing hooded sweatshirts, hats, tank tops and crop...

Union Ridge program offers free lunches to all children this summer

June 24, 2019 at 3:15 p.m.

Any child looking for a midday meal can stop by Union Ridge Elementary School on any weekday this summer for a free lunch. The free summer meals, new to Harwood...

A shopper looks around at a garage sale held at Gwen Fiorentino's home.

Nearly 70 families participate in Harwood Heights village garage sale

June 24, 2019 at 12:02 p.m.

Hand drawn signs advertising "garage sale this way" led bargain hunters down almost every street in Harwood Heights this weekend as more than 65 households participated in a villagewide garage...

Naperville Fine Arts Fair marks its 60th anniversary this weekend

June 18, 2019 at 5:09 p.m.

The Naperville Woman's Club will host its 60th annual Fine Art and Artisan Fair this weekend, offering a more hands-on experience than in years past. Work by more than 140...

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