Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair combed during a “Kids Press Conference” marking the Hamill Family Play Zoo’s 25th anniversary at Brookfield Zoo.
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Moraine Valley speaker takes top oratory title
Moraine valley student aaron lopez becomes first community college competitor to win interstate oratory championship with nationally recognized persuasive speech.
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Unsealed transcripts show prosecutorial misconduct that sank Broadview Six case
Grand jury transcripts in the Broadview Six case were released Tuesday, revealing the prosecutorial errors that led a federal judge to dismiss all charges against four protesters in late May.
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Back-to-back General Excellence Awards for Regional News
Southwest Regional Publishing took the top three spots in the General Excellence category for weekly newspapers and took home honors for Best Online advertisement at the Illinois Press Association convention in East Peoria last week. Judges praised the Regional News for “page design that is easy to follow with clear separation between news and advertising,” […]
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Moraine Valley Dean Scores Major Chicago Honor
Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani of Moraine Valley Community College received the 2026 Trailblazer Award from Chicago Muslim Bar Association of Chicago.
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Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview this weekend — here’s what to know
The Summer Smash hip-hop festival makes its annual return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend.
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Carr not giving up on Bears in McCook
McCook Mayor Terrance Car is not fazed by the Bears’ Hammond proposal.
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Corvette and Sonata lead Justice police on wild chase
Two drivers led Justice police on a high-speed, early-morning chase that reached more than 100 miles per hour.
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Summit firehouse dog Lola battles seizures; department seeks donations for care
Summit Fire Department’s beloved Dalmatian mascot, Lola, is recovering after a medical emergency that began with a seizure and escalated into a life-threatening condition.
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Burbank firefighters honored for saving residents in apartment fire rescue
Burbank firefighters honored for high-risk efforts in rescuing people from a smoke-filled apartment building.