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BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The first group of winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship program were announced Wednesday, and they include two Buffalo Grove students.
Scholars were selected from students who advanced to the finalist level in the national competition.
ILLINOIS — Four Express stores in Illinois will soon be shuttered as the clothing retailer begins bankruptcy proceedings.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Following last month's exciting conclusion to the 2023-2024 high school basketball season, local coaches and players are receiving accolades.
DEERFIELD, IL — Following last month's exciting conclusion to the 2023-2024 high school basketball season, local coaches and players are receiving accolades.
NORTHBROOK, IL — Following last month's exciting conclusion to the 2023-2024 high school basketball season, local coaches and players are receiving accolades.
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association released its Coach of the Year winners for both boys and girls high school basketball.
BREAKING: The team said Wednesday it will invest more than $2 billion to cover 70 percent of the cost of the lakefront proposal.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As part of $25.1 million in grant awards for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, new ports will soon be available in the area.
GLENVIEW, IL — The following information comes from the Glenview Police Department (unless otherwise noted) and court records as a record of police
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