Leandra Roche has deepened her passion for hair care by opening High Definition Hair Design Salon and Academy in Merrillville. Noah Miller established Mr. Miller’s Mobile Detailing, a car detailing business serving Northwest Indiana. Kayla Oberholtzer, a student at Indiana University Northwest, launched a photography business. Miller, aged 21, cleans a car in St. John, […]
Two Bremen High School students, Maya Contreras and Sophia Lara, are preparing for a remarkable milestone as they plan to become the first in their families to attend college. Both have received a significant boost in their journey, being named the 2027 Distinguished Young Women of Illinois. This recognition offers them the opportunity to compete […]
The 126th annual commencement ceremony for New Trier Township High School’s Class of 2026 took place on Sunday, May 31. The event was held at 3 p.m. at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. Continuing a longstanding Trevian tradition, the 902 graduates dressed in white and black formalwear or white gowns. Long-stemmed red roses added […]
Andrew and Casey Kowitz met during their first biology class at Trinity Christian College about a decade ago. She inquired if the seat beside him was occupied, leading them to become lab partners and eventually life partners. A year and a half later, Andrew organized a romantic scavenger hunt across the Palos Heights campus, culminating […]
Lilly, a 4-year-old, greeted me simply with a ‘Hi,’ but her approach raised a concern. At 67, I believe children should address adults with formal titles like ‘Mr. Alperson.’ There’s a growing trend where children are not taught to respect their elders adequately, which can have significant negative consequences. Data supports this observation. The National […]
An investigation commissioned by the University of Notre Dame revealed shortcomings in how allegations of sexual misconduct were handled by the institution. The report accuses the university of failing to take timely action against a former priest, Fr. Thomas King, despite persistent allegations spanning decades. The investigation, led by the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, […]
An Arizona school board member is facing widespread criticism and calls for resignation after a controversial incident at a public meeting. The occurrence involved a gesture reminiscent of a Nazi salute, which happened during a disagreement with the board’s president. Incident at the School Board Meeting In a meeting of the Deer Valley Unified School […]
A new job training center in Aurora, focused on green energy fields, marked a significant milestone by celebrating its first graduating class. The center, run by the 548 Foundation, is part of the CEJA Workforce Development Hub, located in a repurposed facility at 649 S. River St. The center’s funding comes from the state Climate […]
Takeout containers accumulate across college campuses as universities aim to balance sustainability with the convenience culture. Carla Iansiti, a sustainability officer at Michigan State University (MSU), describes the situation as a nightmare. Students shifted to takeout dining during the COVID-19 pandemic due to closed dining halls and limited seating, and many maintained this habit even […]
The Department of Justice has recently indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), sparking renewed interest in the organization’s role in civil rights policy. A House Judiciary Committee hearing aims to examine how the SPLC has influenced this field, although outcomes are uncertain. The hearing’s attention on the SPLC is intended to highlight concerns about […]