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Heidi Stevens: Letters show how a Disney dream vacation became part of America’s immigration nightmare
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (293+ words) A team of self-described Disney superfans runs a site called'DisneyDining.com, a collection of news and tips for folks traveling to the theme parks. It's a jarring juxtaposition. But then, so is life in America right now. Maria's letter is…...
The best multivitamins for kids for healthy growth
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (862+ words) When your child only wants mac and cheese and skips the veggies, it can make you worry if they're getting the proper nutrition to support their health and growth. A good kids multivitamin can help bridge the gap and supplement…...
Waukegan High students walk out to protest federal crackdown: ‘We have to stop what ICE is doing’
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (566+ words) As Waukegan High School students Jessica Cardenas and Destiny Sanchez reached a boiling point with the immigration enforcement tactics of President Donald Trump's administration, particularly the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, they said they had to take…...
Bradshaw: Mastering the game of college success
1+ week, 2+ day ago (871+ words) It's been a wild year in college admissions. The chaos of shifting priorities, test-optional policies, AI-generated essays, and stressed-out high school seniors created a climate where only the most informed and adaptable students could navigate the process with any real…...
Orland District 230 board puts off vote on Arabic curriculum, discussions continue
1+ week, 6+ day ago (656+ words) The Orland High School District 230 board decided Thursday not to move forward with an Arabic curriculum, an initiative first discussed by board member Mohamed Jaber in 2023 and brought to the public in 2024. Orland residents and other Arabic advocates have pushed…...
Editorial: A baby at 1 Observatory Circle
2+ week, 4+ day ago (202+ words) As global leaders met in Davos last week and the world speculated about what would come next, Americans got a bit of happy news. This summer, a baby is coming to one of Washington's most visible families. Second lady Usha…...
Best products for baby gas relief
3+ week, 1+ day ago (632+ words) Regardless of how infants are fed, they can easily get upset tummies and suffer through bouts of painful gas. Aside from trying a different type of baby bottle or feeding position, there are other ways to soothe a gassy baby....
Ex-etiquette: Disciplining kids together
3+ week, 2+ day ago (837+ words) Q: My son's father and I actually get along pretty well. When our son cut his last class at school and was caught skateboarding at the park, I told him I was calling his dad. He begged me not to, but…...
Rick Steves’ Europe: Thought-provoking sights at Europe’s great universities
3+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. And in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures. One of Europe's top university sights is the…...
Indian Prairie District 204 school board approves $2.3 million Chromebooks purchase
3+ week, 3+ day ago (277+ words) The Indian Prairie School District 204 board recently gave the district the green light to purchase 6,150 new Chromebooks, for a total cost of just over $2.3 million. The cost for the new devices " HP Fortis 11 G10 Chromebooks " is accounted for in the district's…...