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Argonne chemist Massimiliano Delferro, who leads the Catalysis Science Program in the laboratory’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, worked alongside Cornell University to discover a new way to recycle HDPE, or No. 2 plastics.

Columns | Argonne finds a way to recycle 'plastic No. 2' not just two or three times but infinitely

Chemists at Argonne National Laboratory in DuPage County have worked out a new way to recycle certain plastics infinitely, a discovery that could change the way we recycle containers like those used for milk and laundry detergents.
“Memorial Day means a lot to me. It brings tears to my eyes,” U.S. Army veteran James Cecille said Sunday at the Streamwood Memorial Day Observance. Cecille is commander of AMVETS Post 202 in Elgin.

News | 'Something I have to do': Veterans pay tribute to fallen comrades at Streamwood ceremony

A crowd of veterans and others filled the plaza at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial on Sunday to pay tribute to those who didn't come home.
Streamwood's Memorial Day observance is hosted by the village board and Veterans Memorial Commission.

Entertainment | Where to find Memorial Day parades, services and more

Memorial Day events in the suburbs include parades and services in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The unpainted dragonfly sculpture benches stored in a public works facility will look much different when they’re decorated and installed this summer throughout downtown Naperville.

News | Flying into summer: Dragonfly-themed sculpture benches coming to downtown Naperville

It wouldn't be summer in downtown Naperville without an array of sidewalk sculptures.
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Crime | Fox Lake police kill knife-wielding man
Fox Lake police killed a man who officers said lunged at them with a knife on Sunday.
Students at Davis Primary School and other elementary schools in St. Charles School District 303 will have shorter school days starting with the 2024-25 school year.
News | Shorter elementary school days part of new St. Charles Dist. 303 teacher contract
The board has approved a four-year labor pact with its teachers union.
Legislation requiring halal (Islamically permitted) and kosher foods be made available at public facilities, such as state-run prisons, hospitals and schools, is set to become law.
Columns | Suburban Mosaic: Landmark Muslim bills on their way to becoming laws
One requires halal and kosher foods to be made available at public facilities.
The former Huntley Fire Protection District Fire Station 1 at 11808 Coral St. is being converted into an apartment building with a restaurant. It’s one of several properties addressed in the village’s new downtown parking policy.
News | With new developments arriving, Huntley approves plan for downtown parking
It covers about 20 different areas downtown and more than 560 total parking spots.
St. Charles North’s Bella Najera celebrates her game-winning goal during a Class 3A West Chicago sectional semifinal game against Geneva last week. The North Stars take on Barrington in a supersectional match on Tuesday.
Columns | Local Fare: Breaking down key postseason matchups in a busy week for high school sports
This coming week of high school sports is a busy one, with state titles to be doled out in boys volleyball, boys and girls lacrosse, and girls soccer before baseball and softball state finals close things out for 2022-23 on June 9-10.
Laura Lohman, assistant provost for faculty development and innovation at North Central College in Naperville, has held workshops with faculty to discuss ChatGPT and its potential uses in the classroom.
Education | As ChatGPT continues to evolve, educators are figuring out its place in the classroom
Only months old, ChatGPT has stirred debate as educators try to figure out where this new tool fits in their classrooms, if at all. Across the suburbs, reactions have been mixed, but many view the AI-powered chatbot as a powerful companion in the classroom.
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Lake County | As ticks expand throughout the state, experts say prevention remains key
As evidence grows that tick species in Illinois are expanding in range, researchers and health departments have buffed up surveillance of the arachnid -- but they say awareness and prevention remain our best defense against it.
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Lake County | Antioch-area man charged with sexually abusing teen girl
A 25-year-old Antioch-area man faces charges alleging he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl after picking her up at a Wisconsin home and taking her to his residence, authorities said Sunday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Burlington Central’s Nolan Milas runs in the Class 2A 100-meter dash final at the IHSA boys state track and field meet in Charleston on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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Congratulations to Schaumburg's new Comb & Collar Club grooming service center. Schaumburg Business Association members and ambassadors joined Mayor Tom Dailly, Trustee Jamie Clar and SBA President Lisa Gilbert in cutting the ribbon in celebration.
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