4 Chicago area students selected as 2024 Presidential Scholars

Five Illinois high school seniors, including four from the Chicago area, are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Treasurer of Palatine elementary school's PTA charged with theft

The treasurer of a Palatine elementary school's parent-teacher association is behind bars for allegedly spending over $10,000 in unauthorized purchases.

Possible tornado ripped through Cook County
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The National Weather Service said it is investigating four areas where tornadoes might have touched down in the suburbs.

Barb's Precious Rescue cares for hundreds of cats in Palatine
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A Palatine rescue and adoption center is going on 10 years of saving thousands of cats thanks to Barb Weber. Over the years, Barb purchased a home for the cats. A donation by a late volunteer is now helping the rescue build a medical center for the animals.

Therapy animals help students heal after Barrington tragedy
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As students in Barrington deal with the tragic loss of a classmate, therapy animals were at the high school on Thursday to try to ease at least some of the pain. The Soul Harbor Ranch Therapy Program aided the students in their healing.

Student killed by Metra train in Chicago suburb
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Barrington High School is mourning the loss of a student who was fatally struck by a Metra train Thursday morning.