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Teaching 9/11: How teachers’ experiences inform lessons on a historic tragedy 25 years later

Teaching 9/11: How teachers’ experiences inform lessons on a historic tragedy 25 years later

Walt Gola and Samantha Kochanski were both in the classroom that fateful Tuesday morning when terrorists flew planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City 25 years ago. Their experiences that day helped shape their future careers as history teachers at South Elgin High School.

 
Police: Des Plaines man fatally shot by officer was wielding hedge trimmer

Police: Des Plaines man fatally shot by officer was wielding hedge trimmer

The father of a Des Plaines man who was fatally shot by police Wednesday said his son had bipolar disorder and was experiencing a mental health episode.

 
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Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabs

Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabs

Amid a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting video gambling machines in restaurants, bars and other businesses, suburban law enforcement agencies are teaming up to fight back.

 
Moran’s 3 picks lift Prospect past Fremd

Moran’s 3 picks lift Prospect past Fremd

Safety Caden Moran snagged 3 interceptions as Prospect pulled away in the second half for a 35-21 victory over Fremd on Thursday.

 
‘The work has been good’: Arlington Heights group home to expand capacity, despite opposition of neighbors

‘The work has been good’: Arlington Heights group home to expand capacity, despite opposition of neighbors

Arlington Heights village board members have approved the expansion of a group home for young men, despite some neighborhood opposition.

 
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Idled since April, the Reserves of Lake Zurich residential development project to reboot

Idled since April, the Reserves of Lake Zurich residential development project to reboot

With a stop-work order issued in April lifted and other issues resolved, a long planned residential development called the Reserves of Lake Zurich is back on track.

 
Elgin police chief assures public: No Flock cameras, no misuse found in license plate reader audit

Elgin police chief assures public: No Flock cameras, no misuse found in license plate reader audit

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley explained this week that the city doesn’t do business with the controversial company. Meanwhile, an internal audit of the city’s license plate readers found no instances of misuse.

 
Purcell, Maine South continue dominance in New Trier series

Purcell, Maine South continue dominance in New Trier series

The Old Oaken Bucket is one of the oldest college football rivalry trophies. It pits teams from Indiana and Purdue battling for the trophy that was established in 1925. O...

 
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Hersey ends drought with convincing win over Barrington to stay unbeaten

Hersey ends drought with convincing win over Barrington to stay unbeaten

Heading into Week 4, Hersey had last defeated Barrington in a football game on September 23, 1994. On that night, Dan Becker ran for 129 yards as Bruce Glover’s squad be...

 
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start

Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start

A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new “medical aid in dying” law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to ...

 

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