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Harmon, Welch mark ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By West Cook News Report | Dec 31, 2023

Illinois State Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and Illinois State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside) both this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

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50.3% of LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 50.3% of LaGrange Highlands School District 106 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Gwendolyn Brooks High School standout Mikalah Ellis’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 30

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, former Warrensburg-Latham High School standout Linley Southern’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, Lake City High School standout Emma Nickerson competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, Elmwood Park High School standout Alina Paul competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, Oswego East High School standout Cydnei Mitchell competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, former Oswego East High School standout Melia Perry’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, Glenbard North High School standout Abby Kulig competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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Amaya Martin, former Liberty Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, former Eastwood High School standout Mirakle Anderson’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, Lincoln High School standout Emily Balaban competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Nazuri Whigham, former Aurora Metea Valley High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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Southport High School standout Lela Scott’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 30

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Lighthouse Charter School standout Prentciss Gates’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 30

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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Morther Mcauley High School standout Janie Ternes’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 30

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Kayla Jackson, former Alan B Shepard High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Alexis Desjarlait, former Red Lake Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School standout Khaliah Reid competed in NCAA D3 game

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Harlem High School standout Alisyn MacGregor’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 30

By West Cook News | Dec 31, 2023

The Concordia Chicago Cougars lost 32-98 in their NCAA D3 game against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, December 30.