Foreign flags removed after some students complain
The removal of Palestinian flags due to the discomfort and insecurity they may bring to Jewish students is a much-debated topic.
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Rare confluence of 2 cicada broods hits Illinois
Cicadas make a lot of noise but pose no general threats to other animals or the environment. The lifecycle that spans years has evolved.
Returning Wando team wins 5A state lacrosse title
A championship season allowed one sports writer to share some of the qualities, such as a growth mindset, of a champion.
Northern lights visible farther south in the U.S.
The aurora borealis sky show was visible further south in the U.S. than usual in early June. Keep watching those solar activity forecasts.
Old Chicago School Buildings Brace for Heat
Schools worry about excessive heat covering much of the South and Midwest. Chicago will hit a heat index over 110.
Student Suggests a Teen Vaping Solution Path
Teen vaping is getting worse, posing health risks to young people. Schools are trying to stop it, some more effectively than others.
Students Sometimes Oppose Stricter Gun Control
Some students favor stricter gun control laws in the wake of an increase in school shootings; others are opposed.
2 Juveniles Shot Near Essex Elementary School
2 young people were shot near an elementary school just east of Baltimore Friday. Both are in critical condition; charges are pending.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Comes to Chicago
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour opened Friday at Soldier Field in Chicago for the first of three sold-out shows.
Teacher Shortages, Retention, and Retirement
The end of the school year brings teacher retirements & student graduations. A teacher is remembered at a Catholic school near Baltimore.