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Local Teams Shine in Wrestling and Basketball Tournaments

November 30, 2025

In a recent wrestling tournament, Johnsburg boys wrestling team secured the second spot. They scored 156 points, just behind Glenbrook South, who won with 224 points. Crystal Lake South also did well, placing third with 144. 5 points. Johnsburg had some standout wrestlers. Kainoa Ancog won the 157-

business

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

November 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting

finance

Tech Stocks Take a Dip: AI Competition Heats Up

November 25, 2025

The Nasdaq composite took a hit on Tuesday, ending a brief winning streak. Investors are worried about the growing competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Nvidia and other tech stocks saw a decline. This happened after a report said Meta is thinking about spending a lot on Google's A

finance

Merging Worlds: A New Bank for Crypto and Cash

November 18, 2025

LevelField Financial Inc. is making waves in the financial world. They just got the okay from Illinois to buy Burling Bank. This is a big deal because LevelField wants to create a bank that works with both regular money and digital currencies like Bitcoin. But before they can celebrate, they need on

entertainment

A Tailor's Tale: Unraveling The Outfit on Netflix

November 10, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when a quiet tailor's shop becomes the center of a mob drama? "The Outfit, " now streaming on Netflix, offers a gripping tale set in 1950s Chicago. This crime thriller, directed by Graham Moore in his debut, keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with a unique setting an

politics

New Jersey's 2025 Election: Who's In and Who's Out?

November 6, 2025

The votes are in, and the results are clear. In the recent New Jersey elections, Democrats took home many wins, but Republicans also had their share of victories. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, came out on top against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race that caught the attention of the whole country.

entertainment

A Hidden Gem on Netflix: The Outfit

November 2, 2025

Netflix has a knack for digging up hidden treasures, and this time, it's a crime thriller that flew under the radar. "The Outfit, " a 2022 release, is now streaming on Netflix, and it's a must-watch for fans of the genre. Set in the 1950s, this film is a gripping tale of mobsters, betrayal, and a ta

politics

Passport Progress: A Step Forward for Transgender Rights

June 18, 2025

A recent court decision has brought significant changes for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex passport holders in the United States. A federal judge has widened a preliminary injunction to include two new groups of passport holders. This means that the policy, which required passports to show onl

sports

A Young Runner's Mission to Honor Caregivers and Support Health Care

April 20, 2025

In the heart of Massachusetts, a young woman is gearing up for a monumental challenge. She is not just running the Boston Marathon; she is running to honor those who have made a difference in her family's life. This runner is Nicole Bennett, a 24-year-old from Tyngsboro. She is determined to give ba

politics

A Student's Unjust Detention and the Fight for Fairness

April 15, 2025

A federal judge in Vermont is considering a case that has sparked significant controversy. The judge is looking into the detention and transfer of a Turkish student from Tufts University. Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near her home in Massachus