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Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

March 7, 2026

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

health

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

politics

Trump Faces the Cost of War in a Quiet Ceremony

March 7, 2026

In a quiet moment at Dover Air Force Base, former President Trump stood beside families to honor six soldiers who died in a Middle Eastern conflict. The ceremony highlighted the human toll of war, a topic he has often sidestepped during his time in office. Trump’s past remarks about military serv

politics

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

technology

Future Navy Fleets: Tech, Tactics and the Sea

March 7, 2026

The navy’s next big change is happening in San Diego. At the WEST conference, leaders from ships and cyber teams meet to plan the future. The navy is adding unmanned boats, smart software and new sensors to stay ready when enemies try to block the sea. Experts say that small, flexible units

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

sports

German Roots and Baseball Grit

March 7, 2026

Kyle Schwarber grew up in Ohio with a family that blends German and Latin heritage. His father, a former police officer, and his mother, a nurse, raised him along with three sisters in a disciplined household. The family’s ancestry traces back to a great‑great‑grandfather who left Baden, Germany for

religion

Church Sign Sparks Controversy in Ballwin

March 7, 2026

A new sign outside a local church has stirred debate among residents. The board of the Ballwin community says the sign was meant to welcome people, but many Muslim neighbors view it as offensive. The message on the sign calls Islam “demonic, ” a phrase that many find hateful and inflammatory. The c

sports

From Slocomb to the Big Leagues: A Fresh Look at Clay Holmes

March 7, 2026

Clay Holmes grew up in the small town of Slocomb, Alabama, where his love for baseball started on dusty fields. He made a name for himself at Slocomb High School, catching the eye of scouts who saw potential in his pitching arm. In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the ninth round, and he

sports

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

March 7, 2026

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei