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More than 400 students from first grade through high school performed Monday at the Black History Showcase at Governors State University in University Park.

Black History Showcase unites talents of 400 students at GSU

March 2, 2023 at 10:49 a.m.

Members of the Southland College Prep Charter High School Dance Troupe perform a routine called Harlem Tap during a Black History Performing Arts Showcase on Monday at Governors State University...

Many animals are named after sweets and treats, but 2-year-old Hershey lives up to the name. She is sweet as can be and takes treats very gently.

Pets of the week

March 1, 2023 at 12:07 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in a scene from the Peacock television show "Poker Face."

Speak Out reader opinion: We need ‘Poker Face’ character in political debates

March 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," talks about his work Oct. 26, 2006 at his studio in Dublin, California.

Speak Out reader opinion: Dropping ‘Dilbert’ shows intolerance by newspapers

February 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, from left, Randy Keltz, manager of tank car safety programs with the Federal Railroad Administration, and Karl Alexy, chief safety officer with FRA, far right, look Feb. 23, 2023, at a burned Norfolk Southern railcar that had been carrying hazardous materials.

Speak Out reader opinion: Our government showed lack of concern in East Palestine, Ohio

February 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., talks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., during the vote for House speaker on the opening day of the 118th Congress Jan. 3, 2023.

Speak Out reader opinion: Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to rewrite what happened Jan. 6

February 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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State Rep. Kam Buckner, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Mayor Lori Lightfoot appear during the WBEZ/CST/UChicago mayoral candidate forum Feb. 8, 2023 at UIC's Student Center.

Speak Out reader opinion: Mayor Lightfoot, we know what Paul Vallas meant

February 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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Workers continue to clean up remaining tank cars Feb. 21, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio, following the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment.

Speak Out reader opinion: Pete Buttigieg failing people near train wreck

February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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Azura is a zesty cat who absolutely loves attention and treats. She would do best in a household with no other animals or children and with someone who has patience and time to allow her to adjust. She is a high energy kitty who loves to play with all the toys.

Pets of the week

February 22, 2023 at 3:14 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd at the Knights of Columbus in Elmhurst Monday.

Speak Out reader opinion: DeSantis should have advised Chicago police officers to be inclusive

February 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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