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Rosie Newmark

I am a senior working toward my undergraduate degree in journalism and history at Northwestern University. I like to cover social issues, local politics and activism.

I am currently a news reporter for the Daily Herald. I have previously written for other Chicago area publications, including The Record North Shore and Hyde Park Herald, as well as on-campus publications. I also freelance for American Libraries magazine. I am originally from Chicago but I am currently based in Evanston, Illinois.

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How Golden Apple finalist Amy Wacker fosters inclusivity in the classroom

Amy Wacker, third-grade teacher at Tripp Elementary School in Buffalo Grove and Golden Apple finalist, says her favorite part about teaching is seeing the smiles on students’ faces when they are in the classroom everyday.

“There are so many times when you don't know if they're struggling at home or if something's happened, because when they walk into school, they're just so excited to be there,” Wacker said. “A lot of students love to give hugs and just say hello. I think they know that school
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Man arrested after road rage incident ending at Wauconda school

A man was taken into custody for disorderly conduct following a road rage incident that ended in the parking lot of Wauconda Middle School.

The Wauconda Police Department is reviewing additional video footage with possible additional charges pending, according to Sgt. Chris Gallivan.

The incident began at Brown Street and Slocum Lake Road around 3 p.m. Thursday.

There were reports the suspect was armed with a gun but further investigation revealed he was mimicking the shape of a gun with his
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Jon and Mindy Gray donate $1 million for Highland Park permanent place of remembrance

Jon and Mindy Gray have made a $1 million donation to the City of Highland Park to aid in the construction of a permanent memorial for the seven people who died in the shooting at the July 4th Parade in 2022, the city announced.

While Highland Park has provided a temporary memorial in the Rose Garden near City Hall, leaders wanted to provide a more permanent space to honor the shooting victims and demonstrate the strength of the Highland Park community.

Members of the Highland Park memorial wo
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Talking Points

When Courtney Waters saw young patrons taking an interest in fantasy and medieval history, she decided to introduce sword fighting at her library.

“I’m always looking to do programs that are a little bit off the beaten path,” says Waters, youth services manager at Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Enter centuries-old combat and training techniques, which have seen a boom in recent years, thanks in part to the emergence of historical European martial arts (HEMA
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Oak Grove District 68 bi-annual gala to raise money for new gymnasium Saturday

Attendees bidding on items at Oak Grove Elementary District 68’s 2022 gala. Courtesy of Oak Grove Elementary District 68

Oak Grove Elementary District 68’s bi-annual gala will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Audubon Hall at​ Independence Grove Forest Preserve.

The Oak Grove School Education Foundation, a parent-led advisory board, will raise money to renovate the school gymnasium. The foundation’s gala provides the primary funding for initiatives that encourage teacher creativity, STEM (s
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Highland Park shooting suspect’s trial date set for 2025

The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more during Highland Park’s 2022 Independence Day parade will have his day in court next February.

Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti set Robert Crimo III’s murder trial for Feb. 24, 2025, during a brief court hearing Wednesday.

The former Highwood resident is charged with executing a mass shooting from a downtown Highland Park rooftop about 10:15 a.m. July 4, 2022. The gunfire killed Highland Park residents Katherine Goldstein, 64;
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Antioch District 34 to add first round of names to Military Wall of Honor

Antioch District 34 will add 35 names of alumni currently serving or who previously served in the U.S. military to their new Military Wall of Honor in a ceremony at Antioch Upper Grade School on Tuesday. Courtesy of Antioch District 34

Antioch District 34 will add 35 names of alumni currently serving or who previously served in the U.S. military to their new Military Wall of Honor in a ceremony at Antioch Upper Grade School (AUGS) on Tuesday, according to a district news release.

The wall was
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9-year-old in hospital with life-threatening wounds after stabbing in Beach Park

A 9-year-old child is in critical condition after being stabbed in Beach Park Thursday.

Lake County sheriff’s deputies responded to a stabbing report on the 38000 block of North Manor Avenue at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, according to a sheriff’s news release.

Deputies discovered the child in the home with multiple stab wounds. The child was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with life-threatening injuries.

Deputies realized a 30-year-old male suspect, from the 38000 block of N
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Youth adult center opens in Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich school and community leaders launched a new youth adult center Friday, promising services to students who, in the words of one official, “have been under-served for a long time.”

Programming at the center, which officially opens in March, will concentrate on three preparation areas: employment education and independent living. According to a news release from Lake Zurich Community Unit District 95, the facility will provide programs for students with Individualized Education Plans (
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Park Ridge nurse named Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Nurse of the Year

Katie Mayworm, an OB-GYN nurse at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, has been named the 2023 Advocate Lutheran General Nurse of the Year.

Mayworm, 40, of Glenview has worked at the hospital in Park Ridge since 2007 but developed an interest in nursing at a young age while she took care of her grandmother after a stroke and babysat and cared for local families and children, according to a news release from Advocate.

“I've always had like an affinity for kids and babies, so I thin
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Grayslake author presents children’s book about pets and discrimination

The cover of Randi Moxi's new children's book “A Pittie Pool Party.” Courtesy of Randi Moxi

Randi Moxi, a children’s book author who writes stories about rescue dogs, is touring Chicago area schools with her book “A Pittie Pool Party” to teach children about bullying and discrimination.

The book, released in May, is about main character, Becca, and her new dog, Sister, who is a pit bull.

According to the summary, “Becca has to tell her newly rescued puppy Sister some hard truths about the way
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Community-minded movie theater owner Leo Marubio remembered

Joan and Leo Marubio pose for a photo at the Mundelein Cinema's "Last Picture Show" party after they sold the theater in November 1993. Photo courtesy the Marubio family

Leo J. Marubio is being remembered as a “constant, reliable presence” who developed three movie theaters in the Northwest suburbs and was active in community affairs in and around his home town of Libertyville.

A U.S. Army veteran, Marubio, who passed away Sunday at the age of 90, began his professional life as a civil enginee
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Chicagoland Goddard Schools partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to donate books to underserved youth in Chicago

Students at The Goddard School of Deerfield collect books for Chicago area families through Bernie’s Book Drive. (Photo courtesy of Goddard School of Deerfield) Photo courtesy of Goddard School of Deerfield

Lake County’s Goddard Schools are teaming up with Bernie’s Book Bank, a charity organization dedicated to collecting and providing books to children in need, to sponsor a book drive that will donate its collection to children and families in need in Chicago.

The book drive, held at Goddard
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Coyotes are more active this time of year. Here’s how to keep your pets safe

Coyote sightings may increase in fall and winter because young coyotes are on the move in search of mates and territory, and there is less vegetation for hiding. Courtesy of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

A recent coyote attack on a dog in Arlington Heights prompted Arlington Heights police to issue a Facebook warning, and wildlife experts note that the animals could be particularly active in the coming month.

Rob Erickson, the Wildlife Research Trapping and Population Management Co
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Antioch Traveling Closet to host giveaway this Saturday

The Antioch Traveling Closet in its new location at Depot Plaza, 311 Depot St., in Antioch. Courtesy of Lisa Fisher

The Antioch Traveling Closet, a volunteer organization that provides free clothing and hygiene products to people in need, is hosting a giveaway this Saturday.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ATC’s new location at Depot Plaza, 311 Depot St., in Antioch, which had its grand opening last Saturday.

ATC President Lisa Fisher said the new space provides a better setup fo
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One killed in 3-car crash in Round Lake, and 2 hospitalized

A 47-year-old man was killed in a three-car crash Tuesday on Route 60 and Bacon Road in Round Lake and two people were hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries, Round Lake police said.

Police were called to the crash site about 8:14 a.m. and found people trapped in multiple vehicles and one person unresponsive, authorities said.

The preliminary investigation shows a westbound Toyota Camry was struck by an eastbound Dodge Durango, which had crossed into the westbound lane, according to a
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Wheeling man dead, two other drivers injured in multivehicle Round Lake crash

The Lake County coroner’s office reported Wojciech Jaworski died from blunt force injuries suffered in the crash that occurred at about 8 a.m. near the intersection of Route 60 and Bacon Road in Round Lake.

Drivers in two other vehicles involved the crash were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, according to the coroner’s office.

According to Round Lake police, the preliminary investigation shows a westbound Toyota Camry was struck by an eastbound Dodge Durango, which had
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Antioch woman died Saturday after causing vehicle crash in Deerfield

On Saturday, Jan. 6, Elizabeth Tannehill, 66, of Antioch suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after causing a minor crash in Deerfield at Lake-Cook and Wilmot roads, officials said.

Lake County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton said Tannehill claimed she did not feel well before driving. Once paramedics arrived after the crash, she had no injuries but was in cardiac arrest and transported to NorthShore Highland Park Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 12:38 p.m.
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Fox Lake Police Department adopts comfort dog

The Fox Lake Police Department has adopted a comfort dog, Hank, who has been in service for about two weeks.

Hank is a 9-month-old Huskie mix, the rescue program speculates, according to Fox Lake Police Chief Dawn DeServi.

DeServi said the primary purposes of the comfort dog are to foster public connection, provide comfort in traumatic events and act as a stress reliever for police officers.

“For instance, if we have to do a death notification or a child abuse case, especially when juveniles
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Town hall hears county’s diverse approach to fighting gun violence

Lake County criminal justice leaders described a multi-faceted approach to stemming gun violence in a town hall meeting this week with residents from Highland Park and surrounding communities.

Representatives from the state’s attorney’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative described what they called a “trauma-informed approach” to gun violence prevention, using a puzzle-piece graphic that displayed all sectors of their program, including schools, restorative justice, services and violence interru
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Winter arrives - and isn’t leaving soon

The first major snowstorm of 2024 struck the suburbs Tuesday and will likely continue to snarl traffic and clog driveways and sidewalks into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

David King, a weather service meteorologist, said Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs will continue to see intermittent snow throughout the week and into Saturday morning. King said a dynamic system arrived in the Chicago area Monday night and began presenting dangerous accumulations on roadways into Tuesday
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Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative to host two more town halls

The Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, sponsored by the Lake County State's Attorney Office, will host town hall meetings in Highland Park and Vernon Hills this week to round out a series of community discussions on combatting gun violence.

Residents will gather from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Drive, Highland Park, and from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills.

GVPI Director Tierra Lemon and Gun V
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Lake County Audubon Society organizes winter bird watching series

A male Hooded Merganser and other water fowl are among the birds that can be seen in Lake County’s diverse wildlife environment. Photo by Doug Reitz, Courtesy Lake County Audubon Society

Lake County Audubon Society’s new bird watching series, called Bird Lake County, kicks off today with a visit to North Point Marina and socializing over coffee afterward at It’s All Good café in Zion.

The bird watching program will continue as a monthly series for the rest of 2024.

Charlotte Pavelka, treasure
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Lake County opens new Vote-by-Mail Processing Center

Lake County officials unveiled a newly renovated Vote-by-Mail Processing Center Thursday that they said would improve automation and make voting by mail more secure.

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega said the new facility provides a centralized location for sending vote-by-mail ballots to voters who request them and where new equipment will more efficiently process inbound ballots that have been submitted by voters .

“It is a significant achievement of the electronic clerk's office to have a mode
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