DEVELOPMENT

Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Coach for Career Growth at KCC

Cesar Avalos has stepped into a key role at Kankakee Community College, leading the department that helps people learn new skills and grow in their jobs. He will guide training programs that are tailored to the needs of local businesses, and he will work closely with employers to make sure students

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Finding the Right Yardsticks for Sports Programs That Help Communities

Sports aren’t just about competition—they can also change lives. Programs that use sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and health often struggle to prove their impact. How do we know if these efforts are really working? That’s where measuring success becomes tricky. A review looked at tools to tra

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Lab Turns Fast‑Paced Experimentation Into Business Wins

A startup that helps sales teams with software has turned a small, experimental group into the engine of its AI growth. The squad, made up of highly skilled engineers who can think like customers, builds tools that solve real problems for users and keeps the company’s own staff up to speed with new

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Tiny Tool to Spot Parenting Styles

A new short test called the PS‑4 helps researchers see how parents raise their kids. The researchers started with a long list of questions about parenting and then trimmed it down to only four items. They tested this short version with two big groups of families: one that represents all of Ger

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Patriots Player Explores Hollywood Dreams

A young linebacker from New England recently took a break from football to visit Hollywood. He joined the NFL Career Tour, which lets players meet people in different industries. The tour took him to Paramount Studios and a film company called Hidden Empire. He saw how movies are made on a

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

New Flavors and Fun Coming to Downtown Pittsburgh

Legacy Hospitality Group is set to boost downtown dining with fresh ideas and bold moves. Herky and Lisa Pollock, along with Chef Ed, Amanda Smith, and Matthew Minichino, are steering the venture. The team plans to launch at least three new spots this year and more in 2027, showing a strong co

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Bears on the Move: Illinois vs. Indiana Stadium Showdown

The debate over where the Chicago Bears will play next season has moved from the suburbs to a state‑wide rivalry. In late February, Indiana’s governor signed a bill that opens the door for a brand‑new stadium in Hammond, just 28 miles north of Chicago. The state’s plan offers the team a modern

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Mar 15 2026FINANCE

Tesla's Bold Moves in Energy and Robotics: What Investors Need to Know

Tesla has recently made some big moves in energy and robotics. They got a license to supply electricity in the UK. This is a big deal because it opens up new opportunities for them in Europe. They can now sell more of their energy storage and generation systems there. Tesla is also working on a hum

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Mar 12 2026OPINION

College Life: Building Character, Not Just Degrees

"The average student walks onto campus with dreams and a heavy wallet. They’re told to discover themselves, then turn that discovery into money. It’s no wonder many end up in jobs that don’t match their studies. The system rewards grades and credentials, but it misses the core of learning: shaping p

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say

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