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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.

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EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ University of Illinois Chicago earned top honors in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings for its affordability, accessibility and research impact—cementing its status as a leader in public higher education. The school ranked in the top 5% nationwide, was named one of 25 best-in-class institutions and recognized as the best bang for the buck in the Midwest—highlighting its commitment to social mobility.  Today UIC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Axel Peterman-Spreen, a foraging guide from Hyde Park, got a cease-and-desist order from the Chicago Park District in mid-July when he promoted a foraging walk in Jackson Park—breaking a rule that bans removing any part of a plant, which can lead to a $500 fine. He plans to contest the rule by linking it to food equity as residents face SNAP benefit cuts.  Hyde Park Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ Kenwood Academy's football team had a 6-7 record last fall but reached the Public League title game and state playoffs, and coach Chris Goffer now looks to a fresh season with dynamic junior quarterback Kenyonte Louis — the standard — leading the offense. Senior running back Jaeden White and linebacker Jayvon Anderson bolster the Broncos as they open their season against St. Francis in Wheaton on August 28 at 7:30 p.m.  Hyde Park Herald

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