Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Chicago, IL, United States
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5 teens in critical condition after early Saturday morning crash in Hampshire Township
Five teenagers suffered life-threatening injuries and remain in critical condition after an early morning crash Saturday on Dietrich Road west of Brier Hill Road in unincorporated Hampshire Township, authorities said. → Read More
'Huge experience for the kids': Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad inspires Islamic school students
The excitement was palpable Thursday when Ibtihaj Muhammad walked into Islamic Foundation School and mosque in Villa Park -- among not only its 550 students but also parents, employees and community members who welcomed the Olympian. → Read More
Suburban leaders react for and against Illinois' new ban on high-powered weapons
House lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday banning the purchase, sale and manufacture of semi-automatic assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammunition, and large-capacity magazines in Illinois. Here is what state and suburban leaders had to say about it. → Read More
Suburban Mosaic: The top stories from our diverse communities in 2022
In the past year, members of our diverse suburban mosaic have had many triumphs to celebrate, milestones to mark, as well as challenges to overcome, particularly affecting communities of color. Here are some highlights from our 2022 coverage. → Read More
Blazing new trails in government, courts, schools, outdoors: Suburban history makers of 2022
For the suburbs, 2022 was a year of firsts on many fronts, most notably in the arena of state and local politics, but also strides were made toward greater representation in the judicial system and society. → Read More
District 21 seeks to expand language services for newcomers
Ania Figueroa, the new director of language services for Wheeling Township District 21, says the district is looking to strengthen its programming offered to students who qualify for language services. → Read More
Suburban Mosaic: Latina takes charge of Elgin nonprofit serving community for 50 years
Longtime Elgin resident Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, former executive director of the Youth Leadership Academy at Elgin Community College, is the new executive director of Centro de Información in Elgin. → Read More
Upcoming Festival of the Monarch Butterfly to honor immigrant communities
Wheaton-based Immigrant Solidarity DuPage will host its Festival of the Monarch Butterfly in celebration of immigrant communities Aug. 12 in Glendale Heights. → Read More
Suburban Mosaic: Eid Fest returns to DuPage County Fairgrounds in July
Thousands of Muslims are expected to gather for the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Chicago's annual Eid Fest July 15-17, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton. → Read More
Suburban Punjabi festival returns after pandemic hiatus
A long-running suburban Punjabi cultural festival resumed earlier this month after a two-year pandemic hiatus. → Read More
Juneteenth festivals and fun coming in suburbs, but organizers see more than celebrations
Suburbanites will mark the year-old federal and state holiday of Juneteenth with a weekend of festivals, parades, flag raisings and other celebrations. But the holiday observed on June 19 means so much more, leaders say. → Read More
'Going to look normal': Many precautions will ease in schools even as COVID lingers
No more having to seat students 3 feet apart. No more mandatory universal masking in schools or COVID testing. Thousands of suburban students are heading back to classrooms starting this week as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have eased. Yet, health officials are concerned how school leaders will handle the full return to in-person learning amid lingering COVID variants and the threat of… → Read More
Grayslake speller makes it to Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Grayslake speller Sahasrad Sathish was among 13 finalists competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals Thursday. → Read More
Oak Brook teen has lofty dreams of scaling Seven Summits
At 15, Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu can boast of accomplishing a few daring feats, the apex of which was making it to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal this spring with her parents. Saanvi's ultimate goal is to scale the Seven Summits -- the highest peaks of the seven continents -- starting with a solo climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania this summer. → Read More
What I learned from active shooter training (and my own experience)
Having written stories about situations involving mass shootings, Madhu Krishnamurthy often wondered how she would react under such circumstances. Here are some tips from a law enforcement expert on what you can do to better protect yourself. → Read More
1 person killed, 3 injured in two-vehicle crash in Lake County
One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash in unincorporated Waukegan Thursday morning, authorities said. → Read More
Suburban women share fears, hopes for future amid reignited abortion debate
Suburban women speak out about the possibility of losing reproductive and other rights gained in the past 50 years. Their reactions stem from a leaked draft of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade -- the landmark 1973 decision barring excessive government restrictions on abortion. → Read More
Harper, ECC semifinalists for $1 million Aspen Prize for community college excellence
Harper College in Palatine and Elgin Community College are among 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, officials announced Wednesday. → Read More
Christians across suburbs usher in solemn, yet hopeful Easter season
Church leaders across the suburbs have been emphasizing messages of hope and peace recognizing that Christians worldwide are ushering a solemn Easter season this year amid global crises and personal strife. → Read More
Suburbanites usher in spring with bright colors at Naperville Holi festival
A mist of bright, rainbow-hued powder enveloped hundreds of suburbanites Saturday as they participated in the Simply Vedic Cultural Society's "Holi -- The Festival of Colors" at Grand Pavilion Riverwalk in Naperville. → Read More