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Judson University awarded its first Democracy Award on Friday to former Republic of Srpska president Milorad Dodik, who is banned from politics after denying a genocide. Protesters gathered outside campus while university officials stressed the honor does not signify an endorsement.

Fourth-grade teacher Emily Romano used Bears stats to teach math at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin β€” her creative lesson impressed quarterback Caleb Williams, who sent a signed jersey to the class after seeing their progress on social media.

Starting April 27, crews on Randall Road near Carrington Drive will close lanes daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a widening project ending around May 27 β€” Village Road and Angela Lane intersections in McHenry will close the week of May 4 for about four weeks.

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