Graduation rates at record highs

The graduation rate among Illinois students hit a historic high, of nearly 88%, last school year, as did performance on literacy exams, state officials announced Wednesday with the release of the 2024 Illinois Report Card. Page 3

Carjacking victim slowly recovers

An 80-year-old man is still recovering from injuries at a hospital after an Oct. 23 carjacking outside Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, with the suspect accused facing a Nov. 12 court date. Page 3