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Gilead’s $7. 8 B Move Boosts Arcellx’s Stock

February 24, 2026

Arcellx’s share price has jumped sharply after Gilead Sciences announced a $7. 8 billion investment in the company’s partner drug, targeting a specific cancer type. The deal signals strong confidence from a major biotech player and lifts expectations for the drug’s future success. The partnership c

politics

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

February 23, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part

education

Jill Korsok’s Big Exit: A New Chapter for Orange Community Recreation

February 23, 2026

Jill Korsok is stepping down from her role as director of Orange Community Education and Recreation, or OCER, effective March 1. She says she wants to leave while the department is thriving, much like a popular show ending at its peak. Her decision comes after 33 years of work in recreation ac

education

Small School, Big Impact

February 23, 2026

A new learning hub is opening its doors for kids in Ogle and Lee counties who need a different classroom vibe. The place is called the Chana Education Center, and it’s built to help students who face anxiety, trauma, or learning differences thrive. Instead of a huge lecture hall, Chana offers a t

sports

Top Athletes of the Week in Section V

February 23, 2026

The spotlight shines on high‑school sports stars from Section V, and this week’s fan vote decides who gets the title of Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for February 16‑22. The voting window closes at 8 p. m. Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Thursday morning. Sp

politics

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

February 23, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court chose not to bring the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit back into play after a lower court once again dismissed it. The case centers on Maria Vullo, who served as the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. The NRA claims that she pressured banks and in

crime

Nighttime Gunfire Hits Virginia Beach Town Center

February 23, 2026

In the early hours of Sunday, a sudden burst of gunfire rattled the Town Center area of Virginia Beach. Officers arrived near Market Street, where they discovered a crime scene surrounded by local restaurants and shops. Two men were found on the street with gunshot wounds; they were transported to a

politics

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

February 23, 2026

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa

politics

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

February 23, 2026

A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit

weather

Snow Chaos Locks Down the Northeast

February 23, 2026

A heavy snowstorm hit the northeast on Monday, sending huge amounts of fresh ice and wind into city streets. The weather followed a previous storm that had left some melted snow behind, but new drifts quickly covered roads and parking lots. As a result, authorities in states from Delaware to Massach

Gilead’s $7. 8 B Move Boosts Arcellx’s Stock

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

Jill Korsok’s Big Exit: A New Chapter for Orange Community Recreation

Small School, Big Impact

Top Athletes of the Week in Section V

Supreme Court Declines to Reopen NRA’s Free‑Speech Case Against Former NY Official

Nighttime Gunfire Hits Virginia Beach Town Center

Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

OhioHealth Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Insurance Dealings

Snow Chaos Locks Down the Northeast

Gilead’s $7. 8 B Move Boosts Arcellx’s Stock