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April 6, 2026
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Former State Representative and School Board Member Rosemary Kurtz Dies at 95: Rosemary Kurtz, a longtime Crystal Lake resident, has died at age 95. Kurtz served as an Illinois state representative from 2001 to 2005 and was later elected to the District 155 school board in 2015. She also worked for decades as a Spanish teacher in high school and college, finishing her teaching career with District 155. Her contributions to public service and education are remembered by the Crystal Lake community. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Apr 6)
February 17, 2026
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Purdue Faculty Senate Urges Creation of Campus Sustainability Task Force: The Purdue University faculty senate has approved resolutions seeking the establishment of a sustainability task force to enhance environmental efforts on campus in West Lafayette. Senators voted unanimously to encourage university leaders to form the group by year's end, aiming to advance renewable energy initiatives and improve campus eco-friendly practices. If implemented, the task force would include representatives from students, faculty, and staff. Purdue is among the few Big Ten schools without a dedicated sustainability task force. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 17)
January 18, 2026
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Dr. Gary Koretzky Appointed Permanent Vice Provost for Research at Cornell: Cornell University has appointed Dr. Gary Koretzky as its permanent vice provost for research, granting him oversight of research operations across its Ithaca, Cornell Tech, and AgriTech campuses. Koretzky began serving as interim vice provost in February and officially assumed the permanent position on December 15. He has been credited with supporting faculty and advancing research initiatives amid shifts in federal support. Prior to this role, Koretzky led academic integration efforts at the university. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 18)
January 15, 2026
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Purdue Men's Basketball Defeats Iowa for Eighth Consecutive Win at Mackey Arena: Purdue University's men's basketball team secured a 79-72 victory over Iowa, marking their eighth consecutive win and continuing their perfect start in Big Ten conference play with a 6-0 record. This game was notably the 100th consecutive sellout at Mackey Arena, highlighting strong local support for the team. The win further cements Purdue's strong position in the conference standings. Fans attended in large numbers to witness the closely contested matchup. (Source: WLFI - News 18 on Jan 14)