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Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Dr. Michael Adkesson, president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society and director of Brookfield Zoo feeds some of the giraffes Friday April 29, 2022 in Brookfield. Adkesson, who took the helm of the zoo six months ago talks about part of the zoo's new master plan.
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Fifth graders at Sacred Heart School in Lombard relocate a planter box for the school’s community garden on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Sacred Heart School fifth-grader Francesca Floros works in the Lombard school’s community garden on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Fifth graders at Sacred Heart School in Lombard work in the school’s community garden on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Fifth graders at Sacred Heart School in Lombard work in the school’s community garden with teacher Anna Pagdin (center) on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Sacred Heart School Principal Maureen O’Neill Nielson works with fifth graders in the Lombard school’s community garden on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Sacred Heart School fifth-graders (from left) Gwen Packer, Natalie Trevino and Bella Rosales, along with Principal Maureen O’Neill Nielson, work in the Lombard school’s community garden on Monday, May 9, 2022.
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Downers Grove North senior Kate Gross, who serves as editor-in-chief of the school’s newspaper, recently won the IHSA state championship in news writing.
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Willowbrook pitcher Caitlyn Kulczyski throws to an Addison Trail batter during Wednsday’s softball game in Villa Park.
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Addison Trail's Brianna Matthews, left, makes it safely to first base on a hit as Willowbrooks's Lindsey Rugg (40) waits for the throw during Wednsday’s softball game in Villa Park.
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Willowbrook's Hannah Kenny, left, pulls in the throw but not before Addison Trail's Brianna Matthews makes it safely to second base during Wednsday’s softball game in Villa Park.
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Willowbrook's Sonia Ruchala (51) hit a home run in the third inning and is greeted at home plate during Wednsday’s softball game against Addison Trail in Villa Park.
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Addison Trail right fielder Erin Parker tries to grab a foul ball but it was a little out of reach during Wednsday’s softball game against Willowbrook in Villa Park.
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Downers Grove South Principal Ed Schwartz talks with seniors Madeline Beattie (right) and Ellie Malinowski. Schwartz is retiring June 30 after 17 years at the school.
Downers Grove South Principal Ed Schwartz is retiring June 30 after 17 years at the school.
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Westmont High School Principal Jack Baldermann is escorted by students before a surprise all-school assembly to announce his Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Westmont High School students cheer on Principal Jack Baldermann as he was honored with a surprise all-school assembly to announce his Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Westmont High School Principal Jack Baldermann was honored with a surprise all-school assembly to announce his Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
