Larry Smith

Larry Smith is the News Editor for The Doings, Glenview Announcements and Northbrook Star editions of Pioneer Press. Born and raised on Chicago’s South SIde, he graduated from De La Salle Institute and Eastern Illinois University. He has worked for the Daily Herald, Hartford Courant, Patch.com, and was a correspondent for the Associated Press.

School District U-46 will continue to hold graduation ceremonies for its five high schools at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates in 2026 and 2027. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Elgin Courier-News Digest: Elgin hospitals Leapfrog ratings, U-46 phone line upgrades, U-46 graduations at NOW Arena, College of DuPage gets grant

November 21, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

The Leapfrog Group recently awarded both Advocate Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin with “A” ratings for excellence in patient safety on its fall 2025 patient safety report...

Barrington Junior Women's Club scholarship recipients and executive board members (left to right): Ashley Thompson, Melonie Konior, Emily Rosencrans, Rachel Menge Flanagan, Hannah Kim, Milana Carse, Katie Johnson, and Jacqui Pieroni. Not pictured: Avery Ciaglia (Jennifer Falat Photography)

Barrington Junior Women’s Club awards scholarships to Barrington High School graduates

June 16, 2025 at 7:27 p.m.

The Barrington Junior Women's Club (BJWC) has awarded three scholarships to Barrington High School graduates, recognizing their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, and community service.

Members of the cast look on as Lexi Connerty and Ava Bucur fight for control. (Nazareth Academy)

Nazareth Academy’s Naz Drama putting musical production of Freaky Friday

March 26, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

Nazareth Academy is presenting “Freaky Friday,” a new musical adaptation of the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films from April 12-14. According to a news release,...

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