Skokie’s Backlot Bash coming Aug. 26-28 with new food vendors
Three new food vendors and several new carnival rides will be featured as the 15th Backlot Bash takes over downtown Skokie from Friday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Aug. 28. Music...
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Artist-decorated ‘Fire Trucks on Parade’ appear throughout Park Ridge in public art display
Park Ridge's public art display this summer is delighting kids, and kids at heart, with painted sculptures of fire trucks scattered in prominent locations around the city. The 10 colorfully...
Jose Garcia honored for work at Morton Grove-based credit union
The president of a Morton Grove-based credit union believes two awards he received recently represent his credit union's efforts to keep minority businesses alive during the ravages of the pandemic....
Niles’ Big Greek Food Fest set with lamb, dancing, increased security
Succulent lamb, fiery saganaki and sweet-tooth-satisfying loukomades — as well as an increased security presence — will all be a part of the annual Big Greek Food Fest at Holy...
Morton Grove, after Highland Park shootings, canceled fest, parade, fireworks, cleared people from streets
After news broke midday Monday of the Highland Park mass shooting, as well as the fact that no suspect had been identified or captured, Mayor Dan DiMaria and other officials...
Voters reject Golf District 67’s $56 million referendum to build one new school for all students
The possibility of additions to Hynes School and Golf Middle School in Morton Grove could be up for discussion again after voters in the June 28 election rejected a referendum...
Norridge planning ‘Island in the City’ festival July 7 to 10
Organizers of Norridge's Island in the City festival are urging fest-goers to "keep on truckin'" — as in checking out the offerings from food trucks. The big change-up for the...
Niles July 4 parade to feature three marching bands, two drill teams, Civil War reenactors
A full complement of parade marchers and vehicles followed by all-you-can-eat hot dogs at Grennan Heights Park will comprise another full July 4 celebration in Niles. All 2021 participants are...
Park Ridge American Legion leader Prochaska receives 50-year award; says veterans’ posts must be consolidated
At an American Legion meeting last month, Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney awarded a 50-year National Continuous Membership Certificate to John J. Prochaska, a well-known local champion for the veterans'...
Skokie to celebrate Juneteenth Friday, Saturday with ceremony, picnic, music
Skokie's second Juneteenth celebration, taking place this weekend, will include speakers, musical performances, an art fair, a picnic and a custom-brewed red-colored beer from a supportive local establishment. The two-day...