Kyra Senese

Lincolnwood mayor Barry Bass, left, and village attorney Steven Elrod are pictured at the Dec. 9, 2017 special meeting in Lincolnwood where the Village Board voted to not automatically renew the village manager's employment contract.

Lincolnwood manager not fired, but work contract won’t automatically renew

May 23, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

Though the Lincolnwood village manager's current contract won't be renewed when it expires next summer, the vote trustees cast at a special Village Board meeting doesn't quite oust the city...

Niles mayor Andrew Przybylo is pictured in this Nov. 26, 2016 file photo.

Niles holiday raffle urges residents to shop local

May 9, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.

Niles is adding its own incentive in an effort to get people to patronize local business during the holiday season, holding for the first time a raffle of several $100...

Niles set for ‘Holly Jolly’ holiday season

May 9, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.

Two days after Thanksgiving, the village of Niles kicked off the Christmas holiday season with its annual tree lighting and Holly Jolly Market events. "The Holly Jolly Market and Tree...

In this December 2016 file photo, Santa and Mrs. Claus make their season debut in Lincolnwood for the village's light festival. Lincolnwood Lights is set to take place Dec. 4, 2017 and Santa is again scheduled to arrive with Mrs. Claus on a fire engine.

Lincolnwood preparing for holiday season with lighting, Santa events

May 23, 2019 at 6:19 p.m.

Coming off the heels of record attendance at the village's annual Turkey Trot, Lincolnwood is now gearing up for the Christmas and New Year holidays with its fifth annual Lincolnwood...

Free holiday season parking approved at downtown garages, business district lots

May 13, 2019 at 3:05 a.m.

Aldermen began handing out holiday gifts early, approving at the Nov. 13 meeting to allow free parking in downtown Evanston and the city's business district through the New Year. Starting...

Lincolnwood, runners ready for annual Turkey Trot in Proesel Park

May 23, 2019 at 6:19 p.m.

Runners will be off to the races Sunday in Lincolnwood at the village's 41st annual Turkey Trot in Proesel Park. The 5k and 10k runs will kick-off with the 5K...

Evanston welcomes home a local Army Ranger

May 13, 2019 at 3:05 a.m.

Evanston recently celebrated the homecoming of U.S. Army Sergeant Aron Wagner, following his tour of duty in Iraq. Wagner, who has served in the Army since enlisting in 2014, arrived...

Evanston resident and Levy Senior Center Foundation member Dorrance Halverson speaks at the budget public hearing during a special meeting of the City Council on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Lorraine H Morton Civic Center in Evanston.

Evanston residents reject planned cuts, consolidations proposed in 2018 budget

May 13, 2019 at 3:05 a.m.

Some of the downsizing and department consolidation that is proposed in Evanston's 2018 city budget has touched a nerve in some residents, with a few of them sounding off about...

Lincolnwood trustees approve changes to commercial, recreational vehicle parking

May 23, 2019 at 6:19 p.m.

Lincolnwood's Village Board recently voted to amend the village code regarding commercial vehicle parking regulations after holding several public meetings to discuss the issue. The village has clarified that a...

Lehigh Avenue lane closures planned through weekend

December 18, 2018 at 7:12 a.m.

Lane closures are expected overnight on Lehigh Avenue through Saturday, as ComEd crews work to remove electrical towers near railroad tracks, Morton Grove village officials said in a newsletter to...

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