Illinois’ new cellphone ban receives praise and criticism from Chicago-area school communities By Kate Perez June 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois lawmakers voted late last month to prohibit elementary and middle school students from using...
Northbrook Police Chief John Ustich retiring after three decades with department By Alexandra Murphy June 5, 2026 at 9:56 a.m. Northbrook Police Chief John Ustich is retiring after three decades with the department.
These 10 north suburban farmers’ markets offer treats, music, fun, plus veggies By Myrna Petlicki June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Find hours, locations for farmer's markets in Northbrook, Skokie, Evanston, Park Ridge, Northfield, Winnetka, Glenview,...
Nature meets wonder at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Shimmering Summer’ exhibit By Claire Murphy June 3, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe's newest exhibit is “Shimmering Summer," featuring giant iridescent bubble...
Third suspect charged in Howard Street shooting in Evanston in April By Claire Murphy June 2, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. Evanston police have arrested a third suspect in connection to an April 21 shooting on...
Wilmette’s Loyola Academy announces new principal for private, Catholic high school By Claire Murphy June 1, 2026 at 4:18 p.m. Loyola Academy in Wilmette has announced Steve Tortorello as president for the private co-ed Catholic...
With Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss likely heading to Congress, there are 3 candidates interested in succeeding him By Shun Graves June 1, 2026 at 2:49 p.m. As Evanston Mayor Biss likely will head to Congress after November's election, three people are...
New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduates: ‘I feel very prepared for college’ By Karie Angell Luc June 1, 2026 at 8:14 a.m. New Trier High School Class of 2026 graduated May 31 at NOW Arena in Hoffman...
Federal judge imposes maximum sentence for man involved in assault at Glenview motel By Claire Murphy May 29, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. A federal judge has sentenced an Arlington Heights man to 15 years in federal prison...
Skokie to tax streaming services like Netflix and raise tax on live shows, entertainment By Claire Murphy May 29, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. Skokie advances plan to hike tax on live entertainment to 5%, and start 5% tax...