100 years reborn, Ryan Field opens to wows and a deafening din October 3, 2026 at 7:25 p.m. The journey from when the old stadium hosted its first game on the same day in 1926 hadn’t always been a smooth one.
Glencoe Public Safety Chief Sean Loughran resigns, citing family obligations October 1, 2026 at 4:51 p.m. Loughran joined the department in 2023, after a nearly 27-year run at CPD, where he held several high-ranking positions.
Police arrest man accused of lewd exposure at Evanston coffee house October 1, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. Police said the suspect left the Central Street Starbucks location after one of the teens who witnessed the exposure confronted him.
Winnetka Community House near ‘Home Alone’ site launches $10 million fundraising campaign October 1, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. The nonprofit organization has already raised $7.2 million of its $10 million goal in private donations, according to officials.
Evanston’s dog beach to close Dec. 1 as legal concerns over lack of accessibility mount September 30, 2026 at 11:09 a.m. Evanston officials said they would work toward a new contract by December to build an ADA-compliant ramp for the dog beach.
Man accused of drawing Nazi hate symbols at Northwestern University sentenced to seven years October 2, 2026 at 4:36 p.m. At the time of his Feb. 12 arrest, Hussain admitted to defacing Northwestern's property. This is not his first hate crime conviction.
Daniel Biss, John Elleson differ on war, ICE, in 9th Congressional District debate September 25, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. Candidates touched on pressing national issues of affordability, foreign policy and immigration in debate for congressional seat.
Skokie calls for review of Flock cameras following national surge of misuse September 25, 2026 at 10:14 a.m. Many residents told the Village Board they did not want to live in a surveillance state, fearing their ALPR data would be misused.
Northwestern’s Ryan Field will offer Michelin Star food options when it opens in October September 24, 2026 at 9:32 p.m. Northwestern's new Ryan Field unveiled the culinary lineup available for fans, featuring some of the Chicago area’s biggest names in food.
An AI school without teachers looks to move into Evanston’s former Roycemore building September 23, 2026 at 1:14 p.m. Alpha School students are taught core subjects by AI for two hours every day, and there are no teachers, only 'guides."