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Diego T. Castillo, 23, of the 200 block of Brougham, Wheeling, Illinois was arrested by Evanston police on May 29 after officers observed Castillo committing multiple traffic violations. Castillo is facing one Class 4 felony charge of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, police said. (Evanston Police Department)

Wheeling man charged with unlawful weapon possession at Evanston traffic stop

June 4, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

A man from Wheeling is facing charges for unlawful possession of a weapon after Evanston police conducted a traffic stop on Emerson Street May 29, according to the Evanston Police...

Construction on a hotel meant to boost downtown Skokie's vitality has halted due to high interest rates, the developer said. The village board had approved a $4.5 million loan but will not release the funds until the developer obtains appropriate funding, according to the village.

Skokie eyes new developer for downtown hotel as litigation parties seek compromise

June 4, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

The parties embroiled in a long-term legal dispute over Skokie’s stalled downtown hotel project on Oakton Street may be willing to reduce or abandon their financial claims in an effort...

The Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Six Evanston police officers, city sued over alleged ‘excessive force’ used in Jan. 5 incident

June 3, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

The family of a woman who was arrested by Evanston police on Jan. 5 is suing the City of Evanston and six Evanston police officers over an incident the family...

“Evanescent” by Atelier Sisu will be open to visitors of the Chicago Botanic Garden June 6 through Sept. 20. This is the first time Sydney-based Atelier Sisu will be featured in a U.S. botanical garden. Photo from June 2, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Nature meets wonder at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Shimmering Summer’ exhibit

June 3, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe's newest exhibit is “Shimmering Summer," featuring giant iridescent bubble shapes.

Third suspect charged in Howard Street shooting in Evanston in April

June 2, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Evanston police have arrested a third suspect in connection to an April 21 shooting on the 700 block of Howard Street in Evanston.

Tom Moore, superintendent of Niles Township High School District 219, which educates students from Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove and Lincolnwood, had the 10th highest superintendent salary in Illinois in 2024, according to a baiduhai analysis. (Elena Ferrarin/for Pioneer Press)

In Niles Township High School D219, Haskins to succeed Moore as superintendent

June 2, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

Tom Moore, Niles Township High School District 219 superintendent since 2022, will step down from role in January.

The original Spare Rib BAR-B-Q Pit in Greenville, Texas, which remained open from 1951 to 2004. The restaurant owner's son, Robert Fitzpatrick, now plans to open Dewey's BBQ Market on Oakton Street in Skokie this October 2026. (Robert Fitzpatrick)

Skokie awards Dewey’s BBQ Market a grant to bring its Texas-famous spare ribs here

June 2, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Dewey's BBQ Market is set to open on Oakton in Skokie this Oct., serving up a family recipe of slow-cooked north Texas barbeque.

Incoming Loyola Academy Principal Steve Tortorello will begin the leadership position July 1. (Loyola Academy)

Wilmette’s Loyola Academy announces new principal for private, Catholic high school

June 1, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

Loyola Academy in Wilmette has announced Steve Tortorello as president for the private co-ed Catholic high school.

Evanston man charged after police recover stolen handgun during traffic stop

June 1, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

An 18-year-old in Evanston is facing charges after police recovered a reported stolen handgun during a traffic stop on May 28.

Federal judge imposes maximum sentence for man involved in assault at Glenview motel

May 29, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

A federal judge has sentenced an Arlington Heights man to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun, which he used to assault a man at a...

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