Despite pressure to trim budget deficit, Evanston Council nixes idea of offering staff buyouts
City Council members said incentivizing city staff to retire early should not be the first step to reduce a budget shortfall.
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Skokie police use ‘less lethal’ bullets to subdue armed man outside a home
After subduing the knife-wielding man, first responders took him to hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries.
Skokie in bloom with new wildflower mural from renowned Detroit-based artist
Detroit-based, Chinese-American artist Louise Jones has created a mural of flowers at Church Street and Crawford Avenue, Skokie.
Charges brought against man involved in Relax Spa armed robbery in Evanston
Police allege the incident occurred on July 18, when three suspects entered the spa, one seeking a massage, to rob the business.
Evanston Folk Fest crowds grow in Year 3; artists cite joy of live music in digital listening era
The Evanston Folk Fest welcomed over 12,000 to the lakefront Sept. 12-13, with headliners Indigo Girls and Trampled by Turtles.
Glencoe honors legacy oak with 2026 Tree of the Year Award
The oak tree has stood on the grounds of North Shore United Methodist Church since its founding, estimated to be 140 years old.
Skokie, North Shore remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary: ‘It’s a sad day’
The ceremony is one of three put on by the Skokie Fire Department annually to honor the first responders and victims of 9/11.
Skokie’s Village Crossing Shopping Center sells in landmark retail deal
In reportedly the largest Chicago-area retail deal in a decade, Skokie’s Village Crossing has sold for a record-setting $122 million, a spokesperson for Fairbourne Properties, LLC, the shopping center’s buyer,...
Skokie makes changes to short-term rentals; lowering fees and required length of stay
Changes approved by Skokie trustees Tuesday could make short-term rentals more appealing to residents looking to gain some extra income by listing their homes on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Northbrook appoints 20-year department veteran as next chief of police
As Northbrook prepares to usher in a new chapter for its law enforcement with a revitalized police station now in the works, the village’s public safety team is undergoing another...