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Congregation Sukkat Shalom in Wilmette installed Allison Tick Brill as its first female permanent senior rabbi July 1. The Reform Jewish synagogue emphasizes integrating interfaith families and diverse congregants. (Congregation Sukkat Shalom)

Wilmette synagogue appoints first woman as permanent senior rabbi

July 12, 2026 at 7:29 a.m.

Wilmette’s Reform Jewish congregation, Sukkat Shalom, has installed its first female permanent rabbi, Allison Tick Brill.

Winnetka President Bob Dearborn addresses the Board on plans to ban short-term rentals and stays consisting of 60 consecutive days or less in the village, July 7, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Winnetka advances plans to ban short-term rentals for less than 60 days

July 9, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Winnetka Village Council advanced plans to ban short-term rentals, like those listed on popular sites like Airbnb and VRBO.

Niles West High School in Skokie, part of Niles Township High School District 219.

Niles Township D219 Board dismisses teacher for comments deemed inappropriate

July 9, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Niles West High School fired a teacher after they said he made a racially-tinged, 'inappropriate' comment to a student.

The entrance to Centennial Beach in Winnetka, which currently requires that dogs be leashed, is seen Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Shun Graves/for Pioneer Press)

Winnetka Park District moves forward with pilot program for new dog beach

July 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Park Board commissioners moved forward with a pilot program to make Tower Road Beach in Winnetka a temporary off-leash dog park.

People stroll Taste of Park Ridge on July 18, 2024, looking at the food options. (Pam DeFiglio, baiduhai/Pioneer Press)

Taste of Park Ridge returns for weekend of live music, local food

July 7, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

The annual Taste of Park Ridge festival returns this weekend for another year to celebrate the best of the city’s local food, entertainment and family-friendly activities. Running for nearly three...

The Park Ridge Police patch is visible on the sleeve of Chief of Police at City of Park Ridge Bob Kampwirth during the National Night Out event, celebrating local law enforcement, at Hodges Park in Park Ridge on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge daycare worker charged with felony after striking child, police say

July 6, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.

A Kiddie Academy daycare worker in Park Ridge charged with a felony after allegedly striking a child multiple times, per police.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss marches in the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the Lakeview neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The $25,000 question: Who can afford to be a suburban mayor in Evanston or elsewhere?

July 6, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Most suburban mayors earn little or nothing yet many devote 25 or more hours a week, also holding outside jobs to support families.

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

Woman in six-month coma following Jan. 5 encounter with Evanston police has died, family says

July 5, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

A woman who remained in a comatose state following a Jan. 5 incident involving multiple Evanston police officers died July 1, attorneys representing the woman’s family, who have filed a...

A worker walks on the new turf on June 30, 2026, during construction of Northwestern University's new Ryan Field in Evanston. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Northwestern’s $875 million Ryan Field is taking shape before October debut as turf field is installed

June 30, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Northwestern's new $875 million Ryan Field is taking shape and remains on schedule for its nationally-televised Oct. 2 debut.

From left: Justin Corbett stands next to his father, Michael Corbett, seated, in their family's store, The Federalist Antiques on June 25, 2026. After 54 years of business, the antique store has plans to close June 27. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Kenilworth’s Federalist Antiques closes after 54 years of business

June 29, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

The Federalist Antiques in Kenilworth will close its doors after 54 years of business on June 27, 2026.

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