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Nick Larkin brings an order out to a car at the Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Wilmette on May 23, 2020. Illinois may soon allow seated outdoor dining to open.

North Shore officials, restaurant owners prepare for potential return of outdoor dining: ‘We’re all really excited’

May 26, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

For Wilmette Village Manager Michael Braiman, the state's recent announcement that Illinois restaurants and bars would likely be able to offer alfresco dining beginning May 29 was welcome news amid...

Lincolnshire Village Board approves mayor’s executive order to support local businesses and prevent large gatherings

May 18, 2020 at 5:43 p.m.

Lincolnshire officials approved an ordinance to extend the village's emergency declaration and confirm the mayor's executive order. The newest mayoral order attempts to help local businesses struggling from effects of...

Friends and family of Stevenson High School graduates pack the Sears Centre Arena for the 2019 commencement. School officials announced that the class of 2020 graduation ceremony will take place virtually May 22, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Stevenson announces new virtual graduation plan, parents plan a week of activities to honor students

May 18, 2020 at 6:10 p.m.

Officials at Adlai E. Stevenson High School announced Friday a new plan for a virtual graduation ceremony to be held on the evening of the originally planned commencement date. In...

Officials report uptick in vehicle break-ins in forest preserve parking lots, neighborhoods and other ‘prime spots’

May 18, 2020 at 5:01 p.m.

Law enforcement officials are warning residents of an increase in vehicle break-ins across Lake County since the Illinois stay-at-home order began. According to Commander Jim Seifken, of the Lake County...

Barrington business students, stymied in start-up business, pivot to help overseas troops

May 12, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

After a start-up company created by a group of Barrington High School students was put on hold due to the coronavirus epidemic, the teens behind the project decided to get...

Alyssa and Haley James, of Buffalo Grove, are pictured Aug. 31, 2019, on a carnival ride during Buffalo Grove Days. Village officials decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

July 4th, Buffalo Grove Days celebrations canceled; other large gatherings still being considered

May 11, 2020 at 12:57 a.m.

Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove officials recently announced the alteration and cancellation of July 4th celebrations and other summer events, with others still under consideration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker's current stay-at-home order...

The Barrington Village Board approved Barrington Animal Hospital's relocation plans during a virtual meeting. The relocation has been a contested topic among supporters and opponents for several months.

Barrington approves animal hospital’s move, despite protests

May 11, 2020 at 8:53 a.m.

Barrington officials approved a local animal hospital's plans for relocation, a topic that has been the source of much concern to nearby neighbors since last fall. The Village Board met...

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 officials are finding new ways to honor eighth-grade graduates and help kindergarten, third- and sixth-grade students transition to new buildings amid the coronavirus pandemic. In-person classes have been canceled throughout Illinois for the remainder of the school year.

Lincolnshire school officials adjust plans for students making milestone grade transitions

May 11, 2020 at 8:44 a.m.

With all instruction taking place online for the remainder of the year, Lincolnshire kids of all ages are grappling with the fact that they won't participate in end-of-year traditions the...

Despite Democratic convention’s uncertain fate, Stevenson High School senior thrilled for opportunity to serve as delegate

May 5, 2020 at 1:58 p.m.

Thousands of young adults nationwide used the 2020 primary election as their first chance to exercise the right to vote — despite trouble in some states caused by the coronavirus...

The Barrington Park District swimming pool will be closed for the 2020 season, according to officials. The pool was expected to open May 23, 2020.

Barrington Park District opens golf course, announces that the public pool won’t open at all this summer

May 1, 2020 at 8:27 p.m.

Barrington Park District officials announced recently that the pool at Langendorf Park will be closed for the 2020 season, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the golf course will...

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